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Racquet Art – Helping Charities Raise Funds at Tennis Tournaments
More and more charities are turning to tennis tournaments as a way to raise money for their organizations. Racquet Art, LLC (www.racquetart.com) works with the charities to give them one more way to raise funds---through tennis racquet stencils. - February 02, 2010 - Racquet Art, LLC
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
Gift Card Girlfriend: Turn a Practical Gift Card Into a Romantic Valentine Gift
Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend, says spending wisely during tough economic times is just as important as telling someone how you feel. She offers suggestions for turning practical gift cards into personal expressions of affection for Valentine’s Day. - January 27, 2010 - Gift Card Girlfriend
Gift Card Girlfriend: 5 Lessons Kids Learn from Gift Cards
From setting a budget to calculating sales tax, Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend (GCG), says parents can teach their children valuable lessons when redeeming gift cards. - January 22, 2010 - Gift Card Girlfriend
I’ve Got a Notion Celebrates 10 Years in Business
For over 10 years, I’ve Got A Notion has been providing experienced home sewing sales and service to the Upper Montclair, New Jersey area. An authorized reseller and service center for Janome products and accessories, they offer competitive pricing and have the expertise to assist customers for all their sewing needs. - January 22, 2010 - I’ve Got A Notion
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
iFotoGuide’s Newest iPhone App Expands Coverage to Yosemite National Park
iFotoGuide, the only interactive location photography guide on the iPhone and iPod Touch, has expanded the series to include Yosemite National Park. - January 20, 2010 - iFotoGuide
Sketch Maven Gives Comic Art Collectors More to Look Forward to in 2010
Sketch Maven Announces Plans to Add Sketches and Original Comic Strip Art to its Online Marketplace in 2010. - January 13, 2010 - Sketch Maven, Inc.
Back Country Primitives to Focus on Customized Primitive Wood Signs
Back Country Primitives has invested in new hardware and software to design and create personalized one of a kind primitive wood signs. Back Country Primitives will now offer customized primitive wood signs for every occasion. Back Country Primitives will personally walk each client through every step of the creative process to make sure they get that one of a kind work of art. - January 08, 2010 - Back Country Primitives
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
Games Workshop's North American Games Day of 2010
Games Day is first and foremost a celebration of the Games Workshop hobby; a hobby that started in Nottingham, England and over the past 25 years has been flourishing throughout U.S. and Canada. In prior years there have been as many as five Games Days in one year, but with the goal of... - December 31, 2009 - Games Workshop
Colorfastflags Now Producing Custom Flags in Response to Customer Requests
Colorfastflags, long known for its comprehensive selection of miniature and full size United States flags as well as international, religious, solid color and nautical flags, is now producing custom flags. Custom flags – featuring a customer’s design - are available as both desk top and full size outdoor flags. Quantities produced vary from one to thousands. - December 20, 2009 - Color Fast Flags
A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C. Invites the Community to Paint Bowls for the Second Annual No More Empty Bowls Luncheon
Come, be a Picasso and paint a bowl for Food 4 Kids There is an artist inside everyone – let that inner artist out! A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C. Pottery Painting & Creativity Studio, located at 10 NW Sheridan Road, along with Magic 95 and O.K.I.E. Magazine is inviting the... - December 16, 2009 - A Pigment of Your Imagination, L.L.C.
Bert Knubben's Koral Art Gallery Launches New "Safe" Jewelry Line
The Koral Art Gallery has launched its new product line: Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry that can be carried safely almost anywhere in the world. - December 14, 2009 - Koral Art Gallery
Gift Card Girlfriend Tips: 5 Guilt-Free Ways to Save Money with Gift Cards This Holiday Season
Whether shopping for gifts or just trying to meet the needs of the household, Shelley Hunter, the Gift Card Girlfriend, says consumers can use gift cards to spend less and get more this holiday season—without feeling guilty. - December 11, 2009 - Gift Card Girlfriend
Online Photo Hosting and Photo Book Printing Service Announces Holiday Design Contest
Viovio Announces it's 2009 Holiday Template Design Contest. Anyone can enter to win up to $150 in prizes in exchange for their creativity. Enter your designs or simply show your support by voting for the designs you like. - December 11, 2009 - Viovio
2010 Christmas Great Saving Event is Back on RobotBuy.ca
RobotBuy Store Canada is pleased to announce that their 2010 Christmas Great Saving Event is back on December 7th, 2009. - December 11, 2009 - RobotBuy Store Canada
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
iFotoGuide Launches Interactive Photography Guides for the iPhone
“iFotoGuide” has released the first and only iPhone app & digital guide to on-location nature photography. It is available through the Apple App Store. “iFotoGuide: Arches” is the first in a series of digital guides for the iPhone providing nature photographers with a... - November 28, 2009 - iFotoGuide
Clevershoppers.com Launches CShopper Loyalty Program
Just in time for holiday shopping, Clevershoppers.com, a leading e-commerce shopping store launches the CShopper Loyalty Program. With the program, frequent shoppers of Clevershoppers.com will earn Cshopper Reward Points for every dollar they spend. - November 27, 2009 - Clevershoppers.com
River Dell High to Host Holiday Craft Bazaar
The River Dell Student Government Organization (SGO) will host the Holiday Craft Bazaar on December 5 from 10 am to 4 pm at River Dell Regional High School, 55 Pyle Street, Oradell, NJ. There will be 50 vendors of unique crafts and gifts ranging from fine knits and accessories to country and... - November 26, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
Englewood Welcomes Holiday Craft Boutique
The First Presbyterian Church of Englewood will host a Holiday Craft Boutique on Saturday, November 21, featuring unique handmade goods perfect for holiday giving. - November 15, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
The Grandparent Gift Co. Offers Budget-Conscious Holiday Shoppers Valued, Meaningful Gifts for Family
With the future of the economy still in question, the current recession has changed many American’s budget for gifts. Now more than ever, shoppers are searching for gifts with value and meaning in exchange for their hard-earned dollars. Not only does the buyer want value, they want the... - October 30, 2009 - The Grandparent Gift Co. Inc.
The Grandparent Gift Co. Creates a New Trend in First Christmas Ornaments for Expectant Families
The Grandparent Gift Co. Inc. of Alpharetta, GA has made displaying baby’s ultrasound images memorable and sentimental for expectant families. - October 30, 2009 - The Grandparent Gift Co. Inc.
Bridgewater Firehouse Will Host a Handmade Holiday "Craftique" on Nov. 8, 10 AM to 4 PM, 587 Foothill Rd., Bridgewater, NJ
The Green Knoll Fire Company of Bridgewater will showcase its newly renovated facilities by hosting the Holiday Craftique on Sunday, November 8, 10 am to 4 pm, 587 Foothill Rd., Bridgewater, NJ. Support your firefighters while shopping from 50 vendors of handmade crafts and gifts. There will also be raffles, food, and live music. Free admission. - October 20, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
Kiss My Style Magnet Sets to be Featured in Parenting Magazine's Dec/Jan Issue
Kiss My Style Magnet Sets are being featured in the Dec. / Jan. 2009 Parenting Magazine Gift Guide. - October 19, 2009 - Kiss My Style
Geographicus Announces Rare Lunar Map Acquisitions
Geographicus (www.geographicus.com), a dealer in rare and vintage maps, proudly announces the acquisition of a select group of rare lunar maps created to prepare for the Apollo 11 moon landing and that inspired Sci-Fi legend Arthur C. Clarke. This group of three rare maps, prepared in 1961 by the... - October 19, 2009 - Geographicus
New Creative Arts Catalog from Delphi Glass
Since 1972, Delphi Glass has made it easy to be creative. Offering a wide selection of specialty art supplies, Delphi serves all skill levels. Their new Creative Arts Catalog is available now. Order it free at www.DelphiGlass.com. - October 17, 2009 - Delphi Glass Corporation
Loveliette.com Grand Opening
Love, Liette -- arts and crafts inspired by fairy tales -- is open for business. - October 16, 2009 - love, Liette
Priceless Legacy Announces Television Infomercial Test
The Priceless Legacy Company will launch a 30 minute infomercial on nationwide and local cable television on October 14, 2009. - October 14, 2009 - Priceless Legacy Company
Geographicus Announces Exclusive Holiday Gift Releases of Rare Maps
Geographicus, a dealer in rare and vintage maps, leads off its Holiday 2009 portfolio of rare maps with one of the most important maps in American history, but shoppers looking for a special gift for clients, friends, or history or travel buffs can find vintage maps of almost any major city or country in the U.S. or worldwide – and even the moon - at price points starting at $150. - October 13, 2009 - Geographicus
Racquet Art to Sponsor Racquets for the Cure Tennis Tourney to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research
The first annual Racquets for the Cure tennis tournament comes to Greensboro October 16 – 18. A round-robin tournament offering men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles, Racquets for the Cure will be played at four local tennis facilities – Pinetop, Green Valley,... - October 10, 2009 - Racquet Art, LLC
PureCostumes.com Launches a Series of Halloween Costume Promotions for October
With a sinking economy, PureCostumes.com has launched several deals this month to attract consumers with even the tightest budgets. - October 10, 2009 - PureCostumes.com
Pet Portraits, a Family-Owned Art Business Providing Oil Portraits of Pets From Photos, Participates in Local Coral Springs, FL Charity Event, Festival of the Flutes
Pet Portraits, a family-owned art business located in Coral Springs, FL, provides hand painted canvas oil portraits of pets from photos. They will participate in the Festival of the Flutes on October 16 with a booth and a donation of a custom made pet portrait for the silent auction. A discount coupon for their services will be in goodie bags provided by the charity. Proceeds from the event will go to Mothers Against Brain Injury, Lisa Boccard Breast Cancer Fund, and Broward Meals on Wheels. - October 09, 2009 - Pet Portraits
Eat Drink and Be, Unveils It’s New Online Food News Magazine at: www.eatdrinkandbe.org
Consumer questions concerning all aspects of food production, food safety and food quality can now be answered at one location. - October 08, 2009 - Eat Drink and Be
Lolidots Children's Boutique Introduces New Name and New Products
Lolidots Children's Boutique introduces a new name, along with new lines of clothing, accessories, gifts and gear. - October 07, 2009 - Lollipops and Polka Dots
"I Gotta Feeling" This Tween/Teen Concert is Going to Rock the House
The First ever tween and teen traveling concert series with a message, a message of empowerment and inspiration, Jeans Bring Dreams. - October 06, 2009 - dekoposh, Inc.
