Hobbies & Craft News
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Shiny New "Swarovski 5328’s" Replacing Classic "5301’s" at Rings & Things
Wholesale beads and findings distributor, Rings & Things, announces a major upgrade to its longtime bestselling line of crystal beads. The classic Swarovski® 5301 bicone bead is being replaced by the shinier, forgery-proof 5328. The new 5328 beads, scheduled to be in stock this summer,... - June 11, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Techno’s New Pro Series 4896 Models Hit the Market with Rigid Durability and a Compact Style
Techno, Inc. CNC Routers is proud to release the first production run of the Model 4896 Pro Series. Introduced earlier this year, the Pro Series was designed to meet the high demands of panel process manufacturing; now Techno expects this new heavy weight (3050 lbs) 4896 model to be the most... - June 09, 2009 - Techno Inc.
Peanuts CB Shop Featuring New CB Radio Models
Peanuts CB Shop is keeping customers up to date in regards to newer versions and models of CB Radios that are out today. A few of these models combine Cell Phone, MP3, and computer related technologies, to advance designs further. Peanuts CB Radio Shop (located at http://www.peanutscbshop.com)... - June 02, 2009 - Advanced Marketing
Local Carrollton Executive Establishes Professional Services Firm
Dennis M. Eldridge is pleased to announce the formation of a professional services firm, The Operative Solution Consulting, LLC to provide trusted management advisory services to owners of small and medium-sized independent businesses in the Carrollton, Lewisville and greater Dallas/Fort Worth... - May 29, 2009 - The Operative Solution Consulting, LLC
8 Great Father's Day Gift Ideas with Hygloss Arts & Crafts Supplies
Just in time for Father's Day, Hygloss Arts & Crafts Supplies offers craft items and ideas so any child can make Dad a gift that comes straight from the heart. - May 28, 2009 - Hygloss Arts & Crafts Supplies
5,000 Collectible Bottle Caps for Collectors on Colnect
Bottle caps are now available on Colnect and collectors from around the world can manage their personal collection using the catalog offered on Colnect. The initial catalog of bottle caps already contains over 5,000 bottle caps. - May 26, 2009 - Colnect Collectors Community
New Free Bridge Online Magazine
Starting 15 may 2009 a new free, bridge website can be visited at www.bridgevaria.com. The site is made by Ed Hoogenkamp (author of Dutch monthly BRIDGE), Peter van der Linden (ex-editor of BRIDGE and the Daily Bridge Calendar) and Pien Steringa (former DTP responsible of BRIDGE). - May 21, 2009 - bridgevaria
Printalot.org – A New Supplies and Software Source for Those People Who "Print a lot"
Incartek has launched a fourth website, printalot.org designed to meet the supplies needs of customers with larger volume graphic printing loads. Main products include a vast range of archival and digital papers from Innova, Olmec, EcoRag and Tetenal as well as album and scrapbook products, ink,... - May 20, 2009 - OPUS Albums (div of Ink Cartridge Technologies Ltd)
HobbyTown USA® of Hickory Already Shattering Franchise Records
Brand new store is already among the top performing in the country. - May 13, 2009 - HobbyTown USA Hickory
"Depressing Times" Greeting Cards from Order of St. Nick Draw Humorous Parallels Between Recession and Great Depression
The CBS Early Show featured Depressing Times cards as one of the most prominent examples of a growing “Depression chic” trend. - May 12, 2009 - Order of St. Nick
Dozens of New Metal-Stamping Blanks at Rings & Things
Wholesale beads and findings distributor, Rings & Things, introduces dozens of new quality blanks for metal-stamping jewelry. The range of shapes and styles on offer lets any craftsperson easily build unique artisan adornments. Each new blank is being sold in both timeless sterling silver and... - May 10, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
AVID Soccer and the City of Palmdale Announce a Youth Academy Day Camp
AVID Soccer will host two camp sessions from June 22nd through June 26th. During this five day camp students will learn valuable soccer skills. The camp will include fundamental field skills, goal keeping, positional play, games, and awards. - April 29, 2009 - AVID Soccer Equipment Review
