Hobbies & Craft News
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Great Findings for Craft Jewelry Makers: the Beads They’re Searching for
Rings & Things has added powerful new search features to its website. The new functions allow craft jewelry makers to easily find the beads they’re looking for, anywhere in the entire website. Jewelry makers can now find the beads and findings they’re looking for, not only in the... - November 08, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
New Photography Magazine Finds Success with Two Prestigious Awards
Publisher Stampington & Company receives prestigious awards for new photo-journalism publication 'Life Images'. - November 02, 2008 - Stampington & Company
Publisher Goes "Green" in 2009
Publisher Stampington & Company provides the environmentally-conscious crafter with new publication entitled 'GreenCraft Magazine'. - November 02, 2008 - Stampington & Company
OPT Announces Sales Event on Meade mySKY Plus Sky Navigator
Meade mySKY Plus is an electronic device that finds and locates thousands of objects within the night sky. No prior knowledge of the night sky is needed due to the fact that Meade mySKY aligns itself with advanced technologies and minimal input from the user. The Meade mySKY Plus is on sale for only $149 until December 31st 2008 and is available for immediate purchase at OPT. - October 28, 2008 - OPT Telescopes
Free Custom Latch Hook Site leftsource.com Gets New Features with Version 2.0
New features for your custom latch hook project are now available, including a simpler and more powerful interface, dithering, selecting yarn manufacturer, and more editing features for your uploaded picture. The site is still the best way to create a latch hook project from your picture, and is still created in mere seconds. - October 28, 2008 - leftsource.com
Announcing MyCoolContests.com's “2008 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest”
MyCoolContests.com is holding its first annual free “2008 Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest” for some really cool prizes. Entrants must sign up at www.mycoolcontests.com. Photos must be submitted by November 7, 2008. Winners will be posted on November 14, 2008. - October 23, 2008 - MyCoolContests.com
Quilting is Not Like Grandma Used to do It, DVD Covers the Basics
The lost art of quilting is making a huge comeback. Today, it’s a $4 billion a year industry thanks to use of new technology, younger participants and a little bit of old fashioned know-how. Piecing together these elements is a respected leader in the quilting world who would like to take... - October 16, 2008 - Kirk Douglas Video Productions
Free Craft Catalog & New Customer Reviews at DelphiGlass.com
Delphi Glass (http://www.delphiglass.com/), offering a variety of crafts including jewelry crafts, stained glass and glass fusing, ceramics, mosaics and lampwork bead supplies, has released their 2008-2009 Annual Supply Catalog. At 420 pages, it’s their largest catalog to date. The... - October 11, 2008 - Delphi Glass Corporation
Rings & Things Introduces Tube-Top Bails
Expanding its line of jewelry findings made for glass craftspeople, Rings & Things introduces new tube-top bails. Imported specially from Israel, these sterling silver bails are designed to support heavier glass (and gemstone) pieces on thicker stringing materials. These tube-top bails sport a... - October 10, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
RCadvisor.com Launches Model Airplane Design Contest
www.RCadvisor.com has launched a new model airplane design competition. The best design will win a complete R/C electric power system ($175 value) or $75 in cash. The contest runs through the end of October. No purchase is necessary – enter as many designs as you wish. - October 08, 2008 - RCadvisor.com
Willow Ridge Press Shows Quilters How to Give Their Stash a Color Makeover in Tough Economic Times
Quilters are giving their fabric stash an extreme color makeover during difficult economic times and discovering the secrets of the stunning color in their quilts. - October 04, 2008 - Willow Ridge Press
Punky Moms Launches Online Alt Bazaar Marketplace
Site Fills Marketplace Void for Unique and Alternative Clothing, Crafts and Creations. - September 10, 2008 - The Alt Bazaar by Punky Moms
Inkubook Photo Book Maker Launches Inkublog
Blog will Provide Tips, Tricks, and Expert Advice to Empower Users to Build Better Photo Books. - September 10, 2008 - Inkubook
Autumn Colors Go Metallic, with Rings & Things’ Plated Leaf/Cone Pendants
Autumn leaves can be a great organic design inspiration, with their hues of gold, copper, and…silver? Rings & Things introduces real leaves—and pinecones—chemically transformed into shiny fashion pendants. To create one of these pendants, a genuine leaf or tiny cone is... - September 04, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
The Collectors Show Looks for Advertisers on eBay
Harold Nicoll, host of the well-liked Internet radio program The Collectors’ Show, (www.webtalkradio.net) is looking for an advertiser and wants to cast as wide a net as possible. So to get the word out on the need for ad contributors, he is auctioning off 26 weeks of worth of ad time on the popular auction site, eBay. - September 03, 2008 - Ornament Collectors LLC
Become Moronized. Funny New Web Site by moronface.com.
