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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
North American Golden Demon Painting Competition in Baltimore, MD
Games Workshop's North American Games Day event features their premier painting competition, Golden Demon, August 21st, 2010 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Maryland. Thousands of entrants from around the globe will test their skills at painting Games Workshop’s miniature characters for international prestige by competing for the Golden Demon statuette trophy and ultimate coveted Slayer Sword. - March 27, 2010 - Games Workshop
OpticsPlanet Awarded Top 10 Dealer of the Year by Surefire
Surefire LLC, Manufacturer of Tactical Flashlights and Flashlight Accessories, names OpticsPlanet as one of its top retailers for 2009. - March 21, 2010 - OpticsPlanet
"Let’s End Bullying Together" Another "Jeans Bring Dreams Concert" to Benefit "Champions Against Bullying"
“Jeans Bring Dreams” a Tween/Teen Traveling Concert Series is scheduled for March 25, 2010, to be held at Level 3 in Los Angeles, California from 5:00pm to 10:00pm www.jeansbringdreams.com. Red Carpet will begin at 4:00pm. - March 19, 2010 - dekoposh, Inc.
OpticsPlanet, Inc. Acquires Six Premium Domain Names Including Rangefinders.com, GunCabinets.com and Gun-Safes.com
OpticsPlanet, Inc. – Acquires new gun storage and range finding related domains from WebSalesGroup. - March 18, 2010 - OpticsPlanet
Find Gold Krugerrand Coins Deals at the New Krugerrand Gold Coins Website
Are you a coin collector or investor interested in finding good deals on the South African Krugerrand gold coins? Looking to learn more about this Gold Krugerrand Coins? Whatever the case might be, consumers will get the information they are looking for at the newly launched KrugerrandGoldCoins.com, an online Krugerrand Gold Coin guide and auction site operated by Gold Krugerrand Coins Shop. - March 17, 2010 - Gold Krugerrand Coins Shop
Vintage and Collectible Antique Map Market Regaining Strength
The collectible antique map market, briefly stalled by the global economic crisis, is roaring back. Vintage map demand and excitement are rising again for collectors old and new, according to Miklian Antiquarian Maps. - March 17, 2010 - Miklian Antiquarian Maps
Unique Company Offers Green Products That Help the Global Community and Families
An innovative company, NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC, is taking a bold step to create a sustainable and compassionate world by combining fair-trade, hand-made, eco-friendly and organic products with charitable opportunities. NouvelleVie—which means “new life” in... - March 16, 2010 - NouvelleVie Enterprises LLC
Teaneck High School and Craftique Promotions to Host Craft Show March 21
Teaneck High School's University Program for Business Studies and Craftique Promotions will host the school's first ever student-run craft show on Sunday, March 21 to benefit the program's brand-new scholarship fund. - March 16, 2010 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
Stanley Gibbons Secure the Future of Frank Godden
As part of the buyout of Frank Godden at the end of 2009, Stanley Gibbons has undertaken an extensive project to source suppliers and manufacturers of the highest quality in order to bring the luxury album producer’s products back to the market. Low levels of quality paper stocks used by... - March 11, 2010 - The Stanley Gibbons Group plc
Ponoko Now Available in the EU
Ponoko has partnered with German-based fabber Formulor to open a making hub in Berlin. It means EU-based creators using the Ponoko online making system can now choose to have their products made in Berlin – paying just a fraction of the shipping costs which has made ordering products from... - March 09, 2010 - Ponoko
RobotBuy Store Canada Announces Business Expansion
RobotBuy initiated a large-scale business expansion as a result of the booming North American market. RobotBuy Store Canada, previously well known as a leading distribution source of varieties of robot products, will introduce varieties of new product line featuring most recent and future technologies through its distribution channel starting from January 1st, 2010. - March 05, 2010 - RobotBuy Store Canada
Delphi Kicks Off Its Annual Art Glass Festival March 27th
Delphi Glass, the complete source for glass art, announces its 19th Annual Art Glass Festival beginning Sat. March 27, 2010 at the Delphi Creativity Center in Lansing. Art Glass Festival showcases the work of many glass artists from beginners to professionals in eleven different categories. Held in... - February 24, 2010 - Delphi Glass Corporation
Walking Down the Aisle on Plastic: Company Gives Brides Eco-Friendly Options
Customized Wedding Creations is offering the first-ever collection of customized eco-friendly aisle runners made from recycled fabric and hand-painted with organic, water-based paints. - February 21, 2010 - Customized Wedding Creations
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
Leonia Winter Craft Fair Becomes an Annual Event
February 21, 2010 will mark the 2nd Annual Leonia Winter Craft Fair. The American Legion Post #1, located in the town is pleased to host this newly recurring event. From 10am to 4pm on 2/21, the Legion Hall at 399 Broad Ave will be home to New Jersey's most talented crafters. - February 18, 2010 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
OpticsPlanet Announces the Addition of Eagle Tactical Nylon
