Hobbies & Craft News
Amuse yourself with the latest releases, covering hobbies and crafts such as painting, flower arranging, gardening, dancing, biking, swimming, fishing and other leisure activities. Discover news on collectibles, crafting supplies, models, board games, products and services designed for hobbyists and crafting pros.
Presque Isle Downs and Casino Sponsors Fins and Photo Contest
Lake Erie Ultimate Angler and Presque Isle Downs & Casino are sponsoring a photo and video fishing contest featuring cash and prizes totaling $1750, guided fishing tours, Orvis Fly Fishing equipment and an oil painting reproduction of the winning photo. Each contestant will also receive $10 in... - December 01, 2011 - MTR
Southern California Woman Begins New Plush-Toy Business on CleverCastup.com
Ashley Cook got the right stuff from her expanded consciousness. She began stuffing handmade cloth dolls known as “softies” about two months ago. Cook calls her first series of handmade softies The Flimflam Artists Collection. Flimflam means “nonsense” or... - November 28, 2011 - Ashley Cook
Wall Sticker Outlet Announces the Grand Opening of Its Retail Location at the Tanger Outlets, Riverhead NY
Wall Sticker Outlet is thrilled to announce the launch of its retail storefront, just in time for the 2011 holiday season. Located at Suite 300 of the Tanger Outlets in Riverhead NY, their new store offers popular selections of boys, girls, and home wall decor, including a full array of peel and stick holiday wall decals. - November 21, 2011 - Wall Sticker Outlet
Ceramic Buttons Online Launched Today, Celebrating the Very Best of British Handcrafts
Ceramic Buttons Online, an online store offering a selection of beautiful, hand made, ceramic buttons launched today at http://www.ceramicbuttonsonline.com/. - November 12, 2011 - Ceramic Buttons Online
Family Historian Version 5 is Due Out Soon - Free Upgrade Offer Now
Calico Pie today gave details of the upcoming release of version 5 of Family Historian, the UK’s leading genealogy software program. Version 5 is due out in February. Also announced is a free upgrade offer, aimed at Christmas present buyers. - November 12, 2011 - Calico Pie Limited
New Web Site Leads the Way in Battle Ready Swords
jasonlking.com offers a wealth of information to help customers learn about and choose the right Battle Ready Sword. - November 11, 2011 - Battle Ready Swords
World’s Smallest Garden Center Celebrates Huge Miniature Garden Trend
The world’s smallest retail nursery, Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center, turns 10 years old this month and is leading the brand new miniature garden hobby into the most popular trend to hit the garden industry in years. Industry professionals, garden center owners and growers are quickly discovering this huge surge in interest in the smallest of plants and the tiniest of gardens. - November 09, 2011 - Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center
Shop Cats Presents: The 2nd Annual Wandering Winter Craft Show
The Wandering Winter Craft Show is an annual event that happens across the city during the holiday season, staging pop-up craft events and showcasing local talent and goods. - November 08, 2011 - Shop Cats
Create a Winter Wonderland at Home with Prime Publishing's 8 Unique Christmas Decorations to Make eBook
Tis the season to create fun crafts and decorate your space. From ornaments to tabletop trees, there are so many ways to get in the holiday spirit. This eBook is available to download for free at AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com. - November 02, 2011 - Prime Publishing
Unique O So Green Teddy Bears Available Just in Time for Holidays
Environmentalist Suzanne Lippe has recently introduced the new and exciting concept of O So Green bears to the United States, the first teddy bear made entirely of recycled hemp fiber. - October 30, 2011 - O So Green Teddy Bears
Pumpkin Masters® Announces 2011 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Pumpkin Masters®, creator of the world’s first pumpkin carving kit, is giving fans the chance to be part of Pumpkin Masters® history. This year’s winner will be included in one of the official Pumpkin Masters® carving kits for 2012, which will be sold in mass retailers,... - October 28, 2011 - Pumpkin Masters®
JetBoarder International Launches Sprint: World's First Kids JetBoard
