Manufactures United To Solve The Retailing Puzzle At The 2012 CHA Winter Tradeshow in Anaheim
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 15 DECEMBER 2011

Clearsnap® Globecraft Memories, Justrite Stampers, Makin's Clay®, Rubber Stamp Concepts, ScraPerfect, The Robin's Nest, and Westcott Brand Cutting Tools are the 2012 Independent Manufacturers Partners (IMP), a loosely affiliated group of independent CHA members who will be cooperatively promoting their products at the Craft & Hobby Association Winter Conference & Tradeshow held January 29-February 1, 2012 in Anaheim California.  With a value over $2,500, the giveaway of nine IMP prize packages consisting of various manufacture's products will be a compelling reason for retailers to familiarize themselves with participating manufacturer's products at the upcoming CHA show.  This year IMP will be offering an exciting and educational workshop co-sponsored by the exhibiting partners.  IMP is proud to announce that Cindi Bisson will be leading the project design and activities where workshop participants will be introduced to the manufacturer's products, and will be creating a beautiful mixed media art project incorporating the art and craft materials provided by participating manufacturers.  In addition, participants will leave the workshop with an assortment of products donate by participating manufacturers. 

Makin's Clay® Exhibitor at the 2012 CHA Winter Conference and Trade Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 30 NOVEMBER 2011

Makin's USA is pleased to announce they will be an exhibitor at the Craft and Hobby Association Winter Conference and Trade Show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim California, Jan 28th thru Feb 1st, 2012. Show attendees are invited to stop by our booth (#1819) for an overview of the Makin's Brand® product line. Visitors to our booth will find new products for 2012, exciting "make-n-take" projects, product demonstrations and application tips & techniques led by professional designer/artists.  FREE Makin's Clay® tote bags, product samples, promotional items and catalogs will be available in the booth during show hours while supplies last.  Buyers are encouraged to schedule private appointments by sending a meeting request to info@makins-usa.com or by contacting your sales representative directly. 

Makin's Brand® Products Available At The 2011 VDI Annual National Fall Show In Branson Missouri
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 15 JUNE 2011

The Makin's Brand® product line will be available for purchase at the 2011 VDI Annual Fall Show at the Branson Convention Center in Branson Missouri, September 22-24, 2011.  Buyers will enjoy special show promotions as well as free product samples and gift bags while supplies last.  Makin's Clay® product sample display boards will be on display to illustrate the broad range of application possibilities.  Sue Kelsey, a professional polymer clay artist and designer will be facilitating "make & take" projects in the Makin's USA booth.

Makin's Brand® Products Available At The 2011 VDI Annual National Spring Show In Kansas City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10 FEBRUARY 2011

The Makin's Brand® product line will be available for purchase at the 2011 VDI Annual Spring Show at the KCI Expo Center in Kansas City Missouri April 14-17, 2011.  Variety Distributors Inc., is the largest general merchandise distributor in the United States having served thousands of independent retail stores throughout the United States since 1946.   

Makin's Brand® Available At the 2011 NAMTA's Art Material World
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 31 JANUARY 2011

The Makin's Brand® product line will be on display and available for purchase through Art Clay World USA at the 2011 NAMTA International Convention and Trade Show hosted at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix Arizona, April 13th - 15th, 2011. Show attendees are invited to visit booth #321 for an overview of the Makin's Brand® product line. Visitors will be able to participate in "make-n-take" projects and product demonstrations led by one of our professional polymer clay designers. Free Makin's Clay® product samples and special promotions will be available in the booth while supplies last.

Makin's Clay® at 70th Craft and Hobby Association Winter Trade Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  31 OCTOBER 2010 

Makin's USA is pleased to announce they will be an exhibitor at the 70th Craft and Hobby Association Winter Trade Show, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Jan 29th thru Feb 1st, 2011.  Makin's USA invites our customers and show attendees to visit our booth, #935 for an overview of the Makin's Brand® product line.  Visitors to our booth will find exciting "make-n-take" projects and product demonstrations led by our professional polymer clay designers.  Free Makin's® product samples and special promotions will be available in the booth while supplies last. 

Makin's Brand® Products Available through Art Clay World USA in Chicago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  01 SEPTEMBER 2010

Makin's USA is pleased to announce their new business partnership with Art Clay World USA.  Art Clay World USA has been a trusted source of high-quality art clay products, tools and accessories since 1999.  Annie Mangelsen, President of Makin's USA says, "Art Clay World USA is uniquely positioned to promote and sell Makin's Clay® and Makin's Brand® products to artists that are accustom to working with some of the finest modeling mediums in the world".  Art Clay World USA is the North American distributor of Art Clay with principle office and retail store in Oak Lawn, a southwest suburb of Chicago.  

