Treble Charger performed at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto for Canadian Music Week 2012!

Treble Charger Reunion Show Review

Any Treble Charger fans out there?

Remember such memorable singles sung by Bill Priddle as “Red” and “Morale“… or such anthemic hits featuring Greig Nori as the frontman like “Friend of Mine” and “American Psycho?”

Well, here’s a bit of nostalgia for those of you who grew up listening to “Canadian pop-rock music” during the 90s like myself!

Before I go any further, my apologies for the timeliness of this blog post. I haven’t been the greatest at keeping up with blogging about certain events closer to when they had actually occurred (or at the very least, soon after the dates of their occurrence!). Some prime examples? Blogging about the Toronto Spring 2012 edition of the One of a Kind Show and Sale that took place at the end of March, as well as the Toronto Spring 2012 edition of the Creativ Festival craft show that took place at the end of April. Note: Blog posts on both events coming soon to the Knitting & Purling blog, I swear!

Anyway, like I was saying… Treble Charger definitely made their mark in the Canadian music scene during the 1990s and early 2000s. But after 14 years of producing great Canadian pop-rock songs, they decided to break up in 2006.

This was devastating for my husband and myself! Why, you ask? Because during the early years of our relationship (I’m talking about the time period coinciding with the release of Wide Awake Bored in 2000 and Detox in 2002), we had spent quite some time following Treble Charger around as they toured Southern Ontario.

To this day, I still have a mental connection between watching Treble Charger concerts and the beginning stages of my relationship with my husband. And that’s why when I found out they were reuniting in 2012, with their first performance in years to take place at The Phoenix Concert Theatre for Canadian Music Week 2012? I was ecstatic! I knew I had to attend.

It wasn’t until I was watching the show that I realized how much I had missed them. The Treble Charger reunion concert was filled to the brim with both hit singles and obscure album tracks for the die-hard fan… which definitely made for a happy Karina!

Here are some of my #treblecharger Instagram photos (click here to check out the full #treblecharger photo album that I’ve created on Ink361), taken from that reunion show. Enjoy!

Treble Charger at Canadian Music Week 2012 Reunion Concert Photos

Show Info:

• Venue: The Phoenix Concert Theatre
• Location: Toronto, ON, CA
• Date: March 21, 2012

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© March 21, 2012 Karina of Knitting & Purling

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CreateForLess online store website

Introduction

Do you eat and breathe arts and crafts like I do? Then you’re at the right place!

“That place” being yet another showcased craft store blog post, featured exclusive on the Knitting & Purling blog.

Today’s post will be shining a spotlight on the Create For Less online craft store!

Why Shop at the Create For Less Online Craft Store?

Simply put, it all boils down to four simple words: Create more, spend less. (There’s a reason why that’s their official store tagline!)

The Create For Less Online Store Promise:

“[We are] committed to providing customers with the best selection, everyday low prices and an exceptional online shopping experience.” -CreateForLess.com

Whether if your passion for all things crafty lies in the realms of…

• Scrapbooking and paper crafting
• Sewing and quilting
• Beading and jewelry making
• Crocheting and knitting
• Floral arranging
• Doll making
• Drawing and Painting
• Rug making and cross stitching
• Framing
• Woodworking
• Kids crafts
• Or just general arts and crafts

…whatever it is, you’ll be able to find craft supplies available for sale at the Create For Less online craft shop that cater specifically to your creative hobby (or hobbies!) of choice.

And you’re bound to find what you’re looking for thanks to their vast stock availability! Imagine a warehouse of over 50,000 unique brand name craft products. Why shop anywhere else… when all of that could be shipped directly to your door via a click of your mouse? Everything is available online through their Web store.

Have I piqued your interest? Before you start shopping for the supplies you need to start your next craft project, here are some additional stats on why you should shop online at Create For Less…

Create For Less Online Craft Store: Home of 22,000+ Scrapbooking Supplies!

Are you a die hard scrapbooker? If you’re tickled pink at the thought of shopping for scrapbooks and photo albums, photo corners and page protectors, designer cardstock paper packs, vellum papers, chipboards, embellishment stickers, die cutters, embossing machines, paper glues and acid-free adhesives, rubber stamps and ink pads, paper punches, edger scissors or any other scrapbooking related product? Then you MUST check out the Create For Less online craft store!

Featured scrapbooking supplies currently on sale at Create For Less…

Note: I’ll be featuring different and new products regularly, so feel free to check back at a later time.

