While you may not live in the area for this craft instructor job at Michaels, you can always approach your local Michaels to see if they need instructors in your field of art or craft.

Open to residents of the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. There are three entrant categories for the 2012 Lilly Oncology On Canvas competition : person diagnosed with cancer; family member, friend or caregiver; and healthcare professional.

Acceptable media are:  oil, pastel, photography, acrylic or mixed media. The artwork must be accompanied by a narrative. Prizes consist of donations to cancer-related charities selected by the winners, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. And the deadline to register is April 30.

Found this interesting article at the Woman's Day website about organizing a craft closet. After buying supplies twice when I had forgotten I already owned them, I'm trying with limited success to be more organized.

Interested to more ways to store your arts and crafts supplies?  I've also blogged about 10 ways to stash your arts and crafts. This article has great images for inexpensive and more expensive, such as custom cabinets with slide-out shelves, ways to store your supplies.

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