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		<title>Big Quilt Contest Prize Announcment!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finally the prizes are being released!
These are the 5 Categories and prizes for this years contest
1. Best In Show &#8211; $100 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts
2. Best Cabin Quilt &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts
3. Best Quilt for a Child &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts
4. Best Color Scheme &#8211; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">Finally the prizes are being released!</span></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">These are the 5 Categories and prizes for this years contest</span></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">1. Best In Show &#8211; $100 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">2. Best Cabin Quilt &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">3. Best Quilt for a Child &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">4. Best Color Scheme &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">5. Best Quilt Design &#8211; $50 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.benfranklincraftshelena.com/2010/05/quilt-contest/" target="_self">For contest rules and regulations please click here</a></h2>
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		<title>Key Crafter&#8217;s Club Winner</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:50:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Chelly Hasquet for winning a $50.00 Gift Card
Enter into our next drawing by filling up a Key Crafters Club Card  and using it for your $25 discount
Make sure to completely fill out the back side of your card with your  contact information
The Next Drawing is September 30th
The more cards you complete [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Chelly Hasquet for winning a $50.00 Gift Card</p>
<p>Enter into our next drawing by filling up a Key Crafters Club Card  and using it for your $25 discount</p>
<p>Make sure to completely fill out the back side of your card with your  contact information</p>
<p>The Next Drawing is September 30th</p>
<p>The more cards you complete the better your chances</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>
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		<title>Summer Kids Craft Club!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:35:01 +0000</pubDate>
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Registration is in store at the front register
project samples are available in store





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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Registration is in store at the front register</h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">project samples are available in store</h1>
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		<title>Deco Poly Mesh</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 20:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Deco Poly Mesh!
A New Decorating Medium

Deco Poly Mesh is available in two sizes:
wide rolls (21&#8243; X 10 Yards) $12.99-$14.99
and small rolls (4&#8243; X 25 Yards) $17.99
There are many ways to use this product to decorate come in and see some of our ideas!



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff00ff;">Deco Poly Mesh!</span></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">A New Decorating Medium</span></h1>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Deco Poly Mesh is available in two sizes:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">wide rolls (21&#8243; X 10 Yards) $12.99-$14.99</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">and small rolls (4&#8243; X 25 Yards) $17.99</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">There are many ways to use this product to decorate come in and see some of our ideas!</p>
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		<title>Quilt Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 19:51:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Our Annual Big Quilt Contest is approaching!
Get out that sewing machine and start your engines!
This years contest has expanded creating a larger show with more opportunities to win!
Quilts are Due on or before OCTOBER 14th and voting will begin on October 15th and end November 15th
Votes will be collected and counted November 16th and quilts [...]]]></description>
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<h1 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Our Annual Big Quilt Contest is approaching!</strong></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">Get out that sewing machine and start your engines!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This years contest has expanded creating a larger show with more opportunities to win!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Quilts are Due on or before <strong>OCTOBER 14th</strong> and voting will begin on October 15th and end November 15th</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Votes will be collected and counted November 16th and quilts will be available for pickup on November 20th</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">This year our contest will have 5 voting categories &amp; prizes:</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">1. Best In Show &#8211; $100 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">2. Best Cabin Quilt &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">3. Best Quilt for a Child &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">4. Best Color Scheme &#8211; $30 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">5. Best Quilt Design &#8211; $50 Gift Card to Ben Franklin Crafts</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">There is a limit of one prize per quilt</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Entry Rules:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Quilt must be 45&#8243; X 60&#8243; or larger</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">75%  of the fabric used in the quilt must be Ben Franklin Fabric</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Only one quilt entry per person</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Quilt must be made with current fabric (see store for details) generally the fabric must still be available and released within the last year</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Last Years Winners</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>1st place QUILT 5 entered by Ann Bond</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>2nd place QUILT 6 entered by Julie James</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>3rd place QUILT 16 entered by Sheryl Gullon</strong></p>
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		<title>Your Story Available now</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your Story book binder and laminator available now! Create your own books! Great for mothers day, childrens gifts, and best of all its easy and quick! Pick yours up today for $59.99 in our scrapbooking department! 


Want more info check out this video

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span>Your Story book binder and laminator available now! Create your own books! Great for mothers day, childrens gifts, and best of all its easy and quick! Pick yours up today for $59.99 in our scrapbooking department! </span></h3>
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<h3><span>Want more info check out this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9TudJ32Kfw">video</a><br />
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		<title>Gift Card Winner</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:31:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Karen Cooper for winning a $50.00 Gift Card
Enter into our next drawing by filling up a Key Crafters Club Card and using it for your $25 discount
Make sure to completely fill out the back side of your card with your contact information
The Next Drawing is June 30th
The more cards you complete the better [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations to Karen Cooper for winning a $50.00 Gift Card</p>
<p>Enter into our next drawing by filling up a Key Crafters Club Card and using it for your $25 discount</p>
<p>Make sure to completely fill out the back side of your card with your contact information</p>
<p>The Next Drawing is June 30th</p>
<p>The more cards you complete the better your chances</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK!</p>
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		<title>Upcoming Classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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Come in and register today!
Also, Check out our new watercolor class!
Beginning Necklaces
Monday, April 12th 6:00-8:00pm
Learn the basics of necklace design
Cost: $20 includes all supplies
Beginning Earrings
Monday, April 19th 6:00-8:00pm
Learn the basics of earring design
Cost: $20 includes all supplies
Design Your Own Pendant
Monday, April 26th 6:00-8:00pm
Utilizing stamp punches and resin
Cost: $20 includes all supplies
Bob Ross Painting Class by [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #405b81; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Come in and register today!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #405b81; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Also, Check out our new watercolor class!</strong></span></p>
<p><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beginning Necklaces<br />
</span>Monday, April 12th 6:00-8:00pm<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
</span></span>Learn the basics of necklace design<br />
Cost: $20 includes all supplies</p>
<p><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beginning Earrings<br />
</span>Monday, April 19th 6:00-8:00pm<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
</span></span>Learn the basics of earring design<br />
Cost: $20 includes all supplies</p>
<p><span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Design Your Own Pendant<br />
</span>Monday, April 26th 6:00-8:00pm</span><br />
Utilizing stamp punches and resin<br />
Cost: $20 includes all supplies</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bob Ross</span> Painting Class</span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> by Diane McVeda</span><br />
Friday April 30th<br />
10:00am-4:00pm w/ 1hr lunch break<br />
Cost: $35 bring your own supplies</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Beginning Watercolor </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">by Barabra Keith</span><br />
5 week class starting May 11th<br />
2hrs a week on Tuesdays 1pm-3pm<br />
Cost: $70 bring your own supplies</p>
<p>*Please register in advanced for all classes at our store<br />
*Sign up for two beading classes and receive a <span style="font-weight: bold;">$5 Discount</span><br />
*supply list for painting classes provided in store<br />
*this months Bob Ross painting is an outdoor scene with mountains and trees and is displayed in our store<br />
*10% discount on supplies for students enrolled in our classes</p>
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		<title>New Yankee Candle Scents</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have the largest Yankee Candle  selection in town and New Yankee Scents Have Arrived!
Drift Away, Tahitian Tiare Flower, Fruit Salad, Pineapple Cilantro, Early Sunrise, Plus Many More!

22oz Jars for $24.99 with a 110-150 hr Burn Time!
7oz Tumblers $14.99 with a 35-45hr Burn Time!
Also we have a great selection of Yankee Votive Candles for $1.99
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have the largest Yankee Candle  selection in town and New Yankee Scents Have Arrived!</p>
<p>Drift Away, Tahitian Tiare Flower, Fruit Salad, Pineapple Cilantro, Early Sunrise, Plus Many More!</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1658" href="http://www.benfranklincraftshelena.com/2010/01/new-yankee-candle-scents/yankee/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1658" title="yankee" src="http://www.benfranklincraftshelena.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/yankee.png" alt="yankee" width="457" height="342" /></a></p>
<p>22oz Jars for $24.99 with a 110-150 hr Burn Time!</p>
<p>7oz Tumblers $14.99 with a 35-45hr Burn Time!</p>
<p>Also we have a great selection of Yankee Votive Candles for $1.99</p>
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		<title>Upcoming Beading Classes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:07:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginning Necklaces- Cost $20

 Tuesday, January 19th 6:00-8:00pm
Learn the basics of Necklace Design
Beginning Earrings- Cost $20

 Tuesday, January 19th 6:00-8:00pm
Learn the basics of Earring  Design
*Please register in advance by calling our store at 406-442-2040 or signing up when you are in the store at the front counter
*$5 Discount when you sign up for both classes
*All [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Beginning Necklaces- Cost $20<br />
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<p><strong> </strong>Tuesday, January 19th 6:00-8:00pm</p>
<p>Learn the basics of Necklace Design</p>
<p><strong>Beginning Earrings- Cost $20<br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>Tuesday, January 19th 6:00-8:00pm</p>
<p>Learn the basics of Earring  Design</p>
<p>*Please register in advance by calling our store at 406-442-2040 or signing up when you are in the store at the front counter</p>
<p>*$5 Discount when you sign up for both classes</p>
<p>*All supplies included in the cost of the class</p>
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