OpticsPlanet, Inc, a tactical nylon seller begins carrying multiple brands from Eagle Industries. - February 17, 2010 - OpticsPlanet
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
DiggsOutdoors.Com Named 2009 Online Dealer of the Year by Badlands Packs
DiggsOutdoors.com a leading online retailer of outdoors merchandise for fishing, hunting and camping has been named the 2009 Badlands Packs online retailer of the year. - February 16, 2010 - Diggs Outdoors LLC
Haitian Artwork at The Northwest Nature Shop
The Northwest Nature Shop has been carrying Haitian oil drum artwork for years and with the recent catastrophe in Haiti now donates 100% of the profits from their sales directly to the artisans. - February 15, 2010 - Northwest Nature Shop
Brassy Apple Encourages the Sewing Trend Among Young Mothers
Tough times and a creative nature are turning more young mothers to get creative with their own sewing machines. And these aren’t your mama’s patterns either. - February 13, 2010 - Brassy Apple
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
Opticsplanet.com One of the First to Carry Re-Introduced Redfield Brand
Authorized Dealer, OpticsPlanet, sees promising initial sales of Classic Redfield Rifle Scopes. - February 07, 2010 - OpticsPlanet
Jenn Spencer Announces Launch of LearnQuilling.com with Free Beginner Quilling Lesson
LearnQuilling.com launches and gives away free lesson to scrapbookers and card makers to spread the word about the art of paper quilling as a neat paper embellishment or crafts idea. - February 02, 2010 - LearnQuilling.com
Racquet Art – Helping Charities Raise Funds at Tennis Tournaments
More and more charities are turning to tennis tournaments as a way to raise money for their organizations. Racquet Art, LLC (www.racquetart.com) works with the charities to give them one more way to raise funds---through tennis racquet stencils. - February 02, 2010 - Racquet Art, LLC
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
Gift Card Girlfriend: Turn a Practical Gift Card Into a Romantic Valentine Gift
Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend, says spending wisely during tough economic times is just as important as telling someone how you feel. She offers suggestions for turning practical gift cards into personal expressions of affection for Valentine’s Day. - January 27, 2010 - Gift Card Girlfriend
Gift Card Girlfriend: 5 Lessons Kids Learn from Gift Cards
From setting a budget to calculating sales tax, Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend (GCG), says parents can teach their children valuable lessons when redeeming gift cards. - January 22, 2010 - Gift Card Girlfriend
I’ve Got a Notion Celebrates 10 Years in Business
For over 10 years, I’ve Got A Notion has been providing experienced home sewing sales and service to the Upper Montclair, New Jersey area. An authorized reseller and service center for Janome products and accessories, they offer competitive pricing and have the expertise to assist customers for all their sewing needs. - January 22, 2010 - I’ve Got A Notion
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
iFotoGuide’s Newest iPhone App Expands Coverage to Yosemite National Park
iFotoGuide, the only interactive location photography guide on the iPhone and iPod Touch, has expanded the series to include Yosemite National Park. - January 20, 2010 - iFotoGuide
Sketch Maven Gives Comic Art Collectors More to Look Forward to in 2010
Sketch Maven Announces Plans to Add Sketches and Original Comic Strip Art to its Online Marketplace in 2010. - January 13, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
Back Country Primitives to Focus on Customized Primitive Wood Signs
Back Country Primitives has invested in new hardware and software to design and create personalized one of a kind primitive wood signs. Back Country Primitives will now offer customized primitive wood signs for every occasion. Back Country Primitives will personally walk each client through every step of the creative process to make sure they get that one of a kind work of art. - January 08, 2010 - Back Country Primitives
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
Games Workshop's North American Games Day of 2010
Games Day is first and foremost a celebration of the Games Workshop hobby; a hobby that started in Nottingham, England and over the past 25 years has been flourishing throughout U.S. and Canada. In prior years there have been as many as five Games Days in one year, but with the goal of... - December 31, 2009 - Games Workshop
Colorfastflags Now Producing Custom Flags in Response to Customer Requests
Colorfastflags, long known for its comprehensive selection of miniature and full size United States flags as well as international, religious, solid color and nautical flags, is now producing custom flags. Custom flags – featuring a customer’s design - are available as both desk top and full size outdoor flags. Quantities produced vary from one to thousands. - December 20, 2009 - Color Fast Flags
A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C. Invites the Community to Paint Bowls for the Second Annual No More Empty Bowls Luncheon
Come, be a Picasso and paint a bowl for Food 4 Kids There is an artist inside everyone – let that inner artist out! A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C. Pottery Painting & Creativity Studio, located at 10 NW Sheridan Road, along with Magic 95 and O.K.I.E. Magazine is inviting the... - December 16, 2009 - A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C.
