EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-61055) pertaining to the Michaels Stores, Inc. Employees 401(k) Plan of our report dated June 2, 2006, with respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Michaels Stores, Inc. Employees 401(k) Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2005.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP | ||
ERNST & YOUNG LLP | ||
Dallas, Texas | ||
June 26, 2006 |