Hobbies & Craft News
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Violettes by Becky Holds Youth Music Composition & Songwriters Competition
ViolettesbyBecky.com, is holding its 2nd Annual Youth Music Composition and Songwriter Competition. This year there will be 2 age groups for each category for judging and prize purposes. $1,000 Scholarship. Register for the Competition by Dec. 1, 2014. Submissions taken on-line. View the competition guidelinesat www.ViolettesbyBecky.com. Sign up for the Newsletter to receive “Spotlights” on the judges and sponsors, more info on prizes and Special Offers. - August 18, 2014 - Violettes by Becky
Custom Action Figures for the Hero in You. Become a Custom Action Figure with Just 2 Images.
Herobuilders.com all new custom action figures superstore. Now you can have a custom action figure that looks talks and dresses just like you or your favorite person with just 2 images. - August 13, 2014 - HeroBuilders
Tackett Floral Supply Introduces New Website
Tackett Floral Supply, based in Pikeville, KY, has added a new website and online shopping features for their wholesale and retail clients around the country. - August 09, 2014 - Tackett Floral Supply
The Rain Barrel: Some Things Old, Become New Again
As Americans are becoming more conscious of water use, along with the spread of droughts across the United States, rain barrels are becoming an essential part of the residential landscape. But where do rain barrels come from? Collecting and storing rainwater to use for later use has been in... - August 07, 2014 - The Rain Barrel Depot
E.B. Tool Company Helps the Family Handy Man Complete Projects Without a Woodworking Shop
E.B. Tool Company encourages the DIY handyman or woodworker to pursue their projects even in small spaces. - July 25, 2014 - EB Tool Company
Rock Your Kicks Paint Kits Launches Summer, 2014
Rock Your Kicks Corporation, the developers of the first custom DIY Paint Kits of it’s kind, is pleased to announce the release of it’s first in a series of paint kits for canvas sneakers. Rock Your Kicks DIY Custom Paint Kits for canvas sneakers is a long-awaited product for this... - July 24, 2014 - Rock Your Kicks
500 MANIA Grand Opening
500 MANIA has teamed up with their California counterpart 500 MADNESS to bring you a full service shop for FIATS, Mini Coopers, Smart Cars, and other sports compacts. They are celebrating the grand opening in Miami, Florida on Saturday, July 12th. - July 12, 2014 - 500 MANIA
Unique Textile Works for the Wonderful World of Water - Quilters Around the Globe Get Involved with the 2nd International Block Swap
"Water - elixir of life and most important resource of our planet" was the motto for the 2nd International Block Swap 2013/14, a multinational and cross-cultural patchwork project, organized by the online magazine Quilt around the World. “The United Nations declared 2013 as the... - July 12, 2014 - Quilt around the World GmbH
Kickstarter Teen Brings His Passion for Pens to an Interested Market
The founder of Woodtastix-Elite, Steven Shapiro, has announced his newest product, handcrafted exotic wooden pens and keychains, and he needs your help to get it started on Kickstarter. - July 01, 2014 - Woodtastix-Elite
Clearwater Coin Show: Free Money for Kids Program to Begin
2014 Clearwater Coin Show, July 3-July 6,2014 at Inverness Ballroom, Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort; 36750 Hwy 19 N. Innisbrook Florida 34684-1239; Free Money for Kids Program to begin, Free Admission, Free Parking; Show is open to the public: Friday, July 4, 2014; Public 9:30am-5:30pm; Saturday, July 5, 2014- Public 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday, July 6, 2014-Public 9:30am-3pm. - June 27, 2014 - Clearwater Coin Club, Inc
Amazing Custom T-Shirt Comany Launches New eCommerce Store
Local Company goes national with the launch of new eCommerce store. - June 24, 2014 - Your Digital Creator Custom T-shirt printing
Turn Your Loved Ones Into Paper Dolls with the New UrA Doll Photo Craft Kit
www.CoolPaperKits.com launches a fantastic new photo art kit named the UrA Doll Kit. Children and adults alike can turn ordinary digital photographs into magnetic, moveable paper dolls. - May 28, 2014 - Cool Paper Kits
Valenti Equestrian Club Evacuates Horses with Aid Of RSF Fire Dept. During San Diego Wildfire Disaster
The Valenti Equestrian Club came to the aid of thoroughbred horses stabled at the equestrian center during the San Diego wildfire emergency last week. - May 27, 2014 - Valenti Equestrian Club
