Craft Site Directory Newsletter: August 2005
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SECTION 3):*~*: Free Upcoming Family Events Hosted by Michaels Stores Inc.
Over 850 locations across the US and Canada.

These events will be taking place at each of the Michaels stores locations across the US and Canada. Be sure to mark your calendar! You do not need to show up for the entire length of the events, you can come and go as your family's time allows.

Event Date: August 27, 2005
Event Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. local time at each of their locations
Event Details: Michael Stores, Inc. will be hosting Scrapbook Discovery Day. The afternoon will be filled with free activities for beginning scrapbookers and card makers. Four separate activities are planned along with five demonstrations. Customers will be able to complete projects using the latest products and take their finished designs home with them. Attendees can register to win a gift basket filled with scrap booking and paper crafts supplies. There is no purchase necessary to win or to participate in the free activities.

Event Date: September 17, 2005
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time at each of their locations
Event Details: Partnering with other major arts and crafts companies, such as DecoArt, Darice, and Scotch Brand, a holiday themed craft project is planned for kids of all ages. Supplies for the project will be provided free of charge to participants and Michaels associates will be on hand providing step-by-step instructions. A free project brochure featuring holiday oriented ideas that can be completed at home will also be given out to attendees.

Michaels Stores, Inc. is the world's largest arts and crafts and do it yourself home decorating retailer. They own and operate around 870 Michaels stores in the United States and Canada. The company also owns approximately 165 Aaron Brothers stores primarily located on the West Coast of the US. In addition, they own 11 recollections stores and 4 wholesale operations.

To find out more about either of these events or other in-store activities at the Michaels store nearest you, contact or visit your local Michaels store or visit their web site at http://www.michaels.com.

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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?
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SECTION 2):*~*: What is Letterboxing?
Hint: It involves arts and crafts, getting a little exercise, and spending a fun afternoon with your family.

SECTION 3):*~*: Free Upcoming Family Events Hosted by Michaels Stores Inc.
Over 850 locations across the US and Canada.

SECTION 4):*~*: Find Upcoming Craft Shows in Your Area
Attend a craft show with your family and friends!

SECTION 5):*~*: Newly Added Freebie Sites
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