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National Craft Month 2008: Fashion Crafting and Personalized Style – Craft & Hobby Association Celebrates New Face of Fashion Crafting

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National Craft Month 2008: Fashion Crafting and Personalized Style – Craft & Hobby Association Celebrates New Face of Fashion Crafting











Elmwood, NJ (PRWEB) March 5, 2008

According to the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA), there is a new face in fashion crafting. The fashion crafting industry currently boasts retail sales at approximately $ 6.3 billion*. Within this industry is a new movement that is all about individual style, authenticity and creating something unique that can really be enjoyed. Fashion crafting projects are highly personalized and are often distinguished by embellishments, unconventional materials, unique details and a general “DIY” feel. National Craft Month is a great time for people to incorporate their own personal style into current or future fashion craft project.

“National Craft Month has always been a time to celebrate the art and benefits of crafting,” said Steve Berger, CEO, Craft & Hobby Association. “This year we combined the popularity of general crafting with the latest fashion movement to create a theme for National Craft Month that encourages people to create handmade, personalized couture no matter the skill level.”

With so many boutique retail chains capitalizing on the handcrafted look, there is no better time than National Craft Month to discover news ways to replicate those fashion trends. CHA encourages people to visit local retailers to find different products that will allow them to create a very personalized style with ease.

“The styles that we see in home and apparel stores are easy to recreate,” said Terri Oullette, national spokesperson for CHA and author of Terri O.’s Easy Embellishing. “Whether someone is Gen-Y or a Boomer, always crafts or has never crafted before, they can find a wide variety of tools and products at any craft store to help them make their own version of the trendiest looks.”

Here are some ideas from Terri O. for fashion crafts that can help you celebrate your personal style with items already in your closet and a few products from the local craft store:

Embellish a pair of jeans using glue on crystals to create a designer look for less
Use fabric and double stick tape to enhance the heel of your favorite pair of black pumps
For kids, use iron on appliqués and specialty fabric pens to turn a basic backpack into a personalized fashion accessory
Using hot glue, attach a beaded trim to the seams of a casual clutch to take it from daytime casual to evening elegant
Lost an earring? Use basic jewelry making tools to turn your remaining earring into a pendant perfect for your favorite charm bracelet

During National Craft Month, retailers across the country will offer special classes and demonstrations, as well as tips and projects to get customers involved. CHA is happy to continue their tradition of National Craft Month as they encourage people to share their passion for crafting. To learn more about what is happening in your area during National Craft Month, to locate the nearest craft store, or for additional project ideas visit CraftPlace.org.

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New Web Site Lets Craft Makers and Artists Sell Their Wares Online Easily, Affordably

Posted by on January 11, 2012 1 comment

New Web Site Lets Craft Makers and Artists Sell Their Wares Online Easily, Affordably










Sherwood, OR (PRWEB) April 20, 2004

Craft makers and artists wanting to sell their crafts online have a new outlet in MyCraftSource. Created to assist small businesses or individuals who want to sell their crafts or craft supplies online, MyCraftSource addresses the two biggest obstacles to crafters unsure of how to sell their products online: cost and effort.

Joseph Russ, co-founder of the Sherwood, Oregon based company, says the service was created from a need he and his wife saw in the craft community. “We noticed there were many talented craft people who wanted to sell their products online, but were afraid it would be too expensive or too difficult. We designed our site so that anyone can use it. One of our crafters is a 57 year old grandmother who never dreamed she’d be able to have her own website!”

For $ 10 per month or less, MyCraftSource provides a fully-featured web site including an individual online catalog and shopping cart. No prior web site building or HTML knowledge is required. All editing is done through an online web site builder where crafters select the layout and design for their site from a wide range of predefined graphic themes.

A catalog feature is available to crafters wanting to do more than market their crafts online. Customers can purchase items immediately online, expanding the potential customer base for the crafters.

Jen Stewart, an independent consultant for the Picture Perfect Scrapbook Company, was one of the charter members of the site. She is thrilled with the features and level of service of the site. “My business has increased considerably ever since I got my website online! I was able to do it all myself (without knowing HTML), I didn’t have to hire a webmaster, and I am able to update anytime.”

Crafters interested in finding out more about the services provided by the company may visit the company’s website at http://www.MyCraftSource.com

Started in January, 2004 by Joseph and Kerri Russ of Sherwood, Oregon, MyCraftSource provides affordable web site hosting with premium features and minimal effort for crafters wishing to market or sell their crafts online.

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Stumped Finding Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids That Are Fun?

Posted by on January 5, 2012 1 comment

Stumped Finding Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids That Are Fun?











Fun, Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids


Boone, NC (PRWEB) December 3, 2010

Looking for easy Christmas crafts for kids of all ages that are fun, beautiful and not too messy? Christmas crafts expert Kris Stevenson has timely, engaging and helpful advice.

Easy Christmas crafts are a great way to get festive this holiday season. It is hard to knock something that decorates the home, keeps the kids entertained, and does not cost an arm and a leg.

As Kris Stevenson, editor of AboutChristmasCrafts.com explains, “I love gathering everyone around the table to create something beautiful. Instead of disappearing into our respective rooms and offices with the latest computer gadgetry, we spend quality time together creating easy Christmas crafts, or my favorite, edible Christmas crafts, to give as Christmas gifts.”

But what about people who are “craft-challenged” or those who feel that coming up with Christmas craft ideas is simply daunting?

“Check out the numerous ideas on our site if you’re having problems coming up with great Christmas craft ideas for everyone in your family,” says Stevenson.

Some recent suggestions include:


Edible Christmas crafts to give as gifts.
Christmas ornaments crafts to decorate the tree.
Easy Christmas crafts to use throughout the house.
Pamper Mom (or yourself!) with these homemade Christmas gift ideas.
Christmas crafts for kids to decorate the home.

For hundreds of additional Christmas craft ideas, visit Stevenson’s website at AboutChristmasCrafts.com.

About AboutChristmasCrafts.com

AboutChristmasCrafts.com is a free informational website dedicated to helping people create beautiful, fun and easy Christmas crafts — Christmas crafts projects that everyone will be proud to give as gifts or use to decorate the home.

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10 People to Watch in American Crafts Announced in The Crafts Report Magazine’s 30th Anniversary Issue

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10 People to Watch in American Crafts Announced in The Crafts Report Magazine’s 30th Anniversary Issue










Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) March 10, 2005

The April 2005 issue of The Crafts Report magazine — the business source for craft artists and retailers — features 10 People to Watch in American Craft 2005. Selected from over 100 nominations, the individuals selected best exemplify what today and tomorrow’s crafts professionals must possess — the ability to work with the changing times to find new opportunities in which to create, show and sell American crafts. “We feel that the future leaders in the crafts field will be those individuals who are constantly taking the pulse of the crafts industry and able to alter their course as consumer attitudes, artists’ needs and the general climate of the industry change,” says editor Heather Skelly.

The Crafts Report is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been recognized as the future leaders in their respective fields: Cornelia Carey, Executive Director of Craft Emergency Relief Fund; Carol Sauvion, Executive Director of Craft in America, Inc.; Gretchen Keyworth, Executive Director of Fuller Museum of Craft; Linda and Geoffrey Post, founders of Paradise City Arts Festivals; David and Paula Brooks, owners of Appalachian Spring galleries; Amy Peters, jewelry artist; Jill Elizabeth, jewelry artist; Stephen Gleasner, wood turner; Kristin Humphreys, glass artist; and Susan Taylor Glasgow, glass artist.

The Crafts Report’s April 2005 issue will be mailed to subscribers the first week of March and will be available on newsstands March 23. Founded in 1975, the magazine is the industry’s premier source of business information available to the craft artist, retailer, teacher or student, with industry news, current issues, trends, business management and an online forum for exchanging ideas and concerns. For more information, call The Crafts Report at 800-777-7098, or visit http://www.craftsreport.com.

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A New Name Crafted for an Artisan Future

Posted by on December 22, 2011 1 comment

A New Name Crafted for an Artisan Future











Blown Glass Ceiling Sculpture


Langley, Washington (PRWEB) May 06, 2011

Over the past twelve years Functional Art Gallery has created a family of online resources with one aim – to bring artisan and designer sinks, lighting and furniture to the designer, architect, builder and discerning homeowner. The company has become the place to go, not just for spectacular products, but also for reliable and exceptional customer service. With the growing popularity of unique handmade items, the company saw an opportunity to better identify its place in the design world.

“Artisan work and craftsmanship have become important watchwords in the architecture and interior design fields,” said Jack Healy, owner of ArtisanCrafted.com. “As Functional Art Gallery we’ve been proud to be a big part of this movement. And now, as ArtisanCrafted.com, we’re renewing our commitment to our artists and to artisan made products.”

ArtisanCrafted.com encompasses several online resources, including Sinks Gallery, Copper Sinks Online, Artisan Crafted Lighting, GlassArtistsGallery.com, CustomFurnitureOnline.com and WoodArtistsGallery.com, all of which still provide the unique and beautiful products they’ve become famous for. Healy decided the time had come to showcase all the company’s offerings under one easily recognizable name.

“We’ve changed the name of our parent company from Functional Art Gallery to ArtisanCrafted.com, a name that’s more descriptive of exactly what we do,” he said. “This name will also allow us to easily add artisan crafted items that might be more geared to display than function to our offerings.”

ArtisanCrafted.com carries on the Functional Art Gallery traditions of:


    Convenient and inspiring online catalogs full of ideas for client projects
    Specific, yet interconnected sites for specific product types
    A broad array of design styles and materials
    Products custom designed for clients, or made to their specifications
    Unmatched customer service

ArtisanCrafted.com will continue to seek out the very best in artisan and handcrafted sinks, lighting and furniture for an amazing array of styles and options. The company’s focus remains on functional and architectural works of art for both residential and commercial projects.

Architects and designers who want custom solutions made specifically for their special projects by true artisans can visit ArtisanCrafted.com or call 877-320-0800 to work directly with an ArtisanCrafted.com representative. When it needs to be perfect, look no further than ArtisanCrafted.com.

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Make Cowparade with followed by the famous artist

Posted by on August 10, 2011 1 comment

Do you know the names of the artists in the world? a lot of professional artists who have specific expertise in the field of art. They have the ability to draw, when combine with bad thoughts and blending into the colors are very beautiful. You can build Cowparade with followed by the famous artist. This parade takes special expertise of the artists. Therefore, you can use several occasions to be able to follow the cow parade. You do not need to worry because the artist can realize all your wishes. You can see the sites associated with the cow parade. It aims to provide better results in a while. There are several possible things to be in the know. Next, you will provide maximum results for a better way. You definitely know a lot of the best opportunities for a better way. Therefore, this cow parade provides an opportunity for you.

You should be able to make a calf with an artist’s perfect as decorations. You can certainly do it without having to take anything else. You should try to collect better results. You must be very interested to use such opportunity. There are other things that should be equipped to go to a parade of interest. Many famous artists and has many advantages. Painting is the art manufacturing process is done by putting dye in the solvent liquid. The most frequent usage is to call the people who create works of art, like painting, sculpture, acting, dance, literature, film and music. spirit can arise if you continue to provide the best for yourself. You still have the opportunity to show better results.

Announcing The “My Favorite Crafts” Event From CraftIdeasWeekly.com

Posted by on July 16, 2011 1 comment

Announcing The “My Favorite Crafts” Event From CraftIdeasWeekly.com











Hillsborough, NC (PRWEB) December 1, 2009

Craft Ideas Weekly, the weekly online crafts newsletter specializing in unique easy craft ideas for kids and adults, will offer people submit their favorite unique craft projects for a chance to be featured in the newsletter and get a $ 150 gift card from the craft store of their choice (or cash equivalent) if selected.

The event launches December 1st 2009 and will run until December 30th, 2009. Visit http://www.craftideasweekly.com/contest.html for details.

About CraftIdeasWeekly.com:

Founded in 2008, CraftIdeasWeekly is a newsletter dedicated to featuring craftspeople, artisans, and craft projects that inspire others to be creative. The fast growing newsletter focuses on easy crafts from variety of crafting categories such as paper crafts, hand crafted gift items, ceramics, wood crafts, crafts for the home, crafts for kids, knitting and sewing projects, handmade clothing and accessories, free patterns, Holiday crafts and more. Craft Ideas Weekly loves ideas and project questions submitted by readers and artisan craftspeople. If would like to share project idea or need help with a project, please email craftideasweekly (at) gmail.com.

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Rollergirls, Burlesque Show and Wrestlers to be Featured at Punk Rock Craft Fair

Posted by on June 14, 2011 1 comment

Rollergirls, Burlesque Show and Wrestlers to be Featured at Punk Rock Craft Fair










San Diego, CA (PRWEB) July 15, 2006

It may be called a craft fair, but don’t expect to find any crocheted doilies on hand. The Punk Rock Craft Fair has very little in common with the church bazaar atmosphere usually associated with craft sales. The Punk Rock Craft Fair, to be held this July 29th and 30th at the Che Collective on the UCSD campus, is a free two-day festival that combines raw musical performances, underground arts and crafts, and side-show like attractions to create a truly unique experience.

“It’s going to be wild,” says Nicole Yost, the event’s organizer. “Not only do we have a great mix of oddball art, we also have a burlesque show, a wrestling show, punk bands, a dominatrix, and lots of other great entertainment.” The event is a collaborative effort of hip local crafters the San Diego Craft Mafia and the Bad Girls of Craft. A full schedule of events and vendors can be found on the Punk Rock Craft Fair Website at Punk Rock Craft Fair website.

The Punk Rock Craft Fair is a two-day festival that features different bands, performers, artists and vendors on each day. Visitors to the free event will also have the opportunity to win a variety of unique prizes that have been donated by artists and vendors from across the country.

The Punk Rock Craft fair will be held on Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 at the Che on the UCSD campus in San Diego. The event is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. All ages are welcome. More information about the event, including a list of vendors and performers, can be found at the Punk Rock Craft Fair website at Punk Rock Craft Fair website.

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HandCrafted Homes Honored During NCHBA STARS Awards

Posted by on March 17, 2011 1 comment

HandCrafted Homes Honored During NCHBA STARS Awards










Henderson, NC (PRWEB) August 30, 2006

The North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) presented HandCrafted Homes with an award for Outstanding Achievement in the category of “Best Interior Merchandising for a Model with a Sales Price under $ 250,000” at the 2006 NCHBA STARS Awards ceremony held Thursday.

HandCrafted Homes was awarded this honor for their Windsor model home, a customizable four bedroom, three bath, two-story home that features a first floor master suite with walk-in closet and master bath, kitchen with optional island and adjoining living room. This is the second consecutive year HandCrafted Homes has received this honor, previously winning the award for their Linville model.

“Our Windsor model has been met with overwhelmingly positive reviews and is a great seller,” said Chris Bailey, marketing director, HandCrafted Homes. “Winning this award is a satisfying testament to our hard work and growth as a company, and we are most appreciative of this recognition from the industry.”

The NCHBA STARS Awards took place during the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at the Westin Hotel and the Charlotte Convention Center. The awards show recognizes home building, sales and marketing professionals throughout North Carolina and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the state’s builders, Realtors, on-site salespeople, and marketing professionals.

The Windsor and other modular home models are available for viewing at the HandCrafted Homes’ factory, located at 101 Eastern Minerals Rd., Henderson, N.C. 27537. For more information about their models, viewing hours and the factory tour, please call (877) 424-4321 or email.

About HandCrafted Homes

Established in 1998, HandCrafted Homes has been setting the standard in modular construction by providing builders with superior customer service, state-of-the-art modular technology and unique home designs. HandCrafted Homes has built homes in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland and Tennessee. HandCrafted Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of HHHunt, a major residential and commercial real estate developer. For more information about HandCrafted Homes, call toll-free at (877) 424-4321, email, or visit online at http://www.HandCraftedHomes.com.

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Bellingham Local Gerald Craft Announces Awesome New Blog Featuring Things to Do in the Area

Posted by on March 2, 2011 1 comment

Bellingham Local Gerald Craft Announces Awesome New Blog Featuring Things to Do in the Area











Bellingham, WA (PRWEB) May 2, 2007

Gerald Craft, a leading authority in the blogosphere, is pleased to announce the launch of an awesome new blog at http://geraldcraft.blogspot.com/. The new weblog discusses upcoming events in Bellingham, WA and activities for residents and visitors to the area.

“Basically, I know what’s awesome and what’s not awesome,” Craft said. “If you live in Bellingham or plan on visiting the area, then visit my blog before you end up participating in lame activities or missing out on radical events.”

Craft is no stranger to Bellingham or the blogosphere. He has been producing quality web content for many years and knows what it means to be awesome. His name has appeared on distinguished blogs such as “Sailing with Captain Kathy.” Craft’s thoughts have also been featured in top newspapers and online publications.

“Like JT said ‘I’m bringing sexy back’ and I’m starting with this new blog,” Craft said. “If you’ve been trying to figure out how to be cool or where to go to participate in awesome activities, then this blog will knock your socks off.”

About Gerald’s Blog

Awesome Gerald’s Blog features awesome things to do in and around the Bellingham, WA area. Gerald Craft discusses upcoming events in Bellingham and awesome activities for residents and visitors to the area. For more information please contact:

Gerald Craft

1-360-933-4142

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