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.
Midnightsky Fibers Offers Vegetarian Yarns for Crafters and Wholesalers
Midnightsky Fibers Handspun yarns are spun with care from wool and wool blended with other fibers including mohair, soysilk, silk, alpaca, corn, pine, bamboo, Angelina, nylon, camel, cashmere, and more. Special emphasis is placed on wool and wool blends with all natural and environmentally-friendly fibers used in the blends. - August 22, 2007 - Midnightsky Fibers
Your Brass Purchases Support Artist Education in Ghana
If you enjoy decorating, quilting, crafting or sewing with African flair, your purchases can now also improve the lives of artists in Ghana. Cultured Expressions, Inc. has announced the start of an education fund based on the sales of the popular brass pieces it imports from artists in Ghana. The... - August 19, 2007 - Cultured Expressions, Inc.
Tiny Prints, Inc. Partners with Tea Collection
Tiny Prints, Inc. and Tea Collection announce their partnership today. Tiny Prints will offer a co-branded product launch of Tea Collection stationery featuring Tea’s distinctive prints and graphics found in their Daily Tea collection. - August 14, 2007 - Tiny Prints, Inc.
Paint-by-Numbers in the Palm of Your Hand
Adapting the Internet's most popular—and free—paint-by-number activity to a Windows Mobile™ platform, SegPlayMobile™ includes more than a dozen built-in patterns, near infinite pan and zoom navigation, an impressive feature set, and hours of fun for painters on-the-go. - August 13, 2007 - SegTech
Love Great Handbags? Sew Your Own.
Artwork you can carry… Nothing expresses one’s individual style quite like a take-along accessory, and our active lifestyles easily justify the need for a variety of carry-alls to suit a fashionable, multi-faceted existence. "African Accents On The Go" Designing Accessories... - August 12, 2007 - Cultured Expressions, Inc.
Sew Sisters to Open Toronto Quilt Shop on Wednesday, September 12
Sew Sisters will open their quilt supply business in the city of Toronto at 3961 Chesswood Avenue on Wednesday, September 12th at 10:00 a.m. “We are a Canadian source of top quality quilt fabric sold at discount prices," said Judy Baldwin, one of the two sisters who own and operate... - August 03, 2007 - Sew Sisters Quilt Shop
StylusDecor.com One Year Anniversary is Coming Soon
StylusDecor.com will be celebrating their One Year Anniversary on August 7, 2007. - July 31, 2007 - Stylus Decor
It's a Singer Thing
It’s a singer thing - vocal training CD. “It’s a singer thing” – is an exciting vocal training CD that both beginner and professional vocalists can use daily to become the best singers they have ever been. The secret of top performing singers. A training volume in CD format. Exclusively produced by Kyle' Music. - July 27, 2007 - Ian Vos Productions
Stick Plants to Glass. Grow Plants in Your Car
With the Grass on the Dash mobile planter you can stick your plants where you want. The suction cup attachment allows you to stick your plant to glass. You can put a plant in your kitchen window, office/cubicle window, bathroom mirror, car windshield, etc. This makes a great gift and a great idea for employee recognition. - July 26, 2007 - Grass on the Dash
97% of People Want to Keep Their Digital Photos for Life But Risk Loss Through Obsolescence or Failure of Online Services
Most people wish to keep their photos and their records for lifetime or even generations, yet many appear less unconcerned about the fact that in a few years' time current devices and on-line services may no longer be in use, and even the file formats might not be supported. Others, are worried – even Microsoft can offer no guarantee. Old fashioned printed books and documents, such as those offered by OPUSalbums.com are still best for archives. They are much easier to produce now. - July 24, 2007 - OPUS Albums (div of Ink Cartridge Technologies Ltd)
Award-Winning Authority on Carson City Coins Releases New Book, "James Crawford: Master of the Mint at Carson City -- A Short Full Life"
A new book entitled "James Crawford: Master of the Mint at Carson City -- A Short Full Life" has been released by award-winning author, Rusty Goe. Goe's first book, "The Mint on Carson Street" won Book of the Year awards in 2004 from two prestigious orginations, the Professional Numismatists Guild and the Numismtic Literary Guild. Goe has taken one of the main characters from the first book and brought him to life in this new 650-page exhaustive volume. - July 21, 2007 - Southgate Coins
United Tobacco Expands 601 Line
United Tobacco Inc., in response to the growing popularity of their 601 brand, have added new sizes to the line. - July 18, 2007 - United Tobacco Inc
Haltom City, TX Publisher, CatsCurious Press Readies to Release Second Book
