Swarovski Opens Crystallized Concept Store in Soho
Tuesday June 30, 2009
Going after the do-it-yourselfer market, Swarovski has opened a super-sized bead store in the Soho section of New York. Complete with a tote bag station to carry the supplies, ... Read More
Betsy Ross Flag Plaque
Sunday June 28, 2009
This year I am indeed fortunate that my son, who is in the military, will be returning to Naval Station Norfolk on July 3rd. We'll be spending the 4th together ... Read More
Smithsonian Craft Show 2010 Call for Entries
Thursday June 25, 2009
It's that time of year again. If you would like to apply for this juried craft show being held April 21 - 25, 2010, the deadline is September 27 ... Read More
Catch Copyright Theft With Google Alerts
Sunday June 21, 2009
Well, once again I’ve found that someone has lifted some of my copyrighted material and posted it on their website as their own. This time it is a well ... Read More
Hotel Room Preferences
Friday June 19, 2009
I attended a seminar recently and booked into a hotel that unexpectedly had the room doors opening to the parking lot instead of to an inside hall.
I'm not a big ... Read More
American Craft Council Cancels Two Shows
Tuesday June 16, 2009
Due to waning attendance by crafters and customers, the Sarasota, FL and Charlotte, NC shows have been cancelled for 2009 and probably permanently.
Sarasota always took place in December, so it ... Read More
1040-ES Deposit Date of June 15 is Fast Approaching
Saturday June 13, 2009
If you operate a sole proprietorship and need some info on who needs to make a 1040-ES deposit, how to figure your deposit amount and when during the year you ... Read More
Stitch Up a Press Kit!
Thursday June 11, 2009
I don't often buy Selvedge magazine because it's so expensive to purchase in the USA - $30. I mean, that's kind of a book purchase price - right? If ... Read More
American Craft Council Fall Conference Being Held in Minneapolis
Tuesday June 9, 2009
If you’re not a member of the American Craft Council, you really should check out their website and the numerous benefits that come from being a member of this organization. ... Read More
View Photojournalist Contest Winner's Work
Saturday June 6, 2009
Featuring award-winning works by photojournalists, The World Press Photo Exhibition will be in Charlottesville, VA from June 5 - 28. This year’s competition attracted 5,508 photographers from 124 countries.
In addition ... Read More
I Hate Multiple Checking Accounts
Wednesday June 3, 2009
I was working on the final return for a closed business a couple of days ago (it wasn't a crafter) and have been tearing my hair out over the numerous ... Read More
Awesome Private Craft Collecton on Display
Monday June 1, 2009
For those contemporary crafters who live near the Cincinnati, Ohio area or plan on visiting that area between June 20 and September 13, I highly recommend a visit to ... Read More