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.
Deepstacks University Pros in the Hunt at WSOP Main Event
After Day 4 of the 2010 World Series of Poker (WSOP) only 574 players remain from the starting field of 7,319 including two well known Deepstacks University (DSU) pros Adam "Roothlus" Levy currently in 20th position and Tristan "Cre8tive" Wade in the 51st slot. Other notable... - July 14, 2010 - Deepstacks University, LLC.
BayView Entertainment’s Special Interest DVD Lineup for August 2010 Contains Titles from Black Belt Magazine and More
BayView Entertainment’s Special Interest DVD lineup for August 2010 contains new DVDs from Black Belt Magazine, Reach Out to Horses and the Hip Hop Handbook. - July 14, 2010 - BayView Entertainment
The Great Springfield Buying / Selling Event
Big Time Comics from the St louis metro area in conjunction with Missouri Comics.com from Springfield Missouri will be hosting this event in Springfield Illinois.Top buyers will be present to appraise and buy old comic books, coins, records, magazines, mego and other collectible toys and action figures Sellers will have for sale ancient roman and greek coins, U.S. coins and thousands of old comic books. This is the first of many events to come in the future. - July 09, 2010 - BIG TIME COMICS
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
Contest Winners Use Innovative Techniques
Rings & Things' 2010 "Your Designs Rock" Contest is over, and judges were impressed with innovative ways winners used R&T jewelry components. With a broad showing of talent from around the world, Rings & Things is proud to announce that this year's Grand Prize goes to Sarah... - June 25, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
The Company Apple Press Sale Now Provides Equipment for Creating Homemade Ciders and Other Fruit Juices as a Fun Family Project
Most families these days are looking for ways to have fun together, that doesn’t break the bank. It’s getting harder to find new and different activities that just don’t seem to be a waste of valuable funds. Making homemade cider together as a family used to be a fun and... - June 18, 2010 - Apple Press Sale
Book Honors Scout's 100 Years
Scouts celebrate 100 years and James Gerdeman has a tribute to them in a new book Jimmy the Scout. What makes this unique is a special blend of quotes from Scouts of all ages, pictures of Scouting and Gerdeman’s own experience trying to earn merit badges with his brother without the help of a Scout Master. These guys get creative when they need to earn badges. James Gerdeman wants everyone to have fun as they read the antics with family and friends. Read Jimmy the Scout. - June 16, 2010 - JDGerdeman
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.
Fotobounce™ Version 3.0 Offers Private Photo Sharing
Applied Recognition announces the release of Fotobounce™ version 3.0, offering users the most secure way to share photos with friends and family members. With the release of v3.0, Fotobounce alleviates the concerns most users have about sharing their digital photos via a public website. These new features complement the unique people-centric photo management capabilities of version 2.0. Fotobounce also employs advanced face recognition technology to speed up the tagging of photos. - June 10, 2010 - Applied Recognition, 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
Ooh Reveals Top Five Most Popular Activities
Find unusual activities to blast summer boredom - May 19, 2010 - Ooh.com
Pine Street Carpenters to Launch an Innovative Community Writing Project with Tyler Arboretum
Local remodeling company teams up with local environmental non-profit to create a community-wide writing project. - May 14, 2010 - Pine Street Carpenters, Inc.
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
Coin Tree Invention to be Represented on Global Basis by NewProductHelp.com
Herman G., a New Jersey resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Coin Tree concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet eye-catching and useful new product sure to strike a chord with hobbyists, the Coin Tree... - May 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Thunderstruck II hits Casino La Vida
Any player who has played at a Microgaming online casino will know about the Thunderstruck legacy. This video slots game changed the face of online gaming upon its release, and provided players with lucrative wins, incredible special features and hours of entertainment value. The popularity of the game spurred the release of Thunderstruck II; the sequel to this favoured game that has now been released into the vast collection at Casino La Vida. - May 07, 2010 - Casino La Vida
Treasure Hunters Roadshow is the Largest Touring Roadshow in the Country
Treasure Hunters Roadshow hosts more than 2000 events each year uncovering treasures large and small. - April 28, 2010 - Treasure Hunters Roadshow
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
Abrakadoodle's Kids' Imagination Project to Premiere at Art Whino Gallery
Children's art creations from around the globe will be exhibited at a special Abrakadoodle reception event on Friday, April 30, 2010 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Art Whino Gallery, National Harbor, Maryland. Event is open to the media and the general public. - April 24, 2010 - Abrakadoodle, Inc.