In another pioneering first Australian Company Jetboarder International launches, Sprint. The first ever Kids JetBoarder. Powered by a 5.5 Horsepower Engine, the Sprint is sure to excite any 12 - 16 year old. - October 27, 2011 - JetBoarder International
SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood Named Preferred Plugging System for All Abaco™ Tropical Hardwood Decking Products
Aljoma Lumber, supplier of Abaco™ Tropical Hardwood Decking, has named the SMART-BIT® PRO PLUG® System for Wood from Starborn Industries as the preferred plugging system for use with the company’s entire line of deck board, deck tile and railing products. This unique system,... - October 26, 2011 - Starborn Industries
Invitation: Quilt Around the World Organises an International Quilt Block Swap
The online magazine Quilt around the World (www.quilt-around-the-world.com) has started a truly ambitious patchwork project – a global quilt block swap. Invited are patchwork and quilt enthusiasts worldwide, no matter whether novices, occasional quilters or professionals. “We are not... - October 26, 2011 - Quilt around the World GmbH
Popular Mechanics Recognizes Celestron SkyProdigy with a Coveted 2011 Breakthrough Product Award
Celestron's First Automatically Aligning Telescope Honored in New York City. - October 19, 2011 - Celestron
Balloon Companies Combine to Form Bigger, Better Conglomerate
Recent Merger Delivers Unmatched Quality & Service. - October 11, 2011 - Balloons Everywhere
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Features Coin Collecting
Coin collecting has been traced to Ancient Rome and medieval Mesopotamia. Today, coin collecting is enjoying increasing popularity due to the fluctuating value of paper currency. MyReviewsNow affiliate, GovMint.com, offers both beginners and numismatists alike a wide variety of collector coins from around the world. - October 11, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Make Quick and Easy Projects This Season with New 7 Easy Christmas Crafts eBook from Prime Publishing
Find Christmas craft projects for crafters at any skill level. From kids' crafts to centerpieces, there are many opportunities to create homemade creations on a budget. This eBook is available to download for free at AllFreeChristmasCrafts.com. - October 10, 2011 - Prime Publishing
Award Winning Orchid Grower to Speak at Susquehanna Orchid Show
Susan Gange, owner of Stony Brook Orchids, will present “Growing Phalaenopsis in the Home,” on Saturday October 22 at 1:00 pm, during the 28th Annual Susquehanna Orchid Society Show and Sale, at Stauffers of Kissel Hill in Lancaster, PA. Her lecture will demonstrate how anyone can... - October 06, 2011 - Stony Brook Orchids
The National Franchise, School of Rock, is Now Open in West Broward
School of Rock West Broward to host Grand Opening Bash and fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida, on October 15, 2011 to celebrate the opening of its newest franchise location in Southwest Ranches, Florida. - October 05, 2011 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward
How to Paintball Site Launched for Beginner Paintball Players
HowtoPaintball.net launched - Step by step paintball instructions for beginners, tips, tactics, and product reviews for both intermediate and expert paintball players. - October 04, 2011 - How to Paintball
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Showcases DIY Spray Painting
Spray painting is a great way to spruce up a room and cut down on the time involved with such tasks. Spray painting is one of the do-it-yourself tasks featured by MyReviewsNow Online Shopping. - October 03, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
New Quality Flag Cases for Veteran's Day from Flag Connections
New Quality Flag Cases for Veteran's Day from Flag Connections. Honor those you love with a memorial flag, with a unique quality casing. There is no better way to say thank you to the men and women who served, and the families many left behind. The flag that is wrapped tightly in a ceremonial triangle gives the honor back. - October 03, 2011 - Flags connections
Celebrate Halloween with Kid-Friendly Activities in New Craft eBook
Crafting Brings Families Together and Helps Children Explore Their Creativity - September 28, 2011 - Prime Publishing
Janlynn Launches New Discount Crafts Website, Bringing Even More Value to Consumers
