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April 30, 2007

Best Selling Book- Porch Pals

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Book# 09714 PORCH PALS & YARD CRITTERS

Add a touch of whimsy to your home & landscaping. These fun, easy-to-paint designs feature Patio Paint... permanent, weatherproof acrylic paints that are perfect for outdoor decorating. The projects are created from inexpensive patio pavers that are readily available at home improvement stores & decorated with items from your favorite craft store. Porch pals enjoy lounging on the porch, hanging out in the yard, resting by the fireplace, or helping you out by holding a door. They love to welcome guests to your home!

Designs include:

  • pals & critters for every season
  • a ladybug
  • bluebird
  • leprechaun
  • bunny
  • Uncle Sam
  • bee
  • bear
  • Frankenstein
  • turkey
  • scarecrow
  • snowman
  • penguin.
  • There are also two welcome designs painted on half tree rounds
  • And an address pattern that fits on a retaining wall stone.

15 projects, 36 pages

Click Here to Order

www.factorydirectcraft.com

April 27, 2007

We Don't Need Martha Stewart To Save Us!

Martha Stewart has created a new line of scrap booking. Well actually she has leant her name to a line of scrap booking item, so her company can collect lots of royalties. Fine.... she has the right to put her name on anything she wants; she just can't do "insider trading" unless she wants to spend more time crocheting.
However, when I read the recent Wall Street Journal Article, Dowdy Craft Business Gets Martha Stewart Makeover. I was up in arms. The article portrayed Martha as riding in on her white horse to save the craft industry. When I Googled this article to share with all the Factory Direct employees, much to my surprise, I found this article on another online magazine: 
I have never considered our industry to be "dowdy" and certainly not a "white trash hobby". Our customers and employees are creative and talented people.
Factory Direct Craft Supply has been in business, serving our customers since 1985. What started out as a simple mail order company has grown into a international online business. We are not dowdy, but progressive. We were the first online (1996) craft supply company and have been selling on Ebay since 1999. We are constantly searching for new supplies for our customers, but have not lost sight of all the other craft supplies that have been around for years.
So, while we may change the way we present our products to you (wait til you see our new catalog and improved web site) we will still be here selling pom poms, pipe cleaners and all the other craft supplies our fine customers have wanted for the past 22 years. You can call and speak to real live US, English speaking operator and ask about your current craft needs, or what you are having a hard time finding.
We appreciate our customers and thank you all for letting us be a part of your life,
Shari Doggett, President/CEO
Factory Direct Craft Supply, Inc.

April 26, 2007

Contact Us!

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Have a question about a product or anything else?

Phone us, 1-800-252-5223, Mon-Sat 9-6 EST or email us 24 hours a day.
If emailing please click here for our question form. We will answer your question within 24 hours.

Office Phone:

Cont. U.S. Customers Toll Free      1-800-252-5223 International Customers Phone 1-937-743-5855

Email:

krafts2u@aol.com

www.factorydirectcraft.com

April 24, 2007

FREE SHIPPING

  FREE SHIPPING!!

Place an order of $85 or more from

April 24th- April 30th and be part of...

The FREE SHIPPING Sale!

Must use code:2SPRFLY3

April 24th- April 30th, 2007

Must use code:2SPRFLY3

www.factorydirectcraft.com

**Items not included are: special orders, backorders, lace, gift certificates, or any prior purchases. *Sale is limited to instock items and no backorders will be accepted. *Free Shipping only applies for orders in the continental US *Orders outside the US and Expedited orders will have $8.95 taken from the total shipping cost and all other cost incurred are the responsibility of the customer *Any coupons or other offers may not be combined with this sale. *Not valid with any other offer. *EBay sales are not included. *One coupon per person, per visit. *Code must be used at time of order, cannot be applied once order has been placed.

If you're in the area, we have warehouse shopping available. We are located South of Dayton, Ohio on I-75, and we'd love for you to stop in and check out all the products that we can't always include in our catalogs or on our website. It's well worth the trip!
REGULAR WAREHOUSE HOURS:
Monday - Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM
Saunday 11 AM - 5 PM

April 23, 2007

Crafting Isn't Just for "Little Old Ladies"!

It use to be that crafting was defined as "kids making camp crafts or little old ladies arranging plastic flowers." Not any more.....to relieve stress more and more people, both men and women, young and old are turning to crafting.

Today we all have a lot of jobs with little creativity involved. Crafting allows us to create something we can be proud of.  There is also a something soothing about loosing your mind in a painting, knitting, or other craft project. The worries and stresses of the day drift away.
We also are proud of our homes and have that "nesting" instinct. There is something satisfying about crafting for your own home. Something that makes you "smile" every time you look at it. 
Crafting can also be a social outlet. Get together with a group of friends to craft a project and swap stories.  Plan a regular once a month or once a week meeting. Or how about crafting at the park? Bring your crafts and craft with nature around you.
There is also nothing that brings families together better than sitting on the floor and creating a project with your kids. There are many simple kids craft kits available that make working with your children fun for both them and you.
So cancel your therapist appointment and start crafting!

