Hobbies & Craft News
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Antiquorum Auctioneers to Launch DirectBid
On September 29th, Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier watch auctioneer, will be launching a continuous online auction platform, called DirectBid. Given that today’s collectors face the pressures of an increasingly demanding schedule and lifestyle, Antiquorum recognized a need... - September 10, 2010 - Antiquorum
Free Needlepoint Stitching Event Welcomes Beginners and Experts, American Needlepoint Guild Welcomes Public to Events at Greater Columbus Convention Center
They’re coming, needles in hand, and they want you to join them. From October 1 through October 8, hundreds of members of the American Needlepoint Guild (ANG) from the US, Canada and other countries will be in Columbus to learn from experts and to share the fruits of their labor with the... - September 04, 2010 - The American Needlepoint Guild, Inc
Kilns Ramp Up at Rings & Things
Kilns are ramping up at Rings & Things. The jewelry-supply company has added to its selection of kilns and firing supplies to meet artisans’ needs with versatility, controlled firing and compact sizes. Kilns at Rings & Things range from an ultralight “beehive” kiln, with... - September 02, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Indamixx Portable Studio Debuts Indamixx Pro, a High Performance Line of Audio Computers and Music Laptops Built for the Professional Recording and Digital DJ Markets
Indamixx family of mobile DAW's grows up. New Laptops includes faster processors, storage, memory and a pre loaded custom audio OS Transmission. Feature rich appliance is an ideal Music Computer and Audio Laptop for recording, broadcasting and music making. Portable and affordable continue to be the marketing centerpieces of these next generation line of products. - August 30, 2010 - trinity audio group inc.
Schulz First Day Cover Expected to Fetch £1,000 at Auction
A first day cover signed by Charles Schulz featuring an original, hand drawn sketch of Snoopy is expected to fetch as much as £1,000 at auction next month. - August 29, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Underwater Reflections: Investment Manager's Grinning Shark, Charitable Endeavors Featured on Seattle KING 5 TV's Evening Magazine
Bruce Yates is an investment manager by day, but it is his hobby - underwater photography, under the moniker Underwater Reflections - that has been receiving attention lately. On August 18, 2010, he and his photography were featured on Evening Magazine, produced by King 5 TV, Seattle's NBC... - August 22, 2010 - UnderwaterReflections.com
Antiquorum Offers Outstanding Collection of Timepieces in First Auction of the Season
Antiquorum Auctioneers [ www.antiquorum.com ], the world’s premier watch auctioneer, is looking forward to it its upcoming September 15th auction of Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces which will be held at its’ US headquarters on Madison Avenue in New York City. An impressive... - August 21, 2010 - Antiquorum
Emtrace Launches New iPad App for Creating and Sharing eCards
Moxier Collage Simplifies eCard Creation and Enables Sharing via Facebook, Twitter, and Email. - August 19, 2010 - Emtrace Technologies
Grand Prize Winners Announced in 'Get My Pest Out' Photo Contest
Three Grand Prize Winners, each receiving a $1,000 gift card to a national home & garden retailer, were named in the Get My Pest Out Photo Contest, sponsored by Gulfstream Home & Garden, makers of lawn and garden care products including Maxide, Over 'n Out, Sevin, and Daconil. - August 11, 2010 - Gulfstream Home & Garden
Storage Unit Yields Large Stamp Collection
Claytree Auctions has been retained to sell a large collection of US First Day of Issue Postage Stamps found in DC area storage unit. The Coins, Currency and Stamps Online Auction runs until Sunday August 8, 2010. View the full catalog @ Liveauctioneers.com, seller "Claytree" - August 07, 2010 - Claytree Auctions
Free Workspace in NYC Provided by Website Builder Wix.com
Hundreds of creative professionals celebrated the launch of the Wix Lounge last Thursday, July 29th. A free workspace equipped with Wi-Fi and caffeine fixes, the Lounge is the first of its kind. - August 04, 2010 - Wixpress, Ltd.
SJS Comic Promotions Markets Book for National Distribution
Comic Promoter Susan Soares announced this week the detailed plans to market and promote the agency’s first title to achieve national distribution. "Sky Pirates of Valendor," a 148-page fantasy graphic novel published by Free Lunch Comics, is scheduled for national distribution... - July 27, 2010 - SJS Comic Promotions
Steampunk Components Go Full Steam at Rings & Things
Steampunk jewelry components pick up full steam at Rings & Things. The increasingly popular retro-futuristic feel of steampunk is reflected in the jewelry parts supplier’s new gears, sprockets, watch parts and more: * Fun industrial design elements come in the form of genuine old and new... - July 17, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Deepstacks University Pros in the Hunt at WSOP Main Event
After Day 4 of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) only 574 players remain from the starting field of 7,319 including two well known Deepstacks University (DSU) pros Adam "Roothlus" Levy currently in 20th position and Tristan "Cre8tive" Wade in the 51st slot. Other notable... - July 14, 2010 - Deepstacks University, LLC.
BayView Entertainment’s Special Interest DVD Lineup for August 2010 Contains Titles from Black Belt Magazine and More
BayView Entertainment’s Special Interest DVD lineup for August 2010 contains new DVDs from Black Belt Magazine, Reach Out to Horses and the Hip Hop Handbook. - July 14, 2010 - BayView Entertainment
The Great Springfield Buying / Selling Event
Big Time Comics from the St louis metro area in conjunction with Missouri Comics.com from Springfield Missouri will be hosting this event in Springfield Illinois.Top buyers will be present to appraise and buy old comic books, coins, records, magazines, mego and other collectible toys and action figures Sellers will have for sale ancient roman and greek coins, U.S. coins and thousands of old comic books. This is the first of many events to come in the future. - July 09, 2010 - BIG TIME COMICS
Du-All Hosts “Drop in and Draw” Sessions for CPSA Detroit
Du-All hosts weekly drawing sessions for the Detroit chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA), providing members with a space to come together and create. Diane Radtke, the President of the organization, is also an accomplished artist and an art instructor who teaches colored pencil workshops and drawing classes at Du-All. - July 03, 2010 - Du-All Drafting & Art Supply
Contest Winners Use Innovative Techniques
Rings & Things' 2010 "Your Designs Rock" Contest is over, and judges were impressed with innovative ways winners used R&T jewelry components. With a broad showing of talent from around the world, Rings & Things is proud to announce that this year's Grand Prize goes to Sarah... - June 25, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
The Company Apple Press Sale Now Provides Equipment for Creating Homemade Ciders and Other Fruit Juices as a Fun Family Project
Most families these days are looking for ways to have fun together, that doesn’t break the bank. It’s getting harder to find new and different activities that just don’t seem to be a waste of valuable funds. Making homemade cider together as a family used to be a fun and... - June 18, 2010 - Apple Press Sale
Book Honors Scout's 100 Years
Scouts celebrate 100 years and James Gerdeman has a tribute to them in a new book Jimmy the Scout. What makes this unique is a special blend of quotes from Scouts of all ages, pictures of Scouting and Gerdeman’s own experience trying to earn merit badges with his brother without the help of a Scout Master. These guys get creative when they need to earn badges. James Gerdeman wants everyone to have fun as they read the antics with family and friends. Read Jimmy the Scout. - June 16, 2010 - JDGerdeman
Japanese Eraser and Shaped Bands Trading Parties Announced
The Happy Up Inc. toy stores, Once Upon a Toy in Edwardsville, IL, LagoonaMagoo Toys in Fairview Heights, IL, and at the St. Louis Mills Mall, have announced plans to host trading parties for youngsters collecting Japanese erasers and shaped bands. Both of these items are collectible trends just beginning to surface in the St. Louis, MO region. - June 11, 2010 - Happy Up, Inc.
Fotobounce™ Version 3.0 Offers Private Photo Sharing
Applied Recognition announces the release of Fotobounce™ version 3.0, offering users the most secure way to share photos with friends and family members. With the release of v3.0, Fotobounce alleviates the concerns most users have about sharing their digital photos via a public website. These new features complement the unique people-centric photo management capabilities of version 2.0. Fotobounce also employs advanced face recognition technology to speed up the tagging of photos. - June 10, 2010 - Applied Recognition, Inc.
Sandrasingh.com Launches New Yarn Line
For Sandrasingh.com's 5th Anniversary introduces the new yarn collection, Sandrasingh.com Yarn. From Uruguay the softest, most supple 100% merino wool yarn available is hand painted by artisans to create stunning, brilliantly saturated colors. Lace, Superwash Fingering, 1 Ply Merino Worsted and 3 Ply Merino Worsted are available and put up in very generous skeins. - June 10, 2010 - Sandrasingh.com
Ooh Reveals Top Five Most Popular Activities
Find unusual activities to blast summer boredom - May 19, 2010 - Ooh.com
Pine Street Carpenters to Launch an Innovative Community Writing Project with Tyler Arboretum
Local remodeling company teams up with local environmental non-profit to create a community-wide writing project. - May 14, 2010 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
Stanley Gibbons Create the World’s Largest Envelope
To celebrate the recent refurbishment of their retail premises at 399 Strand and the London 2010 International Stamp Exhibition, stamp dealers and auctioneers, Stanley Gibbons, created the world's largest envelope. - May 13, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Coin Tree Invention to be Represented on Global Basis by NewProductHelp.com
Herman G., a New Jersey resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Coin Tree concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet eye-catching and useful new product sure to strike a chord with hobbyists, the Coin Tree... - May 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Thunderstruck II hits Casino La Vida
Any player who has played at a Microgaming online casino will know about the Thunderstruck legacy. This video slots game changed the face of online gaming upon its release, and provided players with lucrative wins, incredible special features and hours of entertainment value. The popularity of the game spurred the release of Thunderstruck II; the sequel to this favoured game that has now been released into the vast collection at Casino La Vida. - May 07, 2010 - Casino La Vida
Treasure Hunters Roadshow is the Largest Touring Roadshow in the Country
Treasure Hunters Roadshow hosts more than 2000 events each year uncovering treasures large and small. - April 28, 2010 - Treasure Hunters Roadshow
May is National Scrapbook Month
In honor of National Scrapbook Month The Scrap Art Site announces the launch of a new website. - April 26, 2010 - The Scrap Art site
Abrakadoodle's Kids' Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino Gallery
Children's art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, National Harbor, Maryland. Event is open to the media and the general public. - April 24, 2010 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.
Design News and MAKE Announce the Gadget Freak Design Contest
The contest invites participants to design a gadget which must incorporate electronic elements and involve sensing, motion, timing and/or networking elements, and to submit instructions on how to build it. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 plus the opportunity of posting their winning design and kit on MAKE’s new “Makers Market” online marketplace (makersmarket.com). - April 21, 2010 - Design News
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Gibson's Easy Draw Invention
Frank G., Michigan resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Gibson's Easy Draw concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and groundbreaking new product in the art supplies industry, the Gibson's Easy Draw... - April 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
First Choice Bingo Launches Online Bingo Shopping Site
First Choice Bingo Launches Online Bingo Shopping Site. FirstChoiceBingo.com offers a secure shopping experience, lower prices and superior quality bingo products. All products can be purchased online and shipped anywhere. - March 29, 2010 - First Choice Bingo
Top 10 US Craft Workshops Now Available on Ooh.com
The new online notice board celebrates National Craft Month with its list of the top 10 US-based craft workshops - March 26, 2010 - Ooh.com
Company Establishes New Website to Offer Quality Motorcycle Covers
Company establishes new website to distribute quality motorcycle covers. In this age of "everything now," everyone is looking to buy things faster and easier. Nothing is easier than sitting at home and purchasing everything you need. In this new age of commerce, the wave of the future is e-commerce and that is why Anytime Motorcycle Covers is positioning themselves to take advantage of the ever increasing traffic of the internet. - March 25, 2010 - C & MS Enterprises
R&T BeadTour Shows Bring the Beads
Springtime arrives, roads clear, and Rings & Things loads its “big bead truck” to bring its BeadTour to eager beaders nationwide. The 2010 bead-show season sees R&T’s crew crisscrossing the country to bring hands-on bead shopping to thousands of fans. On R&T’s... - March 14, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Find Quality Gold Coins on the New American Buffalo Gold Coin Website
Are you looking for gold coins, particularly American Buffalo gold coin, for collecting or investing purpose? Want to learn more information and history about this popular type of coins? A new American gold Buffalo coin site, BuffaloCoin.com, has recently been launched to provide consumers with... - March 09, 2010 - Gold Coin Shop
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent Urban Display Case Invention to Industry
Ken U., a Colorado-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Urban Display Case concept to industry over the next 2 years. An attractive and innovative new product sure to resonate with hobbyists the world over, the Urban Display... - March 07, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Marina Bosetti, Red Clay Artist, Opens Studio to Artists
Marina Bosetti of Bosetti Art Tile is inviting students into her downtown Raleigh, NC studio to learn the basics of working with red clay, while completing a hands-on project that's perfect for spring. - March 04, 2010 - Bosetti Art Tile
Y*explore Yosemite Adventures Announces 2010 Yosemite Twin Valleys Waterfall Workshops
Photography and Naturalist Workshops in Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite Valley May 14-16, 2010 - March 03, 2010 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures
Boat Dealers Band Together to Promote Safe Boating Practices-Free Boating Safety Classes with United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boat Dealers in NW Illinois and WI band together to promote Boating Safety. The United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach free seminars in Boating Safety at the Northern Illinois Boat Show March 4-7, 2010 at the New Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, Illinois - February 25, 2010 - Northern Illinois Boat Show
Painter’s Pyramid Launching Into the Global Market at the International Hardware Fair
An American success, the Painter’s Pyramid is making its global debut at the International Hardware Fair in Cologne, Germany. The Painter’s Pyramid is a durable and versatile tool that securely elevates projects off the work surface saving time and effort while improving results. By... - February 21, 2010 - K & M of VA Inc
Japan Mint Chooses California Company Panda America to Distribute New Coins That Are Among the World’s Most Beautiful
The Japan Mint is issuing the most extensive and beautiful series of coins in its history—commemorating 47 Prefectures—ranging from the smallest population (Tottori, over 600,000) to the largest (Tokyo, over 12 million). - February 19, 2010 - Panda America
Fifth Annual Collin County Home and Garden Show Set for February 19, 2010 to February 21, 2010
The New Allen Event Center Prepares to Host Weekend of Home and Garden Exhibits, Seminars and Celebrity Guests. - February 18, 2010 - Home and Garden Show
Stanley Gibbons World Famous Stamp Shop Undergoes Refurbishment in Time for London 2010
399 Strand, the home of stamp and collectibles dealers Stanley Gibbons, is undergoing a complete refurbishment of its world famous shop in time for the London 2010 International Stamp Exhibition being held in May. - February 17, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Colnect Surpasses 8,888 Collectors
Colnect Collectors Club (colnect.com) reached an important milestone today, as more than 8,888 collectors from around the world have registered on the site. - February 17, 2010 - Colnect Collectors Community
Craft-N-Spin Receives Top Honors at the Craft & Hobby Association Winter Trade Show
K & M of VA, Inc is proud to announce that the Craft-N-Spin received the “Overall Best Innovation” award at the Craft & Hobby Association Winter Trade Show in Anaheim, Ca last month. A panel of judges comprised of retailers, CHA members, CHA consultants and members of the media... - February 11, 2010 - K & M of VA Inc
Colnect Unveils Dynamic New Look to Improve Collecting Experience for Collectors
Colnect Collectors Club (www.colnect.com) has launched a brand new layout designed to make the site both prettier and easier to use for its collectors. - February 07, 2010 - Colnect Collectors Community
Collectors Visited Colnect Over 111,111 Times in January
Colnect Collectors Club (colnect.com) set new traffic records in January, as over 111,111 visits were made to the site throughout the month, marking a 16.16% increase from December. This milestone reflects Colnect's continued surge in popularity and its strong commitment to expanding the resources available to collectors. - February 06, 2010 - Colnect Collectors Community