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Pocket-Size Face Painting "Roll-on" Spirit Roller Pen™ Hits Market
Spirit Pen Promotions, LLC, producers of promotional face painting spirit wear and team spirit items, announces the debut of their latest patent pending innovation, the Spirit Roller Pen™ - Liquid Roll-on Face Paint. - November 12, 2010 - Spirit Pen Promotions, LLC
Comic Artists and Collectors Sell Original Comic Art for Free This November on Sketch Maven
To kick off the first anniversary celebration of Sketch Maven, the World’s Greatest Original Comic Art Marketplace, sellers can sell art 100% fee free during “No Fee November.” - November 05, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
Stanley Gibbons Collections and Ranges Auction Shows Market Stability
Stanley Gibbons’ Collections and Ranges auction 5857 closed on Wednesday 20th October with the best results ever recorded with 80% of lots selling over estimate. - October 29, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Stick-Ups Launches Their New Website Featuring an Online Store
Stick-Ups launches their new website that features their range of wall decor and wall stickers. The new website also features their online store that enables clients to custom design their very own name plaques or motif plaques. - October 28, 2010 - Stick-Ups
Falkland Islands National Stamp Collection Completed by Stanley Gibbons
Following the donation of a Falkland Islands 1928 2½d Provisional in September, Stanley Gibbons is to complete the National Collection for the Falkland Islands Museum with a further donation of a Falkland Islands 1933 £1 Centenary. - October 24, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Dalai Lama Given Map Showing an Independent Tibet Before USA Visit
Reigniting the debate on the historical relationship between Tibet and China, the Dalai Lama recently accepted a gift of an antique map from 1869 that clearly defines Tibet and China as separate countries. A joint gift from Emory University and Miklian Antiquarian Maps, the antique map bolsters claims of Tibet as a sovereign nation. - October 19, 2010 - Miklian Antiquarian Maps
Steins-N-More Now Offers NCAA Mugs and Glasses
EK Enterprise today announced that it is offering NCAA mugs and glasses on the Steins-N-More website. Steins-N-More features glass beer mugs, coffee mugs, beer tankards, and a variety of glasses for the NCAA. “I am a big sports fan and thought that people would enjoy the NCAA mugs and... - October 10, 2010 - EK Enterprise
October is a Time to Give
For every Tense Watch purchased from Carbide Processors, a ten dollar donation will be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. - October 07, 2010 - Carbide Processors
New Delphi Creative Arts Catalog Features the Latest Glass Craft Supplies
Delphi Glass has released its new Annual Creative Arts Supply Catalog. At 452 pages, it features more than 1000 new products. Available for free at www.DelphiGlass.com/Catalog. - October 02, 2010 - Delphi Glass Corporation
Realistic Custom Wedding Cake Toppers Now Available Exclusively at The Younique Boutique, Inc.
The Younique Boutique proudly launches its exclusive new line of custom cake toppers realistically sculpted to look just like the bride and groom on their wedding day. - October 02, 2010 - The Younique Boutique, inc.
One of a Kind Comic Art Painting Exclusively for Sale on Sketch Maven for a Limited Time
A six foot tall original painting of the comic characters from Moon Mullins will be sold on Sketch Maven to the highest bidder on September 30. The framed painting is by the late Ferd Johnson, who spent nearly 70 years working on the Moon Mullins comic strip. - September 25, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
World Wide Project to Determine the Reach of Quilting and Embroidering in the Hoop is Announced
"World Wide We’d Like to Get to Know You Bouquet" has been created to determine the reach of sewing enthusiasts that participate in embroidery and quilting in the hoop techniques available to computerized sewing machines. - September 23, 2010 - Queen of Stitching, Inc.
