Creative Beginnings

Seaside, United States

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4 reviews

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+1 503-738-9580
Address:
620 S Holladay Dr Ste 1, Seaside, OR, 97138
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Accepts Credit Cards
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By Appointment Only
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Local time (Seaside) 9:56 PM Friday, June 27, 2025

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Description

Specialties

We offer a large selection of yarn, beads, arts, and crafts — come be inspired!

History

Established in 2005.

New Owner! In June 2015, AJ Wahl took over as the new owner of Creative Beginnings in Seaside. After moving to Seaside with her husband and pooch, AJ was looking for the perfect opportunity to combine her love of knitting, crafts, and beads with her love of fine teas and great drinks. She strolled into the store looking for her next great project and learned that Nancy was retiring — it was fate!

Visit our store in Seaside Oregon for a great selection of yarn, beautiful glass and semi-​precious beads, a nice selection of scrapbook supplies, rubber stamps and fine papers, or sit and enjoy a cup of excellent Italian espresso.

Meet the Business Owner

AJ W.

Business Owner

AJ learned to knit when she was a little kid from her spit-​fire grandmother whose needles moved so fast it was hard to follow the stitch. She met her husband in law school and they moved to Seaside in 2013 in search of clams, good waves, and the beautiful outdoors.

AJ was over-​joyed at the opportunity to own a knitting and craft store and share her passion for yarn, beads, and crafts with customers.

Vicinity

Near this location:
30
ft
At the Water’s Edge
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Riverview Inn
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Ray’s Seaside Mini Storage
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Seaside Liquor Store
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Cannabis Nation
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Taco Time
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4 reviews of Creative Beginnings

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Place rating: 5
Salem, OR
Saw some of the other reviews before going there early today. Whatever the truth of it was, the store is now under new ownership and still has a great selection with «a bit of everything» and lots of some things. For art and crafting needs, you definitely should check this place out, whether you’re a local or a visitor. They had exactly what we needed to make up for my wife’s «packing omission» when we headed to Seaside for the week.
The story has a wonderful open feel, and the new owner was welcoming but not intrusive — struck a sometimes difficult balance well!
Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA
I was surprised to read less-​than positive reviews of this place. I love it. I live in Seattle and vacation in Long Beach, and drive south to restock on unique colors of baby alpaca wool here. Visiting a store geared to a hobby like knitting, I wouldn’t expect extroverted service, but instead appreciate the knowledge and choices of the buyer and there is plenty to laud here. Even with my big city selections, this place always has something unusual and beautiful to add to my yarn basket. Thank you! (meow!)
Place rating: 2
Seattle, WA
Wow, what a grump!!! We were on the hunt for coffee and stopped in here as they have a coffee cart in addition to yarn, beads and misc art supplies. Their cat is friendly and fabulous, hence 2 stars, but the shop owner is easily the biggest curmudgeon in town. She was rude, ill-​tempered and snappy… perhaps that’s why her shop is empty despite what looked like a solid selection? Making matters worse, she served me the wrong drink (latte rather than mocha) and super bitter at that. Definitely a very poor start to our week away.
Place rating: 4
Damascus, OR
I love this place and go in whenever I’m in Seaside. There are lots of yummy yarns, beads, scrapbooking supplies and books. It’s well-​lighted and has a very friendly staff which includes a very friendly cat! There’s even an espresso bar and a couch in front of a warm fireplace where you can sit and knit and/​or drink your latté.
The yarn selection is excellent; one of the things I especially like is that there are lots of knitted samples so that you can see what yarns look like knitted up.
I’ve bought beads, paper, yarn and greeting cards here and have never been disappointed. Prices are slightly higher than in the general Portland area, but that’s to be expected in a small town, and I don’t mind supporting local businesses like this one.
The staff is very willing to help with projects. Parking is easy, and it’s easy to spend hours in the shop. Highly recommended!