Eco Xpo Sustainable Living Show May 17-18
Eco Xpo will educate and encourage people to have beautiful, bountiful and beneficial gardens while conserving and reducing resources through innovative landscape design, low-water plants and solar and LED lighting. - May 08, 2014 - Goin Native Therapeutic Gardens
GoVacuum Announces Mother's Day Contest to Win a Vacuum
GoVacuum.com announces the cleanest mother contest for Mother's Day. - May 04, 2014 - GoVacuum.com
HobbyConstructor.com Offers Now a Dedicated Web Design for Business® Solution for Hobby Industry
HobbyConstructor.com joins Logic Industry to deliver dedicated Web Design for Business® solution for hobby manufacturers, distributors, publishers, retailers and associations. - April 28, 2014 - Logic Industry
Above & Beyond Sewing and Vaccum Celebrates Sewing with Expert Advice & Exclusive Discounts
Sharing Expert Sewing Tips, ABSVGives a Glimpse of How Sewing Classes Can Build Confidence in Sewers to Take on Incredibly Creative and Complex Projects - April 26, 2014 - Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum
Tru-Friends Creates Industry "Shift" for Brands with Fans Engaged in Online Commerce, Networking with Crowdfunding; Monetizing in New and Highly Profitable Ways
Looking for new highly effective ways to monetize your "Brand" and networks of loyal "Fans" growing top line revenues and bottom line profits in your B2B, B2C or C2C business with caring, sharing approach? Tru-Friends has created a new Platform as a Service (PaaS) that’s gathering both Brands and Fans interested in creating and owning niche co-branded or white labeled marketplaces for their respective loyal fan bases to connect, network and do business one with another, as well as crowdfund. - April 14, 2014 - Tru-Friends
Celestron Unveils Cutting-Edge Telescope and Astroimaging Technology at 2014 Northeast Astronomy Forum and Telescope Show
Experience the night sky in a new way with WiFi-enabled telescopes and sophisticated astroimaging technology from Celestron, the world’s #1 telescope maker. - April 12, 2014 - Celestron
3rdRevolution Connects DIY Bloggers with 62.5 Million US Crafters
New Program Invites Top Bloggers to Promote DIY Tutorials, Patterns and Projects to Growing Crafts Community. - March 31, 2014 - 3rdRevolution
Children's Benefit Horse Show to Include Alex's Lemonade Stand
UPHA Chapter 15's Children's Benefit Horse Show to include Alex's Lemonade Stand, event will contribute to fight against childhood cancer. In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, the annual Children's Benefit Horse Show will host an Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the... - March 28, 2014 - UPHA Chapter 15
Scale Modeling Quarterly – Launching May 1st – a New Scale Modeling Magazine Concept from HobbyScale Press
Available on Google Play May 1st - March 28, 2014 - HobbyScale Press
Calling All Pinewood Derby Enthusiasts - New Website
PinewoodDerbyDesigns.net is an all-purpose website for the Pinewood Derby enthusiast that covers design, performance and other tips that will help every Pinewood Derby participant to have the best car possible. - March 26, 2014 - BC Enterprises
Louisiana Jewelry Designer at "Night of 100 Stars," Beverly Hills
Renée by Renée™, (Formerly Uniquely Designed Jewelry) by Renee Howard, designed 17 unique handmade jewelry sets to be worn by cancer survivors from the Non-Profit organization, “BeatLiverTumors.org,” during the Oscars Dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel, March 2, 2014. - March 10, 2014 - Renee by Renee
California Festival of Speed: Largest Porsche Event in the Southwest
The 13th running of the California Festival of Speed is fast approaching! This Porsche Club of America event is the largest Porsche event in the Southwest. At its core, the Festival is a PCA Club Race, however, this weekend features something for everyone. Autocross, Concours, Time Trial, Pirelli Cup Racing, Parade Laps, Porsche Corral and super car displays and a hospitality area featuring a vendor row, food court, goodie store and more. - March 07, 2014 - Zone 8 of the Porsche Club of America
Redposie Store is Showcasing Vintage Finds at The St Louis Vintage Market Days April 4th - 6th
St Louis Vintage Market Days has quickly become a super hit among vintage lovers who ages range from 24 to 54 years. These are St Louisans who are attracted to a eclectic mix of unique upscale furniture and handmade items. - March 05, 2014 - Redposie