Janlynn, a family owned Corporation for over 32 years, has launched a new discount craft website, www.valucrafts.com. - September 21, 2011 - ValuCrafts
Bisque Imports Voted Supplier of the Year by Trade Organization for Third Consecutive Year
Bisque Imports, a North Carolina based ceramics importing business, was voted Supplier of the Year by the membership of the Contemporary Ceramic Studios Association during their annual convention last week in Birmingham, AL for the third consecutive year. The Supplier of the Year Award is voted... - September 21, 2011 - Bisque Imports
Jordana Paige Donates Handbag Sales to Breast Cancer Fight
While exercising and avoiding alcohol are two things anyone can do to prevent breast cancer, Jordana Paige’s Knitter’s Satchel in pink gives the gift of style, organization, as well as cash to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. - September 20, 2011 - Jordana Paige
Carlton Hobbs Announces Participation at Fine Art Asia Hong Kong October 3-7, 2011
Carlton Hobbs, LLC is thrilled to be participating for the first time in Fine Art Asia, the premiere annual fine art fair in Asia located in Hong Kong. The fair's opening night preview will be held Sunday, October 2 from 6-9 pm, with the fair lasting from Monday, October 3 to Friday, October 7. Hours for the fair are from 11 am-7 pm from Monday-Thursday and 11 am-6 pm on Friday. - September 19, 2011 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Now Featuring RC Cars
RC Cars and other remote control vehicles offer fun and excitement for kids of all ages. MyReviewsNow is pleased to announce its affiliation with HobbyTron. - September 17, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Open House Set for Christmas in Maxwell
Announcing the 15th Annual Christmas Open House for Christmas in Maxwell. A quaint but classy Christmas store located in northern CA host an annual Holiday Champagne Brunch to launch the Christmas Holiday Shopping. October 15th, 2011 - 11:00 am; RSVP: 530-438-2971 - September 16, 2011 - Christmas in Maxwell
MyReviewsNow Shopping Showcases Wine Cellar Design
MyReviewsNow Shopping affiliate, Wine Racks America, is a comprehensive online shopping and resource center for the display of wine. MyReviewsNow Shopping is pleased to feature the Wine Racks America wine cellar design center. - September 16, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Featuring DIY Sprinkler Irrigation
For all DIY specialists, MyReviewsNow is pleased to introduce a fun sprinkler irrigation course. The Auto Lawns Sprinklers ebook guide is now being showcased by MyReviewsNow. - September 15, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
10 Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns eBook from Prime Publishing Provides Exciting and Thoughtful Gift Ideas
Baby afghans are an inexpensive yet thoughtful gift option. Provide care, comfort and an invaluable keepsake with 10 Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns. This eBook is available for download on AllFreeCrochetAfghanPatterns. - September 13, 2011 - Prime Publishing
Writers' Week, an Event for Professional and Aspiring Writers Begins September 12, 2011
Writers' Week, a week long event for writers and aspiring writers, kicks off on Monday, September 12, 2011. The event features more than 100 resources, 18 blog posts, 50 unique writing prompts, 1 writing contest and 15 prizes in total. "The goal of Writers' Week is to motivate writers and... - September 12, 2011 - Emily Suess
New Outdoor Game for GPS Users Was Launched
GeoCheckpointing, a new outdoor game for GPS users, was launched in beta version this week. The goal of this game is to find control points called GeoCheckpoints which are placed near interesting places. The first GeoCheckpoints were placed in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the... - September 09, 2011 - GeoCheckpointing.com
Newly Unveiled Artwork Captures the Soul of a Diverse Campus
NOVOREALISM founder Alexey Steele brings live experience of community into his new painting commissioned by CSU Dominguez Hills to commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the most diverse campuses in the nation. - September 06, 2011 - Alexey Steele
Military Coins of the Highest Standards at Low Wholesale Prices
Military coins made to the highest standards of quality are now available at low wholesale prices. - September 05, 2011 - Wholesale-Challenge Coins
MyReviewsNow Shop at Home Introduces a New Golf Instruction DVD
