Wedding Mermaid Crown

Hello fellow artists and crafters!
This week I've been thinking a lot about this new year and all the magical DIY projects there are to make for a wedding. I am really loving all the inspiration from nature and incorporating organic elements into the ceremony and reception in an elegant way.

I thought I'd experiment with mermaid crowns!

Supplies
16 or 20 guage florist wire
paper wrapped florist wire
stem of small white flowers
white starfish
strand of pearl beads on a wire
hot glue gun / glue sticks
white shells
white primer spray paint
jute / twine 
wire cutters
   **optional** Silver glitter Spray

 First, using the paper wrapped wire, twist two pieces together in an oval measured to the circumference of your head. Bend the 16-20 gauge wire into an arch, then twist a few times around the base, and then continue with arches until you've gone the whole way around. You will end up using about 3-4 lengths of 12in wire.

Spray paint the entire crown white, and let sit to dry for about 1 hour.

Next, take the strand of your wire with pearl beads on it and weave it through the open arches you made, wrapping twice to anchor it to the crown.

Hot glue the white shells around the base. I placed my shells over the rough wire ends to hide them.

Glue your starfish on, being sure to only apply glue to the areas that touch the wires, as opposed to coating the entire back with glue.

Next glue in your white flowers!

I then wrapped jute / twine around the rough intersections of wire on the crown to 
1) soften the sharp edges
2) add a bit of earthy rope texture in to contrast with the white

I secured the jute / twine with hot glue.

Using the silver flash glitter spray, I misted the entire crown to give it some shimmer!

Have a great week!

Bethany @Enchanted Lake

Rustic Wedding Centerpiece

Hello, Crafters! 

Anyone going down to check out the Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo this coming 

Friday and Saturday at the Convention Center for some great ideas for your special day?

Well because of this big event coming up, this week we're going to be making some

 cute centerpieces for a rustic or country garden themed wedding.

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Supplies Needed 

Two 4 inch wood slices

One 3 inch wood slice

 Hot Glue Gun

Twine

1 1/2 inch Burlap Ribbon 

Scissors

Spanish Moss

One Pint Mason Jar

Small chalkboard hanging (pictured later)

Extra Fine Deco paint pen (pictured later)

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 Tea Light Votive (I used the metallic silver David Tutera one.)

Tea Light (Flameless or not. Your choice.)

Flowers 

 

 

Excuse the upside down picture.. My computer was being finicky.

 

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 Let's get started!

 

 

 First, I hot glued the smaller wood slice to the larger one and then hot glued the 

other large slice on top where they met.  I dotted some hot glue at the places where the slices overlapped and stuck on some of the Spanish moss.

 Next, after removing the lid from the mason jar, I cut about a 10 inch strip of burlap ribbon and hot glued it around the "waist" of the jar.

 

Then, I wrapped about 20 inches of twine around the ribbon and made a bow.

 

Next, hot glue the mason jar to the top wood slice.  This is when I also hot glued the 

votive to the larger of the slices on the bottom and stuck in the tea light.

 Here is the littlest chalkboard we got in this year.  Isn't it adorable?  Because I wanted the table number to be permanent, I decided to use a paint pen instead of chalk.  You could also use a Bistro chalk marker because those aren't erasable on this surface as well despite it being a chalkboard.

(The only chalk that is removable would be the actual compressed "school" chalk.)

 I hot glued the chalkboard to the base on the small wood slice.  Here is where you could add more Spanish moss on the bottom side of this as well.

 

Now all there is left to do is add your flower arrangement!  The pink roses with the glittery dew came in our Christmas shipment this year and the small white flowers are something we carry year round in our wedding section.  Aren't they beautiful?  Of course, you could always fluff it up a bit! Maybe with some thin branch tips in the bouquet? A little glitz with some glitter, rhinestones or sequins? Maybe some coarse gold or silver mixed in with some water in the jar?  

The possibilities are endless!