Moronface team has published new web 2.0 pages. The site is based on a crazy idea of making people funny and ugly, by using a face photo. - August 31, 2008 - moronface.com
Food & Wine Anniversary Sweepstakes
From Vacations to Cookbooks, Food & Wine Magazine Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary with a 30-Day Epicurean Giveaway. - August 29, 2008 - American Express Publishing
DTS Announces Launch of Subsidiary Company, Bluewater Marine Electronics, Website www.getbme.com
DTS today announced the official launch of www.getbme.com. The Web site was developed to directly connect customers with quality marine electronics and satellite communication products they sought to purchase in a secure, online location with a simple and speedy process. - August 22, 2008 - Data Technology Solutions
Laptopbattery-inc.co.uk Releases Newest Nokia N95 Case and iPhone 3G Cases
Electronics Wholesaler Laptopbattery-inc launches a series of cell phone cases, which mainly include iPhone leather Cases and Nokia N95/8G Cases. - August 22, 2008 - Laptopbattery Inc
Rambles.com Takes You on an Artistic Journey Handmade for Fun
With gas prices soaring, chances are good that more and more people will choose to stay home this holiday season and do their shopping on the web. Rambles.com, an online retailer offering handmade goods and stylish modern designs, will give e-consumers an exciting new reason to click and shop. - August 15, 2008 - Rambles, LLC
Kiddywampus.com Adds Gift Registry Service Powered by eWish.com
kiddywampus a modern toy store featuring art classes, birthday parties known for unusual, quirky toys not found in every other toy store has added a new gift registry service by eWish.com. - August 13, 2008 - eWish.com
Stick-e® Yoga Accessories Rock the Health and Fitness Industry
On the heals of the successful launch of Yoga Stick-e Socks...for that Barefoot Feeling, Stick-e Brands announces an expanded product line of new Stick-e accessories for Yoga and Pilates. The new line was received with rave reviews, media attention and orders from Sporting Goods chains buyers at the recent Health and Fitness Business Expo. Stick-e Brands will be establishing itself as a household name this Fall as it graces the covers and pages of some of the biggest catalogs. - August 11, 2008 - Stick-e Products LLC
Four Superb Writers Discovered and Listed in July 2008 on Poetrydances.com
Four writers achieved ‘Favorite Writer’ status this month on Poetrydances.com, the new web resource for emerging writers. - August 08, 2008 - Poetrydances.com
Puzzle Magazine Prices Plummet
With a slowing economy and rising prices everyone is looking to save money any way they can. One company, Summerfield's Limited, is doing its part to help people save money. - August 07, 2008 - Summerfield's Limited
Forgan of St. Andrews Signs International Golf Legend Ian Woosnam
Forgan of St Andrews announced today the signing of international golfing legend Ian Woosnam, OBE, to represent them on tour. Ian has signed an initial contract of 3½ years from the 1st July and got off to a winning start first time out at the recent Russian Seniors in Moscow. - August 07, 2008 - Golf Outlets USA
Sticky Ass Glue Earns Creative Home Arts Club Member Tested & Recommended Seal of Approval
Stubbornly strong adhesive receives overwhelming approval from hundreds of Creative Home Arts Club Testers. - August 06, 2008 - Sticky Ass Glue
A Crop--for the Cure
A Crop—for the Cure: Crafts and Creativity Raise Money for Breast Cancer Fund. Ever thought your scrapbooking hobby could help cure breast cancer? Put your creativity to the task by learning new scrapbooking techniques and tips while supporting a worthy cause. Join Athena’s Pink Ladies... - August 06, 2008 - Athena's Pink Ladies
Made in the USA, New Generation Bar Clamp Offers User Greater Versatility
Lowell Thomas Tool, Inc has invented, and is marketing a new kind of woodworking bar clamp, we are looking for national exposure. - August 03, 2008 - Lowell Thomas Tool, Inc
Get in Touch with Your Wild Side This August at "The Wild Life" Art Show in West L.a.
Susie Ghahremani is proud to announce The Wild Life, a solo exhibit of new works at Giant Robot's Los Angeles gallery beginning with a reception on Saturday, August 16, 2008. The Wild Life, the artist's fifth solo show, will feature an extensive collection of over 100 never-before-seen miniature paintings surrounded by a hand-crafted installation. Exhibit runs August 16 - September 17, 2008 at GR2, 2062 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025. - July 31, 2008 - Susie Ghahremani
Inkubook Photo Book Maker Launches Public Availability
Inkubook, the New Online Photo Book Builder, Allows Anyone to Collaborate and Create Drop-Dead Gorgeous Books in Minutes. - July 23, 2008 - iUniverse
From Wanted to the Red Star - Timur Bekmambetov’s Dream Project
Timur Bekmambetov continues development on Christian Gossett’s The Red Star. - July 22, 2008 - Archangel Studios
iUniverse Top 5 Selling Titles for June
iUniverse, the leading book marketing, editorial services, and supported self-publishing company, announced its top five sellers for the month of June. - July 21, 2008 - iUniverse
Rings & Things Publishes "Bead Shapes Glossary"
Jewelry-supplies wholesaler Rings & Things has published a unique online resource, the “Bead Shapes Glossary”. Available for free at http://www.rings-things.com/glossary/bead-shapes-glossary.html, the glossary includes many dozens of entries. Entries in the Bead Shapes Glossary are... - July 19, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Worldengine Ventures Launches a New Coin Directory to Help Collectors Find Coin Collecting Websites