Design News and MAKE Announce the Gadget Freak Design Contest
The contest invites participants to design a gadget which must incorporate electronic elements and involve sensing, motion, timing and/or networking elements, and to submit instructions on how to build it. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 plus the opportunity of posting their winning design and kit on MAKE’s new “Makers Market” online marketplace (makersmarket.com). - April 21, 2010 - Design News
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of Gibson's Easy Draw Invention
Frank G., Michigan resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Gibson's Easy Draw concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and groundbreaking new product in the art supplies industry, the Gibson's Easy Draw... - April 09, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
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
Top 10 US Craft Workshops Now Available on Ooh.com
The new online notice board celebrates National Craft Month with its list of the top 10 US-based craft workshops - March 26, 2010 - Ooh.com
Company Establishes New Website to Offer Quality Motorcycle Covers
Company establishes new website to distribute quality motorcycle covers. In this age of "everything now," everyone is looking to buy things faster and easier. Nothing is easier than sitting at home and purchasing everything you need. In this new age of commerce, the wave of the future is e-commerce and that is why Anytime Motorcycle Covers is positioning themselves to take advantage of the ever increasing traffic of the internet. - March 25, 2010 - C & MS Enterprises
R&T BeadTour Shows Bring the Beads
Springtime arrives, roads clear, and Rings & Things loads its “big bead truck” to bring its BeadTour to eager beaders nationwide. The 2010 bead-show season sees R&T’s crew crisscrossing the country to bring hands-on bead shopping to thousands of fans. On R&T’s... - March 14, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
Find Quality Gold Coins on the New American Buffalo Gold Coin Website
Are you looking for gold coins, particularly American Buffalo gold coin, for collecting or investing purpose? Want to learn more information and history about this popular type of coins? A new American gold Buffalo coin site, BuffaloCoin.com, has recently been launched to provide consumers with... - March 09, 2010 - Gold Coin Shop
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent Urban Display Case Invention to Industry
Ken U., a Colorado-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Urban Display Case concept to industry over the next 2 years. An attractive and innovative new product sure to resonate with hobbyists the world over, the Urban Display... - March 07, 2010 - New Product Help, Inc.
