TAWASHI

Cleaning for the New Year? Do you have a "tawashi" or, better known as the "scrubbie"! Usually found at craft fairs throughout the year, these scrubbies are everyone's favorite. Use the nylon ones for dishes, pots, pans & even the bathtub! Crochet one with cotton yarn for the more delicate china......or, as a body washcloth! Don't have one? Join us at the Pearl City store workshop this Saturday, January 29th from 1pm-3:30pm and crochet one (or two - one for yourself & the other to give away). Basic crochet knowledge is a must for this workshop. *Don't know how to crochet and want to learn? A beginner's crochet class is offered on the first & third Wednesdays of each month.

Spinning It Up

Look at what just "blew" in to Enchanted Lake! We've got a beautiful wind spinner garden in our front window. These flowers don't attract bees but they do attract a lot of little children who seem to be mesmerized by the bright colors and spinning petals. If you want to be the envy of your neighborhood, brighten up your yard with these fun wind spinners and pinwheels. It'll be a breeze!

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

We're GREEN at Market City!

Her name is not "Vanna", but she is GREEN with envy over St. Patty. Yvonne is getting us all excited about spreading the word about GREEN.

Yvonne is wearing a classic Leprechaun hat (with a spring flower) and Mardis Gras mask while presenting our 2011 St. Patricks Day line.

Don't forget to check below for more postings.

Special thanks to our lovely model Yvonne.

Posted by Chris

Penny for your thoughts for 2011!

Here's a little something that we did with Island Family Magazine. Penny for your thoughts so to speak. But better than that we will give you our "2 cents" since you know that's worth more. Either way, enjoy making this project.

Inspired by Coby K.

Posted by Chris

Bloomin' Blocks

Spring is almost in full bloom at Enchanted Lake and our flowery mood is slowly growing on our staff. We created some great glass block motifs using Adirondack alcohol inks and a little ingenuity.

To make the first block we used our AccuCut machine to cut the alcohol ink felt applicators into flower shapes. After a small application of blending solution, we used a few drops of the Watermelon ink on the petals and the Pearl metallic ink in the center of the felt flower. With just a few stamps we got our cherry blossom design. We finished the look with some gold Scribbles for the branches.

Our hydrangea block was made using the same method as the cherry blossom block. The colors are Stream and Wild Plum mixed together on the same flower shaped felt applicator. This time, however, we left out the blending solution for a more vibrant flower. We once again gave our block some finishing touches using Scribbles in an iridescent pearl color for the flower centers.

We're having so much fun using the Adirondack Alcohol Inks that I'm sure we'll have another great idea for you soon.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

Recycled Pens

Here's a cute and fast project using our recycled pens! For the first set I used Fabri-Tak glue, ribbon and paper flowers. The clip on the top of the pen can be removed to make it very easy to wind ribbon onto the pen from end to end. Just glue the beginning, a few drops at key point between, and the end. I waited about a minute before I replaced the clip and then glued on the paper roses. When ever I see a combination of brown paper, ribbon and paper flowers it reminds me of certain boutique stores at the mall so I'm always happy to get the look without paying for the high price.









For the second set I used Dress It Up buttons and deco tape. I removed the clip off the top of the pen and then just cut small sections of tape to go around the pen working from one end to the next. I replaced the clip and then removed the shank from the back of the button. Some of these buttons are made of pieces that are held together by the button shank so when you remove the shank you might have to glue the pieces together. By removing the shank, it allows for a nice flat surface to better glue onto the clip. Since I didn't want to bust out another bottle of glue, I just used the same Fabri-Tak glue I used on the first set and it worked fine.

We carry such a variety of designs for the buttons that different themes can easily be done for these pens.

Our recycled pens are now on sale 3 for 99 cents, so hurry in while supplies last!

I'll see ya at the store!

Lynn @ Mapunapuna BFC

New Class-Beginner's Beaded Charms

NEW CLASS: Beginner's Beaded Charms
There's a new class at the Pearl City store! Gayle Navarre's enthusiasm for beads has flowed from wire-wrap earrings to Beaded Charms. Gayle (along with her sister, Lynne) had her students finishing not just one, but two or three Tamari Ball charms! A beautiful, colorful Beaded Cube is the next project; Gayle's classes are held on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays monthly from 2pm-4pm.