New Edition of Popular "Gemstone Beads Index" from Rings & Things
Rings & Things Wholesale has published the newest edition of its popular “Gemstone Beads Index.” With updated information, new entries and even more photographs for gemstone identification, this revised edition is an invaluable resource for jewelry makers. From geology to... - April 25, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Huge Gathering of Scrapbookers to Collect Cards and Supplies for FirstMemories Texas
Cards and scrapbooking supplies are being collected for FirstMemories Texas (supporting the Newborn Center at Texas Children's Hospital) during the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Convention April 24-25 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. This is CK Media’s third convention in Houston... - April 22, 2009 - CK Media Events
Aquatic Life LLC Announces Marine Products Launch
Products Include Light Fixtures and Accessories That Meet the Needs of Aquarium Enthusiasts - April 17, 2009 - Aquatic Life
Huge Gathering of Scrapbookers to Collect Cards for CardsForHeroes.org
Blank, handmade cards are being collected for the CardsForHeroes.org group during the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Convention April 16-18 at the Mesa Convention Center. This is CK Media’s 13th convention in Mesa and organizers anticipate thousands of crafters in attendance for a weekend... - April 16, 2009 - CK Media Events
Southeast Electric Flight Festival Celebrates the Thrill of Flight
World’s Largest Model Electric Flight Festival Draws Huge Crowds. - April 16, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
DiceCast Epsiode 2: Worldwide D&D Day (Polymancer’s Official Podcast Features Testimonials from Real Gamers)
Episode 2 of DiceCast™, Polymancer Studios’s official podcast, is now online and available for free download. The episode celebrates Worldwide D&D™ Day with testimonials from gamers about what Dungeons & Dragons means to them. - April 06, 2009 - Polymancer Studios, Inc.
Scrapbooking Top50 and QBaroo.com Announced Today They Have Formed a New Strategic Partnership to Better Address Their Respective Areas of Expertise in Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking Top50 (http://www.ScrapbookingTop50.com), the leader in Web tracking and ranking of Scrapbooking eCommerce companies, announced today they have formed a new strategic partnership with QBaroo, LLC (http://www.qbaroo.com) - a leader in the Scrapbooking and Paper Craft Industry specializing in eCommerce solutions. - April 03, 2009 - scrapbookingtop50
Sure Bets Portal Surewins.net Has Received GPWA Seal of Approval
SureWins.net are delighted to announce that they received the GPWA's Seal of Approval. That means, that This Free Odds Comparison, Sure Bets Calculation, Bookmakers Review and Sportsbooks Rating website is managed independently of the sites it provides information about. That it respects and upholds copyright standards and that it acts professionally and respectfully in its business activities. - April 01, 2009 - SureWins.net
New and Improved Online Tool Store
Carbide Processors have completely remodeled their website, and have added an online tool Store with over 10,000 tools. The store boasts Complete lines of Router bits and Drill Bits from Manufacturers like Whiteside, Southeast Tool, Vortex, and Morris Wood Tool, as well as Saw Blades from SystiMatic, Final Cut, and LongLife, and great new tools like the Jack Rabbit Drill and Drive Set. - March 26, 2009 - Carbide Processors
Shell Pearls from Rings & Things Bring Jewelry Makers Great Value
Rings & Things, the wholesale bead and jewelry-components supplier, introduces an expanded line of high-value shell pearls. Also called “shellies”, these pearls are a cross between real and faux gemstone, and add great value to jewelry in many ways. The shell pearl has become... - March 25, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Cate West - The Vanishing Files™ Appearing on the Nintendo Wii™
Gamenauts, Inc. is proud to announce the upcoming release of the enhanced version of its hit game, Cate West - The Vanishing Files™, on the Nintendo Wii™ based on a new partnership with Destineer and Magellan Interactive. Released on the PC gaming portals in 2008, Cate West has become... - March 21, 2009 - Gamenauts, Inc.
