Hobbies & Craft News
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Antique & Collectible Flea Market Held at Long Beach Vets Stadium on Sunday June 15 & June 29, 2008
The largest antique & collectible market in California will be held on Sunday, June 15th at Long Beach Veterans Stadium featuring over 800 dealers. On June 29th the Special Sale and Treasure Hunt will feature 500 dealers. - June 04, 2008 - Long Beach Antique Market
Ballroom Dancing for the Home Stars
Ballroom Dancing Show, "Dancing with the Stars" makes for fun viewing on TV but it can be intimidating for the average person at home wishing they could dance. Blanche and Emilio Librero offer an easy and convenient solution to becoming a good dancer. - May 29, 2008 - Librero Multimedia Productions
New Campbell Hausfeld Air Tools Integrate Accessory Storage
Campbell Hausfeld makes it easy to organize the workbench by introducing five pneumatic tools that feature a unique accessory case attachment. The case also allows each tool in the series to be stored upright and side by side on a shelf. - May 21, 2008 - Campbell Hausfeld
Who Will be Shed of the Year 2008? Tardis, Beach Hut or Humble Shed.
The race is on to win the coveted Shed of the Year title which will be held this summer as part of the second National Shed Week. This year they are very pleased to announce that one of the UK's leading online garden building companies, Garden Buildings Direct will be the official sponsor and shed... - May 16, 2008 - ReaderSheds.co.uk
Decorating Made Simple: Self-Adhesive Color Bands Offer New Alternative to Conventional Wall Décor
Simple Stripes self-adhesive color bands offer consumers a fast and easy way to decorate a room, without all the hassle that comes with traditional painting or wallpapering methods. - May 14, 2008 - Borders Unlimited. Inc.
Introducing an Affordable Gold Alternative: Anti-Tarnish Brass Jewelry Findings
With prices for precious metals reaching record highs, Rings & Things Wholesale is pleased to offer a new line of anti-tarnish brass jewelry findings that offer the warm color of gold without the pocketbook pain. Made from a proprietary new tarnish-resistant brass alloy, these lead-free... - May 09, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Rings & Things Announces 2008 "Your Designs Rock!" Jewelry Contest Results
Jewelry-supplies wholesaler Rings & Things is pleased to announce the completion of its fifth annual design contest. From a cosmopolitan and talented array of entries, "R&T" proudly announces that this year’s grand-prize winner is Lynne Ann Schwarzenberg from Ansonia,... - May 01, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Celebrate a $2.6 Billion Industry on National Scrapbooking Day
May 3, 2008 National Scrapbooking Day has emerged as a way of celebrating the number one, top-selling category of the 39 craft segments in the $31.7* billion dollar U.S. craft and hobby industry. - May 01, 2008 - Craft & Hobby Association
WinePress.US 4th Annual Winefest Itinerary Completed
The fourth annual WinePress.US Winefest will be held July 10-12th, 2008 at the Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. Events to include a free full day bus winery tour, including lunch and tasting fees, private tours, two full days of seminars on winemaking & grape growing, winemaking competition, small winery tasting and more. - April 30, 2008 - WinePress.US
Credit Card Gives Mom Huggin’ Credits
Picturoo.com makes credit cards that can be redeemed for hugs. - April 26, 2008 - Picturoo.com
Pilots do It. Bronc and Bull Riders do It. Now You Can do It Too.
Horseback riders of nearly all disciplines can now benefit from lessons on “LuLu,” one of only two electronic riding simulators in the state. - April 18, 2008 - The Riding Simulator
Second Life - Monogram Virtua Brings Together Art and Jewelry Aficionados from Around the Globe in Cyber Space
April 19 - 20 Monogram Virtua Entertainment is proud to Sponsor the First Annual Second Life Art Exhibit & Jewelry Show at their Virtual Convention Center and Big Top Tent. - April 18, 2008 - Monogram Virtua
Garrick Opie Customs Debuts Michael Jordan Custom Ducati on Speed TV’s SuperBikes!
