They never met a craft project they didn’t like and believe that digging in and just starting is the first step to creativity. They believe that art, crafts and cooking are essential to a child's development and have made it their mission to teach kids the fundamentals of lifestyle skills.
________________
They created, produced and co-hosted more than 100 episodes of the hit crafting show Creative Juice and the mini-series Witch Crafts for HGTV and DIY. Their shows can be seen in the United States, Australia, South Africa, the Philippines and on the Armed Forces Network. They were nominated for two Daytime Emmys. (With the category company of Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and Paula Deen.)
Cathie and Steve have also appeared on numerous network shows and specials for NBC, ABC, Discovery Channel, HGTV, DIY and Food Network. Programs such as Rachael Ray, IVillage Live, Home and Family, View From the Bay and the Florence Henderson Show have featured their creative ideas.
They have authored 4 best selling craft books, 101 Tees, 101 Snappy Fashion, Bow Wow WOW! and Creative Juice – 45 Re-Crafting Projects. All books are published by Lark Crafts, a division of Barnes and Noble.
They have authored 4 best selling craft books, 101 Tees, 101 Snappy Fashion, Bow Wow WOW! and Creative Juice – 45 Re-Crafting Projects. All books are published by Lark Crafts, a division of Barnes and Noble.
Their invention, Hot Glue Glue Helpers, a line of tools for working with hot glue that prevents burns debuted at Home Shopping Network in 2011. The tools sold out in 7 minutes and will be reappearing at HSN in August and September. Their tools were also celebrated by the craft industry when they were nominated for the CHA Innovations Award.
You can find products by "Cathie and Steve" at Walmart, Michaels, Target and Amazon as well as independent retailers. They have over 40 branded products. New products will be releasing in 2013 and 2014.
You can find products by "Cathie and Steve" at Walmart, Michaels, Target and Amazon as well as independent retailers. They have over 40 branded products. New products will be releasing in 2013 and 2014.
Their designs have been featured for top hobby retailers. Jo-Ann Fabrics featured Cathie's ideas and image for their 2011 Spring campaign. Michaels craft stores has also featured their ideas with in-store flyers and on the web.
They also write Home Hobbies, a monthly syndicated newspaper column for United Features and they contribute to national shelter publications such as Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, Redbook, Womens World, Life Magazine and many others.
_____________________________
Resume
Awards
Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Lifestyle Show
for Witch Crafts - 35th Emmy
Emmy Nomination, Outstanding Lifestyle Host
for Creative Juice - 34th Emmy
Innovation Award Nomination, Best New Product
for Hot Glue Gun Helpers, CHA
Television - Hosting & Producing
HGTV and DIY Network - Creative Juice, 104 episodes
HGTV and DIY Network - Witch Crafts, 5-part mini series
HGTV and DIY Network - Witch Crafts, 1-Hour Special
HGTV and DIY Network - For The Holidays, 1-Hour Special
Television - Guest
Oprah SYN - Dove Beauty Real Beauty
CBS - 35th Daytime Emmy Awards Presenter
CBS - 34th Daytime Emmy Awards Presenter
Discovery Channel - Monster House
NBC - IVillage Live
FOOD Network - Rachael Ray
DIY Network - Inside CHA
DIY Network - Giftnanza
DIY NETWORK - Open House
DIY Network - Wish List
RL Network - Florence Henderson Live
Hallmark - Home and Family
Hallmark - Home and Family
NBC - Morning Live Denver
CBS - View From The Bay
ABC - Good Morning Tulsa
QVC - Disney Hour
QVC Countdown to Christmas
QVC - Hanna Montana Hour
HSN - Crafts Hour
Webisodes
Cathie and Steve for Mod Podge, 2012 - 2013
Plaid Craft TV, Plaid Enterprises, Spring 2011
Plaid Craft TV, Plaid Enterprises, Spring 2011
Pick-Up Sticks, Demand Media
On The Menu, Demand Media
Books Authored, Written and Designed
101 Tees, Lark Books, August 2011
101 Snappy Fashions, Lark Books, 2010
Bow Wow WOW, Lark Books, 2009
Creative Juice Re-Crafting, Lark Books, 2008
Books Contributor
Craft Corps by Vickie Howell
Button and Stitch by Kristen Rask
Craft Hope by Jade Sims
Bead Chic by Margot Potter
Natural Candle Making by Rebecca Ittner
Print Contributor
Real Simple
Better Homes and Gardens
Where Women Create
Everyday with Rachael Ray
Life Magazine
Womens World
Quick and Simple
Cutting Edge
Crafts n Things
Redbook
Family Circle
Sew News
Elle Girl
Venus
Newspaper Column
Scripps Howard News Wire Service - since 2005
