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Aviation Modelworks Announces It is to Distribute Model Aircrafts Worldwide
Aviation Modelworks announced worldwide distribution of aircraft and helicopter models. - February 08, 2008 - Aviation Modelworks
Creative Imaginations Introduces CI SuperSeal
Creative Imaginations has partnered with Precision Blue, LLC to market their patented clear acrylic coating spray to the photo and crafting industries under the brand name CI SuperSeal. - January 20, 2008 - Preserve Your Memories II
Creativity Unleashed - a "Build a Purse Kit" for Girls of All Ages by dekoposh
dekoposh is pleased to announce the introduction of its Posh Mini Purse™ “Build a Purse Kit”- the first and only of its type hands-on activity for girls of all ages. The Build a Purse Kit consists of a food grade metal tin approximately 6”x4”, high-end decorative felt,... - January 11, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
Make Fused Art in Your Microwave – New at DelphiGlass.com
New from DelphiGlass.com, the premier source for all glass craft needs, comes the microwave kiln. The microwave kiln is the convent and affordable way to fuse glass and create custom jewelry. - December 29, 2007 - Delphi Glass Corporation
The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2008 A New Annual Calendar for Jewelry Lovers
The Art and Design of Metal Clay Jewelry 2008 is a feast for your eyes every month of the year. It features fine silver jewelry from some of today's most innovative jewelry artists. Each page has fine silver jewelry studded with gems, precious stones, and pearls and sculpted into true art. Additionally, the reader gains insights into the individual artist's world through the images in the jewelry and commentary aside the photograph. This calendar is a must have for jewelry lovers & makers alike. - December 12, 2007 - Gage Designs by Holly Gage
Multicultural Woman Strives to Enhance Cultural Understanding and Acceptance by Sharing Home Accent Pieces from Morocco
Nawal Mesrour, 27, was born in the US, to Moroccan parents. She was raised in southern Spain and visits Morocco regularly. Having spent a substantial amount of time living in three very different societies, the intermingling of cultures has always felt natural and genuine to Nawal. She was inspired to build a business focused on bringing a touch of the exotic to US homes. - December 03, 2007 - MoraCo Imports
Sew Sisters Quilt Shop Extends Hours to Serve You Better
Sew Sisters Quilt Shop is pleased to announce that they are now open Monday to Saturday at 3881 Chesswood Drive in Toronto. - November 11, 2007 - Sew Sisters Quilt Shop
Preserve Your Memories II
Precision-Blue, LLC is proud to announce its Unique Acrylic Coating that is VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) exempt, including a UV blocker, California Compliant Cat # 80201 and dries in less 2 minutes while taking on the texture of the material being coated. - October 28, 2007 - Preserve Your Memories II
A Must-Have: Mastercraft’s New Model Planes
Guaranteed savings await hobbyists and collectors as Mastercraft Collection’s new Biggest Model Airplanes, New Affordable Model Ships and Macho Tanks is set to be launched this fall. With a line of affordable collectibles as part of the New Collectors Series, Mastercraft also offers... - October 24, 2007 - Mastercraft Collection, LLC
TreeKeeperBag.com Christmas Storage Guide: Preserve, Protect and Put Away
Holiday storage online retailer offers high quality Christmas tree storage bags and holiday décor to coincide with the new generation of high-end Christmas décor. - October 20, 2007 - TreeKeeperBag.com
Yellow Fence Launches New Baby & Maternity Items
Yellow Fence, Inc., an online store selling apparel and accessories for the scrapbooking enthusiast, unveiled their new product line of baby, youth & maternity wear. - October 16, 2007 - Yellow Fence, Inc.
Kooler Design Studio Inc. Announces the Expansion of Their Online Webshop.
Now Kooler Design Studio Inc.'s hundreds of internationally renowned designs and books will be available directly online. - October 11, 2007 - Kooler Design Studio Inc.
Welcome the Coming Winters with Kashmir Shawls, Stoles and Cushion Covers at Craftsofindia.com
Craftsofindia.com has just launched a new collection of handmade Woolen stoles and cushion covers from Kashmir for the coming winters. - October 10, 2007 - craftsofindia.com
Tiny Prints Launches Their Holiday Card Lineup and Personalization Software
Tiny Prints announces their Holiday Card launch as well as the release of their new card personalization software. Consumers are now offered new card formats and layouts with over 1,000 exclusive designs. The addition of the personalization software allows the user to create their own unique and custom cards with the help of powerful design tools. - October 09, 2007 - Tiny Prints, Inc.
Neato Launches Double Sided LaserGloss Inserts for DVD and Jewel Cases
Neato LaserGloss insert stock is 80# and glossy on both sides. After designing and printing the inserts using Neato MediaFACE software, users take advantage of fine perforations to tear off the edges and quickly create professional looking inserts for CDs and DVDs. Products available in LaserGloss are DVD case inserts, jewel case booklets (4 pages) and jewel case tray liners. - September 29, 2007 - Neato
Michigan Jewelry Design Firm Launches Online Store
Just So! announces the launch of its online store at www.justsojewelry.com. Based in Brighton, Michigan, Just So! is an award-winning jewelry design firm specializing in its own line of patented, interchangeable designer jewelry. Denise Couling, owner and principal designer of Just So!, states:... - September 23, 2007 - Couling Fine Arts & Imports, Ltd. d/b/a Just So!
