The best book, hobby & craft shops in Johnston County

7 book, hobby & craft shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hobbies, Books, & Crafts · 7 places · showing the latest additions first

Love Of Paper Crafts

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

When you need a quick creativity fix this week, Love Of Paper Crafts has DIY card kits, pre-made cards, matted images, sentiments, and die…

2425 Creech's Mill Rd (Smithfield)

“When you need a quick creativity fix this week, Love Of Paper Crafts has DIY card kits, pre-made cards, matted images, sentiments, and die cuts covering birthdays, holidays, sympathy, and more, so you can crank out something heartfelt or hilariously cheeky without drowning in glitter cleanup.”

From the Johnston County newsletter, September 5, 2026

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R/C Hobby Nook

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Whether you're building your first rig or fine-tuning a speed demon, Smithfield's R/C Hobby Nook hooks you up with premium RC cars, parts…

150 S Equity Dr Ste D (Smithfield)

“Whether you're building your first rig or fine-tuning a speed demon, Smithfield's R/C Hobby Nook hooks you up with premium RC cars, parts galore, and genuinely helpful guidance. Swing by for Mini-Z racing, HO slot car Fridays, crawling comps, and Sunday drifting, then hang with a community that actually shares tips.”

From the Johnston County newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Glitter Fetish

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your tumbler or resin project needs extra sparkle, Glitter Fetish is a veteran-owned craft haven with chunky to microfine glitters, UV…

7049 Cornwallis Rd (Garner)

“If your tumbler or resin project needs extra sparkle, Glitter Fetish is a veteran-owned craft haven with chunky to microfine glitters, UV and glow mixes, mica powders, crushed glass, rhinestones, and fun shapes.”

From the Johnston County newsletter, September 6, 2026

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Grit and Chime

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

If your weekend project involves more riffs than drywall, Grit and Chime mixes a curated spread of guitars, pedals, and amps with legit…

423 E Main St (Clayton)

“If your weekend project involves more riffs than drywall, Grit and Chime mixes a curated spread of guitars, pedals, and amps with legit local art, spotlighting craftspeople from the Carolinas and Tennessee. It’s a fun browse that might accidentally upgrade your rig and your walls.”

From the Johnston County newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Alexeas Guitars

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

From careful repairs to fully custom builds, Alexeas Guitars turns tired strings into stage-ready tone. Clayton luthier James Alexeas…

101 Bradford Cir (Clayton)

“From careful repairs to fully custom builds, Alexeas Guitars turns tired strings into stage-ready tone. Clayton luthier James Alexeas crafts guitars and mandolins, shares works in progress on his On The Bench page, and keeps pricing and estimates clear, so your Johnston County rig gets the care it deserves.”

From the Johnston County newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Hot Topic

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Teen-oriented chain known for rock/pop-culture-inspired T-shirts, plus accessories & body jewelry.

1025 Outlet Center Dr Ste 440 (Smithfield)

“Teen-oriented chain known for rock/pop-culture-inspired T-shirts, plus accessories & body jewelry.”

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Go Stick It Vinyl

Hobbies, Books, & Crafts

Garner makers, need a quick win for your next project this week? Go Stick It Vinyl stocks the good stuff for makers... heat transfer and…

106 Bratton Dr Ste 13 (Garner)

“Garner makers, need a quick win for your next project this week? Go Stick It Vinyl stocks the good stuff for makers... heat transfer and adhesive vinyl from Siser, Oracal, Starcraft and more, custom DTF and UV DTF transfers, sublimation blanks, rhinestones, glitter, epoxy molds, tools, plus classes to level up skills.”

From the Johnston County newsletter, September 12, 2026

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