Falkland Islands 1928 2½d Provisional Presented at Stampex
Stanley Gibbons presented a Falkland Islands 1928 South Georgia 2½d on 2d Provisional to Stefan Heijtz and Hugh Osborne of the Falkland Islands Philatelic Study Group at Stampex on Wednesday 15th September, to help complete the National Collection for the Falkland Islands Museum. - September 19, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Colorfast Flags to Supply Flags to Schools in the United States
Colorfastflags is launching a Schools Division, devoted exclusively to the flag needs of elementary, middle and senior high schools throughout the nation. Heading the division will be Marina Batraski. Batraski will work with principals, teachers and school district purchasing managers. “In... - September 16, 2010 - Color Fast Flags
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
Poster Editions - New - Affordable Rock and Roll Limited Editions
Announcing a new line of limited edition prints, "Poster Editions" for music fans and music memorabilia collectors. The Poster Editions are signed and numbered by John Rowlands, a fifty year veteran of music photography. They have the Beatles, 1965; Elvis, 1975; The Rolling Stone, 1975; Johnny Cash, 1968 and Bob Dylan, 1978 and even Michael Jackson from 1973. - August 27, 2010 - Poster Editions
New Look for Gibbons Stamp Monthly
Gibbons Stamp Monthly, the best-selling, most widely-read and longest-running philatelic publication, has undergone a transformation for the September 2010 edition, with a striking new cover design and page layout. - August 21, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Antique City Maps Gaining Ground in the Vintage Map Market
City maps are an emerging segment of the growing collectible antique map market. Once dismissed as an afterthought, vintage maps of today’s largest metropolises are increasingly in demand, according to Jason Miklian at Miklian Antiquarian Maps. - August 12, 2010 - Miklian Antiquarian Maps
Tibet Arts Launches New Collection of High-Quality Healing and Meditational Supplies
Tibet Arts are proud to present its new and one-of-a-kind, unique gift items which help the user heal oneself from within. In today’s world where everyone is running and working 24*7 to make a living these new meditational items provide you with treatments which heal and provide energy to... - August 09, 2010 - Tibet Arts
1005 Design is Holding a Product Opinion Panel at Mancy’s Italian Grill in Toledo, Ohio on Tuesday, August 17th
1005 Design is introducing a new decorative aluminum backsplash for use in the kitchen. During the panel discussion six(6) designs and two(2) finish options will be presented. There will also be a drawing for a complete backsplash installation kit at the end of the presentation. - August 05, 2010 - 1005 Design
Sketch Maven and Backroom Comics Podcast Partner to Give Comic Book Fans a Winning Combination
Backroom Comics, one of the best sites for comic blogs and podcasts, is partnering with Sketch Maven, one of the best sites for original comic art, to bring fans a chance to win free artwork, read great interviews, and more. - July 29, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
Ring of Fire Artist Challenge™ Winners Take Home Top Prizes for Their Creativity
Delphi Glass and ArtFire.com announced winners of the first Ring of Fire Artist Challenge™. The unique contest challenged artists of all crafts and abilities to showcase their creativity in new ways. Winning projects can be seen at www.DelphiGlass.com/RingOfFire. - July 22, 2010 - Delphi Glass Corporation
Delphi Instructors Teaching in Taiwan as Anguse International Expands into Art Glass
Anguse International, glass supplier and art studio of Taipei, Taiwan will be hosting instructors from Delphi Glass this summer for an intensive 5-Day Fusing Class. "The Art of Glass Fusing" will be Delphi's first class in Asia. - July 09, 2010 - Delphi Glass Corporation
OpticsPlanet Partners with NcSTAR to Introduce VISM Line of Rifle Scopes
OpticsPlanet is one of the select Authorized Dealers for the new NcSTAR VISM line of optics products - July 03, 2010 - OpticsPlanet
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
Namaste Announces Special Independence Day T-Shirt Offer
Namaste Embroidery, of New Albany, Ohio, proudly announces the introduction of a special commemorative tee-shirt for Independence Day 2010. - July 01, 2010 - Namaste Embroidery
Giddy Goose Handmade Accessories for the Home Now Available at giddygoose.co.uk
Giddy Goose, a local business set up last year by two mums in Sevenoaks, Kent offers custom made hand-sewn, home accessories such as aprons, oven gloves, bags, cushions, soft storage boxes and gifts. Buoyed by their local success, the founders of Giddy Goose, Angela Wildgoose and Anne Barton, are have just launched an online shop at www.giddygoose.co.uk. - June 30, 2010 - Giddy Goose
Cibaria Soap Supply Offers Up a Squeaky-Clean Summer Contest
Cibaria Soap Supply, an online and offline retailer of Soap Making Oils such as Base Oils, Carrier Oils, and Fixed oils is giving its customers, colleagues, and friends a chance to win a variety amazing prizes this summer. Cibaria Soap Supply is holding its biggest contest yet - with the chance to... - June 24, 2010 - Cibaria Soap Supply
EssentialArtProducts.com Helps Every Artist Brush up on Artistic Essentials
Established in 1999 by an experienced team with a background in art supplies, EssentialArtProducts.com provides art essentials to creative customers worldwide. While selling specialty art products and supplies to professional artists, hobbyists, teachers, and students, Essential Art Products maintains low rates, excellent quality, and exceptional service. - June 12, 2010 - Essential Art Products
EK Enterprise Launches Steins-N-More Website
EK Enterprise today announced that it will launch its Steins-N-More website. Steins-N-More will be featuring glass beer mugs, coffee mugs, beer tankards, and a variety of glasses for the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL and NHL. The website will be ready for viewing on June 11th. “The reason I was... - June 11, 2010 - EK Enterprise
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.
