Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 108 - Father’s Memory Board

Create a one of a kind memory board with sayings for your father.  Go back in time and recall all those things he taught you, said to you, lessons, songs, any memory you have.  Write them on a canvas using different fonts. This is a gift he will cherish forever.

JFlo is back today with a project All About Dad!

Use different handwriting styles and colors!

Watch the segment on YouTube: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 108 - Father's Memory Board

Supplies for this project:

canvas

paint (assorted colors)

paint brush

words

We hope you have enjoyed our projects this week and have inspired you to create your own gifts for Father's Day! Have a great weekend!

 *Don't forget to enter our Crankin' Out Crafts Contest by Friday, June 8th! Details on our blog post here.  Also, scroll down to view today's earlier post by Kahului BFC.

Designer White & Black Bracelet

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a White Bead & Black Ribbon Bracelet. One of the fun things about crafting, is being able to interpret a designer piece for a fraction of the cost of the original.

I used white beads and black picot ribbon, but the color and shape possibilities for this style are endless.

Supplies:

• 10-15 Beads depending on size
• Ribbon the same width of the beads
• Thread to match ribbon
• Needle that will fit through bead hole

Instructions:

1. Cut 36" of thread, thread needle, knot ends together.
2. With ribbon on spool, leave a 12" tail of ribbon, thread your needle through ribbon.
3. Make a loop the width of your bead, sew through.
4. String bead on thread.
5. Make another ribbon loop, sew through.
6. Continue stringing beads and looping ribbon until you have your desired length.
7. Tie knot and then bow. Cut ribbon.

Happy Crafting!

-Kahului BFC



Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 107 - Dad's Handprint Frame

Here’s a gift that the entire family can create together.  It’s so easy and you can coordinate it to match your home décor.

Create this Handprint Frame just for Dad!

Catch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 107 - Dad's Handprint Frame

 

Supplies you will need:

One hand from each family member to trace (use the same side, right or left)

pencil

coordinating papers 

mat board

frame

pen (for writing sentiment or message)

scissors

double-sided tape 

 This frame would also make a great gift for Grandpa, too!

For your summer days of crocheting...

Ben Franklin is well known for having a large variety of specialty craft items and unique products to feed all kinds of creative urges here in Hawaii.  In addition, Ben Franklin employees have a broad range of product knowledge as well as specialized skills.

For example, being an expert crochet lei maker and delivering fantastic customer service at Market City are just two of Cheri’s talents – She suggests the Clover Soft Touch crochet hook with the finger grip for even stitches and to prevent fatigue from long hours of crocheting.

Several people have been to Market City searching out Cheri and this crochet hook for their lei making.  Come and see what it's all about at the Market City lei demos on Saturdays throughout June.  Happy summer crocheting!

-Market City BFC

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 106 - Massage/Racetrack T-shirt for Dad

June is almost here and that means Father's Day is coming up! This week on Crankin' Out Crafts, we'll be showing you a few projects to make for Dad. Today, Lisa is here to show you how to make a Massage/Racetrack T-shirt. Make this easy gift for Fathers day that is a real treat for good old Dad.  

Make your own gifts for Father's Day!

View the episode on YouTube: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 106: Massage/Racetrack T-shirt for Dad

You will need:

T-shirt

Black acrylic paint

White Acrylic paint

Textile medium

paint brush

toy car

*Recommended: Iron for heat-setting

Father's Day is on Sunday, June 17th! Stay tuned this week for more Dad's Day gift ideas.

*Don't forget to scroll down and check out today's earlier post by Puna from Enchanted Lake about the Dad's Pennant Project.

Dad's Pennant

It's almost June, everyone, and you know what that means? That's right, Father's Day is right around the corner. (It falls on June 17th, to be exact.) So to help everyone prepare, I wanted to share an easy Father's day project with you.

These Father's Day pennants are made using our pre-cut chipboard shapes and scrapbooking supplies like paper and embellishments. We simply taped our papers to the chipboard shapes and then used an Xacto knife to trim around the edges. We also added a few buttons toward the bottom of the pennant for an additional embellishment. A hot-glue gun and glue sticks make these pennants really quick to make.

The last bit of embellishment that we added was the word "Dad" placed on a dimensional, circular accent which we made out of paper. We simply took a 1.5" x 12" piece of paper and scored it every quarter inch and then accordion folded it. Tape this into a circle and hot glue to the pennant for a great dimensional touch. "Dad" was printed out on the computer using a word program and then punched out using a 2.5 inch circle punch.

These pennants are great for any occasion but we thought them especially good for a Dad who may have too many neckties. You can drop by our store to check out all of the great Father's Day ideas we're featuring.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

Macrame Bracelet

Macrame! Knotting! Or just braiding! Easy & quick to make....braid & wear several....use plastic or glass beads for a fun look...crystals can be used to create a more dramatic look...or no beads at all! On Saturday, May 26th, our Keiki Crafters will be creating bracelets like the one in the picture from 11am-12pm! If there's a seat available - Mom, Dad, Auntie, Uncle or Friend, you can join us too! If you can't make it this Saturday, there will be more Macrame bracelet demonstrations & workshops in June.

gloria @ Pearl City