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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

Represents the amount of total interest payments over the next five years, if interest is paid in cash.

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Represents the amount of annual interest payments, if interest is paid in cash.

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Represents the percentage of the first interest rate on PIK loan.

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Represents the percentage of the second interest rate on PIK loan.

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Represents the number of interest payments to be paid entirely in cash.

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Represents the number of shares of common stock converted into Parent common stock under reorganization.

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Represents the number of shares of common stock of which options are assumed under reorganization.

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Represents the number of shares of common stock for which rights to receive are available under reorganization.

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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share.

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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury.

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The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount.

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The cash inflow from additional borrowings, net of cash paid to third parties in connection with debt origination.

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