Welcome to Hobby Lobby®
Hobby Lobby is America’s premier destination for arts, crafts, and home décor, dedicated to helping creative minds transform their houses into homes and bring artistic visions to life. With over 80,000 inspiring products spanning every category of creative expression, we’ve become one of the nation’s largest privately-owned creative retailers.
Our Humble Beginning
What started as a miniature picture frame business in a family garage has blossomed into a nationwide movement celebrating creativity and craftsmanship. In 1970, David and Barbara Green opened a 300-square-foot picture-frame shop in their Oklahoma City home—a small but determined venture built on the belief that quality art supplies and home décor should be accessible to everyone.
That first storefront officially opened its doors in 1972 in northwest Oklahoma City, marking the beginning of a journey defined by steady, purposeful growth. From that single location to hundreds across the country, our story reflects an unwavering commitment to serving communities who dream of creating something beautiful.
From Oklahoma Roots to Nationwide Reach
Today, Hobby Lobby operates more than 970 locations across the United States, with each store stocking approximately 75,000 crafting, home décor, and seasonal products under one roof. This gives local communities a dedicated creative destination without the sprawl of a traditional department store.
Despite our national footprint, we remain rooted in our origins. Hobby Lobby continues to operate from its original headquarters in Oklahoma City, where our corporate teams coordinate logistics, store design, and inventory planning for every location nationwide. This centralized approach ensures a consistent shopping experience—whether you’re visiting a strip-mall storefront in rural Georgia or a freestanding store along a Dallas boulevard.
Key milestones in our growth:
- 1972 — First store opens in Oklahoma City
- 50-Store Milestone — Expansion concentrated across the southern Great Plains
- 300-Store Expansion — Growth extends into the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions
- Today — 970+ stores nationwide, headquartered in Oklahoma City
Your One-Stop Creative Destination
We offer an unparalleled selection spanning six core categories:
- Arts & Crafts — Premium paints, brushes, sculpting tools, and paper crafts
- Home Décor — Stylish accents, furniture, mirrors, and lamps
- Seasonal Décor — Festive decorations for every holiday and season
- Floral — Realistic artificial flowers, greenery, and botanical accents
- Fabric & Yarn — Quality cotton, fleece, chunky yarn, and specialty textiles
- Jewelry Making — Beads, findings, chains, and tools for custom designs
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter seeking premium materials or a beginner exploring your first DIY project, Hobby Lobby provides everything needed to unleash your imagination.
Why Crafters Choose Hobby Lobby
We take pride in offering exceptional value alongside our extensive selection:
- 31,000+ items carried at everyday low prices year-round
- 547 new weekly deals rotating each Sunday in our ad
- 40% off custom framing available every other week
- Competitive pricing on essentials like acrylic paints, quilting fabric, and canvas stretcher bars—often beating comparable offerings from other major craft retailers
Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our customers tell us matters most: broad paint selection (89% of buyers mention this), reliable stretcher bar quality (78%), and the convenience of sourcing entire projects under one roof (84%).
Our Promise
From our original 300-square-foot shop to today’s nationwide network of stores, Hobby Lobby remains dedicated to the same mission that inspired David and Barbara Green over five decades ago: making creativity accessible, affordable, and inspiring for everyone.
Visit Us
📍 6485 North Riverside Dr., Fresno, CA 93722
📞 1-800-888-0321
✉️ support@hobbylobbyusa.com