The bike, nicknamed Torello, features nickel-plated carbon fiber on the body and six LED headlamps made by Visteon. - April 17, 2008 - Garrick Opie Customs
Flower Arranging eBook a Florist Nightmare
Flower Arrangements Made Simple was written for those individuals tired of paying high prices for simple floral arrangements. It is the perfect step-by-step photographic guide for making flower arrangements while saving over the high cost of using a florist. - April 17, 2008 - Artistic Flower Arrangements
MonsterBreakBilliards.com - Guarded Secret on How to Professionally Maintain Pool Cues Revealed
With the right pool cue care, one will aim better, win games, and have a longer lasting pool cue and save money. Secret on how to professional maintain pool cues revealed. - April 11, 2008 - Monster Break Billiards
GhillieSuitsOnline.com Reveals Unique Customization Method to Bring the Best Out of Ghillie Suit
From sniping to hunting to paintballing, customization of ghillie suit will give the most effective use out of this ultimate in camouflage apparel. GhillieSuitsOnline.com, a renown online supplier of ghillie suits stepped up to reveal unique customization method. - April 11, 2008 - GhillieSuitsOnline
‘Green’ Rings & Things Celebrates Earth Day…Every Day
With Earth Day (April 22) approaching, Spokane jewelry-parts wholesaler Rings & Things announces some efforts to be Earth-friendly in an industry that can be pretty tough on the planet. Some of the measures the company takes include: * Using eco-friendly packing peanuts made of cornstarch... - April 10, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
MJSA Eager to Help Jewelry Designers Succeed in the Business of Bling
Designers and artisans can now gain entry to MJSA’s EXPO NY and take advantage of the jewelry manufacturing industry’s annual trade show--April 13-15, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center, NYC. - April 03, 2008 - Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America
New Product Casts Shadow on Room Décor
Borders Unlimited announces the release of Sudden Shadows™, a cross between a traditional wall appliqué and a silhouette. These giant-sized, self-adhesive images can be used to quickly and dramatically change the look of any room. - March 25, 2008 - Borders Unlimited. Inc.
Moon Costumes Adds Custom Costume Division
Moon Costumes, a leading online retailer of Halloween costumes, masks, wigs and party supplies, has launched a custom-made costume service. - March 23, 2008 - Moon Costumes
Rings & Things Announces New Gemstone Harmonies Combinations
Jewelry-supplies wholesaler Rings & Things is pleased to introduce a new line of gemstone beads. Gemstone Harmonies™ are strands of alternating gemstones carefully selected by Rings & Things composers. These pleasing stone combinations are offered in a number of versatile bead shapes,... - March 21, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Rings & Things Presents Aanraku Bails in Gold Plate
Rings & Things presents the newest addition to its line of quality jewelry-making components: Aanraku™ bails in gold plate. Partnering the craftsmanship of the Aanraku company with Rings & Things’ 35-year track record as a trusted wholesaler, these carefully-engineered findings... - March 20, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Albert Einstein’s Achievements Celebrated on 129th Birthday
Albert Einstein was born in Germany on March 14, 1879. In 1905, Einstein wrote three groundbreaking scientific theories that were published and still profoundly impact the world. These three theories include his paper on Photoelectricity, Brownian Motion, and his Special Relativity Theory. Xump founder Anton Skorucak said, “Einstein’s discoveries are around us in everyday life, for example without his theory of relativity we would not have GPS.” - March 12, 2008 - xUmp.com
Trinity Church Photography Exhibit and Sale
Trinity Church invites you to an evening of wine, cheese, and special desserts along with beautiful photographs of the historic Trinity Episcopal Church building on Friday, April 11, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00 at the door. - March 11, 2008 - House of Sampson Creations
Rings & Things Announces New Tafuri Tough™ Leather Bracelet Cuffs
