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.
FlowerNite, Ottawa’s Newest Social Trend, Comes to Toronto
Bloomex Canada has launched their new social event, FlowerNite, in Toronto. Founded in Ottawa, FlowerNite offers people the opportunity to create beautiful flower arrangements while visiting with friends at local venues. Currently holding events in the downtown core, FlowerNite will be expanding... - March 08, 2018 - Bloomex
Artist Set to Unveil Campaign Poster
James Warhola Wants to Inject a Little Humor into Our Political Discourse. - February 22, 2018 - James Warhola
British Swim School Prepares to Make Big Splash in Weehawken
British Swim School, best known for its education of water safety as an essential survival skill amongst a fun and gentle environment, continues its expansion with a new pool location in the city of Weehawken. The New Jersey addition officially opened to the public on January 30th, 2018. This location marks the 4th British Swim School franchise in the Hudson County, NJ market after Secaucus, Bayonne and Jersey City. - February 12, 2018 - British Swim School - Hudson Waterfront, NJ
PlayingCardDecks.com Releases Monster Playing Card Deck on Kickstarter
Add a terrifying twist to your game or your magic act with these new Monster-inspired playing cards conceptualized by Will Roya and designed by Joe M. Ruiz. The monsters are cartoonishly rendered to be kid-friendly and also appealing to adults with a taste for the macabre. Complete with monsters like vampires and werewolves, these cards were designed for the collectors and enthusiasts in mind. Be sure to visit kickstarter.com to back this project before its February 28, 2018 deadline. - February 07, 2018 - PlayingCardDecks.com
Love Letter Lane® Brand Adds Share Your Love Today™ to Its Licensing Program
To announce the addition of Share Your Love Today be added to the Love Letter lane licensing program. - December 27, 2017 - Glenn A. Weber
President Electronics USA Introduces the "Ronald" AM FM 10/12 Meter Radio
The Ronald is capable of 50+ watts PEP, with AM/FM, DW, Mic Gain, RF Gain, 2 Emergency Channels, NB/ANL, President’s unique ASC (Automatic Squelch Control), Scan, Talkback, Public Address, Echo, 7 Color Display and much more. - December 09, 2017 - President Electronics USA
Athletes For Art Collides with Art Basel 2017
This December, Athletes For Art touches down in Miami, hosting a weekend of exclusive events during the 2017 edition of the long running, iconic, international Art Basel. - November 30, 2017 - TSD Image
Bloomex Opens The Creative Studio in Carleton Place
Bloomex, Canada’s Official Florist, is opening a new crafting venture called The Creative Studio, at 167 Bridge Street in Carleton Place on December 2, 2017. The grand opening will include a studio tour, colouring activities for children and adults as well as an interactive flower arrangement... - November 30, 2017 - Bloomex
Freedom Boat Club of Jacksonville and St. Augustine Named Franchise of the Year
Local franchise received four major national awards at the national franchise conference. - November 30, 2017 - Freedom Boat Club Jacksonville & St. Augustine
New Book "Handmade" Presents a Master Craftsman’s Meditations on Nurturing Clarity, Focus and Creativity
In an era when there are countless competing claims on one's attention, how does one cultivate the internal focus to be creative? Master furniture craftsman, author and thinker Gary Rogowski offers an answer from personal experience in his new book "Handmade: Creative Focus in the Age of Distraction" (Linden Publishing, December 1, 2017). A new classic in the tradition of "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" and "Shop Class as Soulcraft," "Handmade" will help creative people in any field. - November 29, 2017 - Linden Publishing
The Toronto Etsy Street Team Presents Their 4th Annual Christmas Marketplace
Returning for a fourth year to the historic St. Stephens-in-the-field Church, the Toronto Etsy Street Team is hosting their Christmas Market on Saturday, December 16th. - November 29, 2017 - Toronto Etsy Street Team
MemoryWeb Revamps Memory Stamp Feature That Lets Families and Genealogists Tie Details to Photos, Forever
MemoryWeb, a company founded on the concept that back-of-the-photo information should travel with photos wherever they go, enhances and redesigns it's memory stamp feature in response to user feedback. - November 28, 2017 - MemoryWeb
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor Reveals the Best Vacuums for 2017
Vacuum Cleaner Advisor has released its lists of the Best Vacuums for 2017. Machines from Miele, Dyson, Shark and several other manufacturers are featured. - November 23, 2017 - Vacuum Cleaner Advisor
European Garden Living is Launching the Signature Planter Collection on the Wayfair in the US Today
European Garden Living LLC, maker of sophisticated wood garden décor and furniture, is delighted to announce that a curated collection of its products will be available directly to discerning decorators and shoppers in the United States for the first time, starting in November on Wayfair.com. - November 22, 2017 - European Garden Living LLC
An American Navy Vet with PTSD and a Canadian Former Depressive Create the First Cannabis-Scented Sticker Card Set
A partnership between an American Navy veteran with PTSD and a Canadian who suffered from chronic depression has resulted in the creation of a humorous cartoon collectible card set meant to promote the positives of cannabis. - November 21, 2017 - Zelpha Comics and Publishing Ltd.