Canadian Jewellery Designer Debuts Her One of a Kind Jewellery Collection at Plitzs New York Fashion Week
Irina Kovalenko will present her Irina Designs jewellery collection in this year’s Plitzs New York City Fashion Week February 2014 hosted by Plitzs Fashion Marketing. Irina Designs collection will be presented at 04:15 PM Thursday February 6th at the Hotel Pennsylvania in Midtown NYC. For... - February 05, 2014 - Irina Designs
Sewing Classes in Aurora Take You to the Next Skill Level -- And They’re Fun
Above & Beyond Sewing and Vacuum announced today a wide range of sewing classes for all skill levels every month throughout 2014. - January 30, 2014 - Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum
Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint Named Hot 20 Product by Craft & Hobby Association
DecoArt's new chalk paint program, Americana Decor Chalky Finish, was named a "Hot 20" innovative craft product by the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) during the winter 2014 trade show. - January 21, 2014 - DecoArt
AmazingTape to Showcase Patented Tape Technology for Hobbyists at CHA
AmazingTape is a patented, non-adhesive tape which is both permanent and reusable and provides thousands of craft and hobby uses. The product will display its unique features and benefits this month at the Craft and Hobby Association Conference and Trade Show to be held January 10-14, 2014 at the... - January 10, 2014 - Amazing Tape Management LLC
Celestron(R) Reveals Revolutionary Technology and Optical Products for 2014
Consumers can discover terrestrial and microscopic wonders with an innovative 2014 lineup of telescopes, sport optics, and microscopes. - January 08, 2014 - Celestron
Virginia Fabrics Shop Donates 147 Handmade Quilts to Wounded Veterans Conference
Volunteers exceed goal to provide warmth and comfort to attendees at 2013 Road to Recovery hosted by Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. - December 17, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Award-Winning and Kid-Invented BrickStix® Launch in Toys"R"Us® Stores Nationwide
Child Entrepreneur Greyson MacLean Created Cling Decals and Reusable Stickers to Add Another Dimension to LEGO® Brick Play. - December 14, 2013 - BrickStix LLC
Nelson Mandela Named One of the "35 Most Inspirational People in History" in a Two Year Online Survey and Collectible Set
Based on a worldwide YouTube survey, a new trading card set featuring 35 "inspirational" historic personalities from around the world includes a special card spotlighting Nelson Mandela. - December 11, 2013 - Luanga Nuwame
The Wandering Winter Craft Show is Now the Pop-Up Winter Craft Market
This year, the wandering winter craft show does not wander. Instead, Shop Cats is pleased to present the Shop Cats Winter Pop-up Market featuring a carefully curated collection of curiosities and eccentricities all located inside a converted shipping container. - December 08, 2013 - Shop Cats
International Toy Museum Hires Executive Director
The International Toy Museum is launching, announces appointment of Executive Director. Intention is to create world-class museum of children’s playthings. Bay area institution will focus on toys through the ages, for boys and girls. - December 06, 2013 - International Toy Museum
Former Project Runway® Designers Come Together for a New Handmade Design Contest Website
Announcing a fabulous new contest website for handmade jewelry and accessories designers. A $1500 Grand Prize is awarded each month and designs can be critiqued by former Project Runway® designers Jay McCarroll, Peach Carr and Suede. They, along with professional NY stylists Kara Kaufman and Jennifer Ghelardini, and two time Emmy Award™ winning costume designer Wendy Benbrook, make up the celebrity judging panel of the new contest website And the Design Winner is… - November 27, 2013 - And the Design Winner is
The Argenta Market Launches Buy Local Campaign, Providing New Services, and Hosting Its Holiday Open House December 14th
The Argenta Market, a full service food store emphasizing local Arkansas grown and made products, is keeping with its Arkansas theme for a holiday open house on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at 521 Main Street. This Open House event will be filled with a variety of activities for... - November 26, 2013 - Argenta Market
Craftwell Inc. Announces Brad Brusa as Partner and Executive Vice President
