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How to: Celebrate Labor Day

August 18th, 2010 at 11:54am Under Events

I really can’t believe how fast the summer is going.  Since it’s already nearing the end of August, that means Labor Day is quickly approaching.
This year, Labor Day is Sept. 6.  In case you’re counting, that’s only 19 days away!  Since Labor Day is meant to appreciate American workers, there’s no excuse not to celebrate.
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Win an iPad from VogueKnitting!

August 3rd, 2010 at 11:43am Under Events+ Knitting

Have you heard the latest craze about all this new technology we have? Do you love knitting? Are you fond of the new iPad? Well today might be your lucky day!
VOGUEknitting is giving away a brand new 16GB iPad to one lucky FaveCrafts reader. The iPad is so new and exciting you can download all [...]

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CHA Recap: Ribbon Printers and Mobile Scanners

August 2nd, 2010 at 05:35pm Under Events+ News

This July was my first time attending the CHA show and I loved every minute of it!  It was so nice to be in such an inviting atmosphere, filled with people who love to craft.  Besides all of the fabulous machines that can cut just about anything (including beautiful toppings for cakes), there were some [...]

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LIVE Broadcast from Craft & Hobby Association Show!

July 16th, 2010 at 04:42pm Under Events

It’s countdown to creativity time!  Tiffany Windsor is pleased to announce that Cool2Craft LIVE TV will be broadcasting LIVE from the Craft & Hobby Association Summer Show!  Sponsored by FaveCrafts.com, this creative adventure will start with a live broadcast from the Innovations Showcase Event on Tuesday July 27th at 9:30 am (Eastern), where Tiffany will [...]

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Wrapped up in Gum Wrappers?

April 13th, 2010 at 03:50pm Under Events

I remember back in the day when I went to my high school prom. I actually went two years in a row and had a blast both times. It’s so fun seeing all the pretty dresses and designs that come out each year. And it seems that every year keeps getting a bit more scandalous [...]

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Super Craft Giveaway: $129.99 Fuseworks Beginners Fusing Kit

October 1st, 2009 at 06:12pm Under Events

Learn how to fuse glass in your home microwave with this complete Beginners Fusing Kit, a $129.99 value provided from Diamond Tech. We are giving away 1 kit to 1 lucky winner. You can watch this video demonstration of glass fusing. Learn how to create your own jewelry and homemade accents such as bottle toppers [...]

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CHA Craft Super Show Discount

July 3rd, 2009 at 03:29am Under Events+ News

The Craft SuperShow, from the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA), will be making its debut on the weekend of July 31- August 1st at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.  This show is open to the public and will include stupendous craft shopping for all kinds of crafts, educational workshops, hands-on crafting, celebrity [...]

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New Categories

June 11th, 2009 at 01:11pm Under Events+ Holiday

We’ve been updating our web site for some time now. Be sure you check out the changes. We’ve added new categories. We now have a holiday category, party time and special occasions. Under party time you can expect such crafts as lanterns and table decorations, invitations and keepsakes.

Under holiday crafts we made it easier for [...]

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Upcoming Arts & Crafts Shows

May 19th, 2009 at 09:37am Under Craft Festivals+ Events

It’s Spring! And soon it will be Summer. I love the warm weather, I can just sit in the sun all day long and get nothing done and be ok with that. This is my favorite time of year because warm weather means arts and crafts shows! I don’t even have my own house yet, [...]

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Handmade Nation, The Movie

April 29th, 2009 at 02:59pm Under DIY+ Events+ Pop Culture

A new documentary by first time director Faythe Levine, Handmade Nation takes a look at the evolution of the craft/DIY movement. From the website:
“Handmade nation documents a movement of artists, crafters and designers that recognize a marriage between historical techniques, punk and DIY (do it yourself) ethos while being influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, [...]

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