Thursday, November 27, 2014

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 395 - Santa Belt Frame

JFlo is back again today with another simple holiday craft! With just a few supplies, create a Santa Belt Décor piece to hang this Christmas season.

Santa Belt Frame

See how easy it is to make this holiday project here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 395 - Santa Belt Frame

Supplies:
glitter paper (red, black)
frame
foam core piece (for frame backing if needed)
paper trimmer
scissors
tape
hot glue gun 
glue sticks
bling ribbon (rhinestone ribbon) or silver fun foam

Thanks for joining us this week and be sure to check back again soon - we have many more festive holiday projects to share with you! Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 394 - Paper Maché Patina Ornament

In today's holiday episode, JFlo creates a copper patina look to paper maché ornaments with layers of acrylic paint and Metallic Lustre. It's an easy ornament to make for Christmas and great for ornament exchanges!


Decorate paper maché ornaments with paint and Metallic Lustre!

Watch our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 394 - Paper Maché Patina Ornament

Supplies:
paper maché ornament
acrylic paint
paintbrush
Metallic Lustre
paper towel
ribbon

Stay tuned for another holiday-themed project coming up this week!

Friday, November 14, 2014

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 393 - Christmas Straw Wreath 

JFlo will show you how to design a Christmas wreath to dress up your door for the Holiday season. Use the Glitter-It Ornaments from our previous episode to decorate!

Christmas Straw Wreath by JFlo

Learn how easy it is to make this wreath - Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 393 - Christmas Straw Wreath 

Supplies:
Straw wreath 
greening pins
ribbon 
burlap ribbon 
scissors 

Stop by our stores for more Christmas project ideas!

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 392 - Glitter-It Ornaments

Watch as JFlo demonstrates how easy it is to make your own custom colored ornaments.  

Easy Glitter-It Ornaments


Supplies:
Glitter It glue 
glitter
funnel

Stay tuned for our next episode, where we will show you how to use Glitter-It Ornaments to dress up your Christmas wreath!

Monday, November 10, 2014

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 391 - Grinch Ornament

Beth from our Mapunapuna store creates a unique Grinch ornament with Glitter-It glue. This is a fantastic project for the kids and great for ornament exchanges. 

Grinch Ornament

Watch our how-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 391 - Grinch Ornament

Supplies:
clear plastic ornament
Glitter-It glue 
green glitter
small funnel
yellow paint pen
black paint pen or dimensional Scribbles paint
glue 
green fuzzy eyelash yarn

Check back for more Christmas craft projects this week!

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road - Episode 390 Build-A-Bug Grasshopper

Our friend Kate at the Hawaii Nature Center show us an adorable Build-A-Bug project using recycled corks.

Build-A-Bug Grasshopper


Supplies:
wine cork
permanent marker (green)
green pipe cleaners
tacky glue
googly eyes
toothpicks or craft sticks


For more info on the Nature Center's events, activities and programs, visit www.hawaiinaturecenter.org. Stay tuned for another craft project from the Hawaii Nature Center!

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road - Episode 389 Build-A-Bug Ladybug

Our friend Kate at the Hawaii Nature Center show us an adorable Build-A-Bug project using recycled egg cartons. Visit Hawaii Nature Center for your next field trip or have your Birthday Party there!

Build-A-Bug Ladybug out of an egg carton

Watch our latest episode on our YouTube Channel here: Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road - Episode 389 Build-A-Bug Ladybug

Supplies:
egg carton
permanent markers (red and black)
tacky glue
black pom pom
goggly eyes
black pipe cleaners


For more info on the Nature Center's events, activities and programs, visit www.hawaiinaturecenter.org. Stay tuned for another craft project from the Hawaii Nature Center!