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
Soyfull Candles Say "Present" to the 2010 DC Pride Festival
Soyfull Candles say "present" to the 2010 DC pride festival to be held on June 13. - June 07, 2010 - Soyfull Candle Company
Soyfull Candles Goes Tri-State in Maryland, DC and Virginia
Soyfull candles goes tri-state in the Maryland, DC and Virginia area with natural soy candles and body products. - June 04, 2010 - Soyfull Candle Company
OpticsPlanet Named as One of America’s Top Online Retailers for 2010
OpticsPlanet, Inc. continues its impressive growth; ranks 185 on list of Internet Retailer Top500 list - June 04, 2010 - OpticsPlanet
Duct Tape Provides a New Look for Composition Books
www.ducttapejournals.com Introduces Journals Covered in Duct Tape that Provide Both Customized Fashion and Enhanced Functionality. - May 28, 2010 - ducttapejournals.com
Namaste Embroidery Builds Business Awareness with Unique Promotional Shammys
Namaste Embroidery of New Albany, Ohio announces the limited availability of the personalized Sham-moo Shammy, the super absorbent cleaning cloth. The 20’ X 14” shammy can be customized with a company’s logo and other company information. - May 20, 2010 - Namaste Embroidery
Vectorealism Launch Opens Italy to Ponoko Creators
Proven: 75% less shipping costs by downloadable product designs - May 15, 2010 - Ponoko
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
Brooklyn Designer Unveils Unique Line of Custom Calling Cards for Children and Parents
Cards For Your Kids, a unique concept in social calling cards for children. www.cardsforyourkids.com will provide parents and businesses with a convenient way of social networking on the go: highly customized, hand-printed calling cards. Each distinctive set of cards will be designed based on customers’ individual needs, interests and style. - May 12, 2010 - Cards For Your Kids
Ring of Fire Artist Challenge™ Pushes the Limits of Creativity
Delphi Glass and ArtFire.com announce a new online art contest. The Ring of Fire Artist Challenge™ is open to all artisans of all crafts and abilities. Tons of amazing prizes. DelphiGlass.com/RingofFire - May 01, 2010 - Delphi Glass Corporation
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
ExcitedbySports.com Launches Sports Collectibles Website Featuring Exclusive Autographed Sports Collectibles, and NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL Sports Memorabilia
ExcitedbySports.com features a wide range of autographed sports collectibles, actual signed sports equipment, framed collectibles and more from popular sports teams. - April 21, 2010 - Excited by Sports
PioMu Donates 1% of Earnings to the Planet
In time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day, the online store PioMu, which specializes on eco-friendly and non-toxic toys, announces that it is the first company from Puerto Rico to affiliate with the prestigious 1% for the Planet organization. - April 20, 2010 - PioMu
Guitars, Autographs, Posters, Beatles, Elvis and Hendrix in Rock & Roll Collectors Auction
Gary Sohmers assembles a collection of Music Memorabilia including Beatles rarities, Elvis signed documents and Autographed Guitars to be sold by www.WeissAuctions.com in Oceanside NY April 25 2010. - April 19, 2010 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Psychedelic Art Posters of the 1960s Are Great Investments
Gary Sohmers Wex Rex has assembled a collection of original 1960s concert posters and handbills including Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead and others to be sold by www.WeissAuctions.com in Oceanside NY April 25 2010. - April 19, 2010 - Wex Rex Collectibles
I've Got A Notion Announces Sales and Service Expansion
I’ve Got A Notion, a local and online retailer of sewing supplies, sewing notions, and sewing machines, is announcing an expansion of their inventory and services to accommodate the needs of their customers. - April 18, 2010 - I’ve Got A Notion
Glitterize.com Recommends Shoppers Substitute Diamonds for Crystals in 2010
Glitterize™ announces the launch of the new retail website Glitterize.com, which offers a unique array of Do-It-Yourself crystal components with the same appearance as diamonds. - April 16, 2010 - Glitterize.com
The FiberArts Cafe, a New Craft Shop in Downtown Bridgeton NJ
Downtown Bridgeton has another new business. The “FiberArts Café” opened its doors the first week in April on Commerce Street sharing space with Brenner's Brew. The shop will soon offer everything necessary for knitters, crocheters, scrapbookers, sewers. It already has yarns, threads, patterns, crochet hooks & knitting needles. The FiberArts Café is open Monday through Saturday. - April 13, 2010 - FiberArts Cafe LLC
Wholesale Basket Supply Provider America Basket Rolls Out New Products for 2010
One of the country’s premier basket wholesalers, The America Basket Co, continues to grow and improve. They have recently added new products to their inventory of Gift Baskets, Floral Baskets, and Storage Baskets. Their new popular styles include hampers in various colors and sizes and... - April 11, 2010 - America Basket