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 29, 1996 Date of Earliest Event Reported: April 28, 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 April 28, 1997, Registrant issued a press release announcing the unaudited results of operations for the three- and nine-month periods ended March 31, 1997. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. -------- Exhibit Number Description ------- -------------------------------- 99 Copy of press release announcing the unaudited results of operations for the three- and nine- month periods ended March 31, 1997. 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 28, 1997 By:/s/ Michael J. Walsh ----------------------- Michael J. Walsh, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: March 28, 1997 By:/s/ James D. Allen ----------------------- James D. Allen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer