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LIVE Broadcasts from CHA Craft Show

Tiffany — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:35:18 +0000

Here’s the official schedule for the Cool2Craft LIVE tv shows broadcasting LIVE from the Craft & Hobby Association Summer Show next week! Sponsored by FaveCrafts.com, you can watch these cool demos right from your computer!

This creative adventure will start with a live broadcast from the Innovations Showcase Event on Tuesday July 27^th at 8:30 am (Central), where Tiffany Windsor and Lisa Fulmer will highlight the hottest products being featured at the show including 20 live product demonstrations!

The LIVE broadcasts continue on Wednesday July 28th at 10:30 am (Central) with LIVE craft demos by EK Success, Prima, Pink Paislee, Bella Blvd, Studio Calico, Dies Direct, Beacon Adhesives and Donna Salazar for Product Performers and Thursday 29^that 10:00 am (Central) with LIVE craft demos by SRM Stickers, Sizzix, Crafters Companion, Bottle Cap Co, Clover, Peachy Keen, Tattered Angels, Flower Soft and Marisa Pawelko for Westcott.

On Friday and Saturday July 30^th and 31^st, Tiffany will be heading to the Aleene’s iLovetoCreate booth at the CHA SuperShow and broadcasting the coolest LIVE demos from this super-fun consumer show. So be sure to stop by and say hello!

For more viewing and log-in details and up-to-the minute info go to http:/www.cool2craft.com.

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LIVE Broadcasts from CHA Craft Show

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Attend the CHA Craft Supershow in Chicagoland

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:00:37 +0000

July 30-31
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL

The Craft & Hobby Association will bring the Craft SuperShow consumer event to Chicagoland for the first time this July. The show, showcasing craft products and supplies, draws over 8,000 crafters from all over the country. Find your favorite yarns, stamps, paints and much more.

Besides shopping for craft supplies, crafters can participate in hands-on projects, make-n-take demonstrations and workshops taught by experts on a wide range of craft topics. Workshop topics include Knitting with Wire & Bead and Felted Flowers from Recycled Wool Felt. The Craft SuperShow will also feature SuperCrop, a large group scrapbooking event, and a Kids Zone, a child-friendly activity and crafting area.

Learn more and buy tickets here.

Special Discounts for FaveCrafts Readers-

1. Enter discount code WORKSHOP at checkout to receive the following: Purchase 2 or more workshop tickets and receive a FREE two-day show ticket.

2. Enter discount code CREATE46 at checkout for a discount on show tickets.

$5.00 off $20 two-day ticket to the Craft SuperShow
$3.00 off $15 one-day ticket to the Craft SuperShow

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Attend the CHA Craft Supershow in Chicagoland

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Sunday Preview: Summer Knits and Crafts, Floral Home Decor, Last Minute Father’s Day

Kristen — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:30:45 +0000

Here’s what you can expect to see in this week’s Quick and Crafty e-newsletters from FaveCrafts.

Monday: Summer Knits + Tips Every Crafter Should Know

Wide-Neck Tie Top

Tuesday: Fabulous Floral Home Decor Crafts

Flower Bucket Vase

Thursday: Summer Crafts, Bees and Butterflies

Buzzing Bee Zipper Pull

Friday: Last Minute Gifts for Dad

Father’s Day Spice Rubs

Subscribe to the Quick and Crafty e-newsletter to receive weekly updates directly in your inbox.

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Sunday Preview: Thrifty BBQ, Crochet Flowers, Birdie Crafts & Newest Patterns

Kristen — Sun, 23 May 2010 14:30:23 +0000

In this week’s Quick & Crafty e-newsletter, we’re pulling out thrifty tips for your next BBQ, with Memorial Day right around the corner. Put away the afghans, but not the crochet hook; crochet flowers in time for summer! Also check out our favorite crafts using beloved birds and our newest patterns that you don’t want to miss rounding out the week. Click here to Subscribe to the Quick & Craft Newsletter.

Monday: Throw a Thrifty BBQ

Ribbon Cupcakes

Tuesday: Fun with Crochet Flowers

Flower Tea Towels from Bernat

Thursday: Uplifting Bird Crafts

Watermelon Bird Placemat

Friday: New Patterns You Can’t Miss

No-Sew Fabric Flower Bouquet

If you liked these few projects, make sure you Subscribe to the e-newsletter from FaveCrafts and receive the latest craft projects and ideas right in your inbox.