World's First Comprehensive Search Portal for Dance Schools Launched
Dance Nexus launches the world's largest search portal for dance studios and instructors. The vision of this easy-to-use and comprehensive website is to encourage more people to take on dancing, a proven way to better quality of life. - November 16, 2017 - Dance Nexus
Bourbon & Boots Release Private Label Handcrafted Home Accessories
Bourbon & Boots, the Southern Lifestyle Brand announces the release of its new exclusive private label line of handcrafted home decor accessories. - November 14, 2017 - Bourbon & Boots
Capezio Introduces New Limited Edition Bejeweled Sugar Plum Pointe Shoe
Capezio announces their newest addition to the Nutcracker pointe shoe collection. Featuring the famous Sugar Plum Fairy scene, this year’s limited edition pointe shoe is encrusted with over 2400 Swarovski® crystals in shades of Amethyst, Fuchsia, Smokey Mauve and Crystal. Details are reminiscent of fairy dust, sugar flakes, and elegant castle backdrops, just to name a few. - November 14, 2017 - Capezio
Premier Ship Models Appoints Winston Scoville as Its North American Agent
Retailer of unique ship models, Premier Ship Models, has announced the appointment of Winston (Kip) Scoville as its North American agent. Mr. Scoville brings with him over a decade of experience. - November 11, 2017 - Premier Ship Models
NumRush | A Fun Board Game That Changes How to Learn Math
Coming from Vietnam, this board game has made Math Exciting for Kids everywhere by fun gameplay and engaging storytelling all over the world. Now the game is available on Kickstarter. - November 08, 2017 - NumRush US LLC
Stargazers App Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Have you ever dreamt of peering through a telescope into our magnificent stars? That dream is within your reach. - November 07, 2017 - Stargazers.Space
New PlayMore® Digital Color Art Library Gift Item Encourages Creative Art Activity in Children Using Microsoft Paint 3D
The Playmore® HD Color Art Library is a digital collection of over 1,200 high-resolution coloring-book-like line art files that are stored on a 2 GB USB Flash Drive for children and adults to open, create with, and color using Microsoft Paint, Paint 3D, or a similar program like Paintbrush for MACs. - October 26, 2017 - AZ Direct, LLC
Vindor Music Launches Easy-to-Play Electronic Saxophone on Kickstarter
Vindor Music, a developer of affordable electronic instruments, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its electronic saxophone, the Vindor ES1 - October 18, 2017 - Vindor Music
Yoga Warrior Crate Now on Indiegogo to Bring More Inspiration, Power & Intention to Each Yoga Practice
The Yoga Warrior Crate is a monthly subscription box full of inspirational, yoga themed items and includes an online community of people that want to talk about yoga. The crate helps bring extra inspiration and creativity to each yoga practice keeping it fresh, empowering and fun. - October 15, 2017 - Yoga Warrior Gear
Kvellix™ Announces the Appointment of Ascender Studios as Agency of Record to Help Launch NUTSO™ at the Second Annual Play Fair
Kvellix now working with Ascender Studios on the goal of making NUTSO™, a new poker styled card game, a disruptive force in the gaming industry. - October 11, 2017 - Kvellix
Grieving Daughter Creates Coloring Book to Remember Dad
Artist, Nami Nakamura, deals with her grief by drawing. She is then inspired to create a coloring book called "Remembering Dad," available on Amazon, for those that are grieving their dads. Word spreads as those who also grieve purchase books as part of their healing journey of grief. The outpouring for this book leads her to design a coloring book for those grieving their moms. More books will follow as popularity grows. - October 10, 2017 - DeNami Studio
The Best Camera-Equipped Drones on the Market Today
Drone technology is becoming increasingly affordable for consumers who enjoy piloting the gyroscope-enabled devices around the sky, and a big draw is the ability to take aerial photographs and videos. Here are some of the best camera-equipped drones available for purchase today. - October 06, 2017 - Global Drone Market
MemoryWeb Lets “Back-of-the-Photo” Details Travel Outside of the Shoebox, and Genealogists Love It
Attendees and industry experts at the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) annual conference receive exhibiting newcomer MemoryWeb as the answer to unmet archiving and sharing needs. - September 28, 2017 - MemoryWeb
GiftWorksPlus Debuts Custom Made Frames for Outdoor Activities
GiftWorksPlus has announced the debut of new custom engraved frames in outdoor activity themes in an effort to provide unique gifts for all. Now that autumn has officially arrived, GiftWorksPlus is excited to announce that they have designed personalized frames in different designs based on fall... - September 24, 2017 - GiftWorksPlus
The Toronto Etsy Street Team Presents the Fourth Annual Etsy: Made in Canada on Saturday, September 23
The fourth annual Etsy: Made in Canada returns to Toronto on Saturday, Sept. 23 at MaRS Discovery District from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Join the celebration of craftsmanship, hand-makers and vintage sellers from the GTA’s own backyard. Toronto joins 39 communities nationwide for Canada’s largest pop-up shopping event. - September 17, 2017 - Toronto Etsy Street Team
Custom STEM/STEAM Classroom Kits Now Available for Teachers
STEM Discovery Boxes announces new customized STEAM Classroom Kits making it easier for teachers to build a personalized curriculum for their students. - September 14, 2017 - STEM Discovery Boxes
Falling for Fall Arts and Crafts Show - New
Falling for Fall Arts & Crafts Show is a new event which takes place on Saturday 9/16/17 (10am-5pm) & Sunday 9/17/17 (10am-5pm) at Bull Run Regional Park Special Events Center in Centreville, VA. - September 13, 2017 - Troy Promotions
GEAR AID Launches the Buri and Akua Knives
GEAR AID launches two fixed blade knives designed for outdoor adventures on land or in water. The Buri, with its drop point blade, is ideal for the avid outdoorsman or woman looking for a balanced, full-tang camp knife. The Akua is a blunt tip knife and sheath with webbing mounts for divers and... - September 07, 2017 - GEAR AID
The Future of DIY is Now. Learn About Astronomy, Circuits, and Paper Engineering with the Space Tech-Craft Kit from TechnoChic, Inspired by NASA’s Voyager.
TechnoChic, the company that combines DIY electronics with arts & crafts has released a new tech-craft kit via Kickstarter that lets makers build a light-up pop-up solar system greeting card with light-up sun and pop-up planets. Inspired by NASA’s Voyager mission and featuring the Voyager... - September 07, 2017 - TechnoChic
Energy Muse Launches Interactive Crystal Quiz
Energy Muse, a Southern California based lifestyle and jewelry brand, recently debuted their interactive Crystal Quiz online. The digital tool was designed to allow those looking for crystals to not only learn more about the world of crystals, but learn how to trust your intuition when choosing the... - September 05, 2017 - Energy Muse
Gameroom Show Offers New Local Appraisal Services for Florida Antique Collectors
Gameroom Show announces new local antique appraisal services for Florida collectors of antique slot machines, penny arcade machines, trade stimulator devices, fortune teller machines, coin operated machines, vintage circus and carnival antique memorabilia. - September 01, 2017 - Gameroom Show
EverythingTiny Launches 3 New Tinysaur Skeleton Kits
Miniature dinosaur bones for crafters and amateur paleontologist to construct. - August 18, 2017 - EverythingTiny
Big Naked Wall Re-Imagines Art with New Backlit Product
Company will focus on digital art that is backlit, interchangeable & large. - August 14, 2017 - Big Naked Wall
Pensacola Motocross Shop Holds Raffle to Support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida
King Cobra of Florida is holding a raffle drawing to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida, on August 31st, where a brand new 6D Patriot Youth Motocross Helmet will be awarded to the randomly selected winner. - August 12, 2017 - King Cobra of Florida, Inc.
Sloty Awarded Best New Casino in the Summer of 2017
New Casinos independent review team has awarded Sloty as the best new site in the summer of 2017. Reasons for winning include better recurring offers, 8 prominent game developers and 13 of the leading deposit methods. - August 11, 2017 - New Casinos Ltd.
Laura Rathe Fine Art Presents Zhuang Hong Yi: Chromatic Shift
LRFA Presents Debut Solo Exhibition by Internationally Known Artist in Dallas, Texas - August 10, 2017 - Laura Rathe Fine Art
President Electronics USA Introduces the “JFK II A+” - A New 10 Meter Radio
President Electronics, the world wide leader of CB Radios in the world announced today the launch of their new 10 Meter Radio the “JFK II A+” arriving North America later this month. The JFK II A+ is capable of 50+ watts PEP, with AM/FM, Mic Gain, RF Gain, NB/ANL, President’s... - August 05, 2017 - President Electronics USA
Rare Coins, California Impressionists & Fine Jewelry Bring Treasure Hunters to Michaan's in August
Rare American coins and fine collectible coins of the world are featured in Michaans monthly Estate Auction on August 12. - July 30, 2017 - Michaan's Auctions
New Book Releases – My Year of Design TWO and TO GO
Quilt around the World GmbH presents two new workbooks from the series "My Year of Design" by Jutta Hufnagel with new exciting and challenging design exercises for quilters and textile crafters. Both books invite the readers to go on a journey of discovery off the beaten paths of quilt making and related textile handicrafts, play with unusual ideas, experiment with new textile design techniques and thus expand their creative horizon. - July 13, 2017 - Quilt around the World GmbH
Mystical Trials - Book Launch by a 12 Year Old
"'Mystical Trials" is the first book release by a 12-year-old author. - June 29, 2017 - Rishi Sriram
Pegell LLC. is Determined to Give You a Life of Less Clutter with the Launch of Its Product Buttonup™ on Kickstarter
Hal Bevers, steps beyond the "challenges" of being born deaf and has created an eco friendly product called ButtonUp™ which allows you to attach photos, shopping lists, messages, menus and more. He wants to show the world that if he can do this, anyone can. - June 29, 2017 - Pegell LLC
A Unique Remote Control Gives Blind and Low Vision Readers Access to 100,000s of Accessible Talking Books & Newspapers
British assistive technology innovators Dolphin Computer Access this week launched GuideReader, offering blind and partially sighted Americans a new, effortless way to find and read accessible books and newspapers. - June 27, 2017 - Dolphin Computer Access
Grand Caribe Belize to Host 1st Annual International Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament
Grand Caribe Belize is excited to announce the launch of their first annual fishing tournament at Ambergris Caye, Belize, on July 7th through July 9th, 2017. - June 23, 2017 - Grand Caribe Belize Resort and Condominiums
651Vinyl.com is Now a Siser Authorized Reseller
651Vinyl.com is now a Siser Authorized Reseller. As the world’s leading manufacturer of heat applied materials, Siser® North America (a division of Siser s.r.l., Italy) is dedicated to providing customers with genuine, manufacturer-warranted first quality materials. - June 21, 2017 - 651vinyl.com
A Unique Coloring Book Dedicated to the Memory of Harambe Now Available from Creative Dynamics Multimedia
The 80-page coloring book, which is ideal for both kids and adults, illustrates the uniqueness of Harambe, whose life was tragically cut short in 2016. - June 14, 2017 - Creative Dynamics Multimedia Publishing