April 20, 2007

Crafty Corner

Turn any corner of your home into your craft corner! Just add a tall, narrow cabinet and some stacking boxes...these will work wonderfully for storing all your crafting needs.

www.factorydirectcraft.com

April 19, 2007

Topiary Ideas

A topiary can make quiet a statement as a centerpiece either in your kitchen or for parties. With topiaries being taller, they still allow conversation to flow from either side of the table, without interference.

See our topiary trees

www.factorydirectcraft.com

April 18, 2007

Decorating Idea

Spread a gignham or stripe crafting towel across a serving tray. This will add an extra spark of pattern to the mix, along with a grand finishing touch!

Want to see our crafting towels, click here

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www.factorydirectcraft.com

April 17, 2007

Going to be in the Franklin, Ohio Area? Visit our Warehouse

Our Franklin, Ohio warehouse is open to the public:
Shop our warehouse 7 days a week!
MONDAY-FRIDAY 9-6
SATURDAY 9-6
SUNDAY 11-5


Customer Service Representatives and Order Entry Hours are:
Have a question? Our operators are here to help you. 1-800-252-5223
MONDAY-SATURDAY 9-6 EST


Location:
We are located just off of Interstate 75 in
Franklin, Ohio. (between Dayton and Cincinnati)

315 Conover Drive
Franklin,Ohio 45005
U.S.A.

Cont. U.S. Customers
Toll Free 1-800-252-5223

Outside Cont U.S.
Phone: 1-937-743-5855


Directions:
From Dayton, Ohio take I-75 south to exit 38.
Turn right at the exit ramp traffic light.
At the first traffic light, at McDonalds, turn left.
We are at the bottom of the hill on the right, at 315 Conover Dr.

From Cincinnati, Ohio take I-75 north to exit 38.
Turn left at the exit ramp traffic light. Go under the I-75 overpass.
At McDonalds, turn left.
We are at the bottom of the hill at 315 Conover Dr.

Get a Map

www.factorydirectcraft.com

April 16, 2007

Primitive Pip Berry Garland - Pip Berry Sprays - Pip Berry Candle Rings and Wreaths

Primitive Pip Berry

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Pip berry garlands, wreaths, sprays and willow trees are a perfect addition to any country primitive and shabby chic home decor. Pip berries comes in many styles and colors for your home and are a great way to add a little color just about anywhere. You can use them around a candle display, on a mantle, over a picture or mirror or just as a table scape. Add pip berries to your decorating year round!

 


Pip Berry Garlands

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Primitive pip berry garlands are easily bendable, so it's great for winding along a mantle, above kitchen cabinets, on a shelf or table. You can add string lights and with star pop ons to any pip berry garland to create a unique look and soft glow. You can also wrap pip berry garlands around Christmas or primitive alpine trees along with string lights to create that primitive look.

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Add pip berry garlands with grapevine garlands to create an even more rustic country feel. You can also wrap pip berry garlands and string lights around grapevine trees.

Pip_berry_themes_blog Some pip berry garlands come with a variety of added accents such as: artificial candy corn, rusty tin stars, resin figures and more. These fun and sometimes whimsical pip berry garlands compliment a variety of decors and seasons.

 Pip Berry Wreaths and Pip Berry Candle Rings
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Pip berry candle rings can be used in a variety of ways. Smaller sizes work well for napkin rings giving your table display a country style and rustic charm. Use pip berry candle rings as mini wreaths. Display on a small wreath stand, hang on a peg hook. turn into an ornament for Christmas tree, on as a wreath for your cabinets, and more.
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Of course pip berry candle rings also work well as candle rings for your grubby primitive or other style candle displays.

 

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Single strand pip berry garland, which comes in burgundy or red, is great to cut apart and add to your country primitive wood ornaments, lighting displays, and other craft projects. The small size also works well in miniature doll house displays. You can use this pip berry garland to wrap around and decorate grapevine twig balls to create a new look.

 
Pip Berry Sprays
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Pip berry sprays are a versatile floral piece that can be used practically anywhere. Each branch is bendable allowing great flexibility in decorating. Add to floral arrangements, cut apart for craft projects, wire several together to create a swag, and other creative uses. Pip berry sprays are a great decorating choice. You can place pip berry sprays in vases, bundle them then tie off with raffia and place in them in a basket or just fill a container, creating a unique centerpiece for any primitive setting.

Pip Berry Weeping Willow Trees

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Pip berry weeping willow trees are popular choice in primitive decor. This pip berry tree has a wood base and a wrapped trunk. The pip berry weeping willow tree looks cute displayed on a shelf or mantle.

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Pip berry garlands, swags, sprays, candle rings and weeping willow trees are a must!

FactoryDirectCraft.com  has a variety of craft supply's for all your crafting needs
 Questions? Give us a call 1-800-252-5223 M-Sat 9-6 est