Makin's Clay® Product Workshops at Munro Wholesale Crafts
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OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  14 JUNE 2010

Makin's USA is pleased to announce a series of workshops hosted by Munro Wholesale Crafts in Berkley Michigan.  In response to growing consumer demand for Makin's Clay® and Makin's Brand® products, Makin's USA has partnered with Munro Wholesale Crafts to facilitate several product demonstrations and workshops available to the public.  Sue Kelsey, (an accomplished polymer clay designer/artist and member of the Makin's Clay® design team) will be instructing workshop participants in the fundamentals of working with Makin's Clay®.  Workshop participants will learn unique characteristics and various tips and techniques of Makin's Clay®. For more information about how you can enjoy hands on experience in working with Makin's Clay® and Makin's Brand® tools call the friendly staff at Munro Wholesale Crafts; (248) 544-1590 or visit them online at www.munrocrafts.com.

Makin's Clay® at Craft and Hobby Association 2010 Summer Trade Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  17 MAY 2010
 

Makin's USA is pleased to announce they will be an exhibitor at the CHA Summer Trade Show in Rosemont Illinois, July 27-29, 2010 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The entire Makin's Brand® product line will be on display.  Show attendees are cordially invited to stop by the Makin's Clay® booth (#249) for product information, free samples and to enjoy the fun "make-n-take" project activities.  

Makin's Brand® products now available at Wallack's in Ontario Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  01 MARCH 2010

Makin's USA is pleased to announce their new business partnership with Wallack's of Ontario Canada.  Annie Mangelsen, President of Makin's USA says, "Wallack's has been a trusted source of art and school supplies to many Canadians for many years.  They (Wallack's) share the same family owned business values as Makin's USA.  This new partnership is a perfect response to the growing demand for Makin's Clay® and Makin's Brand® products in Canada."  Wallack's is eastern Ontario's largest retailer of artist materials.  For over 60 years, Wallack's has been committed to supplying creative people with quality products at competitive prices.

Makin's Clay® at Craft and Hobby Association 2010 Winter Trade Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  09 DECEMBER 2009

Makin's USA is pleased to announce they will be an exhibitor at the CHA Winter Show in Anaheim California January 24-27, 2010. The complete Makin's Brand® product line will be on display. Customers and guests are invited to stop by our booth (#3009) for a review of new products and participate in the fun "make-n-take" project activities.

Makin's Clay® products and tools available through Dick Blick online retail store
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  01 JUNE 2009

Makin's USA is pleased to announce that Makin's Brand® products are now available through Dick Blick's online retail store, (www.dickblick.com).  Dick Blick retail channels are recognized as a leading supplier of high quality art supplies and a trusted source for consumers of the fine arts community and K-12 education sector.  Annie Mangelsen, President of Makin's USA informs, "We are very pleased with this business partnership in that the Makin's Brand® is ideally suited for consumers in the market segments served by the Dick Blick retail channels.  We understand art teachers are already looking forward to the Makin's Clay® products and tools being featured in several Dick Blick catalogs later this year."

Makin's Brand® Pet Memory Frame Kits now available through online wholesaler
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  09 MARCH 2009

Makin's USA is pleased to announce their new business partnership with PetManufacturers.com making the Makin's Brand® Pet Memory Frame Kit product line available to potentially thousands of pet retailers who are serviced by this online wholesaler.

William "Bill" Mangelsen honored by the Craft and Hobby Association with the prestigious Industry Achievement Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  27 JANUARY 2009

The late Bill Mangelsen, Founder of Makin's Clay®, Sino Harvest Limited, China Harvest Limited, and Co-founder of Makin's® USA was recognized for his life-long work and contributions to the craft and hobby industry at the 2009 Winter CHA Show on Jan 27, 2009. Bill's surviving children, Annie Mangelsen, Jennifer Mangelsen and Michael Mangelsen are 3rd generation family members working in the craft industry.  They received the Industry Achievement Award on behalf of their father.

Makin's Clay® at Craft and Hobby Association 2009 Winter Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  09 Jan 2009

Makin's USA is pleased to announce they will attend the 2009 CHA Winter Show, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA, Jan 25-28, 2009.

Makin's Brand® Pet Memory Frame Kits distributed by NexPet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  01 December 2008

Makin's USA is pleased to announce their new business partnership with NexPet.  NexPet is one of the pet industries' most successful retailer co-ops.  This business partnership makes the Makin's Brand® Pet Memory Frame Kit product line available to approximately 440 pet retailers in more than 40 states in U.S.