The Michaels Companies and its Subsidiaries (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified				1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2013	Feb. 02, 2013	Jul. 28, 2012	Jul. 31, 2013 Michaels Companies, Inc.	Jul. 29, 2013 PIK Notes item
Reorganization
Number of shares of common stock for which rights to receive available				1
Number of shares of common stock of which options assumed				1
Number of shares of common stock converted into Parent common stock				118,000,000
Shares issued	100	100	100	100
Common Stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10	$ 0.10
Principal amount of notes issued					$ 800
PIK interest rate one (as a percent)					7.50%
PIK interest rate two (as a percent)					8.25%
Number of interest payments to be paid entirely in cash					2
Proceeds from debt after discount, fees and expenses					782
Annual interest payments					60
Total interest payments					$ 301