TreeKeeperBag.com Launches Christmas Storage Web Site
Holiday storage online retailer offers high quality Christmas storage bags for trees and holiday décor. - September 08, 2007 - TreeKeeperBag.com
Peggy Li Creations Jewelry Gets "Superbad"
Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry (http://www.peggyli.com) makes its big screen debut in hit comedy "Superbad." Peggy has previously had work on TV shows such as "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" and "Grey's Anatomy," but this is the first time her work has been seen on the silver screen. - August 22, 2007 - Peggy Li Creations
Midnightsky Fibers Offers Vegetarian Yarns for Crafters and Wholesalers
Midnightsky Fibers Handspun yarns are spun with care from wool and wool blended with other fibers including mohair, soysilk, silk, alpaca, corn, pine, bamboo, Angelina, nylon, camel, cashmere, and more. Special emphasis is placed on wool and wool blends with all natural and environmentally-friendly fibers used in the blends. - August 22, 2007 - Midnightsky Fibers
Your Brass Purchases Support Artist Education in Ghana
If you enjoy decorating, quilting, crafting or sewing with African flair, your purchases can now also improve the lives of artists in Ghana. Cultured Expressions, Inc. has announced the start of an education fund based on the sales of the popular brass pieces it imports from artists in Ghana. The... - August 19, 2007 - Cultured Expressions, Inc.
Dinglefoot's Decor & More Launches Their Discount Scrapbooking Supply Website
Dinglefoot's Decor & More announces the grand opening of its website, www.dinglefoot.com. They provide a convenient online resource for name brand scrapbooking supplies at 10-25% off the retail value every day. They also offer fun free cardmaking projects and scrapbooking tips. - August 17, 2007 - Dinglefoot's Decor & More
Tiny Prints, Inc. Partners with Tea Collection
Tiny Prints, Inc. and Tea Collection announce their partnership today. Tiny Prints will offer a co-branded product launch of Tea Collection stationery featuring Tea’s distinctive prints and graphics found in their Daily Tea collection. - August 14, 2007 - Tiny Prints, Inc.
"Teacher's Pets": Art by Susie Ghahremani at Giant Robot NY, August 18th - September 12th
Giant Robot is proud to present Teacher's Pets, a solo art show by award-winning painter Susie Ghahremani at GRNY. Using her knack for patterning, Ghahremani has created approximately 200 works about domesticated animals and the interior spaces they inhabit. A reception for Ghahremani will be held from 6:30 to 10:00 on Saturday, August 18. - August 14, 2007 - Susie Ghahremani
Love Great Handbags? Sew Your Own.
Artwork you can carry… Nothing expresses one’s individual style quite like a take-along accessory, and our active lifestyles easily justify the need for a variety of carry-alls to suit a fashionable, multi-faceted existence. "African Accents On The Go" Designing Accessories... - August 12, 2007 - Cultured Expressions, Inc.
Labor of Love: New Company Tiny Tales Delivers Ingenious Solution to Empty Baby Books
Forget empty nest syndrome – parents of young children are worrying about “empty baby book syndrome.” For busy parents who don’t have time to keep up with documenting their child’s every adventure, new company Tiny Tales introduces a new line of fun and flexible kits that are quickly becoming the "it" item for parents trying to avoid the guilt over empty baby books. - August 08, 2007 - Tiny Tales
Sew Sisters to Open Toronto Quilt Shop on Wednesday, September 12
Sew Sisters will open their quilt supply business in the city of Toronto at 3961 Chesswood Avenue on Wednesday, September 12th at 10:00 a.m. “We are a Canadian source of top quality quilt fabric sold at discount prices," said Judy Baldwin, one of the two sisters who own and operate... - August 03, 2007 - Sew Sisters Quilt Shop
Puppets to Battle in 1st On-Line Competition
A first of its kind on-line contest is featuring a unique group of contestants from around the world: Puppets. - July 29, 2007 - Axtell Expressions, Inc.
Sunflower Seeds Video Contest Winner Awarded $10,000 Prize and Donates It All to Build Baseball Fields for Kids
Field of Dreams: Winner of $10K "Grab ‘Em by the Sack" contest donates money to build kids baseball fields - July 10, 2007 - Republic
UtopiaBirdHouses.com's Stewardship Initiative Continues
UtopiaBirdHouses.com promotes responsible stewardship of the natural world by supporting environmentally active organizations. - June 23, 2007 - UtopiaBirdHouses
Not Another Neck Tie: Five Reasons Why a Bonsai Tree Makes the Perfect Father’s Day Gift
A Little Something for the Dad Who Has Everything; Massachusetts Company is Making It Easy to Give Dad the Unexpected This Year - June 02, 2007 - Bonsai Outlet
Flat Earth Trading Co. Launches New Tiki Tee-shirt Line Featuring the Art of Sam Gambino
Flat Earth Trading Co. is excited to announce their new Tiki t-shirt line, featuring the art of world famous Tiki artist Sam Gambino. This fantastic line features Sam's retro 50's inspired tiki designs. Tiki products' popularity have exploded recently and demand has been incredible for this... - April 21, 2007 - Flat Earth Trading Co.
