The

county's crafts enthusiasts have a new place to search

for that perfect decorative item.

Hobby Lobby

opened recently in the old WalMart in Fayetteville and is

a arts and crafts nirvana for hobby lovers.

Inside the

spacious store is more than 30,000 sq.ft. of arts,

crafts, floral arrangements and seasonal items.

Strolling

the aisles, shoppers almost experience sensory overload

as display after display offers one-of-a-kind items not

seen in Fayetteville previously.

For the

artist, the store features a variety of canvases and

paints to create a unique artwork.

Other

sections include a huge fabric department, a

do-it-yourself section, a model area and home decor

department.

One of the

larger parts of the store is the seasonal area and it's

already well-stocked with Christmas displays. Ornaments,

garland and lights give the customer a real Christmas in

July feeling.

Another

seasonal area is the fall area, which cools you down just

Halloween decorations.

The store

is open seven days a week and offers something for the

serious craftsman, as well as somebody who is looking for

a hobby.