SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: April 3, 1997 Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 31, 1997 TANDYCRAFTS, INC. A DELAWARE CORPORATION 1-7258 75-1475224 ------ ---------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1400 Everman Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76140 (817) 551-9600 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS ------------ (a) On March 31, 1997, Registrant issued a press release announcing fiscal third quarter charges to reposition its Joshua's Christian Stores chain. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. -------- Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------------------------------- 99 Copy of press release announcing fiscal third quarter charges to reposition its Joshua's Christian Stores chain. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TANDYCRAFTS, INC. Date: March 31, 1997 By:/s/ Michael J. Walsh ---------------------- Michael J. Walsh President Date: March 31, 1997 By:/s/ James D. Allen ---------------------- James D. Allen Chief Financial Officer