Worldengine Ventures, LLC has launched a new coin directory to help collectors find the best coin collecting websites on the internet. The directory contains links to quality websites including coin blogs, coin dealers, US coins, world coins, news, precious metals and more. - July 16, 2008 - Worldengine Ventures, LLC
Indie Graphic Novel Publisher Welcomes Saucony To Comicon International San Diego 2008
Team Red Star to wear custom designed Saucony shoes. - July 14, 2008 - Archangel Studios
With Help from the Maestro, Anyone Can Compose the Perfect Label
OnlineLabels.com introduces Maestro Label Designer, a web-based label design software for creating, saving and printing labels with no downloads necessary. - July 10, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry – Adds Rings and 14K Gold to the SoMa Hammered Metal Jewelry Collection
John S. Brana - Distinctive Jewelry enhances popular SoMa Collection of hammered jewelry with rings and incorporates 14K gold. - July 08, 2008 - Handcrafted Fine Jewelry by John S. Brana
Big Fish Games Launches Ancient Quest of Saqqarah
Big Fish Games™, the world’s leading online destination for casual entertainment, announced today the release of Ancient Quest of Saqqarah, a new casual game available exclusively from Big Fish Games. Ancient Quest of Saqqarah is a Puzzle game with motion picture quality in story,... - June 26, 2008 - Big Fish Games
Designer Raises Funds for Seeing Eye Dogs Through Knitting Pattern Sales
Inspired by mother's experience, Colorado knitwear designer, Kristi Schueler raises funds for The Seeing Eye of Morristown, NJ through on-line sales of a downloadable sock knitting pattern featuring a unique paw print lace and brailled cuff created by knitting beads into the fabric. - June 26, 2008 - Designedly, Kristi
Toronto Quilt Shop to Host Project Linus Community Service Day
Sew Sisters, a Toronto Quilt Shop, to Host a Free Quilt Making Workshop on July 15th to benefit Project Linus. - June 25, 2008 - Sew Sisters Quilt Shop
Displaygifts.com Announce Flag Display Cases as New Products to be Added to Its List
www.displaygifts.com today announced that it has added 5 different styles of flag display cases to its product line. - June 21, 2008 - Display Gifts Inc.
MRM Classroom Connections New Products for Teachers and Parents
Teaching Is a Calling, Not a Job. Maria Rios-Marrero director of MRM Classroom Connections creator of Word Wall Words for First Grade and Word Wall Words for Second Grade has a passion for teaching and learning. As a teacher for 25 years, she taught children with special needs, language concerns,... - June 21, 2008 - MRM Classroom Connections LLC
Enter Belly Painting and Tummy Pictures in the Not Your Average Pregnant Bikini Contest
Enter your baby pictures in a beauty contest before your delivery date. Submit creative belly painting pictures of your pregnant tummy for a chance to win prizes. - June 20, 2008 - Unique Baby Nursery Themes, Crib Bedding and Decorating Ideas
Real Estate Excursion Offers Unique Chance to Surf Nicaragua with a Star
Perfect waves groomed by all day offshores are breaking right now in warm water, and they’re only a short flight away. With fewer crowds, a higher concentration of quality breaks within a short distance, and very affordable ocean view property still available, it’s easy to see why... - June 13, 2008 - Century 21 Gold Coast Realty
Relax and Rejuvenate with Scented Soy Candles from SoybeanScents
Michigan based soy candle company, SoybeanScents, launches a new premium product line featuring earth friendly soy wax candles. The soy candles are hand poured, organic, and support American Soybean Farmers. - June 13, 2008 - SoybeanSCENTS
Rings & Things is top USA Referring Dealer in Swarovski® Contest
Rings & Things has been named the top USA referring dealer in Swarovski’s 2008 “Be Naturally Inspired!” design contest. The Spokane wholesaler of beads and jewelry findings was mentioned by more contest applicants than any other business in the country. As a Swarovski... - June 12, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Nature Maiden Bath & Body Announces the Release of New Products
Nature Maiden announces the release of new product to it's line. New products include wonderful homemade soaps, bath salts, salves & bath bombs. - June 11, 2008 - NatureMaiden.com
Kellyco Metal Detectors Helps Maine High School Start Archaeology Club
Kellyco Metal Detectors donate equipment to help Nokomis Regional High School in Maine start a local archaelogy club. Spearheaded by three teachers that secured a small grant; the club is started for students interested in a hands-on history lesson. - June 11, 2008 - Kellyco Metal Detectors
Stager Idol Winner Announced
Kathleen Garvey from Ft. Myers Florida takes All in first ever Stager Idol Competition sponsored by the Real Estate Staging Association. - June 08, 2008 - Real Estate Staging Association
Water4Gas - the Soaring Popularity of the Water4Gas Solution for How to Get Better MPG
Hundreds Converge on Weekly "Show and Tell" Type Exhibition in Los Angeles to Learn More and Compare Their Own Installations of Water4Gas and to Do Related Business. Thousands of new customers are buying Water4Gas information online weekly. See Videos from the Los Angeles park get togethers here. - June 05, 2008 - Garko Factor - Water4Gas MPG Solutions