Image sources: CreateForLess website screenshot, logo and product images courtesy of CreateForLess.com.

Prima Bead online craft store website

Introduction

Calling all fellow jewelry makers and designers!

I’d like to introduce you to Prima Bead, your ultimate online destination for quality, hand-picked jewelry making and beading supplies.

And yes, you guessed correctly… this blog post is yet another entry in my “showcased craft store” blog series, found exclusively on the Knitting & Purling blog!

Why shop online at the Prima Bead store?

Believe it or not, Prima Bead has been offering customers with the largest assortment of unique, show-stopping handmade bead and jewelry making supplies at discount prices since its 2009 inception in Largo, Florida by company president Laura Cousin.

And a big reason for their success? Let’s just say they know their target audience well! They’re quite aware that every girl in the world loves getting second glances or compliments on her jewelry pieces. So in return, they strive to offer enough variety in their jewelry pieces so that any girl would be able to find something that would complement her own individual style.

Trinkette beads available at Prima Beads online shop!

But it goes beyond selling hand-chosen jewelry design pieces. The employees at Prima Bead are jewelry makers themselves! Their goal? To inspire other fellow jewelry designers to realize “the art of jewelry making [as] an exciting and rewarding journey.” And that’s definitely something I can stand behind, seeing how I’m a huge supporter of buying one of a kind goods by local artisans whenever possible. The more people making handmade jewelry, the happier I am at supporting them!

So just how do they accomplish this goal? By providing users with free jewelry making projects and how-to videos on their website, as well as offering jewelry making help and advice on their blog, their Twitter account and their Facebook page.

If you, too, agree with the sentiment expressed above and possess the same passion for jewelry making as I do? Then I welcome you to come along for the ride by shopping for quality, discounted jewelry supplies online Prima Bead

Image sources: Prima Bead screenshot, logo and catalog images courtesy of PrimaBead.com. Image of Trinkette beads courtesy of Facebook.com/PrimaBead.

Dick Blick Art Materials online store website

Introduction

Guess what? That’s right, it’s once again time for another “showcased arts and crafts store” blog post! And as always, it’s part of an exclusive series found only on the Knitting & Purling blog.

Before I go any further with this art store spotlight post, let me just start off by admitting to all of the following:

• I don’t currently reside in the States (That’s right, folks. I’m a Canuck!)
• I’m not a professional artist of any kind…
• …nor am I a fine arts student studying to become a professional artist OR an art school teacher

So one might presume I’m not exactly the best person to blog about Dick Blick Art Materials, the “premier art supply source for professional artists, students, and teachers“… with store locations spanning from the west coast to the east (except limited to being situated ONLY in the US!).

However, just because I’m Canadian doesn’t mean I’ve never been to a fine art supply store before. In fact, I regularly frequent the big-names in art supply stores that are similar in nature to Dick Blick in the US… except they’re the Canadian versions (e.g. Curry’s and DeSerres).

And just because I’m not a devoted fine arts professional, teacher or student… that doesn’t mean I’m not a die hard “art hobbyist!” If you’ve had the chance to visit the main page for the arts and crafts section of my Knitting & Purling blog, you’re likely aware of my huge passion and love for practically anything and everything artistic. And something you might not know about me is that I actually studied and majored in Art History at the University of Toronto!

(So perhaps that should give me a bit more credibility? What do you think?)

Whether hobbyist or pro artist… whatever you’d like to label it, I still appreciate quality art supplies and artist tools when I see them! And Dick Blick is definitely home to some of the best, top brand names in art materials.

And guess what? They may not prominently advertise or promote this… but Dick Blick actually sells craft supplies, too!

Sample Top Craft Departments at the Dick Blick Online Store

A) Knitting Yarns

Sample yarns for sale online at Dick Blick: 1) Marble Chunky Yarn, 2) Caron Craft & Rug Yarn, 3) Blick Economy Yarn Assortment

B) Jewelry and Beading Supplies

Sample jewelry making supplies for sale online at Dick Blick: 1) The Big Bead Loom, 2) Beadalon Deluxe Thing-A-Ma-Jig, 3) Amaco Clay Bead Making Tools

C) Scrapbooking Supplies

Sample scrapbooking supplies for sale online at Dick Blick: 1) Kolo Catalina Albums, 2) Pacon Scrapbook Paper, 3) Canson Spiral-Bound Scrapbooks

