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.
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
Sew Sisters Quilt Shop is Expanding Its North Toronto Location
Sew Sisters Quilt Shop has launched a new website and are expanding their physical premises to better serve the needs of the Toronto Quilting Community. - January 29, 2010 - Sew Sisters Quilt Shop
International Pearl Design Competition 2010-2011
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. a non profit member based Association announces its first International Pearl Design Competition. - January 28, 2010 - CPAA
R&T 2010 "Super Supplement" Adds Beads and Findings by the Hundreds
Bead company Rings & Things has published its 144-page “Super Supplement”. This volume encompasses new items the jewelry supplier has added since its 2-year main catalog came out. Besides hundreds of new beads & findings, the Super Supplement incorporates improvements suggested... - January 27, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
New Product Release "Stick NFlip™" The Self Stick, Flip-Open, DVD, Video Game Case Binder and Organizer
Safe Environmental Alternatives, the distributors of Plumbaway™ the 1 second Drain Opener, today introduced the Stick NFlip™ that allows the consumer to self stick, browse, organize, binde 5 DVD & Game cases. - January 26, 2010 - Safe Environmental Alternatives Inc.
New Product, the Craft-N-Spin, Launches at Craft & Hobby Association Winter Convention & Trade Show
The Craft-N-Spin is a unique product that securely elevates and effortlessly rotates craft projects. Already generating buzz the Craft-N-Spin is bound for the same global success as its sister product the Painter's Pyramid. Stop by Booth #2733 to give it a spin. - January 21, 2010 - K & M of VA Inc
A Selection of Artist's Easels Presented by Easels.us.com
Artist's easels are designed to accommodate portraits and drawings in many sizes, as well as the artist. These display easels will adjust to your particular drawing styles and height requirements. - January 15, 2010 - DisplayShops
American Firehouse Brewing Supply - Seller of Homebrew and Wine Making Products
American Firehouse Brewing Supply is established to provide products and services to the home brew and wine making community. In addition to providing a wide range of products, American Firehouse Brewing supply has a homebrew expert on staff to assist the homebrew and wine making enthusiast with answering questions to enhance their homebrewing experience. - January 02, 2010 - American Firehouse Brewing Supply, LLC
Military Appreciation in Challenge Coin Fashion
U.S. Challenge Coins fashions gift giving to organizations that support the military this holiday season. When they give, people often forget the work that goes into support such a system that is the Armed Forces. Giving away a full order of challenge coins is a big way to give back and you can choose which organization receives the offering by voting on Facebook. - December 25, 2009 - U.S. Challenge Coins
Weddings, Wedding Favors and Decorations - Now It's Easy
Online bridal shop makes wedding shopping easier with newly organized navigation for wedding favors, bridal accessories and more. - December 22, 2009 - Favors & Gifts By Donna
20,000+ Coins Catalogued on Colnect's Free Coin Catalog for Coin Collectors
Colnect Collectors Club (colnect.com) announced today that over 20,000 coins are now displayed in its on-line catalogs, with nearly 1,000 of these having been added in the last month. This milestone reflects the web-site's commitment to maintaining one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date coin... - December 22, 2009 - Colnect Collectors Community
K & M of VA, Inc, Home of the Painter's Pyramid, Launches Newest Woodworking Product The Finishing Turntable
The Finishing Turntable solves one of the most common woodworking problems: How do you finish all sides of a project in one sitting? Before the Finishing Turntable choices were slim: Either wait for the project to dry and risk color/texture inconsistency or move the project and mess up the wet surfaces. With the Finishing Turntable woodworkers can complete their project in one sitting, saving time, energy and effort. - December 06, 2009 - K & M of VA Inc
K & M of VA, Inc, Home of the Painter's Pyramid, Launches New Arts & Crafts Product the Craft-N-Spin
The Craft-N-Spin solves one of the most common arts and crafts problems: How do you paint all sides of a project in one sitting? Before the Craft-N-Spin choices were slim: Either wait for the project to dry and risk color/texture inconsistency or move the project and mess up the wet surfaces. With the Craft-N-Spin artisans can complete a project in one sitting, ensuring color/texture consistency and eliminating the mess. - December 06, 2009 - K & M of VA Inc
Rings & Things Sparkly Glass Beads Go a Cut Above
Rings & Things supplies bead-jewelry makers with new stock of an old classic: sparkly glass beads. Added to R&T’s long string of wholesale hits, these new imported “sparklies” are literally a cut above the competition. The secret to the impressive shine of the new sparkly... - December 05, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Mindy Mae’s Market Announces New Boutique Location & Show
Mindy Mae’s Market, a Utah-based boutique company, recently announced their final show of 2009 will be held in Clinton, Utah on December 4 and 5. Mindy Mae’s Market prides itself on lining up dozens of top vendors for each show, offering the latest in home décor, fashion, wood... - December 03, 2009 - Mindy Mae's Market
Fun Shakers LLC Want to Shake Up Your Dinner Parties with Obama and Biden Salt and Pepper Shakers, Available Now
Obama and Biden have taken over the nation and now they are taking over your dinner table! Fun Shakers is now releasing its new product of salt and pepper shakers for the Christmas Season. Whether you party on the right, left or somewhere in between, this set will bring your party together! Coming soon the first lady collection with Michelle and Hillary. Sales exceeding expectations, only available at www.funshakers.com. Start collecting today. - November 25, 2009 - Funfriends
un-du Announces Holiday Stocking Stuffer Promotion. Purchase 3 Bottles of un-du and Receive a Free Photo Care Kit and Free Shipping Anywhere in the U.S. Only.
