Coastal Companion

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Christmas Made in the South

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Christmas Made in the South is one of those popular shows you love to return to year after year. Come to the show to get inspiration for your own crafts, or to find beautiful handmade items for gifts or for your home. Christmas in the South is a unique show, they feature hundreds of talented artists and skilled master craftsmen.

Every year the show travels the coast. This year the dates are as follows:

Christmas Made in the South Jacksonville
November 23 – 25, 2012
Prime Osborne Convention Center, Jacksonville, Florida

Click here to get a coupon for $1.00 off on admission!

When you attend a show, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and talk to the artists directly, learning about their techniques and the inspiration behind their work.

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Free Make & Take Classes Every Wednesday This Summer

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Free Make & Take Classes Every Wednesday This Summer
for Kids Ages 4 and Up

Every Wednesday, from June 2 through August 25 kids ages four and up can visit any one of A.C. Moore’s stores, no reservations necessary, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. and make their own cool, age-appropriate craft and take it home. And, it’s all free, while supplies last.

“We’re committed to families and understand the need to foster creativity in kids, give parents inspiration (and a break) and provide something kids will like,” states Robin Beam, A.C. Moore’s Director of Education. “Our staff is geared up and ready to introduce boys and girls to new products and new ideas and fun…no batteries or screens required!”

Planned activities include:
· June 2, Presto Dots Fun
· June 9, Creative Hands & Pepperell Crazy Critters Pendant
· June 16, The Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics Tiaras & Crowns
· June 23, New Image Group & E.K. Success Design a Button!
· June 30, Silly Bandz™ Holder
· July 7, Perler Beads™ Angel of a Fish
· July 14, Lion Brand & Design Way Yarn-y Stripe-y Pencil
· July 21, Prism Floss Backpack Zipper Pull
· July 28, Mega Brands Color Blanks
· Aug. 4, Bendaroos Under the Sea Creation
· Aug. 11, Sculpey® Bake Shop Clay™ Apple Surprise Pencil Topper
· Aug. 18, Giddy Up® Fuzzoodles™ Funky Creature
· Aug. 25, Alex® Bottle Cap Bonanza

About A.C. Moore has 136 stores. A.C. Moore offers a wide range of programs to engage adults and children in crafting, including workshops, demonstrations and Make & Takes. In addition to traditional craft products, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts is also well-known for its selection of scrapbooking, jewelry, floral, yarn, fine art supplies, children’s crafts kits and educational toys, along with ready made frames and custom framing. To locate your local A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, visit www.acmoore.com.

Craftsmen’s Classicâ„¢ Arts & Crafts Festival 2009 in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Fall is usually the time to pick up arts or crafts projects again. Kids go back to school, vacation time is over and for a lot of us, it’s back to the everyday life. A great way to get inspiration for your own arts and crafts project is to visit a show – and in South Carolina in August, there’s a great show.

Craftsmen’s Classicâ„¢ Arts & Crafts Festival 2009 August 7-9th is a popular arts & crafts show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina features original work from over 250 talented artists and craftspeople from across the country. Experience the creative process in action. Many exhibitors demonstrate their crafts throughout the weekend at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

For more details and a link to a dollar off coupon, visit our events calendar listing for The Craftsmen’s Classic Arts & Crafts Festival 2009 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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