Craft Site Directory Newsletter February 2003

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Craft Site Directory Newsletter: February 2003 / Theme: Arts and Crafts Celebrations
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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?

SECTION 2):*~*: Floral Design Day(February 28th)
Celebrate with these floral freebies.

SECTION 3):*~*: National Crafts Month(March)
Get involved!

SECTION 4):*~*: National Pig Day(March 1st)
Free Pig Day projects!

SECTION 5):*~*: Newly Added Freebie Sites
Enjoy these new finds!

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SECTION 1):*~*: What's New at CraftSiteDirectory.com?

New craft site listings can be found in nearly every category. Visit CraftSiteDirectory.com and take a peek at your favorite category.

In preparation for National Crafts Month, the 'Projects' category at Craft Site Directory has been expanded.
Visit: http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/projects/

See what's new in the 'Florals' category, just in time for Floral Design Day on February 28.
Visit: http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/florals/

SECTION 2):*~*: Floral Design Day

Feburary 28th is Floral Design Day. Floral Design Day was founded as a way to celebrate the birthday of Carl Rittner, an avid promoter of floral art education and founder of The Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston.

Celebrate Floral Design Day with the free flower arranging instructions and project links below.

Introduction to flower arranging, history of floral design and many free project instructions:
Visit: http://www.save-on-crafts.com/inonflordesa.html

Learn the basics of flower arranging with step-by-step instructions:
Visit: http://www.arranging-flowers.com/index1.htm

Free floral craft projects from Burlaps Creations:
Visit: http://www.burlapcreations.com/flowerarrangement.html

Fun, Free Floral Instructions:
Visit: http://www.floralshops.com

Free Flower Arranging Lessons at FloralArtMall.com:
Visit: http://www.floralartmall.com/lessons.html

Newsletter Sponsor:
The Crafty Basket- Theme and custom gift baskets plus a selection of country, primitive, rustic and seasonal craft items.
http://www.thecraftybasket.com/

SECTION 3):*~*: National Crafts Month

March is National Crafts Month in North America. Let's Celebrate!

National Craft Month is sponsored by HIA (Hobby Industry Association). It is a time to stay connected with your creative side and share this rewarding hobby with others. Craft stores nationwide will be sponsoring activities such as demonstrations, classes, and projects. Crafting can reduce stress, beautiful your home, bring families together, increase a child's self esteem... introduce a friend to this rewarding hobby by inviting them along to a local event or share some of the quick and easy project ideas you find using the links in the newsletter.

In celebration of National Crafts Month, Creating Home Decor will be offering daily tips and projects throughout March.
Visit: http://www.creatinghomedecor.com/national%20craft%20month.htm

Use the links in this section to inspire your own calender of events for March, but don't forget to also include those unfinished projects in your closet!

FamilyFun Activities and Crafts-- Free craft projects for the entire family.
Visit: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/

SECTION 4):*~*: National Pig Day

March 1st is National Pig Day

According to the book, "Chase's Annual Events", it is a day to "accord to the pig its rightful, though generally unrecognized, place as one of man's most intelligent and useful domesticated animals." I don't think this includes bacon and eggs for breakfast, but a pig craft project sounds appropriate! Enjoy these links to free pig day projects.

Free National Pig Day Cross Stitch Design:
Visit: http://www.hillsidesamplings.com/FreeGraph.htm

Free Gingham Pig Sewing Pattern:
Visit: http://www.craftown.com/country/craft4.htm

Paper Mache Patchwork Piggy Bank:
Visit: http://www.frugalcrafts.com/craft_projects/Kid's_Crafts/pigbank.html

Crocheted Pig Finger Puppet:
Visit: http://members.aol.com/SAG55/pig.html

Free Applique Pig Quilt Pattern:
Visit: http://www.cottonwoodquilts.com/free.htm

Pig Crafts for Kids:
Visit: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/pigs/

More Pig Crafts for Kids:
Visit: http://www.potbellypigpets.com/crafts.html

Preschool Pig Themed Activities and Crafts:
Visit: http://www.first-school.ws/theme/animals/farm/pig.htm

Newsletter Sponsor:
The Quilter's Husband- Custom made and hard-to-find quilting and sewing accessories.
http://www.quiltershusband.com/

SECTION 5):*~*: Here are just a few of the newly added freebie sites at CraftSiteDirectory.com:

Teacher Place-- Teacherplace.org is filled with creative project lesson plans, craft tips, educational research and information about how to forge beneficial relationships with local craft retailers.
Visit: http://www.teacherplace.org/

The Budget Decorator-- A free e-zine dedicated to the budget impaired home decorator.
Visit: http://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/

Enterprise Art-- Click on 'Free Projects' for many free bead projects.
Visit: http://enterpriseart.com/

Association of Crafts & Creative Industries- Extensive information about the crafts industry plus printable project sheets- Free to print and distribute at your craft booth or craft shop.
Visit: http://www.accicrafts.org/

Free basket weaving patterns from C & D Baskets:
Visit: http://www.cdbaskets.com/free_pattern_page_.htm

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We would like to thank our sponsors! CraftSiteDirectory.com is sponsored in part by:

Beans and Bears
http://beansandbears.tripod.com/

Kathys Herbs
http://www.kathysherbs.com/

Karren Kountry Graphics
http://www.karrenkountry.com/graphics/graphics.html

The Spirit of Country
http://www.thespiritofcountry.com/

Happy Crafting from CraftSiteDirectory.com!

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