LAS VEGAS , Bowdabra(R), a craft sensation that
makes the difficult task of making bows simple, announces the launch of its
website http://www.
Fiskars Brands, Inc.

EMMY-AWARD WINNING CRAFT EXPERT TERRI OUELLETTE:

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, Fiskars launched a brand new site
dedicated to crafters on June 1, 2005 ( http://www.

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com also provides a full retail line where crafting accessories
can be purchased as well as special offers on Bowdabra crafting kits.

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com where Bowdabra can now be purchased online.
Besides being the easiest, most versatile bow -maker in the world, Bowdabra
can be used for numerous crafting projects including wedding and holiday
decorations, bridal accessories, swags, hair bows, corsages, place settings
and more. Now, this year we're
going to see some of the hottest trends in crafts expand, like scrap booking.
So many people are finding ways to get creative with scrap booking supplies,
like the papers and embellishments and they're using them for wall art or
making cards.

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com for more information and detailed
instructions for crafting projects., a
global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer and industrial products .

TO FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA, CALL YOUR LOCAL CRAFT STORE OR
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Bowdabra(R) the World's Easiest to Use and Understand Bow-Maker Announces New Website

Bowdabra can also be found in retail stores from
Australia to Europe.

EMMY-AWARD WINNING CRAFT EXPERTS SHARES HOTTEST CRAFTING TRENDS OF 2005

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The magic of Bowdabra is that crafting experience is not necessary
to be creative.
The first 100 people to log onto the site and register will win a free
Live, Love, Craft! tee shirt. Don't forget to check it out!

Fiskars School , Office + Craft is a division of Fiskars Brands, Inc.

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In addition , the website offers a Frequently Asked
Questions section that addresses the thoughts of beginning crafters, offering
tips and advice on crafting techniques with Bowdabra.

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CRAFTING IS AN ACTIVITY THAT CONTINUES TO GAIN POPULARITY.

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Bowdabra.
Fiskars Brands, Inc.

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bowdabra. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiskars Corporation, a
Finnish corporation traded on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (HEX: FIS). Founded
in 1649, Fiskars Corporation is one of the oldest companies in the world. NEW YORK,

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New Place for Crafters on the Web! www.fiskarscrafts .com

On the
new website, crafters can check their daily "Crafting Horoscope," submit "Dear
Ginny Letters" to find solutions to crafting problems and tune into FiskarsTV,
an exciting bi-weekly web TV show featuring craft trends, projects and special
guests.

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Las Vegas resident Sandy Sandler , former owner of an international gift
business, Corporate Gifts International (CGI), realized when she taught
classes to other industry experts they could not craft professional looking
bows.

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Everything from ribbon, curling ribbon, instructional videos to the famous
Bowdabra bow wire that perfectly secures professional looking bows are made
available for purchase. Each Bowdabra comes assembled
with a 30-minute bow making and crafting video, Bowdabra wand, Bowdabra
bow-wire, and a step-by -step designer techniques instruction book.bowdabra. is the world's leading manufacturer of scissors ,
gardening tools and cutlery, as well as other consumer products sold under the
brand names including FISKARS(R), Gerber Legendary Blades(R), Royal(R) Floor
Mats, Home Leisure(R), Planterra(R), Power Sentry(R), Newpoint(R), Montana(R),
Raadvad, Sankey and Ebert.

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Visit http://www. And then there 's beading, just look in the fashion
magazines and you'll see almost everything hot is embellished with beads.

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Everyone from children and teachers to floral designers and
home decorators find many ways to use Bowdabra. In the USA, Bowdabra is sold at numerous craft and
floral stores including A.C. Moore, Michaels Arts + Crafts Stores, Garden
Ridge and Rag Shop."

THROUGHOUT MARCH , CRAFT RETAILERS AROUND THE COUNTRY WILL OFFER SPECIAL
CLASSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, TIPS AND PROJECTS FOR CRAFTY CUSTOMERS.

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The new
site boasts a library of crafting projects that provides
step-by -step instructions on how to craft projects such as bows, wreaths,
wedding arrangements and holiday decorations.

This category is for 'suppliers' selling craft supplies only.

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Crafters can read creative and compelling articles by industry
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On German QVC it reigns as a top
selling craft product.

Bowdabra is available nationwide at popular craft outlets and floral
wholesalers.

If the site sells finished products, please submit it to the appropriate category under Shopping/Crafts.

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Since its launch eight years ago, Bowdabra has become a popular product on
the cable-shopping channels worldwide.
In addition, fiskarscrafts. IT HELPS
REDUCE STRESS, BUILDS KIDS' SELF-ESTEEM, LEARNING SKILLS, IS EMOTIONALLY
PLEASING AND MOST IMPORTANTLY -- FUN!

THE CRAFT AND HOBBY ASSOCIATION HAS DEDICATED THE MONTH OF MARCH TO
CELEBRATING ALL CRAFTING HAS TO OFFER.

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In her own company, Sandler found her employees had difficulty tying
bows quickly and then making them look professional. MADISON, Wis.prnewswire.

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With her frustration,
Sandler used her international trade and product development knowledge to
design Bowdabra. They'll also be able to get great new project ideas in the areas of
home decorating, kids crafts, party invitations , scrapbooking, sewing,
quilting, and more!
"We believe that this site will give crafters a new way to look at
crafting online and give users the ability to really interact with Fiskars in
a much more creative way," says Brian Rubash, Manager of Web Marketing.com will feature how-to videos on some of
Fiskars' coolest products, offer live online customer service, and have a
crafting message board.

Now crochet and knitting still exploding, especially in young
people , which is awesome.