Bert Knubben's Koral Art Gallery Launches New "Safe" Jewelry Line
The Koral Art Gallery has launched its new product line: Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry that can be carried safely almost anywhere in the world. - December 14, 2009 - Koral Art Gallery
Gift Card Girlfriend Tips: 5 Guilt-Free Ways to Save Money with Gift Cards This Holiday Season
Whether shopping for gifts or just trying to meet the needs of the household, Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend, says consumers can use gift cards to spend less and get more this holiday season—without feeling guilty. - December 11, 2009 - Gift Card Girlfriend
Online Photo Hosting and Photo Book Printing Service Announces Holiday Design Contest
Viovio Announces it's 2009 Holiday Template Design Contest. Anyone can enter to win up to $150 in prizes in exchange for their creativity. Enter your designs or simply show your support by voting for the designs you like. - December 11, 2009 - Viovio
2010 Christmas Great Saving Event is Back on RobotBuy.ca
RobotBuy Store Canada is pleased to announce that their 2010 Christmas Great Saving Event is back on December 7th, 2009. - December 11, 2009 - RobotBuy Store Canada
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
iFotoGuide Launches Interactive Photography Guides for the iPhone
“iFotoGuide” has released the first and only iPhone app & digital guide to on-location nature photography. It is available through the Apple App Store. “iFotoGuide: Arches” is the first in a series of digital guides for the iPhone providing nature photographers with a... - November 28, 2009 - iFotoGuide
Clevershoppers.com Launches CShopper Loyalty Program
Just in time for holiday shopping, Clevershoppers.com, a leading e-commerce shopping store launches the CShopper Loyalty Program. With the program, frequent shoppers of Clevershoppers.com will earn Cshopper Reward Points for every dollar they spend. - November 27, 2009 - Clevershoppers.com
River Dell High to Host Holiday Craft Bazaar
The River Dell Student Government Organization (SGO) will host the Holiday Craft Bazaar on December 5 from 10 am to 4 pm at River Dell Regional High School, 55 Pyle Street, Oradell, NJ. There will be 50 vendors of unique crafts and gifts ranging from fine knits and accessories to country and... - November 26, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
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
The Grandparent Gift Co. Offers Budget-Conscious Holiday Shoppers Valued, Meaningful Gifts for Family
With the future of the economy still in question, the current recession has changed many American’s budget for gifts. Now more than ever, shoppers are searching for gifts with value and meaning in exchange for their hard-earned dollars. Not only does the buyer want value, they want the... - October 30, 2009 - The Grandparent Gift Co. Inc.
The Grandparent Gift Co. Creates a New Trend in First Christmas Ornaments for Expectant Families
The Grandparent Gift Co. Inc. of Alpharetta, GA has made displaying baby’s ultrasound images memorable and sentimental for expectant families. - October 30, 2009 - The Grandparent Gift Co. Inc.
Bridgewater Firehouse Will Host a Handmade Holiday "Craftique" on Nov. 8, 10 AM to 4 PM, 587 Foothill Rd., Bridgewater, NJ
The Green Knoll Fire Company of Bridgewater will showcase its newly renovated facilities by hosting the Holiday Craftique on Sunday, November 8, 10 am to 4 pm, 587 Foothill Rd., Bridgewater, NJ. Support your firefighters while shopping from 50 vendors of handmade crafts and gifts. There will also be raffles, food, and live music. Free admission. - October 20, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC