Attend the Craft and Hobby
Association Convention
at the Anaheim Convention Center
in January 2007
Learn how crafts and gift baskets
make a winning combination.
Crafts Are Popular Again
The history of crafts is as old as mankind. Creating clothing, eating utensils and furniture provided items needed for everyday life, and served to tie communities and villages together.
After the Industrial Revolution, creating by hand was sometimes abandoned in favor or machine-made items. Even though our society has advanced tremendously due to the speed and efficiency of technology, many people are seeking the slower pace of creating crafts for many reasons.
Working women and men are discovering the calming and therapeutic benefits of working with their hands to create garments, gifts, accessories, collect, and prepare recipes.
Along with gaining the satisfaction of completing a project, crafting also builds confidence and pride.
People of all ages are exploring crafts such as knitting, crocheting and collecting not only for relaxation, but also for making profits at craft shows and on the Internet.
Keeping pictures of families and friends in albums took a serious turn at the end of the 90's. Folks eager to discover their roots, celebrate their heritage and store their memories for future generations turned scrapbooking from a hobby into an obsession. Scrapbooking is now one of the fastest growing and most lucrative hobbies.
Whether you are looking for craft design ideas, organizing tips, supplies or party ideas, you'll find lots of information and resources here.
