Crafts Unleashed

Happy Labor Day!

As we celebrate Labor Day here in the US, we thought it would be fun to share some Labor Day factoids with you!
Did you know…

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held [...]

Product Highlight: Darice Craft Vac

I cannot tell you how many times I have inadvertently dropped a tray of beads, a box of eyelets, or a container of crystals. (In my neck of the woods, we call this a “craft-alanche.”) How to pick those little buggers up in a hurry, without losing them to the vacuum sweeper? Well, Darice’s Craft [...]

Free Shipping at ConsumerCrafts

Hey! Need art or craft supplies? This weekend is a great time to order them from ConsumerCrafts.com because they are offering FREE SHIPPING with no minimum order. Check it:

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As always, ConsumerCrafts is your [...]

This Just In: Free Shipping Code

I know you all love a bargain or a coupon as much as I do- and just got word that our sponsor, www.ConsumerCrafts.com, is offering FREE SHIPPING this weekend without a minimum purchase. So if you’ve thinking of getting your holiday crafting started, now is a GREAT time to place your order and save some [...]

How to “Ask Jenny”

Do you have a crafty conundrum? A creative quiery? Just want to ask some friendly advice? You can “Ask Jenny!” OK, that’s ME, but I’m here for your as your friendly craft concierge. To ask a question, click the “Ask Jenny” tab at the top and you’ll find an email address that will channel it [...]

“Scrapbooking Crop” Sale at Consumer Crafts

We wanted to let you know about some of the great deals available at ConsumerCrafts.com today- they’ve recently added over 400 new items, including a line of Martha Stewart Crafting supplies and  the Cinch bookbinding tool! Now’s a great time to scrapbook all of your summer memories and get a jump on your holiday card-making [...]

Jewelry Trends at CHA Summer

Granted, the summer show of the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) is mostly geared toward paper crafting, but I DID see some jewelry. Again, the trend that first prevailed at the winter show is still going strong- mixed media is still all the rage.
So what does this mean? Well a couple of things!

Mixed metals are [...]

Back to School Specials at ConsumerCrafts.com!

And now a word from our sponsor….

Consumer Crafts is your headquarters for fine art supplies.
Check out our recently expanded selection of the most popular brands for back to school shopping. As always, we carry a variety of school supplies at the best prices available.  This week, August 2nd – 9th, you can [...]

CHA Summer 2010: Trend Watch- FLOWERS!

Just back in from the Craft and Hobby Trade show in Chicago and what a fun time it was!  I was searching the show with a keen eye so I could bring the Crafts Unleashed readers some of the trends that I saw on the trade show floor.  There were several trends of course, but the [...]

Summer Scrapbook Sale at ConsumerCrafts.com

Great news from our sponsor, ConsumerCrafts!

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PROVO CRAFT® GYPSY®
Gypsy is the handheld design studio for [...]