Neato.com Introduces High Gloss Labels for Beer and Wine
Neato – pioneers in CD/DVD labeling plan to conquer another medium – Beer and Wine Labeling. Designing and printing custom professional-looking beer and wine labels just got easier. Neato, a division of Fellowes, Inc., today announced the launch of Neato Beer and Wine Labels –... - March 29, 2007 - Neato
Eurolaces Celebrates Its First Anniversary- Over 100,000 Yards of Organic Cotton Lace Sold
Eurolaces today celebrates the first anniversary of its business. Launched one year ago today, Eurolaces has revolutionized the organic cotton lace industry, while managing to start the production of 100% organic cotton machinery lace. In its first year, organic cotton fans have purchased more than... - March 15, 2007 - Eurolaces
Novica Expands Jewelry Division
Artisans around the world contribute award-winning handmade jewelry designs. - March 12, 2007 - Novica United
New Indie-Artisan Gets Creative
This artist does it all; striking stained glass, unique jewelry, hand carved candles, designer cabochons, perfume, silk screening and hand painted aceo. - February 26, 2007 - ArtCreated
SlowPcDoctor.com - You No Longer Have to Call a Technician When Your Computer is Dying a Slow Death
SlowPcDoctor.com takes the mystery out of tuning up your computer by yourself. A Complete "do it yourself" guide takes you through it step by step. They also have in home service in certain regions. - January 12, 2007 - SlowPcDoctor.com
Flat Earth Trading Co. Launches New Line of Hand Crafted Jewelry Displays
Flat Earth Trading Co. has launched a new line of hand crafted jewelry displays including a variety of necklace displays; hand displays for use with rings, watches and bracelets; earring and sunglass displays. These beautifully hand carved wood jewelry displays will enable you to enhance your... - January 03, 2007 - Flat Earth Trading Co.
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches New Line of Models from All Eras and Wars
World War II Legends Support Model Maker - December 27, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches New Line of Historic Scale Models
Models Include Airplanes, Space Craft and Sailing Vessels - December 20, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches Custom Models
Model Maker Offers New Service - December 13, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
The Call for Stewardship
Many individuals and organizations call for increased stewardship of the natural world to stem the tide of extinction of species caused by human actions. - December 08, 2006 - UtopiaBirdHouses
TMC Pacific Modelworks Launches Gift Cards
Model Maker Announces New Purchase Option - December 06, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
TMC Pacific Modelworks Now Producing Handcrafted Scale Models
Custom Models Also Available - November 30, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
Newly Launched Jewelry Site Targets Both Shopper and Crafter
Very Designer is a new kind of jewelry site for both women who love to buy jewelry and those who love to make jewelry. - November 21, 2006 - Very Designer
TMC Pacific Modelworks Participates in Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Expo
Company to Raffle Model Signed by General Chuck Yeager - November 03, 2006 - TMC Pacific Modelworks
Bring Asian Inspiration to the Life of the One You Love
Introducing Asian Inspiration, a Thailand based company specialised in origami, handmade candles, and other asian handicrafts. The company distinguished itself by the quality and novelty of its products. - October 31, 2006 - Asian Inspiration
Flat Earth Trading Co. Launches New Tiki Line of Handcrafted Products
Flat Earth Trading Co. has launched a new line of hand crafted Tiki products including statues, masks, Tiki Farm mugs and other decor directed at the discering Tiki enthusiast. Flat Earth Trading Co, a Tucson,AZ based manufacturer of handcrafted products ... - October 27, 2006 - Flat Earth Trading Co.
Erzulie's Authentic Voodoo & Magical Boutique Launches a New European Location
Erzulie's Authentic Voodoo & Magical Boutique expanded their famed New Orleans French Quarter Voodoo store into the United Kingdom in October of 2006. This expansion was to help serve their worldwide clientele throughout the Pan-Euro markets with local shipping, fulfillment and customer service direct from the United Kingdom. - October 25, 2006 - Erzulie's Authentic Voodoo & Magical Boutique
Romanian Monasteries - Find Out About the Unique and Rich Cultural Heritage of Bucovina and Maramures in Romania
There is no other place in the world than Bucovina in Romania, where a group of Orthodox monasteries with such high quality exterior mural paintings are to be seen. These Painted Monasteries are part of UNESCO's World Heritage for their rarity and beauty. Another group are the Wooden Churches of... - October 12, 2006 - Romanian Monasteries
Novica Launches Corporate Gifts Division
Novica.com, in association with National Geographic, announced the official launch today of a major Corporate Gifts division, broadening the company's reach beyond its successful online retail and wholesale marketplaces. - October 11, 2006 - Novica United