4G Company to Offer Non-Firing Replicas of Historic Guns On-Line
"Non-firing replicas of historic firearms have been gaining in popularity with collectors and fanciers, due to the scarcity and expense of originals", said JoAnn Graham, a partner in 4G Company, an internet marketing company headquartered in Bella Vista, Arkansas. "Also the flap over... - March 10, 2009 - 4G Company
New Website Launches Freelance Jobboard for Laid-Off Graphic Designers
A group of Internet-based graphic designers has launched GraphicDesignFreelanceJobs.com (http://www.graphicdesignfreelancejobs.com), a new website to help graphic designers find their next paying freelance graphic design job. - March 03, 2009 - GraphicDesignFreelanceJobs.com
Emily Bradley and Jenn Spencer Announce the Launch of LearnHowToMakeBows.com by Giving Away 50 Free Bow Courses
The official launch of www.LearnHowToMakeBows.com was kicked off today by Emily Bradley and Jenn Spencer awarding fifty free how to make hair bow courses. The winners were drawn from a large group of contributors who in December 2008 and January 2009 gave suggestions about bow making questions they... - March 02, 2009 - LearnHowToMakeBows.com
Paragon Introduces New Glass Kilns
Paragon Industries has just released its Professional Series glass kilns. They are painted black to distinguish them from the company’s blue ceramic, jewelry, and pottery kilns and smaller glass kilns. - February 26, 2009 - Paragon Industries, L.P.
R2 Fish School Wins "Best in Show Award" at Global Pet Expo
The R2 Fish School receives the 1st place award at the Global Pet Expo 2009 New Product Showcase in the Aquatics category. - February 17, 2009 - R2 Solutions
Rings & Things Wins a Second Pinnacle Award for Commute-Trip Reduction
Bead and jewelry supplier Rings & Things has won its second “Way to Go!” Pinnacle Award in two years for its commute-trip reduction (CTR) achievements. The company’s Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC), Selina Shehan, accepted the award at a January ceremony. The... - February 11, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
David Gauld Architect Wins 2009 A.R.E. Store Fixture Award
David Gauld Architect's design for the Lion Brand Yarn Studio in New York City has won a 2009 Store Fixture Award from the Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.). According to the A.R.E., "this recognition is only awarded for designs that exceed current standards of creativity and... - February 06, 2009 - David Gauld Architect
New Book: RCadvisor's Model Airplane Design Made Easy
RCadvisor.com has just released a new model airplane design book. Build and fly your very own model airplane design. Using straightforward explanations, the reader learns important design trade-offs and how to choose among them. - February 05, 2009 - RCadvisor.com
Moondog Digital to Offer the Most Expensive and Complete CD Ripping Service
Because audiophiles require perfect sounding music, Moondog Digital has announced the most complete and thorough CD conversion process available today. With costs exceeding 4 dollars per CD, Moondog Digital’s ArchiveRip Gold Package is targeted at the most demanding music collector. The... - January 30, 2009 - Moondog Digital, Inc
Chicago Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) and UberFrags.net Present Reefing Madness
CMAS and UberFrags (http://UberFrags.net) invite you to an awesome day of reefing activities and coral frag swapping. A fragswap is an event where coral aquarium hobbyists exchange or sell pieces of coral. - January 27, 2009 - UberFrags.net
Valkyries, LLC Announces New Event "Innocente Seraphim"
Valkyries, LLC, producers of cultural events, announced it will host a new two-day conference “Innocente Seraphim” which celebrates the art of the ball-jointed doll and Japanese Street Fashion. - January 26, 2009 - Valkyries, LLC
The Thrill of Flight and More at E-Fest, Champaign, Illinois’ Annual Model Airplane Festival
The 4th Annual E-Fest – an indoor electric festival featuring radio-controlled model airplanes, helicopters and jets. - January 23, 2009 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Did You Attend the Inauguration? Tips for Preserving an Unforgettable Experience.
Recommendations for preserving and displaying inauguration memorabilia including tickets, invitations and photographs. - January 22, 2009 - Purple Raincoat
American Heritage Trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online
American Heritage trading Cards Giving Away Free Autographed Barack Obama Trading Card Sets Online. www.FreeObamacards.com flooded with requests. Tough economic times have everyone looking for a bargain, but look no further. American Heritage Memorabilia is offering a Limited Edition Autographed... - January 20, 2009 - FreeObamaCards.com
Digital Scrapbookers Can Win a Year Subscription and be a Featured Designer
Create A Kit Contest sponsored by toNoodle.com gives new designers a chance to show off their talent. - January 19, 2009 - toNoodle LLP
Scrap Tunes Introduces First Pre-Recorded Musical Embellishment for the Scrapbooking Industry
Scrap Tunes™ has Released the First Pre-recorded Musical Embellishment Specifically for the Scrapbooking Industry. Scrap Tunes™ are pre-recorded sound modules that are light activated. This allows the viewer to hear the familiar melody by simply turning to the scrapbook page. The melody will play once and then stop. There are no buttons to push and no pre-recording required. Scrap Tunes™ “kits” also include four (4) theme based stickers. (6) themes available. All parts are acid free. - January 19, 2009 - Scrap Tunes
Intodigitizing is Starting Its Embroidery Services Along with Custom Embroidery Designs
In the field of embroidery services, Intodigitising is very new, but its popularity and achievements in custom embroidery designing come into the category of experienced and professional retailers. - January 18, 2009 - Into Digitizing
OktavaMod Releases "Ultimate MXL 603 Microphone Modification"
New low-cost microphone modification allows inexpensive small diameter condenser mics to compete with expensive Neumann KM 184 microphone. - January 16, 2009 - OktavaMod
Rings & Things 2009-2010 Catalog Brings Many Exciting Changes
Rings & Things, the wholesale-priced supplier of jewelry components, introduces many exciting changes with its newest two-year catalog. The 2009-2010 edition features numerous improvements based on feedback from countless loyal customers: * The new Rings & Things catalog weighs 29% less... - January 16, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale
The Wood Whisperer Announces the First Ever Online Woodworking Guild
The Wood Whisperer, Internet's top woodworking podcast, announces the first ever online woodworking Guild. The Wood Whisperer Guild provides an innovative and exciting new way for woodworking enthusiasts and Wood Whisperer fans to connect more directly with the show and each other. For as low as... - January 09, 2009 - The Wood Whisperer
Las Hermanas, Los Hermanos and Rings & Things Partner to Help Develop a Salvadoran Village
Wholesale jewelry-parts supplier Rings & Things has partnered with two groups to support the development of a village in El Salvador. The company has provided monetary support and volunteers to a women’s-empowerment organization named Las Hermanas (“Sisters”), and a youth... - December 31, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Rings & Things Announces Its 2009 “Your Designs Rock!” Contest
Rings & Things announces its popular yearly “Your Designs Rock!” contest for the best creations made from the company’s wholesale jewelry-making products. Entrants are invited to show their favorite handmade design — it can be anything. Entries for the contest will be... - December 19, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Seattle Area Photographer Bruce Yates' Award Winning Lemon Shark Photo Goes on Display at Smithsonian, Raises Money for Charity
Bellevue, Washington's Bruce Yates' "Cheshire Cat Grin" Shark Photo Wins Prestigious Award, is Featured in Nature's Best Photography Exhibition in Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. - December 18, 2008 - UnderwaterReflections.com
New Paperback Edition of Classic Boatbuilding Manual Available
Dixon-Price Publishing has just released a new edition of Practical Boat Building for Amateurs by Adrian Neison and Dixon Kemp. - December 18, 2008 - Dixon-Price Publishing
Fly, Hover and Soar with Helicopters and Planes Galore
Experience the Thrill of Flight and More at the Academy of Model Aeronautics 2009 Expo. - December 13, 2008 - Academy of Model Aeronautics
Rings & Things African Art Goes on Sale for the Holidays
Known for its African art and for its competitive wholesale prices, Rings & Things has decided to combine two good things to celebrate the holidays. For the entire month of December, 2008, the jewelry-parts wholesaler has cut prices on its African masks and other art by 20%. Handcrafted masks,... - December 13, 2008 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Custom Soldano 44 Guitar Amp Exclusively at Blues City Music
Blues City Music has teamed up with the leading guitar amp builder, Soldano Custom Amplification, to create an amplifier guitarists have always wanted. Within its compact size, the Soldano 44 will provide guitarists an unmatched assortment of tones, power, and versatility. Founded on the principal... - December 11, 2008 - Blues City Music