4th of July Glass Tea Light Holder

What is one of the HOTTEST things at Ben Franklin Craft Stores right now? BURLAP! It is so easy to use and adds character to just about any craft! This week we made a tea light candle holder for 4^th of July out of ribbon and burlap. Perfect for any 4^th of July party, gift or just decorating around the house.

You will need:

1 glass jar

Wired burlap ribbon

Red, White and Blue ribbon

Jewel ribbon

1 button

Hot glue and glue gun
Scissors

All you need to do is wrap the burlap and ribbons around the jar and hot glue in place. Tie the red, white and blue ribbons together in a double knot at the front of the jar. Create a circle medallion by trimming one wired side of the burlap ribbon and gathering it by pulling the other wire, hot glue to keep its shape. Pull the red, white and blue ribbons through the middle and hot glue in place, add a cute button and hot glue the jewel ribbon. TADAH!

Deborah @ Market City

Rocket 4th

Hello everyone! It's July and summer is finally in full swing. I made up some party favors just in time for the 4th of July and I was so happy at how they came out! They're rockets that you can fill up with candy or snacks for your 4th of July festivites.

To make my rockets, I used our food-safe, clear tubes and taped some cute and festive scrapbooking paper to it. Then, using a 2.5" circle punch, I punched out a circle and cut out about a quarter of it, folded it over itself to make a cone, and hot-glued the cone to the top of the favor. I also dressed up the bottom of the favor a little bit with mini cupcake wrappers whose edges I inked.

To finish everything off, I printed "Have a Blast!" on white paper which I punched out with a 1.5" circle punch and set on a 2" scalloped circle. I'm going to keep this one in mind for a boy's rocket themed party too. Don't forget to stop by and see us at Enchanted Lake for more fun crafts.

Hope your 4th is a blast!
Puna @ Enchanted Lake

P.S. Today's previous post is all about making beautiful paper carnations. If you haven't checked it out yet, you really should, they're so pretty!

Celebrate Independence Day

Aloha Crafters ~

Todays Idea & Inspiration is Large Rosette Medallions. These are a lot of fun to make and can add a lot of pop to your 4th of July holiday decor.

Supplies:

• 5 - 12x12 BZ DOTSWISS-DEEP BLUE cardstock (30105531)
• 5 - 12x12 BZ DOTSWISS-PHOENIX cardstock (30105541)
• 5 - 12x12 BZ DOTSWISS-SALT cardstock (30105548)
• PAPER TRIMER-12IN (30063940)
• Martha Stewart Floral Crochet Corner Punch (30123992)
• Martha Stewart Spiral Arches Corner Punch (30123993)
• Martha Stewart Wild Flowers Corner Punch (30123993)
• MSC SCORING BOARD (30103578)
• Bone Folder (30103581)


• Lucky 8 Punch Tatted Doily Die-cut Punch (30130921)


• ECLIPS MACHINE STARTER KIT (30120535)
• ECLIPS CARTRIDGE-BDAY PARTY FUNTIME (30123608)
• ECLIPS CARTRIDGE- SUMMER (30120560)

Instructions:

1. Using Paper Trimer, cut 2 of each color cardstock in half, so that it is now 6X12.
2. Using Corner Punch, punch 1 side of paper length, use different punch for each color cardstock. 
3. Score 1 side of punched paper starting at the top of each corner punch to bottom of paper.
4. When done with that side, turn over and score from the lowest part of the punched area to the bottom.
5. Do this for each of your 4 pieces of cardstock of each color, fold along scored marks.
6. When all 4 are folded use adhesive to connect until you have a continuous ring.
7. Using the Lucky 8 Punch, punch 2 medallions of each color.
8. Fan out the ring of scored corner punch paper, with punched side being out.
9. Adhere medallion to middle of scored ring.
10. Turn, adhere other medallion to back side of scored ring.
11. Using ECLIPS machine, cut preferred words, phrases or shapes.
12. Adhere to medallion.

Happy Crafting!

-Kahului BFC

Paper Party at Hilo BFC - Saturday, June 30th from 10am to 3pm

Just a reminder that Hilo's Paper Party is coming up this Saturday, June 30th from 10am to 3pm. They will be having 4th of July themed make 'n takes and demos. You can also enter to win door prizes! 

Please see the Hilo store for more details. Hope you can join us!

Patriotic Tee Shirt

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Patriotic Tee Shirt.

Supplies:

• Tee Shirt  (30103138)
• Fabric-Tac (1369347)
• Dritz Fray Check (77651521)
• Navy Polka Dot Ribbon (30117980)
• Red Stripe Ribbon (30129219)
• Navy Thread - 12 inches

Instructions:

1. Cut 2 pieces Red Stripe Ribbon 5 inches long.
2. Use Fray Check on each end of the red ribbons.
3. Overlay the top red stipe of one ribbon & bottom red stripe of the other (see picture). Glue together with Fabric-Tac.
4. Cut 1 piece Navy Polka Dot Ribbon 7 1/2 inches long.
5. Use Fabric-Tac and glue ends together to form an oval.
6. Pinch middle of polka dot ribbon oval together and wind thread around middle to secure bow form.
7. Take remaining Navy Polka Dot Ribbon, fold lengthwise into thirds and secure with Fabric-Tac
8. Wrap folded Navy Polka Dot Ribbon around bow form, secure with Fabric-Tac and cut off extra length.
9. Using Fabric-Tac glue Navy Polka Dot Ribbon to Red Ribbon Stripes (see picture).
10. Using Fabric-Tac glue "Flag" to Tee Shirt.

Happy Crafting!

-Kahului BFC