D) Photo Matting Supplies

Sample framing and matting supplies for sale online at Dick Blick: 1) Crescent Regular Surface Matboards, 2) Crescent Moorman Fabric Matboards, 3) Crescent Select Alpha-Cellulose Matboards

E) Woodworking and Wood Craft Supplies

Sample woodworking and wood craft supplies for sale online at Dick Blick: 1) Low-Cost Wood Model Kits, 2) Midwest Products Mini Carving Block Bags, 3) Sculpture House Wood Carving Set

Have I successfully piqued your interest, yet? If you’re still considering shopping online at the Dick Blick Web store, perhaps the following stats would prove useful for you!

Dick Blick Art Materials Online Store

Site Description: “Serving artists with discount art supplies since 1911. Known for enormous selection, dependable savings, and fine customer service on thousands of in-stock art supplies!” -DickBlick.com

Category: Arts & Crafts > Showcased Craft Stores

Perks of Shopping at Dick Blick for Online Art Supplies and Craft Materials

• Free Shipping Policy: FREE Shipping on $160+ Orders! (Fine Print: Generally, free FedEx Best Value ground shipping via FedEx SmartPost OR FedEx @ Home Delivery over period of 3-9 days in the 48 contiguous United States on orders totaling $160 or more. Exceptions: Factory-direct shipments, international orders or deliveries to Alaska/Hawaii/Puerto Rico/US Territories & certain stocked art materials that need to be shipped by truck.)
• 30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: Full Replacement or Refund on If You’re Not Completely Satisfied on the Quality of Your Purchased Merchandise! (Fine Print: Contact Blick customer service within 30-days of purchase. Returns due to damage, defective product or wrong item shipped will have to undergo reviews via Dick Blick’s Customer Service department. Customer may be responsible for return freight charges.)
• Free Catalog: Request One of the Following Free Dick Blick Art Catalogs Online (Fine Print: There is none! Catalog downloads are completely free of charge.)

Click the image to download one of the following FREE Dick Blick art catalogs! 1) School Catalog, 2) Studio Catalog, 3) K-6 Classroom Catalog, 4) School Sale Flyer

• Free Lesson Plans: Attention, Art Teachers: Access FREE Lesson Plans & Teaching Ideas (Fine Print: There is none! Lesson downloads are completely free of charge.)
• New Product Additions Every Month: Discover New Products Added to Dick Blick’s Online Stock Availability Each Month! (Fine print: New products added every calendar month.)
• Top Arts & Crafts Supply Brands: Discover popular brand names you know and trust available for sale at Dick Blick (including Canson, Faber-Castell, Prismacolor, Strathmore & Xyron)

• Help with Gift Ideas: In search of a birthday gift idea that would spark your child’s creativity? Looking for the perfect anniversary present for your art school girlfriend? Get inspired with Dick Blick’s Curated Lists of Gift Idea Suggestions!

Seeking Dick Blick Art Supplies Store Locations?

Dick Blick Art Materials store in Seattle, Washington

Image sources: Dick Blick Art Materials screenshot image, logo and banners courtesy of DickBlick.com

Kitchen Collection outlet store online website

Introduction

Welcome to yet another “showcased cookware store” blog post, part of the cooking, baking and all things food section of the Knitting & Purling blog.

Yesterday’s featured kitchenware store was Le Gourmet Chef… so I thought it would be fitting to feature its sister store, Kitchen Collection in today’s kitchen supply store showcase!

Just like with Le Gourmet Chef, The Kitchen Collection brand encompasses both the online Web store in addition to its 200+ outlet store locations across the United States.

Looking for Kitchen Collection stores in your neighborhood?

Did you know? Kitchen Collection shops can be found across the U.S. at most outlet malls! For example, just within the “Tanger Outlets” brand of outlet centers? You’ll be able to find 33 different Kitchen Collection outlet store locations… ranging from being situated in Barstow, California and Lincoln City, Oregon out west to Kittery, Maine and Tilton, New Hampshire out east.

For those of you who wish to shop at one of these 200+ Kitchen Collection shops, I’d recommend utilizing this handy foursquare resource page I’ve compiled as a companion to this blog post. I’ve basically taken everything you need to know about each individual Kitchen Collection outlet store location (including tips, business addresses, contact phone numbers and more)… and listed everything all in one place!

Kitchen Collection retail storefront photos

Why shop online at the Kitchen Collection Internet retail store?

Suffice it to say, although there may be 200+ physical store locations of The Kitchen Collection… the brand is more than just the sum of its local stores. Yes, I’m talking about the Kitchen Collection Web shop.

There are many reasons why you should shop online! For example, do you live too far away from the closest Kitchen Collection local retailer? Or maybe you do live in close proximity to a neighborhood Kitchen Collection store… but during your latest visit, the chef’s tool or kitchen accessory you were looking for wasn’t available in stock. And of course, there’s always the off-chance you’re on the lookout for Internet-only sale opportunities that are only available online and not at any brick and mortar Kitchen Collection outlet store location.

Any one (or all!) of those statements could be considered good reasons to shop online at the Web-based version of The Kitchen Collection outlet store.

Discover 1) the freedom of shopping online from the comfort of your own home, while 2) simultaneously enjoying a larger variety of brands and products (including a vast collection of factory refurbished small appliances, all completely backed up by 90-day satisfaction guarantees and come complete with full warranties!), plus 3) full access to any online-only sale or clearance prices! That’s what you get for shopping online at The Kitchen Collection.

Still not convinced? Check out the following store stats below…

The Kitchen Collection Outlet Store Online

Site Description: “Your favorite kitchen brands at factory outlet prices every day!” The Kitchen Collection outlet store has been offering brand name kitchen gadgets, tools and small appliances without charging name brand prices for 25 years, while simultaneously serving up best values on quality factory overstocks, warehouse clearance, factory refurbished small appliances and special buys… all accompanied with full satisfaction guarantees and warranties!” -KitchenCollection.com

Category: Food > Showcased Cookware Stores

Perks of Shopping Online at The Kitchen Collection Outlet Store

• Everyday Flat-Rate Shipping Policy: $7.99 Flat-Rate Shipping on $60+ Orders! (Fine Print: $7.99 flat-rate FedEx ground shipping over period of 1-5 business days in the 48 contiguous United States on orders totaling $60 or more before taxes)
• 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: All Products May Be Returned with Receipt Within 90 Days for Replacement, Exchange or Refund at Stores or Online, Regardless of Where the Product was Purchased! (Fine Print: Visit the Kitchen Collection website for details)
• Ongoing Clearance Discounts: 20% Additional Savings Off All Clearance Items! (Fine Print: There is none… this is an ongoing offer! Simply visit this secret clearance page, which lists every single sale item currently available online at Kitchen Collection)
• Large Diversity in Product Availability: Shop online for cookware, bakeware, small appliances & great gadgets for every kitchen task, decorative wood/marble/ceramics, the best of housewares seen on TV and more!
• Top Kitchenware Brands: Discover popular brand names you know and trust available for sale at Kitchen Collection (including Hamilton Beach, KitchenAid, Cuisinart, T-Fal, WearEver, Wilton, & Pyrex)

• Help with Gift Ideas: Looking to purchase a gift for your foodie friend or amateur chef family member, but not sure what to get? Get inspired with Kitchen Collection’s curated list of gift idea suggestions! Just click on the “Shop Now“ text link at the bottom right part of the Kitchen Collection home page to get started

Screen capture showing where you can find the "Show Now" link to access the Kitchen Collection Gift Ideas page

Shop factory refurbished KitchenAid mixers, appliances and more… on sale with warranty guarantees!

One of the main reasons why The Kitchen Collection is different from other bakeware, cookware, kitchen gadget and small appliance stores? Their main focus is on bringing value to the consumer.

Whether in the form of 1) giving customers name brand kitchenware without having to pay brand name prices, 2) offering best values in the form of guaranteed quality factory reconditioned or refurbished merchandise at warehouse prices and special buys, or 3) offering value in the form of a complete personalized customer service experience… it doesn’t matter which way you look at it, because The Kitchen Collection serves up all 3!

Anyway, going back to the topic of factory refurbished kitchen appliances… Kitchen Collection is indeed your top destination for refurbished KitchenAid appliances!

Click the banner above to be taken to a page on the Kitchen Collection online retailer website that’s dedicated to displaying ALL refurbished KitchenAid mixers, food processors, blenders, hand mixers and other products in every color of the rainbow… all priced at a fraction of retail costs!

But don’t fret; as mentioned above, each refurbished item comes fully equipped with a warranty and 90-day satisfaction guarantee.