Un-du removes stickers, tapes, labels, and even duct tape without leaving behind residue, grease and gooey mess. Holiday promotion includes 3 bottles of un-du microfiber cloth, microfiber pad, a handy carrying pouch, plus free shipping to anywhere in the United States. Order online at www.un-du.com. - November 23, 2009 - un-du
Rings & Things Hooks Jewelry Crafters Up with Wood Chain
Wood chain is the organic missing link to great jewelry designs, and tree-embracing artisans are welcoming a forest of styles that have sprouted at Rings & Things. No ifs, ands or 'woulds': "That wood chain had me at hello - and I had to get my hands on it," says R&T blog partner,... - November 19, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Englewood Welcomes Holiday Craft Boutique
The First Presbyterian Church of Englewood will host a Holiday Craft Boutique on Saturday, November 21, featuring unique handmade goods perfect for holiday giving. - November 15, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
Budget Compromises That Aren’t so Bad: Now, Millions of Self-Decorators Can Buy Prints of "Period Gilded Frames" Like They Buy Fine Art Posters
Finally, self-decorators to artists can buy paper-reproductions of “deep gilded frames” like they buy popular art posters. Made of mat board, they “pop-up” to become a three-dimensional period frame worthy of the J. Paul Getty Museum Store. Devouring decor magazines yet unable to afford a real antique frame, the readership can not purchase the likeness of an antique frame to give their abode the professional touch. - November 11, 2009 - Faux Museum, Inc.
Revo Sunglasses Now Availlable at Eyegoodies.com
Eyegoodies.com is glad to welcome in the new 2009-2010 Revo Sunglasses collection. For those of you who are not familiar with Revo, they manufacture some of the highest optical quality lenses on the market. Revo polarized sunglasses utilize Revo Polarcast Technology which is responsible for creating some of the clearest most advanced sunglasses in the world and it is our pleasure to carry the line. - November 01, 2009 - EyeGoodies.com
New Dueling Piano Bar - Sweet Caroline's Huge Success
Sweet Caroline's Piano and Dueling Piano Bar just celebrated their grand opening this week at 322 W 45th St and it was huge. The new venue was packed to the brim for the grand opening on Thursday. Dueling Piano bars have been wildly popular across the country, especially in Las Vegas, Miami, and... - November 01, 2009 - Sweet Caroline's
Photo Scanning Price Leader Nickelscan.com Issues a Warning
You Can Ruin Your Photographs with a Ball Point Pen. - October 31, 2009 - NickelScan.com
African-Canadian Artist Opal Dunbar Adams Brings a New Face to Contemporary Portraiture
Spence Gallery artist Opal Dunbar Adams has been gaining popularity among lovers of portraiture. She paints compelling portraits that arrest the viewer - the faces of her subjects tell stories of lives that are complex and multi-layered. She has won the following of a discerning American audience by bringing a new face to the art scene. - October 30, 2009 - Spence Gallery
Hands-on Web Hosting Enters European Market with UK Division
Hands-on Web Hosting, the global leader in X-Cart Hosting, today launched HandsOnWebHosting.co.uk, a United Kingdom hosting division offering a range of business hosting solutions for customers based in Europe. Based on significant customer demand for international hosting solutions, the company... - October 27, 2009 - Hands-on Web Hosting
Yoga in No Time at All Chosen National Best Books 2009 Awards Finalist
Yoga in No Time at All, published by PranaPower, LLC, has been chosen as a finalist in the National Best Books 2009 Awards Health: Exercise & Fitness category by USA Book News. Each year National Best Books Awards are presented to books from businesses ranging from large mainstream publishers... - October 27, 2009 - PranaPower, LLC
NesserryGoods.com Enters Jewelry Display Market with Handcrafted Wood Jewelry Display Line
Not satisfied with what was available in the jewelry display market, owners of NesserryGoods.com set out to find something different. They seem to have found it in a unique handcrafted solid wood jewelry display line. NesserryGoods.com, based in Sausalito, California, carries a full line of wood... - October 24, 2009 - NesserryGoods.com
New Creative Arts Catalog from Delphi Glass
Since 1972, Delphi Glass has made it easy to be creative. Offering a wide selection of specialty art supplies, Delphi serves all skill levels. Their new Creative Arts Catalog is available now. Order it free at www.DelphiGlass.com. - October 17, 2009 - Delphi Glass Corporation
Loveliette.com Grand Opening
Love, Liette -- arts and crafts inspired by fairy tales -- is open for business. - October 16, 2009 - love, Liette
CPSIA Labels and Stickers from Planet Label
Planet Label has added CPSIA certified blank laser and inkjet labels. - October 07, 2009 - PlanetLabel.com