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1. Our biggest news this month is something we hope you've already discovered: on June 1 Leisure Arts launched a new and improved Web site. We're still at www.leisurearts.com, but we're thrilled with how fresh the site looks and how it's oh-so-easy to navigate now.
Please check it out and notice how there is a clear path to all these topics:
- Free projects and tips
- Webcast demonstrations of products and techniques
- Special pages for each of your favorite interest areas
- Helpful advice on how to get the most from our keyword search feature
- Details on our new releases of books and DVDs
- A store locator that searches by your zipcode
- Internet links to retailers, designers, and popular blogs
- And more ... see for yourself, and let us know what you think!
2. And the excitement doesn't stop there! Be sure you visit the page devoted to our new Exclusively You design contest. We'd love to see you win one of the 9 great prizes and become our newest hot designer. Categories are Hottest Handbags, Awesome Accessories, and Enticing Embellishments. September 1 is the deadline, so start designing today ... you know you'll have fun!
3. Attention knitters and crocheters: Here's an important link to the Knitting for Noggins campaign at Arkansas Children's Hospital. They're asking for help from people like you and organizations like the Warm Up America! Foundation. Their goal is to get 10,000 cozy hats made for patients they'll see this coming winter. Your participation can make a difference!
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Artist Trading Card Collection
Want a hobby where it takes only minutes to finish a project that
will be admired, collected, and traded around the world? Then
look into Artist Trading Cards, tiny works of art that
scrapbookers and papercrafters have discovered how to make
from beautiful papers, images, and lettering.
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Summer footwear and a reflection on marriage
Warm sunny days call out for us to either kick up our heels or kick back and put our feet up, so fun footwear is a must! With our easy crochet trim for flip-flops and beaded ankle bracelet, you can show off your pedicure with unique style.
Of course, June is a hot month for weddings, too, so we thought you'd enjoy our flowery Reflection on Marriage cross stitch design. It makes a lovely gift for a bride or any romantic soul.
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Creative Clothing, Care Bears, Christmas, & More
High fashion is at your fingertips, thanks to our unique Fashionology guide to the simple science of using creative embellishments to transform ready-made clothing and accessories. For the younger set, we have adorable Care Bear designs for cross stitch and plastic canvas. And the whole family will enjoy the merry trimmings, yummy foods, and great gifts in our two big annual Christmas books.
Click on the link for more information on these and other new publications.
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Helpful advice for Exclusively You crafting
Are you more comfortable working with new products or techniques once you know a little more about them? Then these tips are just what you need to prepare for our Exclusively You Contest.
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editor's corner
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"I Can't Believe..." DVDs
Get ready to be amazed! We've just released two phenomenal DVDs that make it possible for anyone to learn to knit or crochet on their own.
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