Ceramic Tree Bulbs

I'm always surprised every year how many people tell me these are hard to find. So I figured I would remind my customers and friends that I have the bulbs in 3 different sizes and 4 different shapes. I also have the light bulb for inside the tree and the tree tops. 

I wish my iPod touch could....

Its coming time to do inventory. For the last 40 years the family (and some friends) have gotten together and hand counted every item in the store on paper. For the last few years I've then taken all this and entered into excel to get the final number to give to our accountant. I really wish I could use the camera on my iPod Touch as a bar code scanner where the information would drop into an excel like piece of software. I realize it would take some time to set up I think it would be quicker and more accurate. 

So I put this out to the interwebs. Is there a program that does this? Is there someone who has solved this problem already and feels like sharing??

Thanks

Santa Towel Topper Gift

I needed a gift for a very good family friend. She always loves the crochet towel tops so when I saw an old photo of a crocheted apron of santa. I thought I could change it around and crochet just the head and hat area small enough to fit on the top of a hand towel. Here is the results. What do you think?

2011 Craft Fair

I know its early and we're all thinking of what last minute gifts we can make for our family and friends, but I just wanted to make sure you all mark your calendars for the American Legion Spring 2011 Craft Fair Fund Raiser. It's being held on March 27th from 11am-6pm.

Click Here to download a printable flyer and the vendor sign up sheet. 

New Knit Books

I always love to find new companies to deal with. The smaller the better, because you get to meet great people with stupendous customer service. 

The newest company I am now stocking is Jean Greenhowe Knitting Pattern Books. These are some of the most original and detailed 3D knitting items I have ever seen.

I found out about her books from a customer who asked me for 1. I did some research and placed the order. The books came quick and in perfect condition ready to sell. 

I started small with only a few of her titles but plan to eventually have them all. To see her full catalog go to http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/

In stock now are Christmas Special, Bazaar Knits & Little Gift Dolls. 

December Sales

Download This months sales now! They are only available while supplies last.
Download a full size pdf here

2010 American Legion Craft Fair Fundraiser Pictures

Guess What Gang! I finally got around to uploading the great pictures my able body assistant Malca took at the 2010 Fall Craft Fair Fundraiser for the American Legion that took place way back on Oct 3rd. There is some video floating around some where too, so watch out for it. Feel free to tag them with your contact info if its a pic of you or your beautiful creations. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cookscrafts/sets/72157625179683206/

Sunday Bead Show

Sunday I will be at the Whole Bead Show in Chelsea NY looking for some unique and interesting baubles to add to the my inventory. Its the only way to stand out from the big box craft stores that all have the same thing. The one thing you can always say about my shop is that I have some really odd and unique items mixed in with the everyday necessites of crafting. 

Then, on Monday I will be trying to find room to hang them up. :) Exciting!! Put in your requests now. http://www.wholebead.com/

Crafts in Chelsea

The NewNew Blog posted that there is a Craft fair in Chelsea tomorrow. I wish I could go but I'll be in the shop. Maybe some of you can go and get some great handmade stuff.
http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2010/10/crafts-in-chelsea-handmade-market.html

A Perfect Bow In seconds

Perfect Bow & Pull String ribbons are simple solutions to your needs. They store flat and in seconds will puff to a full bow plus has string left over to tie it to your package.

Come in and see how easy it is to have the perfect bow.

8" Bows $1.49

5" Bows $.39

4" Bows $.29

2" Bows are $1.99 a roll which makes over 10 bows depending on how many loops you want.

If you can pull a string you can make the perfect bow.

In Stock Now: Silly Bandz for Halloween & Christmas

Yep, Just in time for the Holidays they have come out with Silly Banz or Band-ology for Halloween and Christmas.

You get 24 Pieces of 6 assorted bracelets, which gives you plenty to keep and trade with friends. The regular price is $7.99 but while supplies last I am selling these first runs for only $3.99 each package.

Halloween

Christmas

Call for Craft Vendors

For a vendor sign up form and more info visite http://cookscrafts.com/Fundraiser.html

New item in Stock

New Item now in Stock! $8.99 each

Red Heart Baby Blankie Yarn. All it takes is just one irresistibly soft and cuddly ball to make a perfect blankie for the perfect baby! The classic baby colors will match any sweet nursery. No-dye-lot solids and easy care make this the one to choose for any baby project. One ball does it all!

Weight category: 4; 100% acrylic; 16oz/453g; 819yd/749m. Gauge: knit: 17st x 23r = 4in/10cm on size 8/5mm needles; crochet: 12sc x 15r = 4in/10cm on size I9/5.5mm hook. Machine wash warm gentle cycle; tumble dry low; do not bleach; do not iron; do not dry clean.

• Baby Yellow
• Baby Green
• Lavender
• Baby Pink
• White
• Baby Blue

Sad News

I know its been a while since I updated here. Life and the store have been a bit crazy. My Grandmother, the founder of Cook's Arts and Crafts passed away on April 10. Here is a picture of her taken in a Brooklyn Park in the late 1920's or early 1930's. She was 90 years young and was in the store 6 days a week until March of this year when she broke her hip.

Craft Show Alert

ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS,

ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS WANTED

FOR NYC SHOW

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Talented vendors wanted to exhibit and sell their arts. Great space. 2^nd floor walk up.

Easy walk from Macy's, Fashion Institute of Technology and Chelsea Art Galleries.

40" X 80" space is $100.

Mention Cooks Arts and Crafts and get a 20% Discount on space.

This is a new and exciting event in the city and we hope to make it ongoing.

Email fatenyc2010@yahoo.com for details.

JOIN THEM ON FACEBOOK

F.A.T.E.NYC

(F.ashion A.rt T.imeless E.xperience)

NYC Toy Show 2010

There was so much to see at this years Toy Show! We are bringing in tons of new items from Puzzled Inc, Pepperell Braiding Company, ColorBok & many other independent vendors. In the coming weeks I'll be posting video to our youtube page and pictures to our flickr account so please keep an eye out.

Craft Fair and Fundraiser

Our local American Legion has asked us to help them organize a Craft Fair and Fundraiser. The details we have so far are:

Sunday Oct 3rd

Admission is FREE

Vender Tables are $25 each

Drinks, Snacks and Hot Dogs will be available for purchase

Held at the American Legion Post 104

72-02 Myrtle Avenue Glendale NY

Further information will be available soon

Proceeds help this local post directly, so please help any way you can.

Vendor sign-up has already started so if you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Michelle at Cook's Crafts ASAP