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Sunday Preview: Thrifty BBQ, Crochet Flowers, Birdie Crafts & Newest Patterns

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Sunday Preview: Thrifty Wearables, Summer Crochet, Bath and Body, Celebration Crafts

Kristen — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:00:04 +0000

Here’s what you can expect from this week’s Quick and Crafty e-newsletter. Click here to Subscribe

Monday: Thrifty Wearables with Real Appeal

Quick Pillowcase Apron

Tuesday: Summer Crochet to Start Now

Patio Pillows

Thursday: Homemade Bath and Body

Grits and Honey Scrub in a Jar

Friday: Celebrate with Crafts

Antique Tile Anniversary Gift

Enjoy your e-newsletters this week as you get ready for summer mayhem, parties and vacation time. To receive our newsletters in your inbox, subscribe here.

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Sunday Preview: Thrifty Wearables, Summer Crochet, Bath and Body, Celebration Crafts

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Sunday Preview: Outdoor Decor, Teacher Appreciation, 50 Faves, Last Minute Mom Gifts!

Kristen — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:30:56 +0000

Here’s what you can expect from this week’s e-newsletters:

Monday: Great Outdoor Decor Crafts

Picnic Helpers

Tuesday: Celebrate National Teacher Day!

Cupcake Bath Bombs

Thursday: 50 Favorite Craft Projects

Casserole Tote

Friday: Last Minute Mom Gifts

Mother’s Day Photo Printable

And make sure to check the Weekend Wrap-Up for all your favorites, in case you missed them! If you like what you see, subscribe for our e-newsletters here.

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2009 Flamie Awards for Crochet

Caley — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:55:55 +0000

The “Oscars” like event for crochet, the Flamies, was held last night by podcast at Getting Loopy. The worldwide crochet public voted for the 2009 Annual Crochet Awards, making it a prestigious honor for the winners. Selections were made by popular vote in 23 categories including Best Crochet Video by an Amateur, Best Crochet Instructor and even a Lifetime Achievement Award. You can listen to the show here. Winners will also be posted on the Crochet Liberation Front blog.

The Flamies are the creation of the Crochet Liberation Front (CLF) and member Ellen Gormley. The CLF is a movement of able hooksters across the globe whose aim is simple: Global Domination of the Hook!

The CLF Flamie Award Designed by Darlisa Riggs

Susan Bates® brand from Coats & Clark was selected as the Best Crochet Hook in the 2009 Annual Crochet Awards. Joan Barnett, implements and crochet thread product manager for Coats & Clark accepted the digital Flaming Crochet Hook of Justice via podcast.

Congrats to Susan Bates brand and Coats & Clark for a fine crochet hook!

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Sunday Preview: Get Organized, Garden + Earth Day, Busy Body Crafts

Kristen — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:30:35 +0000

Here’s what you can expect from this week’s Quick & Crafty e-newsletters:

Organize Your Stash:

Garden Crafts:

Celebrate Earth Day:

Easy Crafts for the Busy Body:

If you’d like to receive any of the above newsletters in full, click here to subcribe! Have a crafty week!

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Sunday Preview: Thrifty Kitchen, DIY Decor, Felt Wearables & Weddings Galore

Kristen — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:30:26 +0000

Get new craft projects sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to FaveCrafts’ Quick & Crafty Newsletter! From thrifty kitchen crafts, to DIY sewing decor, felt wearables and wedding crafts – this week we’ve hit all the hotspots in all your favorite crafting areas.

Here’s a sneak peak at what’s to come in this week’s FaveCrafts Quick & Crafty e-newsletters:

Monday - Thrifty Kitchen Crafts

Tuesday – Sew Easy Home Decor

Thursday – Felt Wearables

Friday – It’s DIY Wedding Season!

To receive all of the above newsletters in your inbox this week, subscribe to the Quick & Craft Newsletter. Have a great week, crafters!

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New Pattern Monday: Featured on FaveCrafts

Kristen — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:36:54 +0000

You may have noticed that our homepage, FaveCrafts.com, is updated every week with a new slew of featured craft projects. In the four quadrants on the homepage, we feature Crochet Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Christmas Crafts and Kids Crafts – 6 of each every week! It’s easy to look over these if you’re on our site because a newsletter or blog post brought you there. I encourage you to check out the homepage for quick snippets of our featured projects if you have the time!

While you’re waiting for that next issue of the Quick and Crafty Newsletter to come out, this is a great place to go for fresh ideas.

Here’s a look at some this week’s featured projects:

Knitting Patterns: Glamorous Coat

Crafts for Kids: Bunny Pocket Pal

Christmas Crafts: Art Nouveau Ornament

Crochet Patterns: Crochet Square Curtains

Basketweave Twists Afghan

Check the FaveCrafts Hompage for new featured updates every week!

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