Secrets of the Short Game teaches amateur golfers many of golfing great Phil Mickelson's short game strategy and disciplines. It includes two DVDs and a pamphlet to educate golfers on their short golfing game. - August 24, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Celestron® Now Makes Astro-Imaging Easier Than Ever
Celestron offers consumers a new generation of astro-imaging products making it even easier to take images of the night sky - August 17, 2011 - Celestron
Urban Exteriors: A Decade Dedicated to High-Quality Decking & Woodworking in Brownstone Brooklyn, NYC
For the past decade, Steve Rayboy of Urban Exteriors has dedicated his livelihood to fulfilling the fine decking and woodworking needs of residents based throughout the historic Brownstone Brooklyn section of New York City, where nearly 60 percent of the area’s fabled brownstones fetch... - August 17, 2011 - Starborn Industries
White Lily Glass Brings Handmade Glass Artwork to the Wisconsinmade.com Online Gift Store
Lifelong Wisconsin resident Jennifer Spink of White Lily Glass brings her Wisconsin-themed fused glass artwork to a national audience with her presence on Wisconsinmade.com. - August 17, 2011 - Wisconsinmade.com
1,001 of America's Favorite Recipes
Cookbook Resources introduces 1,001 of America's Favorite Recipes, a new cookbook that comes from stained recipe cards, popular regional traditions, product labels and old publications that spread these recipes from coast to coast. Now in one cookbook, these favorites are at your fingertips and... - August 10, 2011 - Cookbook Resources, LLC
Non-Sport Update Magazine Wants Your Borders Rewards Cards
As Borders stores close, Non-Sport Update magazine is allowing its readers to trade-in their Borders Rewards loyalty card for a half-price subscription. Non-Sport Update magazine is the trading card hobby's bible for collectors of Star Wars, Star Trek, Disney, Marvel, and other non-sport and entertainment trading cards. - August 05, 2011 - Non-Sport Update
Online RC Model Site Hobbymoon Warned People to Watch Out for Fires While Flying RC Helicopters
RC hobbyists have to caution against fires while flying RC helicopters in summer according to online RC model shop Hobbymoon. - August 03, 2011 - Hobbymoon
Harris Seeds Announces the 2011 Summer Home Garden Photo Contest
Harris Seeds’ 2011 Summer Home Garden Photo Contest is underway. Enter to win one of five $50 gift certificates. - July 30, 2011 - Harris Seeds
The 7th World Marbles Championship Won by Pavel Zoufaly
Czech Republic national team member Pavel Zoufaly won the 7th World Marbles Championship which took place in Prague this weekend. In the final match he won the match against Miroslav Hlous who got 2nd place. Jakub Fuss won 3rd place. "I am very happy about this victory," says new world... - July 29, 2011 - Czech Marbles Federation
MyReviewsNow Introduces the Pencil Portrait Master on Sale Now at a Very Affordable Price
MyReviewsNow in announces new affiliation with the Pencil Portrait Master. The Pencil Portrait Master teaches students in a step-by-step manner how to hone their drawing skills from renown teacher Christopher Sia. - July 20, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Giant Blue Marlin Sets New Bahamian Record - Custom Mount Creation Awarded to Gray Taxidermy
Team "Double Dog" recorded a new Bahamian record when they reeled in a Blue Marlin weighing 1,119 pounds (507 kg). Angler David Albury turned to Gray Taxidermy to have the tail and bill mounted as he knows that as memorable this day was, by getting a custom mount the memories will be even sweeter and last forever. - July 20, 2011 - Gray Taxidermy
Learn to Haiku at South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton, NY
Poet George Held teaches haiku, a concise Japanese poetry form, at the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehamton, NY on Sunday, July 17 at 10 am. - July 17, 2011 - Poets Wear Prada
MyReviewsNow in Affiliation with Violin Master Pro Announce Limited Time Offer
Those who dream of playing a rousing Violin solo, or would simply like to learn the violin basics while impressing friends and family, no longer have to pay high fees for private lessons. MyReviewsNow has teamed up with Violin Master Pro to offer a limited time only price of $27 for the complete Violin Master Pro learning system. - July 15, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors