Hobbies & Craft News
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From Hobby to Home Business: Local Doll Hospital Now Accepting Patients
In this tough economy, many hobbyists are looking for ways to turn their part-time interests into full-time home businesses. Monday's Child Doll Repair is one such business. Owned and operated by dollologist and doll doctor Val Donally, Monday's Child was launched through its website,... - August 11, 2012 - Monday's Child Doll Repair
Haute Parfumerie MiN New York Launches Fragrance Flight, a Global By-Invitation Private Members Club with Privileged Access to Information, Luxury, & Curated Scents
Founded by the Curators of haute parfumerie MiN New York in SoHo New York City, a private assembly will take flight this Fall. Fragrance Flight, the most exclusive olfactory club in the world, is by-invitation, for scent connoisseurs only. - August 08, 2012 - MiN New York
MyReviewsNow.net Affiliate, the Billiard Superstore Launches Limited Time Countdown to Olympics Sale
Product Reviews Source Virtual Mall MyReviewsNow.net’s Affiliate Partner, the Billiard Superstore Offers Storewide Discounts on Huge Selection of Billiard Tables, Pool Tables, Supplies, Equipment and More. Shoppers Enjoy Price Protection Guarantee and No Sales Tax Outside of California and Tennessee. - August 02, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
QuickCount Plastic Canvas Now Available in Artist Size
QuickCount Artist size canvas is now available in soft or stiff sheets and perfect for larger plastic canvas projects. It will be sold in addition to its regular sized counterpart, and a variety of plastic canvas shapes. All of the products are made locally in Madison, Wisconsin. “Having the... - August 02, 2012 - Jaymo/Cottagemills
MyReviewsNow.net Adds Vintage Music Collectibles Superstore Wolfgang’s Vault to Virtual Mall
Consumer Reviews and Online Mega-Mall MyReviewsNow.net’s Newest Affiliate Partner Wolfgang’s Vault Offers the Ultimate in Music Collectibles and Memorabilia. WVIP Members get Discounts and Extras included in the membership fee. - July 30, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors
New Blog Puts Parenting in Proper Context
New blog for any parent who is a little less than perfect. - July 29, 2012 - Less Than Perfect Parents
A Match Made in Heaven
Celestron and Astronomers Without Borders are excited to announce a new partnership that brings together two of worldwide astronomy’s brightest stars. - July 27, 2012 - Celestron
One-of-a-kind Matchbox Prototypes on Auction to Benefit Charity
Toy Collector has joined up with Route 66 Promotions for a charity auction of ten ultra-rare prototype Matchbox model cars. - July 27, 2012 - Toy Collector
“HouseSight” Connects Home Themed Artisans with Consumers
HomeAdditionPlus.com’s “HouseSight” is a Free online community for Home Décor and Custom Furniture Maker Artisans to Promote their Businesses and Projects and for Consumers to Engage with Artisans to Realize their Custom Home Furnishing Dreams. - July 24, 2012 - DIY HomeAdditionPlus.com
Design Camp Announces Adam Japko, Senior Vice President of NCI and President of Design Sherpa and NCI Publications to Speak at Austin, TX as a Camp Counselor
Design Camp is a two-day seminar instructed by celebrity interior designers Lori Dennis and Kelli Ellis, with special guests segments led by local and national industry experts in niche fields, including Adam Japko. - July 06, 2012 - Kelli Ellis Interiors, Inc.
SIGnaShirt Guarantees One-Stop, Custom Designed and Branded Craft and Memento Kits
The founder and owner of www.SIGnaShirt.com announced today the release of its initial Web site aimed at retailers and fundraisers, that wish to design their own product. The world’s first custom designed and branded Craft and Memento item for schools, camps, clubs, teams, reunions, theme... - June 30, 2012 - SIGnaShirt Specialties
VIP Customer Appreciation Website Page is Popular with Art Collectors
Arizona Artist, Lindy Gaskill, Announces a New VIP Art Collectors Program - June 29, 2012 - Art by Lindy
CoachArt Receives Culinary Camp Scholarships from Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Eric Crowley, the Owner of Eric’s Culinary Classroom, had donated 25 scholarships to his Kid’s Summer Camps at his a Cooking School in West Los Angeles to CoachArt. CoachArt provides free lessons in the arts and athletics to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their... - June 20, 2012 - Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Crystal Lake Gun Center to Hold Grand Opening Celebration
New McHenry County shooting range offers full on-site services and indoor rifle shooting. On Target Range & Tactical Training Center in Crystal Lake, Ill., will hold its grand opening celebration June 22 and 23. The celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local... - June 19, 2012 - Action Target
STUDS Collectible Trading Card Series 1 Kickstarter Project
BrickStuds is proud to present a new Lego artist trading card series called STUDS. - June 03, 2012 - BrickStuds
Announcing Service “Treasure Hunter Yui” from TalesofYui.com
The Iyo Yuinoh Center, an Osaka-based wholesaler of traditional Japanese crafts and other products used in the ancient Japanese Yuinoh engagement ceremony, announces its English website TalesofYui.com to make its catalog of 12,000+ crafts available to collectors around the world. The site is produced and operated by Tokyo-based partner Macha Latte Media, and seeks to make its catalog available to collectors around the world preserving the arts and techniques handed down through the centuries. - June 02, 2012 - Matcha Latte Media
MyDipKit is the First to Bring the Commercial Hydrographics Process to the Home Market
MyDipKit, the original professional grade Water Transfer Imaging kit developed by the leading North American Distributor for the commercial industry of Hydrographics, allows all consumers to add over 100 other patterns to virtually any item in the comfort of their own home. - May 24, 2012 - MyDipKit
"Ten Men on the Field" - New Short Film Examines Pro Baseball
Baseball is one of the oldest and most traditional American sports in history. In 1947, during the Civil Rights movement, it proved that integration could work and black people could compete with whites with class, skill, and dignity. Now, experience the game America knows and loves in a completely different way. Writer and director, Scott Essman and Visionary Cinema hits a homerun in telling a creative, fictional, smart story about top executives trying to change the rules of the game itself. - May 22, 2012 - Visionary Cinema
Celestron Prepares for Two Rare and Exciting Celestial Events
Telescope Pioneer is Offering an Easy Way to View the 2012 Annular Solar Eclipse and Transit of Venus - May 17, 2012 - Celestron
Sunset Walk & Shop
An event featuring Food Trucks, Fashion Trucks, and 20 of LA's emerging artists and designers. Join hundreds of Los Angeles's most fashion-forward men and women for a Sunday afternoon of dream shopping on the Sunset Strip, featuring the latest in fashion, beauty and emerging trends, great music, giveaways, and a bloggers lounge. - May 15, 2012 - Walk and shop group
Can Art be Guaranteed? Art Auction Guarantee Seems to Think So.
Art Auction Guarantee: leading provider of third party auction guarantees for private collectors, dealers/ galleries, art funds and auction houses worldwide. - May 14, 2012 - Art Auction Guarantee
Sawtooth Ideas Opens Online Marketplace for Woodworking Plans
The woodworking community has a new place to shop for woodworking plans: Sawtooth Ideas (www.sawtoothideas.com), a unique online marketplace bringing together hobbyists and designers. - May 12, 2012 - Sawtooth Ideas
Racing Season to Begin at Presque Isle Downs & Casino May 15
Thoroughbred racing begins May 15 at Presque Isle Downs & Casino at 5:25 pm. - May 09, 2012 - MTR
3BeeswaxCandles.com Launches New Website Featuring 100% Beeswax Candles
3BeeswaxCandles.com has launched a website at http://www.3beeswaxcandles.com for online consumers to search for the very best quality of beeswax candles and candle making materials. - May 04, 2012 - 3BeeswaxCandles.com
Simple Pastimes Relocates to Accommodate Sales Increase, Doubles Capacity
Simple Pastimes, an online retailer of one of the largest inventories of quality jigsaw puzzles, has moved its operations from Washington State to a larger warehouse in San Luis Obispo, CA, doubling its distribution capacity as demand for online orders soars. - May 02, 2012 - Simple Pastimes
Even After Years of Lettering, Calligrapher Continues Her Studies
Jan Hurst, a calligrapher for decades, continues to study with master calligraphers to hone her skills. A recent trip to Nashville TN included a workshop with master brush lettering artist, Carl Rohrs, sponsored by the Nashville Calligraphy Guild. Next month Hurst will attend a workshop sponsored... - April 25, 2012 - Wedding Calligraphy by Jan Hurst
Ready, Set, Stitch! Janlynn to Unleash Creativity at Walmart
Janlynn to Unleash Creativity at Walmart - April 25, 2012 - ValuCrafts
Yarn Shops Across the United States Showcase New Knitting Handbags and Accessories
Jordana Paige, the knitwear and handbag designer, will show off its latest products in April and May at local yarn shops throughout the country. - April 20, 2012 - Jordana Paige
Classic D-Type Jaguar Takes ToyPedia to 250,000
ToyPedia has raced past the 250,000 item line with the AutoArt 1/32 slot car model of Mike Hawthorn’s 1955 Le Mans winning Jaguar D-Type. - April 15, 2012 - Toy Collector
The Patriotic Mint Unveils 100th Anniversary Titanic Collectible Coins
Shoppers can now commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic with The Patriotic Mint’s newly released stock of collectible coin sets. - April 13, 2012 - The Patriotic Mint - Collectible Coins
EZ-Robot Releases “HiFive!” Next Generation Robotic Control Software
Pushing the boundaries of robotics, EZ-Robot, provider of the world’s most powerful and easy-to-use robotics platform, is pleased to announce “HiFive!,” it’s latest addition to an already revolutionary software package. - April 11, 2012 - EZ-Robot
GunBroker.com Brings Fans in on NRA Show Action with Simultaneous Online/Live Charity Auctions
GunBroker.com is joining the National Rifle Association of America’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) for its Sixth Annual NRA-ILA Dinner and Auction, Apr. 13, 2012, as host of the event’s online charity auctions. The evening’s festivities will include the auction of dozens of one-of-a-kind firearms, original artwork, knives and hunts -- two of which also are available for online bidding at GunBroker.com. - April 10, 2012 - GunBroker.com
Babies Bundled in Joy Thanks to Easy Baby Quilt Patterns in eBook from FaveQuilts.com
Celebrate the renaissance of springtime by creating stunning baby quilts with a new baby quilt eBook full of animal quilts, baby girl and baby boy quilt patterns, and applique baby quilt patterns. - April 08, 2012 - Prime Publishing
Decorate for Every Holiday and Season with Handmade Wreath Crafts
Free Wreath Tutorials Help Consumers Celebrate Special Occasions - April 08, 2012 - Prime Publishing
A Puritan’s Mind Launches “The Puritan Shop” for Reformed eBooks and Puritan Downloads
New Electronic eBook Shop Opens with Instant Downloading Capability for Reformed and Puritan Literature Bringing 17th Century Manuscripts Into the Modern Age - March 29, 2012 - A Puritan's Mind
Knitty By Nature Announces a Daily Knitting Videos Website
Knitty By Nature is a daily video website that provides daily inspiration in the form of the web’s absolute best knitting videos. According to the founder, Knitty By Nature was created with one purpose in mind: To inspire knitting enthusiasts on a daily basis with how-tos, best-ofs,... - March 26, 2012 - Knitty By Nature
Give Mom What She Really Wants This Mother's Day with This Free eBook from AllFreeBeadedJewelry.com
The Mother's Day Jewelry Gifts: 8 Free Jewelry Making Tutorials eBook is your go-to gift-giving guide this Mother's Day. Give her something she'll cherish for years to come with one of the unique and gorgeous jewelry making designs included in this eBook full of tutorials. - March 23, 2012 - Prime Publishing
Texas and California Yarn Events to Feature New Knitting Accessories
Jordana Paige, the knitwear and handbag designer, will show off its latest products this April at DFW Fiber Fest in the Dallas area and the Yarn Crawl L.A. County. - March 23, 2012 - Jordana Paige
New Line of Flag Display Cases from Flags Connections
Flag cases have a long history of preserving flags of fallen and deceased veterans. At a veteran’s funeral, whether he or she was in the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard, the American flag is presented to a family member of the deceased veteran. This flag is part of a... - March 21, 2012 - Flags connections
New Lego Brick Site Connects with Lego Collectors of All Ages
Toy Brick Wizard was created with all Lego fans in mind and offers creative and insightful reviews of a variety of different exciting and fun Legoland sets. - February 26, 2012 - Toy Brick Wizard
Monsters Set Free to Run Wild
www.goofygrinmonsters.com - Un-batten the hatches and open your doors, these fun-loving monsters are only looking to play. Goofy Grin Monsters have been set loose by the Z & Z Toy Corporation and are searching for children to play with. You can recognize them by their super soft fur, vibrant... - February 23, 2012 - Z & Z Toys Corp.
Triathlon Coaching Program and Certification Site Offers Latest Information on Hot Multi-Sport Training
Triathlons are more popular than ever, and a new website offers up-to-date details on triathlon coaching programs and training. The site, http://triathloncoachingprogram.com/, also provides business development for coaches. - February 18, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
Jordana Paige Shows Its Newest Product in Local Yarn Shops
The company aims to show its unique product in person, making it easier for local yarn shops and customers to make informed purchasing decisions. The Crafter’s Tool Butler Sample Shows run during February and March across the United States. - February 17, 2012 - Jordana Paige
Wikicollecting.org Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary
The collector's website Wikicollecting.org, which celebrates its first birthday on February 13, has helped build a wide community of users in its initial 12 months. - February 12, 2012 - Wikicollecting.org
Louisville Calligraphy & Art Announces Classes
Jan Hurst of Louisville Calligraphy & Art announces an upcoming series of classes sponsored by the Arts Council of Southern Indiana. These classes will be held at the YMCA in New Albany, Indiana and will be taught by Hurst, an award winning artist and calligrapher. - February 04, 2012 - Wedding Calligraphy by Jan Hurst
Local Inventor Introduces the New Craft of Craft Stick Bending at the Puget Sound Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition
Brad Griffith owner of IMPACT Product Development & Marketing LLC has invented the new craft of Craft Stick Bending.com. This is the new art, craft & engineering of craft wood of all kinds for the purpose of making new crafts, toys, gifts and more. Griffith teaches these new skills on How-to DVDs for crafters of all ages. Griffith hopes to teach popsicle stick bridge builders, a new twist for future competitions. - February 02, 2012 - IMPACT Product Development & Marketing LLC
New Beach Body Boot Camp Site Provides Top At-Home Boot Camp Workouts, Exercises and DVDs
The Beach Body Boot Camp site offers details on boot camp workouts that can be done as home. Options include P90X, Turbo Jam, Insanity and more. - February 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
How to Make Jewelry - Android Application That Teaches Users to Create Jewelry Released by Webelinx
New Application that Allows Users to Learn to Make Jewelry by Watching Videos on Their Android Phones. - January 30, 2012 - Webelinx
Camera Lenses Promoted to Photographers in Try and Buy Rental Deal by Professional Camera Equipment Supplier SuperDigitalCity
SuperDigitalCity, an online retailer specializing in high-quality (cameras and) professional photography equipment, is promoting its Try and Buy program, which allows photographers to rent lenses for a small fee before committing to a purchase. - January 29, 2012 - SuperDigitalCity.com Professional Photography Equipment
Northport, NY Resident Meets Local Deckbuilding Codes with Support from Manasquan Premium Fasteners
Snugly tucked between Northport Harbor, Long Island Sound and hundreds of miles of woods and marshland to the east, Northport Village in Suffolk County, New York is well-known throughout the northeast for its scenic parks and beaches, secluded waterfront and quaint 19th century architecture. A... - January 24, 2012 - Manasquan