Amy sent in this “Please think about this family today and say I love you to those you do. Life is fragile.” :: Amy’s Auction :: Design mom Auction (275+ opportunities to help Nie recovery - All of the auctions are being run independently and may have different rules and different end times.)

Spoonflower update: updated and improved shopping cart :: Lower shipping rates :: 3-Yard Limit On Fabric Items (reduced printer mistakes on larger pieces) :: now you can cast your vote for a second type of fabric to be offered ::

a giveaway at craftactually

ILLUSTRATIVE Art festival together with a Young Illustrator’s Award competition :: Deadline for submission fee: 31st of August 2008 :: Deadline for submission works: 31st of August 2008

Mind bites: video instructional contest ‘The Baby Formula’: launches September 3. (instructional videos related to babies and parenting) :: $1500 of cash prizes :: they are working with ‘Any Baby Can’, a charity that helps children to reach their potential through education, therapy and family support services :: crafty submissions in the parenting/new baby genre might include: knitted or crocheted blankets/clothes/toys, quilts, baby book scrapbooks, appliqué, embroidery, breastfeeding necklaces, stroller toys, pacifier clips, baby announcements, etc.

You Bazaar! You Bazaar! 2 November 2008 : San Francisco County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. Featuring 30 craft vendors and a series of workshops : A family friendly event to kick off the Plush You SF Show 7 November 2008 – Applications are being accepted from July 25th to August 15th 2008.

Jennifer Perkins from the Naughty Secretary Club has a new book out (The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girl’s Guide to Handmade Jewelry) where Whipup along with other cool crafty sites is mentioned. Congrats Jennifer.

Amy Butler has a new eco-friendly gift and party line featuring 100% post-consumer recycled giftwrap, gift bags & gift card cases – also…Soy Ink printed and water-base coated paper tableware & napkins.

Melanie is having a Japanese fabric giveaway – in return for advice on a Fabric Lovers Guide to Tokyo guide book that she is working on.