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AmazingTape to Showcase Patented Tape Technology for Hobbyists at CHA
AmazingTape is a patented, non-adhesive tape which is both permanent and reusable and provides thousands of craft and hobby uses. The product will display its unique features and benefits this month at the Craft and Hobby Association Conference and Trade Show to be held January 10-14, 2014 at the... - January 10, 2014 - Amazing Tape Management LLC
Weloveglassblown Launches an E-Store on the eCRATER Platform
Weloveglassblown launches another online shop on eCRATER platform to expand reaching target markets especially in USA, UK, and AU. People can visit at www.weloveglassblown.ecrater.com that is user-friendly. - January 09, 2014 - Weloveglassblown.com
Jaymo is Using CrowdFunding to Kick Start It’s PixStylus Campaign
Jaymo is using KickStarter, the world’s largest crowdfunding site to launch the PixStylus™ a three-in-one personalized pen/stylus. - December 19, 2013 - Jaymo/Cottagemills
SoulJAR Games Introduces Dice Crawl
SoulJar Games announces its first original game release: Dice Crawl. The project will run a Kickstarter campaign from Dec 3rd, 2013 through January 2nd, 2014. - December 10, 2013 - SoulJar Games
The Wandering Winter Craft Show is Now the Pop-Up Winter Craft Market
This year, the wandering winter craft show does not wander. Instead, Shop Cats is pleased to present the Shop Cats Winter Pop-up Market featuring a carefully curated collection of curiosities and eccentricities all located inside a converted shipping container. - December 08, 2013 - Shop Cats
Jerry’s Artarama Launches “The Amazing Things Kids Create” Campaign
National Art Retailer Partners with Mommy Bloggers to Introduce Children to the World of Art - December 07, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
Momenta Acquires Little Yellow Bicycle Brand
Momenta, a leader in the crafting market, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Little Yellow Bicycle brand and product line. - November 29, 2013 - Momenta
Xplorer Maps Announces the Release of “Sanibel-Captiva Island”
The Sanibel-Captiva Island Map takes you on an exotic journey through paradise with illustrative excerpts of the historic landmarks, iconic beaches, colorful flora and fauna, and the unique marine life of the region. “Sanibel-Captiva Island” was officially released at the Tween Waters Inn on November 19th, and 300 Limited Edition prints are now available for purchase online at www.xplorermaps.com. - November 22, 2013 - Xplorer Maps
StationTEEN®, LLC Announces Releases of New Online Stationery Company Geared to Empowering Girls Ages 9-15
StationTEEN®, LLC, a New York based company has officially launched their online handcrafted stationery line for girls. Jennifer! Designs is the brainchild behind the beautiful, whimsical card designs. StationTEEN.com is a fun, teen stationery website for the modern girl with a whimsical twist! - November 22, 2013 - StationTEEN
Sacred Apothecary Schedules Website Launch for December 2013 – as Part of the Holiday Season
Sacred Apothecary is in the final stages of website design and has scheduled the launch of their website (www.thesacredapothecary.com) for early December, with an estimated launch date for December 18th, 2013. The store specializes in Holistic Lifestyle Wellness Products and Services such as:... - November 20, 2013 - Sacred Apothecary
Craftwell Inc. Announces Brad Brusa as Partner and Executive Vice President
Craftwell Inc., a manufacturer of the high tech craft products, including the popular eBosser die cut and embossing system, announced the hiring of Brad Brusa as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Partner. - November 20, 2013 - Craftwell Inc
Utah-Based Sunplay.com Now Recognized as Google Trusted Store
Sunplay.com, which offers pool, spa, and swim-related gear and supplies, was recently selected to join the Google Trusted Stores program. - November 20, 2013 - Sunplay.com
Valucrafts.com Offers Free Shipping This Holiday Season with No Minimum Purchase Requirement
Over 70,000 Valu Priced Items — Including All Craft Products — Ship for Free This Holiday with No Minimum Purchase Requirement at www.valucrafts.com - November 19, 2013 - Valu LLC