Leather cuff bracelets are the height of jewelry couture right now, and wholesaler Rings & Things feeds the demand with its new line of Tafuri Tough™ cuffs. Acting locally while thinking globally, Rings & Things is working with a hometown Spokane manufacturer to provide these quality... - March 08, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
The Guitar Wall Adds More Space for Boutique and Custom Builders
GSi Guitar Network, the publisher of The Guitar Wall (www.theguitarwall.com) announced the addition of Wall #7, the Boutique Builders Wall, known as the “Premium Showcase of Extraordinary Instruments.” The new wall is comprised of only 50 display blocks, 17 of which were acquired by... - March 07, 2008 - Zapoppin Media
It's a Material World
OnlineLabels.com continues to distinguish itself from competition through releasing new products and materials, answering the call of small business owners' labeling needs. - March 05, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
Digital Scrapbooking is Emphasis of New Photoshop Video Tutorial Web Site
toNoodle.com offers subscription based service to on-demand video training in Adobe Photoshop products with emphasis in digital scrapbooking tips, tricks and techniques. - March 04, 2008 - toNoodle LLP
Rings & Things Announces 2008 "Your Designs Rock" Jewelry Contest
Announcing this year's jewelry-design contest from Rings & Things. - February 13, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Random Threadz, a Unique Quilt Design Company, Launches New Website
Random Threadz offers a unique line of custom designed quilt patterns by Sheryl Mycroft. These stunning quilt patterns are displayed here in brilliant colored hand crafted batik fabrics which are available in kits from Random Threadz. The line of designs and products continues to grow to meet the needs of beginning and advanced quilters. - February 12, 2008 - Random Threadz
Kookle Nesting Dolls Craft Great Gifts
Encourages Artistic Self-Expression In Kids. - February 09, 2008 - Kookle Gifts
"Saliva Trails" - Currently the Best Selling Book of Poetry in English, Released from Korea Through Lulu.com
Anthony French’s “Saliva Trails” is at this time, the best selling book of poetry in English, released from the Republic Of Korea through Lulu.com [the online marketplace for digital content]. Lulu.com is home to a vast assortment of poetry titles across a range of different... - February 05, 2008 - Anthony French
CompAmerica Introduces the Ultimate Gaming PC System: the Super Eagle Extreme Gamer
New PC System by CompAmerica (http://www.compamerica.com) features triple play SLI: 3 PCI Express 16x Video Adapters by nVidia (8800 GTS) with 512MB each, acting as a single video board, coupled to Intel's newest Quad Core CPU, starting in models as low as $1999. Systems are available with Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate and XP Professional. - February 05, 2008 - CompAmerica
PhotographyCorner.com Announces Younes Bounhar of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as the Winner of the 2007 Photograph of the Year Contest
Narrowed down from hundreds of entries through two rounds of community voting, Younes Bounhar of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has been announced as the winner of the PhotographyCorner.com 2007 Photograph of the Year Contest. - February 05, 2008 - PhotographyCorner.com
OPT Announces Sale on Exciting Meade mySKY Sky Navigation Device
Meade mySKY 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 without any input from the user. The Meade mySKY is going on sale for the month of February for only $299 and is now available for immediate purchase at OPT. - January 31, 2008 - OPT Telescopes
HeartsandHearts.com Launches New Web Site and It is All Heart
HeartsandHearts.com is well on its way to becoming the the heart throb of the graphics and clip art, scrapbooking, paper crafts and web design communities. - January 25, 2008 - HeartsandHearts.com
New Site Banishes Fundraising Headaches
As easy as 1.. 2.. 3.. new fundraising service for schools and non-profits makes fundraising fun, profitable and effortless. - January 24, 2008 - PerfectHolidayFundraisers.com
New Interactive Children’s Quilt Pattern Offers Educational Value and Playtime with Parents