I hope this helps inspire all the husbands and wives to be and shows that a DIY wedding is 

definitely worth the work!  You get to be original and unique by having total 

control over your decorations and favors.  

 Be sure to check us out at the Wedding Expo this Friday and Saturday for 

more ideas and inspiration!  

See you there!

 Erika @ PC

Beautiful Flower Centerpieces

Hi there! Today I will be showing you how to make these beautiful flower pomanders.  They make excellent centerpieces for your upcoming grad or birthday parties, weddings, or just for your home!

You will need the following supplies:

- 1 qty. 5" Styrofoam ball
- 2 or 3 sheets of scrapbook paper, any color (I like the look of the ones with pearl finish)
- Victoria Lynn White Pearl Corsage Pins
- a flower punch, any brand or style
- 1 qty. glass candlestick
- E6000 glue

First, use E6000 to glue the Styrofoam ball to the glass candlestick.

Next, punch out your flowers.  You will use 2-3 sheets depending on how big the flower is and how close together you place them.  Use your finger nails to gently curl up the petals.

Use the corsage pins to attach the flowers to the Styrofoam ball.  I layered 2 flowers together in order to better cover the Styrofoam.

Continue until you cover all the Styrofoam.

These also look great hung.  Use a needle and suji to string through the Styrofoam and make a loop or use E6000 to glue the suji down.  They look nice hung in a cluster at different lengths.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Rachel @ Mapunapuna  

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 337 - Hanging Vases

Puna's here today to showcase our new hanging vases which we just got in for Spring.

Spring Hanging Vases

Catch our next episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 337 - Hanging Vasses

Supplies:

Hanging vase

Silk flower or air plant

Vase filler or gems

Ribbon

*Optional - tea light candles*

This would be great to decorate a wedding or party. Change-up the flowers and colors to match your theme!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 333 - Wood Chip Place Setting

Check out this unique product and how you can create place settings for your next party.

Place setting made with our new wood chips

Watch how to make this project here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 333 - Wood Chip Place Setting 

Supplies:

wood chip 

glue gun & glue sticks

pen 

card stock

burlap

Stay tuned for more projects this week using wood chips for decorating and crafting!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 331 - Monogram Canvas Décor

Use the first letter of both your initials to create a loving piece of art for your wall this Valentine's season!

Create a canvas with your initials!

Watch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 331 - Monogram Canvas Décor

Supplies:

canvas

turquoise delta ceramcoat acrylic paint

white delta ceramcoat acrylic paint

Mister Huey's Opaque White

Wooden or paper mache letters

scrapbook paper

scissors

brushes

pencil

Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo XXXI

Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo XXXI at the Hawaii Convention Center

Visit our Booth along with Celebrations at the Wedding Expo on Friday, October 25th from 6-10pm and Saturday, October 26th from 11am-5pm at the Hawaii Convention Center. We'll show you DIY craft projects you can make for your big day! Come and see our elegant ideas and inspiration for wedding invitations, favors, centerpieces, and more.
Tickets are $8 at the door. Pick-up $1 off coupons at our Oahu BFC stores and Celebrations (next door to Mapunapuna BFC).

http://www.benfranklinhawaii.com/promotions

Happy Crafting! Beth @ Mapunapuna BFC

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 272 - Heritage Jar Lantern

For our last lovely mason jar project, Puna will show you how to make chic hanging lantern for votives or battery operated tea-lights.

Create a pretty lantern to hang at your party!

Watch how we made the lantern here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 272 - Heritage Jar Lantern

Supplies:

Blue heritage mason jar

16 gauge wire

Wire cutters

Needle-nose pliers

*optional doily and tea-light (battery-operated)*

Stop by our stores and pick-up the Limited Edition Heritage Blue Mason Jars today! Sold individually and in cases of 6 qty, they are perfect for decorating your home or next event.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 271 - Heritage Blue Mason Jar with Firefly Lights Centerpiece

Firefly Lights and Blue Mason jars are the perfect pair.  Use these two items to create the ambiance you are looking for in your tablescape or centerpiece.