Biggest Trend Grows Into a New Hobby
Mix the two most popular hobbies in the world, gardening and miniatures, add a huge helping of crafty ideas, and you have a brand new hobby that has rooted itself in the imaginations of gardeners everywhere. Miniature gardening is a trend that has now become an official hobby as the world’s smallest garden center celebrates 12 years in business this month, and a position on the Amazon’s Best Books for 2013 list, but it does not come without a little controversy. - November 14, 2013 - Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center
Brevard Leather Craftsman Regains Health and Follows Lifelong Dream
Launches PRB Leather Co and Crafts Beautiful Leather Wallets - November 14, 2013 - PRB Leather Co
Jerry’s Artarama Supports Comic Book Artists and Cartoonists at Dare2Draw Event in New York on Nov. 14
National Art Supplier Partners with Nonprofit to Provide Prizes for Attendees - November 10, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
New Eye-Catching Party Décor with the Benefits of Being Reusable and Easy to Store; Balloon Skins Are Offered in a Variety of Couture Fabrics and Colors
The ideal decoration for unique party styling. Balloon Skins are the perfect decoration for weddings, sweet 16, bridal showers, baby showers, kids birthday celebrations, home decor, holiday decorations, etc. They resemble pomanders or kissing balls in appearance, however, they are reusable and easy to store away after the party is over. Created with extraordinary fabrics and trim make them unique in style and eye-catching in appearance. - November 09, 2013 - Spicer Creations Inc
StacheTATS is Donating 1 Million Mustaches This November
StacheTATS is concentrating its efforts in November to giving away 1 Million mustaches to raise awareness for men's health. - November 08, 2013 - StacheTATS
West Palm Store Offers Interactive Artisan Experiences
Shoppe 561 debuts soap-making class and others this week. - November 08, 2013 - Shoppe 561
Jerry’s Artarama Helps to Raise Funds for the Hero Initiative
Successful Comic Book Launch Event Raises Funds for Not-For-Profit Corporation Dedicated to Helping Comic Book Creators - November 08, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
CeCe Caldwell Paints Makes Debut at Humblepie, in the James St. North Arts & Design District in Hamilton, Ontario
Humblepie is now offering CeCe Caldwell products, wonderful earth friendly, all natural chalk and clay based paints with no volatile organic compounds. No stripping, sanding or priming necessary, it's painting made easy-whether a DIYer, a professional or a first-time painter. Also, both paint & waxes are packaged in recycled plastic containers, also good for the environment. A perfect fit for their eco-friendly shop & design studio & another great thing to be happening on James St. North. - November 08, 2013 - Humblepie
Jenre Arts Announces New Website Shop on Etsy
Jenre Arts, a company of handcrafted home decorations and jewelry today announced the formation of their new company’s site on Etsy.com. Jenre Arts was formed by Tomi Callander and Linda Chambers as an outlet for their artful creations. - November 02, 2013 - Jenre Arts
New Line of Baby Lock Sewing Machines Now Available at Above & Beyond Sewing
With Baby Lock’s recent introduction of a new line of sewing machines and sergers, sewers throughout Centennial, Parker and Aurora who must have the latest technology in sewing have been trading their perfectly good machines in for newer models. - October 30, 2013 - Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum
Kickstarter Campaign: Kingdoms of a New World Bicycle Playing Cards Printed by USPCC
Nathanael Mortensen game designer launches another noteworthy kickstarter project to raise money to print a richly illustrated deck of playing cards that will be printed by USPCC, Bicycle Branded. - October 28, 2013 - MortensenGames
Amazing Bible Timeline Highlights Math Supports Creationism
With their finger on the pulse of biblical timeline information a company called Bible Charts and Maps brings attention to a recent announcement by the company’s founder who is also a noted mathematician. The probability of the author of Genesis correctly guessing the order of creation is 1 in 479 million. - October 25, 2013 - Bible Charts and Maps, LLC
Gifted...at Stitch Cafe, Grand Opening Party November 2, 2013 from 10 am - 12 pm
Boutique featuring products made by local artisans to have it's Grand Opening party on November 2nd, 2013 frm 10 am - 12 pm. - October 24, 2013 - Gifted...at Stitch Cafe
Golf Meets Sexy with These Fun New Golf Towels
The golfing world has just got a little more edgy with these totally unique and memorable golf novelty towels. - October 16, 2013 - Golf & Girls
PRB Leather Co Launches First Minimalist Product Line
Leather Craftsman Raises Funding with Kickstarter Campaign. - October 16, 2013 - PRB Leather Co
New England Super Megafest Celebrity and Pop Culture Collectables Show
New England's Largest Multimedia Fanfest; Incredible Celebrity Guest Signings and Q & A Sessions; Huge Comic & Collectibles Dealer Room Spend the day with all your favorite celebrities from Comics, TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll. The Super Megafest also features an incredible dealer room with one of the largest selections of DVDs, posters, autographs, comics, toys, videos, non-sports cards and memorabilia from TV, Movies, and Rock & Roll that you will ever find on the East Coast. - October 12, 2013 - Super Megafest
Jerry’s Artarama Hosts Online Drawing and Painting Contests
National Art Supplier Hosts Free Online Series of Art Contests with Chance to Win $4,500 in E-gift Cards - October 02, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
Zigizen Company Introduces Sankalpa® Jewelry, a New Way of Wearing What You Want to be
Sankalpa® is more than jewelry, it is a way to keep your personal intentions, affirmations and prayers close to your heart. Sankalpa is the Sanskrit word for the deepest intentions and desires born in the heart and soul. In short, it is a call to your heart’s purpose. Each design comes with a parchment paper scroll to write on and place in the pendant. The scroll can be changed as personal needs change, which enables people to always keep exactly what they intend, close to their heart. - September 26, 2013 - Zigizen
Laguna Candles Launches New Home Decor & Gifting Website
Laguna Candles, long known for its high-end line of luxury, scented candles sold at the finest hotels and spas is proud to announce its exciting new design collection website, Laguna Candles Gifting (www.lagunacandlesgifting.com). “We’ve been on a journey for several years in search of the very finest collection in Fragrances, Home Décor & Gift items that will endure the test of time and captivate your senses,” says owner and founder Sharie Hendricks. - September 26, 2013 - Laguna Candles
Jerry’s Artarama Hosts 13th Annual Art of the Carolinas
Annual Trade Show and Workshops Encourage Creativity and Promotes Art in the Southeast - September 25, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
Jerry’s Artarama Sponsors “Molly Danger” Comic Book Launch Party
National Arts Retailer Supports Veteran Comic Book Artist Jamal Igle. - September 20, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
Near and Far Fair Trade Gifts Support Artisan Weavers in Guatemala
With new orders from several boutique stores in Southern California, Near and Far is proud to announce that they have provided much needed work for 32 artisan weavers and their Fair Trade co-operative in Guatemala. - September 20, 2013 - Nearandfar.com
Tuscan Liquid - the Vaper's Dreams Are Coming True
Tuscan Liquid, the new Romanian e-liquid manufacturer, made its impact on the market by releasing last month their first range of flavors for electronic cigarettes. The new range of flavors had been released on their new website and after many months of creating and testing the Tuscan Liquid Lab... - September 18, 2013 - Mirific Events SRL
Above & Beyond Sewing and Vacuum in Aurora Now Authorized Service Center for Baby Lock Sewing Machine Repair
Aurora, Colorado sewing and vacuum specialists, Above & Beyond Sewing and Vacuum have announced that they’ve expanded their sewing machine repair services and are now the region’s leading authorized Baby Lock distribution and service facility. With this designation, Above &... - September 15, 2013 - Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum
Jerry’s Artarama Donates Art Supplies to Benefit Orphaned and Hospitalized Children in Jamaica
Mission Trip Volunteers Deliver Art Supplies to Children in Need - September 05, 2013 - Jerry's Artarama
Jaymo Showcases Products in Walmart’s Get On The Shelf Competition
PixPen™ and BagTag™ selected for the Audition Round in Walmart’s Get On The Shelf Competition - August 29, 2013 - Jaymo/Cottagemills
Above & Beyond Sewing and Vacuum Offers New Babylock Sewing Machines and Sergers
Colorado-based specialist for an extensive suite of sewing products and accessories, Above & Beyond Sewing and Vacuum has announced that they’re now offering new models from leading machine manufacturers BabyLock. These latest additions to the company product line further highlight the... - August 24, 2013 - Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum
Surpriseshoppe.com Launches First of Its Kind Online Store to Cater to People’s Sense of Wonder
A new online store, SurpriseShoppe.com allows you to order a personalized "Surprise" for a fixed price and lets you discover it when you receive it. - August 22, 2013 - Surprise Shoppe
August 2013: New York's Newest Welcomes Fried Confetti to the Piers (Confetti-Toss... Jazz Hands)
Paper Collage & Graphic Artist, Jo Dee (Foster) Krotz, previously of Cutting-Up, has made a long-awaited comeback to the marketplace and redefined herself with her new label of t-shirts, totes, and hair ties, Fried Confetti. Fried Confetti will debut their launch August 17-20th, NY NOW, in New York's Newest, Pier 94, Booth 12025. - July 26, 2013 - Fried Confetti, LLC
Donna Anaine Announces Kickstarter Campaign to Fund “Design Your Dream Leather Belt with Huge Customization”
Donna Anaine announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund “Design Your Dream Leather Belt with HUGE Customization,” a project meant to help customers get their desired belt, custom-made so that each belt is as unique as the person wearing it. - July 24, 2013 - Donna Anaine
Kismet Box Launches a Subscription Based Website for Do-It-Yourself Types
Kismet Box based in San Francisco, California is making it easy for the world’s do-it-yourself types to make their own beauty products with the August launch of their new website. The website boasts a beauty subscription service whereby customers will be sent a new kit of materials and tools... - July 21, 2013 - Kismet Box
Craftwell Inc. Announces James Thornton as Chairman of the Board
Craftwell Inc. has announced the appointment of James Thornton as its new Chairman of the Board. - July 20, 2013 - Craftwell Inc
Craftwell Announces the Teresa Collins Ebosser
Craftwell Inc. today announced the launch of the Teresa Collins eBosser, packaged as a special bundle with an exclusively designed die cutters and embossers. The Teresa Collins eBosser compliments the new line of Teresa Collins embossing folders that hit stores this August. - July 19, 2013 - Craftwell Inc
Legacystraps Announces Its New Sister Site Celticguitarstraps.com
Celticguitarstraps.com specializes in Guitar Straps and Saxophone Straps decorated with traditional celtic designs including celtic knots, chains, dogs and others. - July 16, 2013 - Legacy
BilliardSupplyHouse.com Opens Virtual Doors
A brand new billiard supply company has opened centered on outstanding customer service. - July 14, 2013 - Billiard Supply House.com
EliteCrafters.com Launches New Product Line
EliteCrafters.com announced the launch of its new product line: Fashion Handmade Jewelry. With this unique product line, EliteCrafters.com, plans to meet the expectations of its valued customers and continue to supply excellent quality handmade creations all over the world through its retail... - July 12, 2013 - ARTIA LTD
DogBreedCartoon Launches an Amazing Array of Products Featuring Over 175 Fun and Color Dog Breed Designs
DogBreedCartoon provides well over 175 fun and colorful dog breed designs on 1000's of products. The dog breed design products are available through the DogBreedCartoon Zazzle shop. - July 08, 2013 - DogBreedCartoon