Because children retain knowledge using their senses, Bless This Child Designs has announced a new interactive quilt pattern. Titled “Little Boy Blue,” this pattern features a charming landscape with haystack flaps that can be opened and closed. Children will enjoy playing hide and seek... - January 21, 2008 - Bless This Child Designs
Creative Imaginations Introduces CI SuperSeal
Creative Imaginations has partnered with Precision Blue, LLC to market their patented clear acrylic coating spray to the photo and crafting industries under the brand name CI SuperSeal. - January 20, 2008 - Preserve Your Memories II
New Media That’s Turning the World of Woodturning Around
Creative Woodturner is now so popular in the world of woodturning that it’s going to be available to download online. Along with the new download version comes an all new woodturning website, www.creative-woodturner.com, featuring a free trial version and woodturning news. - January 18, 2008 - Creative Woodturner
Rings & Things Announces a Line of Solid-Copper Beads
Rings & Things announces a line of solid-copper beads to meet the demand for quality metal jewelry components. Fashionable for their earthy heft and mellow gleam, copper beads have been appearing in designer jewelry lately, often complimented by wire wrapping, hematite beads, hemp, and other... - January 13, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
BigOven.com Expands Rapidly Growing Social Network About Food
New, Free "Groups" Feature Lets Anyone Create and/or Participate in Their Own Specialized Recipe Swap and Food Chat. - January 11, 2008 - Lakefront Software, Inc. (BigOven.com)
Creativity Unleashed - a "Build a Purse Kit" for Girls of All Ages by dekoposh
dekoposh is pleased to announce the introduction of its Posh Mini Purse™ “Build a Purse Kit”- the first and only of its type hands-on activity for girls of all ages. The Build a Purse Kit consists of a food grade metal tin approximately 6”x4”, high-end decorative felt,... - January 11, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
Bless This Child Designs Offers Interactive Children’s Quilt Pattern
Bless This Child Designs has created a unique pattern for an interactive children’s quilt. Owner donates a portion of her profits to charitable causes such as Habitat for Humanity and Heifer International. She also donates to various environmental causes and uses recycled papers when making her patterns. - January 05, 2008 - Bless This Child Designs
Card Goddess Turns Two
Card Goddess, a company providing unique and creative handmade paper creations such as greeting cards, gift tags, notepads and bookmarks for all occasions, turns two years old this month. - December 31, 2007 - Card Goddess
Make Fused Art in Your Microwave – New at DelphiGlass.com
New from DelphiGlass.com, the premier source for all glass craft needs, comes the microwave kiln. The microwave kiln is the convent and affordable way to fuse glass and create custom jewelry. - December 29, 2007 - Delphi Glass Corporation
PhotographyCorner.com Announces 2007 Photograph of the Year Contest with Over $20,000 in Prizes
PhotographyCorner.com announces the 2007 Photograph of the Year contest, featuring twelve, high-profile sponsors with over $20,000 in prizes to be won including a grand prize valued at $5,000. The contest is free to enter, with submissions accepted via email. Any photograph taken in 2007 is eligible to be entered. - December 19, 2007 - PhotographyCorner.com
Leave a Legacy of Faith with Faith Sisters
Faith Sisters is proud to announce the grand opening of a brand new Christian scrapbooking website at www.faithsisters.com. The launch of this exciting community brings together many sisters from all over the world who participate in faithbooking challenges, contests, member chats, and so much more. - November 30, 2007 - Faith Sisters
OnlineLabels.com Launches Specialty Templates and Label Shapes
Just in time for the holiday season, the leader in blank labels for laser and inkjet printers, offers holiday label templates and specialty label shapes. - November 20, 2007 - Online Labels, Inc.
SEWN Magazine Launches Inaugural Issue
A new force in the sewing world. The world of crafting magazines has expanded over the years and now garment sewists get their turn. SEWN Magazine is available online through a free subscription. - November 17, 2007 - SEWN Magazine