CatsCurious Press is a new publishing company owned and operated by Sonya M. Shannon, a resident of Haltom City, TX. Shannon's company has been in operation for more than a year and is ready to release its second book, "Cooking Your Way To Romance" by Carl R. Wendtland, illustrated by... - July 06, 2007 - CatsCurious Press
Opus Albums Writes the Book on Making a Great Photo Album or Digital Scrapbook
OPUSalbums.com a leading supplier of products for home and professional printing has published an e-book, "Make a Great Photo Album/Digital Scrapbook yourself." - July 05, 2007 - OPUS Albums (div of Ink Cartridge Technologies Ltd)
Fall in Love with Art Quilts by Najee
Fine Art Paintings using the symbols from the Underground Railroad quilt codes. - June 22, 2007 - Art by Najee
13 Year Old Girl Takes Trash and Creates Fashionable Handbag
In a world that creates more waste today than ever before, the need for recycling education is dire. Those that are left with the biggest burden to recycle in the future are the children of today. It is thus fitting, that a handbag designed from old juice boxes by someone not yet old enough to drive a car, would be at the top of many children and parents must have lists. - June 11, 2007 - HaleyBop
Online Retailer Launches New Packaging
Circumventing damaged product during shipping, while creating an easier method of storage, OnlineLabels.com revamps its current packaging on all label orders at a much higher cost. The packaging change is Company’s first in over eight years. - May 31, 2007 - Online Labels, Inc.
Pathfolio Introduces Innovative Online Product Search Engine
Innovative Product Search Engine can significantly simplify product search thereby redefining discount shopping experience and online price comparisons - May 25, 2007 - Pathfolio
Assisting Home Owners Planning to Build a Wooden Deck
Assiting home homeowners with the process of adding a deck to thier home. - May 17, 2007 - WeekendImprovements.com
Clove Cigarettes: The Famous Sigaret Kretek from Indonesia
The meaning of Clove cigarettes is 'Kretek cigarettes' processed by famous Madura Tobacco from East Java and mixed of Indonesian nature clove or spices then produce sensational exotic fragrance typical of Indonesia tropical island. Clove cigarettes sound more and more familiar for everyone then... - May 16, 2007 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes
Bill Bohon Website Released
Studio644 redesigned Bill Bohon website. (www.billbohon.com) - April 23, 2007 - Studio644
StreetGlow Announces New Decorative Lighting Concept Called GLOWiE
StreetGlow® introduces a GLOWiE, an innovative battery powered single LED that is sure to become the new standard in creative and decorative light designs. - April 06, 2007 - Street Glow, Inc.
Competitors Join Together to Promote Each Other
In the tough market of selling arts and crafts (especially jewelry), an exceptional group of woman artisans have joined together to promote one another. - February 26, 2007 - Eclectic Jewelry Artisans
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches New Line of Historic Scale Models
Models Include Airplanes, Space Craft and Sailing Vessels - December 20, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches Custom Models
Model Maker Offers New Service - December 13, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
BEADZ! of Austin, TX Launches New Internet Site
BEADZ! and Austin-based Great Hills Consulting Group have announced their collaboration on a new website, www.mybeadz.net to serve beading enthusiasts in the Austin area. - December 12, 2006 - Great Hills Consulting Group
P-Pod is a New Image Library Focusing on Plants and Gardening Related Topics
p-pod.co.uk makes available 1000s of new plant and garden related images never before seen or found on any other site on the world wide web. - December 07, 2006 - P-Pod.co.uk Ltd
Netlink Solutions India Limited’s New Avtaar – The Directory of Handicrafts Suppliers
This new avtaar, handicrafts.easy2source.com, affirms Netlink Solutions India Limited’s commitment to make information available systematically. Wonder what the State Handicrafts Councils Of India would have to say? - December 02, 2006 - Netlink Solutions (India) Limited
TMC Pacific Modelworks Now Producing Handcrafted Scale Models
Custom Models Also Available - November 30, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
TMC Pacific Modelworks Participates in Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Expo
Company to Raffle Model Signed by General Chuck Yeager - November 03, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
Avast! Costume Website Lists Pirate Attire as Top Halloween Seller
CostumesbyShindigZ.com Reports Popular Costumes for Halloween 2006 - September 30, 2006 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
Online Halloween Costume Store Receives 5-Star Rating
Halloween Express, an online Halloween Costume store, receives a best-in-class 5-star rating from TopConsumerReviews.com - September 22, 2006 - TopConsumerReviews.com
For the Yachtsman Who Has Everything