Gary Sohmers Wex Rex Presents a Pop Culture Auction with Phil Weiss PWAuctions.com
On Sunday Oct. 4th, 2009 Phil Weiss will auction off 700 lots of Popular Cultural Artifacts including Rock and Roll Memorabilia, Disneyana, Sports, Advertising, Comics, Peter Max and Concert Posters. Pop Culture highlights include a Collection of mint condition psychedelic Peter Max Head Shop... - September 22, 2009 - Wex Rex Collectibles
The First of Its Kind: Tween and Teen Concert Series Launches in Clovis, California - a Message of Empowerment, Inspiration and Leadership
Announces the first of its kind: “Jeans Bring Dreams” Tween/Teen Concert Series scheduled for October 10, 2009, to be held at the Sierra Vista Mall Community Park in Clovis, California from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. www.jeansbringdreams.com - September 16, 2009 - dekoposh, Inc.
FloatTripper.com Launches New Ecommerce Outdoor Products Site Focused on Rafting, Float Trip, and Kayaking Gear
FloatTripper.com announces their launch. FloatTripper.com is the only ecommerce or brick and mortar retailer specifically focused toward float trips, rafting, kayaking and canoeing gear. - September 05, 2009 - FloatTripper.com
Image Merchants Offers Their Unique Products to a Wider, Internet-Based Marketplace
Once only available from select Charleston-based shops, Image Merchants’ original fine art prints, photographic note cards, gift bags, and baskets can now be purchased online. - September 05, 2009 - Image Merchants
Bliss Designs Designated as Visual Display Award Winner During July 2009 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market
During their inaugural venture to the July 2009 Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, Diane Bliss and her daughter, Courtney Lombardi, of Bliss Designs Inc. were recognized for their outstanding merchandise display on their floor, bringing home a coveted Visual Display Award to... - September 05, 2009 - Bliss Designs Inc.
11th Annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival Scheduled for 9/26/2009
The annual Tewksbury Harvest Festival scheduled for September 26 will include a craft show featuring handmade arts and crafts from local artisans. - September 04, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
Karim Benzema's New Real Madrid Shirt 2009/10
Real Madrid Supporters and Benzema fans were curious about his shirt number. There is an online soccer shop WOW!JERSEY already offered Benzema Real Madrid Jersey with number 19. - September 01, 2009 - WOWJERSEYS, Inc.
New Jersey Botanical Garden to Host 8th Annual Skylands Harvest Fest
Fun family weekend sponsored by the NJ Botanical Garden will feature hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, garden and manor tours, storytellers, Octoberfest food and beer, live music, and handmade craft show. Crafters, email info@thecraftique.com or call 718-755-2990 for application. - September 01, 2009 - The Craftique Creations and Promotions LLC
RacquetArt – Drawing for Free Tennis Racquet Stencil
RacquetArt – Register for their free newsletter and be included in a monthly drawing for a tennis racquet stencil. - August 29, 2009 - Racquet Art, LLC
RefillMyNjoy Announces New Clove-Flavored Smokeless Cigarette, Holds Labor Day Sale
Refillmynjoy.com, a subsidiary of Apollo Distributions Inc., which has full licensing rights to sell the popular NJOY smokeless cigarette products and accessories, has announced the launch of a new clove-flavored NPRO cartridge to its lineup of smokeless cigarette products, further expanding the... - August 27, 2009 - Refill My Njoy
New "This is Me" Kids Keepsake Journal Helps Families Preserve the Early Years
Orange County resident and mother of three Carrie Lundell has released “This is Me,” a kid’s first keepsake journal. “This is Me” goes one step further than scrapbooking and allows young children to make their own mark in preserving childhood memories. Instead of letting mom decide which photos and memories to record, the journal preserves the child’s personality with their own words and drawings. - August 23, 2009 - This is Me Publishing
RacquetArt to Donate Funds to Breast Cancer Research
RacquetArt - Custom and Stock Stencils for Your Tennis Racquet - Part of the proceeds from each sale of a pink ribbon stencil will be donated to breast cancer research. - August 20, 2009 - Racquet Art, LLC