Add firefly lights to a mason jar for a finishing touch!

Check out how to make this project here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 271 - Heritage Blue Mason Jar with Firefly Lights Centerpiece

Supplies:

Heritage blue mason jar(s)

firefly lights & batteries

floral & greenery 

Optional: tin box & jute (to hide battery pack)

Stay tuned for more mason jar projects!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 270 - Heritage Blue Mason Jar - Centerpiece Table Marker

Ball Mason Jars are celebrating their 100 year anniversary and we have The American Heritage Collection limited edition in our stores now. This week we will be featuring projects incorporating the lovely blue jars. First up JFlo will show you how to use the jar and lid as a centerpiece table marker.  

Using the Limited Edition Heritage Blue Mason Jars

See how to make this project on our YouTube Channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 270 - Heritage Blue Mason Jar - Centerpiece Table Marker

Supplies:

Heritage blue mason jar 

sand

pink circle marvy uchida punch

paper

brown ink pad

black marker

double-stick tape

cropadile tool

jute

tealight

Optional: other decorative embellishments (shells, etc.)

Make this table marker using the mason jars for your next event!

A Stand-Up Type of Frame

I'm a little tired of frames that just sit around doing nothing but hugging pictures. You too? I say let's do more with our frames and have our frames do more for us! Like today I made a standing frame. Or maybe we should call it an elevated frame? Either way it's a whole lot cuter than any regular old frame.

To make one, I just spray painted both the frame and the wooden candlestick using a Design Master spray paint in October Brown. The candle stick was a little tricky to spray because of the shape, but you just have to make sure that you spray in all of the grooves and from all directions. When they dried, I used my E6000 adhesive to glue the frame to the candle stick. Wheee! Done. For an extra touch I made bows with burlap ribbon and then used Fabri-tac to stick them to the frames. Make sure you give both the E6000 and the Fabri-tac 24 hours to really set before putting these frames to the test.

I think these would be great for a wedding table centerpiece or maybe even for a graduation party. They have great height and style and you can display them with or without pictures. Now you'll have to excuse me while I go and make about a hundred of these.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 254 -Glamour-Band

It's glamorous and oh so easy! JFlo makes a super sparkly headband on today's show.

Add bling and glam to an ordinary headband!

View our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 254 - Glamour-Band

Supplies:

5mm rhinestone cup-chain

Skinny black headband

1/8" satin ribbon

Fabri-tac

Scissors

This accessory adds an elegant touch to your outfit or you can make them as a great DIY bridesmaid gift.

Quick & Easy Wedding Glam

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is Quick & Easy Wedding Glam using our Rhinestone Ribbon and Sterling Silver spray paint. I did both these projects in less than an hour. As an added bonus, the King & Queen candlesticks were made for less than $2.00 each.

Supplies for Dessert Tower:

• 4 Tier Dessert Tower (30097956)
• Sterling Silver Spray Paint (77527846)
• Rhinestone Ribbon (30137944)
• Adhesive of choice (I used doublestick tape)

Supplies for Pillar Candle & Stand:

• Round Box Dish (30107253)
• White 3x6 Pillar Candle (30060780)
• Silver Sparkle Lace (30132554)
• Sterling Silver Spray Paint (77527846)
• Rhinestone Ribbon (30137944)
• Adhesive of choice (I used doublestick tape)

Supplies for King & Queen Candlesticks

• Wood Turned Candlestick (77937938)
• Sterling Silver Spray Paint (77527846)
• Rhinestone Ribbon (30137944)
• Adhesive of choice (I used doublestick tape)

Happy Crafting!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 204 - Moss Letters (Paper Maché Letters)

Using green moss to wrap the letters creates a earthy look great for that Garden Party or the new trend for Weddings.  

Bring a touch of green to your event with Moss Letters!

View our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 204 - Moss Letters (Paper Maché Letters)

Supplies:

Paper Maché Letters

sheet moss

canvas (we used burlap canvas)

glue gun & glue sticks

paint

paintbrush

e-6000 glue

ribbon

*optional: additional greenery

Besides moss, you can also glue other materials like different types of flowers depending on the theme.

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 141 - Chalkboard Décor

Transform almost anything into a Chalkboard surface. Use this trendy technique to decorate your home or accent you next party. See our ideas here on how to transform a regular wine bottle into a shabby chic decoration.

Create a pretty & writable centerpiece with chalkboard paint!

Catch the segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 141 - Chalkboard Décor

Supplies:

Assorted glass bottles (we used wine bottles)

Krylon Chalkboard Spray-on Paint or Chalkboard Paint

Bistro Chalk Markers

Ribbon

Flowers

Decorate other glass items for your next party or event!

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 140 – Lace Tulle Vase

Lace it up.........So many different looks can be created with lace from vintage  to extravagant.  Use lace to accent candle holders or vases to make an impact on your next event.

Another easy way to decorate a vase!

Watch the segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 140 - Lace Tulle Vase

Supplies:

lace

tulle/twine or ribbon

rubberband

vase

The lace adds an elegant touch any décor item! Have a great weekend everyone!

*Don't forget to scroll down to read today's earlier post from Kahului on the new stencils from Martha Stewart Crafts.

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 139 – Tulle Pom Pom Garland

Today’s project is the Pom Pom Garland made with Tulle. Accent your party with this dainty decor. It's quick and easy to make!

A fun & whimsical decoration!

 Watch our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 139 - Tulle Pom Pom Garland

Supplies:

Board (5” x 6” size – we used a foam core board)

Tulle

scissors

ribbon

This garland makes a fun and colorful decoration for a room, wedding or party!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 134 - Nautical Tulle Wreath

For our last wreath of the week, we’re back with another nautical themed beauty. Puna will show you how to make this fun “lifesaver”.

  

It's "knot" hard to make this tulle wreath! Create for your home or event.

Watch the episode on our YouTube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 134 - Nautical Tulle Wreath

Supplies:

Styrofoam wreath

Tulle, 2-4 rolls in your choice of colors

Scissors

*optional – Glue gun and glue sticks

     Embellishments

This wreath may be nautically inspired but is not usable as a floatation device. All seafaring jokes aside, this wreath makes a cute addition to any house for a summer decoration.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 133 - Coffee Filter Wreath (Floral Wreath)

Today’s episode is a special one, not only because it features Lisa, but also because our Coffee Filter Flower Wreath demonstrates a great way to reuse an everyday object in a new and unusual way.

We'll show you how to create this beautiful wreath!

Watch the segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 133: Coffee Filter Wreath

Supplies:

Coffee filters

Acrylic paint

Paint brush

Water

Scissors

Masking tape

Straw wreath

Ribbon

Hot glue gun

This enchanting wreath is especially surprising because it’s made out of an everyday household item. Make it for a special summer wedding or just to add a romantic touch to your home.

Chalk it Up

We've been going chalk crazy lately! Here's a little peek at all the neat things we've thought up while playing with our chalkboard paints.

Spray wooden plaques with chalkboard paint and attach ribbons for quick and cute wall hanging note centers. We made these especially for a wedding party table to distinguish the bride and groom's special spots.

Speaking of saving spots, these reused wine bottles make great centerpieces or as table number markers. We used our Bistro chalk markers on most of our samples, but you could use regular or colored chalk also. A note of warning regarding the Bistro chalk markers - test your surface in a small area first, sometimes they can stain the surface of your piece.

We've got a lot more ideas waiting for you at our store too. Make sure to come and check them out.

See you soon!

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

P.S. If you scroll down to today's previous post, you can learn how to make a beachy-keen wreath. It's really easy and a lot of fun.