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ACTÍVA Products Paper Mache is Used in Latest Hands on Crafts for Kids Project
ACTÍVA Products is excited to announce that one of their products has been featured in the latest Hands On Crafts for Kids episode 1705. The company was founded in 1959 and has been supplying Arts and Craft materials to this niche market ever since. ACTÍVA is the largest worldwide... - February 17, 2015 - ACTIVA Products
New Income Stream for Designers and Artists
Freedom Creative Group opens the doors for EtyArt.com Artist Submissions, and is offering a $10 Bonus to the first 50 registered Artist Contributors. Now artists have a new income opportunity, and creative outlet in which to partake, as well as a new social endeavor to help create the largest repository of name art in the world. - January 31, 2015 - Freedom Creative Group Inc.
Global Broadcasting Networks Presents the American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast
The pages of your favorite magazine, American Patchwork & Quilting®, come to life when podcast host Pat Sloan talks about the latest quilting trends, ideas, and inspiration. Her guests include quilt pattern designers, authors, quilt shop owners, and, of course, our editors—all quilters, just like you! - January 26, 2015 - Global Broadcasting Networks, Inc
50pictures- Invitation to an International Miniature Quilt Challenge in Aid of Doctors Without Borders
The innovative online magazine Quilt around the World starts into the New Year 2015 with an exciting challenge for all interested quilting friends: Under the motto "50pictures" an inspirational photo featuring one of various nature and man-made motifs will be published on the Quilt around... - January 24, 2015 - Quilt around the World GmbH
Nominations in the 2015 DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards Announced
Mattel, Barbie Collector, Integrity Toys, Tonner Doll Company, Superdoll Collectables, Kingdom Doll and more nominated for the 4th DollObservers.com Fashion Doll Awards. Public voting for the eventual winners is now open. - January 13, 2015 - DollObservers.com
One-Year Anniversary of Reclaimed Lumber Line of Products
Fort Worth Pallets celebrates first year of offering recycled lumber products to creative minds. - January 06, 2015 - Fort Worth Pallets
Winterize Woodworking Tools with Tips from E.B. Tool Company
Midwest-based E.B. Tool Company offers tips for winterizing tools for home improvement. - January 04, 2015 - EB Tool Company
Family Historian 6 Adds Internet Data Matching and Much More...
Calico Pie today announced the release of version 6 of Family Historian, the popular desktop genealogy software product. - December 10, 2014 - Calico Pie Limited
Arts & Artisans Day Returns to the Central Sarasota Farmer's Market in Sarasota, Florida
In Time for the Holidays, Arts & Artisans Day Returns to the Central Sarasota Farmer's Market on December 6. - November 30, 2014 - Central Sarasota Farmer's Market
New Family Tree Board Game Promises to Help Strengthen Family Knowledge and Relationships Over the Holidays
A recently launched online game design course on the learning portal Udemy.com offers anyone the opportunity to create their own genealogy family tree board game to generate friendly competition and open communication among family members during the holidays. - November 18, 2014 - Luanga Nuwame
Destenaire Discusses the Aero-X with Chief Technology Officer Mark De Roche
Destenaire writer Bree Steinbronn discusses the Aero-X with Aerofex CTO Mark De Roche. - November 13, 2014 - Destenaire
Destenaire Discusses the Transition® with Terrafugia VP of Business Development
Destenaire writer Bree Steinbronn discusses the Transition® with Richard Gersh. - November 07, 2014 - Destenaire
A New Mascot Prepares to Hit the Streets of New York City
Eight-Foot Karate Sensei is Sure to Attract Attention; Superhero vs. Warm and Fuzzy - November 04, 2014 - D-Dojo Karate
TorontoKnits.ca Promotes Knitting, Crochet & Fibre-Arts in GTA
Local digital interactive boutique, Primordial Soup, launches TorontoKnits.ca, the go-to website for GTA and surrounding area knitters, crocheters and fibre-arts enthusiasts. TorontoKnits.ca boasts a curated Business Directory, Events Calendar, and regional Classifieds. The website's directory... - October 29, 2014 - Primordial Soup
Gulf Coast Resident Comes Out of Retirement to Help with the 2015 St. Jude Dream Home
80 year old Andy Vitali from Andy’s Iron works in Long Beach, Mississippi, retired as a true craftsman in the ironworks business. In hopes of helping raise one million dollars for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Andy came out of retirement to work on a special project for the 2015 Dream Home. - October 23, 2014 - Elliott Homes LLC
The Booming New Brunswick Christmas Tree Industry
Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms looks forward to this year's festive season. - October 22, 2014 - Hilltop Christmas Tree Farms
Smiles All Around – Reynolds Consumer Products LLC and TRCo Offer Photo Book Rewards
In an effort to reach consumers through a new promotional avenue, Reynolds Consumer Products LLC is rewarding select purchases of Hefty® Slider Bags with a free photo book. The campaign was the brainchild of both Reynolds and promotional innovators TRCo Marketing, who Reynolds tasked with... - October 16, 2014 - TRCo Marketing
Paragon Announces Improvements on Their F-130, F-240, and F-500 Lamp Working Kilns
Paragon Industries of Mesquite, Texas announces that it has added new features to three of their lamp working glass kilns: the F-130, F-240, and F-500. - October 08, 2014 - Paragon Industries, L.P.