TMC Pacific Modelworks Custom And Hand-Made Maritime Models Are the Answer. - September 12, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
Yes, Virginia, There Still Are Gold Prospectors
With at least two gold prospecting programs on television, several dedicated trade shows held around the county and a magazine in the mainstream, gold prospecting is as popular as ever. But now it is a hobby. With the launch of www.WriteToProspectors.com, recreational gold prospectors now have a community forum to swap stories, gold prospecting techniques and metal detecting equipment. - September 02, 2006 - WriteToProspectors.com
American Consumers Are Ready to Party
A recent poll of American consumers by Shindigz.com shows consumers are ready to escape from the day to day and throw more parties. - September 02, 2006 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
Company Name Change Cause for Celebration
Always on the lookout for a reason to party, the company announced this week that they would officially be changing their name from Stump Printing Co., Inc. to ShindigZ, the World’s Largest Party Superstore, which is the name of the company’s fastest growing brand. - September 02, 2006 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
TMC Pacific Modelworks Saves The Day For Xinnix
Customer Service at Its Finest - August 30, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
For The Pilot Who Has Everything
TMC Pacific Modelworks custom and hand-made aircraft models are the answer. - August 24, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
Make! to Launch Free Downloadable Craft Magazine
Make! the UK’s fastest growing craft community, today announced the launch of Make – the magazine. Available completely free to anyone visiting the website (www.makemag.co.uk), the magazine is a unique and ground-breaking approach to craft magazines in the UK. The magazine will... - August 18, 2006 - Excite Publishing
ShindigZ Launches CostumesbyShindigZ.com
Party Supply Company Announces Website to Meet Growing Customer Demand. - August 18, 2006 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
New, Innovative Bicycle Noisemaker Makes the Ride Even More Fun
Remember that Mickey Mantle baseball card that you attached to your bicycle and the wonderful snapping sound it made as it hit the spokes? Wish you hadn’t ruined that Mantle or Willie Mays or Sandy Koufax card? Wish you still had those valuable cards today? Now, thanks to the... - July 24, 2006 - Playtrix, LLC
Got Luck? Not All Horseshoes Do
Good luck only comes with shoes that are taken, not thrown. - July 18, 2006 - Horsekeeping Books and Videos
A Chilly Day to Show Paint Horses
Even the nasty weather couldn't dampen the competitive spirits of the participants of the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Club show. - June 12, 2006 - HorseShowsRus
Susan Khalje to Teach Couture Hand Stitches Online Sewing Class on PatternReview.com
Couture sewing expert, author, TV hostess and Instructor Susan Khalje will teach the Couture Hand Stitches online sewing class on sewing website PatternReview.com starting June 12th 2006. - May 23, 2006 - PatternReview.com
Aztec Arts to Appear at Manchester's Fairly Traded Market
Manchester's highly successful and popular Fairly Traded Market is attracting more and more stallholders. One of the new companies is Aztec Arts who will take a stall at the next market on Saturday 3 June 2006. - May 19, 2006 - Aztec Arts
Art Jewelry and More Gallery is Joining KLRN in their Gallery Gallup in San Antonio Texas
Art Jewelry and More Gallery is Joining Klrn in their Gallery Gallup! Showing off their Main Donation by Artist Maria F Golembiewski 3 D Under the Sea painting. A Fantastic 3 Dimensional work of Art highlighting the depths of the ocean, full of underwater sea creatures! Art,... - May 17, 2006 - Art, Jewelry and More
"Caillou Hopscotch Accessory Kit" Now Sold on the Market
Davison Design and Development, Inc. is proud to announce that a new product it has designed and developed for a corporation is now being sold on the market. - May 16, 2006 - Davison Design & Development, Inc.
New and Unique Way to Make Wedding Rings
The maker of the Atlantisring has created a unique new way to make wedding rings. As a marriage is a bond between two people, so should their wedding rings be. With our new special produced Atlantisring you get this special experience. - May 12, 2006 - Atlantis Ring
Hamplex.com, a Resource for Ham Operators, Announces the Launch of its New Website
Hamplex.com to come out of beta testing will open new frontiers to amateurs worldwide. - May 01, 2006 - Hamplex
AllCrafts.net Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary with Sweepstakes
AllCrafts.net, the Free Crafts Network, is continuing a Celebration Sweepstakes, offering visitors a chance to win an arts and crafts prize package every month this year. - March 05, 2006 - AllCrafts.net