Marina Bosetti, Red Clay Artist, Opens Studio to Artists
Marina Bosetti of Bosetti Art Tile is inviting students into her downtown Raleigh, NC studio to learn the basics of working with red clay, while completing a hands-on project that's perfect for spring. - March 04, 2010 - Bosetti Art Tile
Y*explore Yosemite Adventures Announces 2010 Yosemite Twin Valleys Waterfall Workshops
Photography and Naturalist Workshops in Hetch Hetchy and Yosemite Valley May 14-16, 2010 - March 03, 2010 - Y explore Yosemite Adventures
Boat Dealers Band Together to Promote Safe Boating Practices-Free Boating Safety Classes with United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boat Dealers in NW Illinois and WI band together to promote Boating Safety. The United States Power Squadrons & US Coast Guard Auxiliary will teach free seminars in Boating Safety at the Northern Illinois Boat Show March 4-7, 2010 at the New Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, Illinois - February 25, 2010 - Northern Illinois Boat Show
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
Japan Mint Chooses California Company Panda America to Distribute New Coins That Are Among the World’s Most Beautiful
The Japan Mint is issuing the most extensive and beautiful series of coins in its history—commemorating 47 Prefectures—ranging from the smallest population (Tottori, over 600,000) to the largest (Tokyo, over 12 million). - February 19, 2010 - Panda America
Fifth Annual Collin County Home and Garden Show Set for February 19, 2010 to February 21, 2010
The New Allen Event Center Prepares to Host Weekend of Home and Garden Exhibits, Seminars and Celebrity Guests. - February 18, 2010 - Home and Garden Show
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
Colnect Surpasses 8,888 Collectors
Colnect Collectors Club (colnect.com) reached an important milestone today, as more than 8,888 collectors from around the world have registered on the site. - February 17, 2010 - Colnect Collectors Community
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
Colnect Unveils Dynamic New Look to Improve Collecting Experience for Collectors
Colnect Collectors Club (www.colnect.com) has launched a brand new layout designed to make the site both prettier and easier to use for its collectors. - February 07, 2010 - Colnect Collectors Community
Collectors Visited Colnect Over 111,111 Times in January
Colnect Collectors Club (colnect.com) set new traffic records in January, as over 111,111 visits were made to the site throughout the month, marking a 16.16% increase from December. This milestone reflects Colnect's continued surge in popularity and its strong commitment to expanding the resources available to collectors. - February 06, 2010 - Colnect Collectors Community
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
International Pearl Design Competition 2010-2011
The Cultured Pearl Association of America, Inc. a non profit member based Association announces its first International Pearl Design Competition. - January 28, 2010 - CPAA
R&T 2010 "Super Supplement" Adds Beads and Findings by the Hundreds
Bead company Rings & Things has published its 144-page “Super Supplement”. This volume encompasses new items the jewelry supplier has added since its 2-year main catalog came out. Besides hundreds of new beads & findings, the Super Supplement incorporates improvements suggested... - January 27, 2010 - Rings & Things Wholesale
New Product Release "Stick NFlip™" The Self Stick, Flip-Open, DVD, Video Game Case Binder and Organizer
Safe Environmental Alternatives, the distributors of Plumbaway™ the 1 second Drain Opener, today introduced the Stick NFlip™ that allows the consumer to self stick, browse, organize, binde 5 DVD & Game cases. - January 26, 2010 - Safe Environmental Alternatives Inc.
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
A Selection of Artist's Easels Presented by Easels.us.com
Artist's easels are designed to accommodate portraits and drawings in many sizes, as well as the artist. These display easels will adjust to your particular drawing styles and height requirements. - January 15, 2010 - DisplayShops
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
Military Appreciation in Challenge Coin Fashion
U.S. Challenge Coins fashions gift giving to organizations that support the military this holiday season. When they give, people often forget the work that goes into support such a system that is the Armed Forces. Giving away a full order of challenge coins is a big way to give back and you can choose which organization receives the offering by voting on Facebook. - December 25, 2009 - U.S. Challenge Coins
Weddings, Wedding Favors and Decorations - Now It's Easy
Online bridal shop makes wedding shopping easier with newly organized navigation for wedding favors, bridal accessories and more. - December 22, 2009 - Favors & Gifts By Donna
20,000+ Coins Catalogued on Colnect's Free Coin Catalog for Coin Collectors
Colnect Collectors Club (colnect.com) announced today that over 20,000 coins are now displayed in its on-line catalogs, with nearly 1,000 of these having been added in the last month. This milestone reflects the web-site's commitment to maintaining one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date coin... - December 22, 2009 - Colnect Collectors Community
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
Rings & Things Sparkly Glass Beads Go a Cut Above
Rings & Things supplies bead-jewelry makers with new stock of an old classic: sparkly glass beads. Added to R&T’s long string of wholesale hits, these new imported “sparklies” are literally a cut above the competition. The secret to the impressive shine of the new sparkly... - December 05, 2009 - Rings & Things Wholesale