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing of Kits N Canes Invention
An innovative and eye catching twist on a widely used physical aid, the Kits N Canes, has been developed by Elaine C. Bereza of Long Beach, California. The invention's unique design enables canes to be visually appealing and less bland than customary. The Kits N Canes’ proprietary features... - October 02, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Game Room Guys to Distribute the New “The Walking Dead” Pinball Machine
West Michigan Owned Gaming Company is Proud to Distribute Stern Pinball’s Newest Machine. - September 29, 2014 - Game Room Guys
Takano Chikko’s Factory-Direct Retail Store, "Takamura" Will Open in Kyoto Gion in October 2014
Takano Chikko Co., Ltd. is launching a new store, “Takamura,” which specializes in high quality wood and bamboo crafts, on October 16, 2014 in Gion, the central part of Kyoto. - September 29, 2014 - Takano Chikko Co., Ltd.
Vigilant Personal Protection Systems Launches 130dB Personal Alarm to Benefit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children®
Vigilant Personal Protection Systems (Vigilant PPS, Inc.), in coordination with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children®, announces the launch of a brand new alarm designed to help protect the user in emergency situations. One dollar from each new Vigilant model PPS-8KID sold... - September 22, 2014 - Vigilant Personal Protection Systems
Reimagined Playing Cards Soar to $57,000 in Kickstarter
Seasons Playing Cards launched their playing cards on Kickstarter last week and blew past their $35,000 funding goal in just 22 hours. The project is now at $57,000 and climbing. See why Kickstarter loves Seasons Playing Cards. - September 17, 2014 - Seasons Playing Cards
The Best Life Hacks Compiled Into One Page for 2014
Over 60 Life Hacks Compiled into One Page with Videos Explaining How to Complete Each One. All Life Hacks Are Fully Tested. - September 15, 2014 - IWantCheats
Successfully Crowdfunded Blind Accessible Audio Game, Grail to the Thief, Now Available for Download
For All To Play today announced the launch of Grail to the Thief, an interactive audio adventure for Windows, Mac, and Linux that can be played using only sound, without the need for visuals. Grail to the Thief was successfully crowdfunded through Kickstarter on May 4, 2014. Grail to the Thief can be purchased at www.foralltoplay.com as a DRM-free download for Windows, Mac, and Linux, with the mobile versions planned for release in late 2014. - September 10, 2014 - For All To Play
Chevrolet Show Cars Coming to Dallas/Ft Worth
Join in September 27-28 at the Dallas Market Hall for the Corvette/Chevy Expo. The all Indoor Corvette & Chevy Event encompass over 106,000 sq. ft. of Chevy Excitement! Major vendors from all over the US selling hard to find parts and accessories by the truckload. See the best Chevrolet Show Cars, Car Sales Mart, and Sunday Bikini Contest. - September 10, 2014 - Corvette Chevy Expo
Innovation Direct™ to Serve as Licensing Liaison for Hotz Tubular Loom Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a fun and useful crafting accessory, the Hotz Tubular Loom, has been developed by Karolyn Hotz of Everett, Massachusetts. The invention's unique design provides its users with an easier way to make rubber band bracelets. The Hotz Tubular Loom keeps... - August 24, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
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