Craftwell Inc., a manufacturer of the high tech craft products, including the popular eBosser die cut and embossing system, announced the hiring of Brad Brusa as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Partner. - November 20, 2013 - Craftwell Inc
Valucrafts.com Offers Free Shipping This Holiday Season with No Minimum Purchase Requirement
Over 70,000 Valu Priced Items — Including All Craft Products — Ship for Free This Holiday with No Minimum Purchase Requirement at www.valucrafts.com - November 19, 2013 - Valu LLC
The Best Gift Ideas for Boys 6-10 from the Experience of a Big Brother Big Sister Volunteer
Big Brother Big Sister Volunteer Offers Tips on Several Unique Christmas Gifts for Active Boys. - November 18, 2013 - skateboardforkids.com
ReveMoto.com Provides Painted Auto Body Parts to Match Your Car
Painted auto body parts give price conscious consumers an option to save money by installing the car parts themselves. - November 16, 2013 - ReveMoto.com
Biggest Trend Grows Into a New Hobby
Mix the two most popular hobbies in the world, gardening and miniatures, add a huge helping of crafty ideas, and you have a brand new hobby that has rooted itself in the imaginations of gardeners everywhere. Miniature gardening is a trend that has now become an official hobby as the world’s smallest garden center celebrates 12 years in business this month, and a position on the Amazon’s Best Books for 2013 list, but it does not come without a little controversy. - November 14, 2013 - Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center
Chess Strategy Center Launches Its Much Anticipated New Website for Teaching Chess and Chess Strategies
Chess Strategy Center is proud to announce the launch of it's new chess training site. It is welcoming visitors to the website to learn about chess and chess strategies. - November 12, 2013 - Chess Strategy Center
CeCe Caldwell Paints Makes Debut at Humblepie, in the James St. North Arts & Design District in Hamilton, Ontario
Humblepie is now offering CeCe Caldwell products, wonderful earth friendly, all natural chalk and clay based paints with no volatile organic compounds. No stripping, sanding or priming necessary, it's painting made easy-whether a DIYer, a professional or a first-time painter. Also, both paint & waxes are packaged in recycled plastic containers, also good for the environment. A perfect fit for their eco-friendly shop & design studio & another great thing to be happening on James St. North. - November 08, 2013 - Humblepie
Japanese Artist Tomoko Sugimoto Hosts First Solo-Manhattan Show
Talented Japanese contemporary artist Tomoko Sugimoto will host her first solo exhibition in Manhattan, Turn Around And Around, Then Around, on Wednesday, November 6th at 373 Broadway, Suite 204 in Tribeca from 7-10pm. For over ten years Sugimoto has worked as the Painting Director of Takashi Murakami's studio, traveling around the world to produce his shows and retrospectives. The show will be curated by Osiel Rojas of No Romance Galleries. - November 01, 2013 - No Romance Galleries
Kickstarter Campaign: Kingdoms of a New World Bicycle Playing Cards Printed by USPCC
Nathanael Mortensen game designer launches another noteworthy kickstarter project to raise money to print a richly illustrated deck of playing cards that will be printed by USPCC, Bicycle Branded. - October 28, 2013 - MortensenGames
An URSA Teddy Bear Winner at Beacon's Glow Collectibles
Have you ever heard of the yearly URSA Teddy Bear Awards from Bears and Buds Magazine? - October 10, 2013 - Eyes of Texas Dolls
Internationally Known Music School Celebrates Its Second Anniversary, with an Open House in Support of Make-a-Wish® South Florida
School of Rock West Broward proves that "music lessons done differently" is what makes them a success. - October 09, 2013 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
Klingspor's Woodworking Shop Extravaganza: Woodworking Show with Tools, Classes, Demos, and More
Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop is proud to present the 13th annual Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop Extravaganza held at the Hickory Metro Convention Center on October 18th and 19th. It is the only show of its kind in North Carolina and is open to the public with free admission, parking, demos, classes, door prizes, and more. More than 4,500 were in attendance in 2012. - October 02, 2013 - Klingspor's Woodworking Shop