Craftsy flash sale!
- At October 25, 2013
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Craftsy 24 Hour Halloween Flash Sale! Ends at Midnight Tonight!
What is Craftsy?
Craftsy is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns; a supplies shop with great deals on yarn, fabric, and class kits; and a projects section where members share pictures of their latest craft successes. With over two million members and counting, Craftsy has something for just about everyone, in categories ranging from quilting, sewing, knitting, painting, photography, cooking, and more.
Why should I take a class online?
Online education isn’t just for schools and universities anymore. Craftsy courses provide you the convenience of a world-class instructor in your home, whenever you want to learn. Online education, no matter what subject, is a great alternative to in-person classes for a number of reasons.
With many online learning opportunities being on-demand, you are able to learn at your own pace, anytime. Online learning is a fantastic alternative to in-store craft classes for people with busy schedules or who have difficulty leaving the house. It also allows you to watch a troubling section over-and-over again, so you can see exactly how a technique is carried out, or refer back to your class for relevant concepts before beginning any new projects.
Sewing Mamas is a Craftsy affiliate. Clicking to Craftsy from Sewing Mamas helps support our site and community!
Kelly
Last day to get in on the Craftsy sale!
- At September 21, 2013
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Today’s the last day to get in on the big sale over at Craftsy: Up to 75% Off All Courses, Fabric and Yarn!
If you were thinking about taking a Craftsy class, now’s a good time to pop over there and sign up as many of the classes are on sale. You can sign up today and take the class whenever you want, it’s always available, and you can go back to it again and again for reference.
Happy Learning!
Kelly
ps – The links in this post are affiliate links. That means by using the links to shop on Craftsy, you’re also helping Sewing Mamas, thanks! :)
Free Craftsy Class!
- At May 18, 2013
- By Kelly
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Saturday, May 18th, is Craftsy Free Class Day! If you haven’t taken a Craftsy class yet you can sign up today and take a free class from their selection of favorites.
What do you want to learn?
Kelly
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Craftsy Sale!
- At April 05, 2013
- By Kelly
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Craftsy is having their Spring Sale! Up to 75% off classes! What do you have on your to-take list? Here are a few of mine:
Magical Jelly Rolls – I’m hoping this will magically turn the jelly rolls on my shelf into something wonderful! (It could happen, right??)
Stupendous Stitching – quilting class
Pattern Drafting from Ready-to-Wear – I’ve tried this on my own with little success, maybe this class would help?
Sew the Perfect Fit – sounds lovely!
The sale starts today (Friday) and goes through Monday, April 8th, with different classes each day, so check to see if the ones you want are on sale today and check back tomorrow for more! I’ll be keeping an eye out, too. :)
What do you want to learn?
Kelly
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The Research Institute of Mother and Child Care
- At May 13, 2010
- By Kelly
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It sounds really official and important, doesn’t it? I recently received “an important survey conducted by the Research Institute of Mother and Child Care.” In the cover letter, I read that the Institute has been conducting these surveys for over 50 years. Impressive, right? This must be important work if they’ve been doing it so long. Or not. After a bit of digging, I found this is not an independent scientific organization, it’s part of Abbott Labs, the pharmaceutical company that also happens to market Similac baby formula. Of course, that little detail wasn’t actually on the survey or the accompanying cover letter. The letter closes by saying “With your input, our research regarding infant feeding will be as complete, accurate, and useful as possible.” They just fail to mention for whom it will be useful and that they are gathering this information to better market their products.
I have a couple thoughts on this. First, shame on you, Abbott Labs, for your lack of transparency. I have no issues with market research. As a child, I enjoyed the free samples and questionnaires we received in our home because my mom participated in market research programs. Hiding your organization behind an official sounding name like “The Research Institute of Mother and Child Care”? Boo.
Second, they really need to work on their target market. Over the last few months I’ve been receiving formula samples and coupons. Then this survey arrived. The only flaw in their plan is that we do not have any babies in our house. Our youngest child turned 4 in January.
It’s hard to resist putting something heavy in this postage paid return envelope and sending it back in the mail…