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: October 20, 1998 Date of Earliest Event Reported: October 15, 1998 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 October 15, 1998, Registrant issued a press release announcing the opening of the first prototype renovation of its Tandy Leather & Crafts retail concept. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. -------- Exhibit Number Description ------- -------------------------------------- 99 Copy of press release announcing the opening of the first prototype renovation of its Tandy Leather & Crafts retail concept. 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: October 20, 1998 By:/s/ Michael J. Walsh ---------------- --------------------- Michael J. Walsh President Date: October 20, 1998 By:/s/ James D. Allen ---------------- --------------------- James D. Allen Chief Financial Officer