Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 342 - Colored Shells with Alcohol Inks (On The Road Edition)

Jflo is back showing how to change the color of shells with alcohol inks. Quick, easy and fun project!

Add decorative colored shells to a vase!

Watch our segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 342 - Colored Shells with Alcohol Inks

Supplies:

alcohol inks by Ranger

blending solution by Ranger

zip lock bag

sea shells

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 341 - Colored Tumbled Glass and Marbles with Alcohol Inks (On The Road Edition)

Do you have a hard time finding that perfect filler for your centerpieces or floral arrangement? JFlo will show you a tip how to transform tumbled glass and marbles to custom colors using alcohol inks.  

Create your own colored faux sea glass!

Catch our how-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts -ep341 Colored Tumbled Glass and Marbles with Alcohol Inks

Supplies:

alcohol inks by Ranger

blending solution by Ranger

zip lock bag

tumbled glass or clear marbles/pebbles

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 336 - Spring Glass Jar

Top off your project with a lid to match your color scheme using alcohol inks.

Decorated with Alcohol Inks

Watch the how-to video on our YouTube Channel: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 336 - Spring Glass Jar

Supplies:

alcohol inks 

Tim Holtz felt applicator 

Spring is just around the corner! It's time to start decorating!

Tie Dyed Mason Jar with FireFly Lights

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration  is a Tie Dyed Mason Jar lit with Fire Fly Lights.

Using compressed air (this can be purchased at an office supply store), alcohol inks were dropped one at a time on the mason jar than sprayed with the compressed air producing a "tie dyed look". The alcohol inks dry quickly and allow you to move from color to color.

Happy Crafting!

Robin @ Kahului

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 269 - Resin Container

JFlo returns today to talk about the different types of surfaces you can use Super Resin UV Crystal on and the versatility of this product. She decorates the top of a small container with alcohol ink, resin, and embellishments.

Decorate with resin on many different surfaces

Watch our last resin project video here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 269 - Resin Container

Supplies:

Super Resin UV Crystal

Alcohol Inks

Blending Solution

Container

Papertowels

Small piece of cardstock

toothpick

UV light oven

Board to cover oven

Watch or timer

*Optional: charms, glitter, embellishments

You can let the resin harden without using the UV oven, but it takes a lot longer to set. With the UV oven most resins will be set in 3 minutes.

More Pinspiration Pinterest Projects

I'm back again today with more Pinterest inspired projects that will be featured in our upcoming store party on April 27th from 10am-2pm. You're all invited to come and have fun with us, by the way!

One of the things that we see a lot on Pinterest are different ways to organize jewelry. We created our own earring and necklace holder out of a frame and some dowel rods. You can make one with us for just $15 (that includes supplies for the frame and one pair of earrings) if you stop by our party between 12pm and 1pm.

Have you seen all those subway sign inspired art pins? We've made a couple ourselves using our blank canvas and acrylic paints. You can get some great tips and tricks on how to make this wonderful wall art during our free Subway Art demonstration.

 

Last but not the least for today are these great paper fans. You might be seeing more fans popping up on Pinterest as party favors and now Ben Franklin Crafts has got blank paper fans in for just that purpose! Aren't they beautiful? You can make one of these great alcohol inked fans for just $3 on the 27th of April from 10am-12pm.

We hope you can join us for our party. We'll be having a bunch of fun and giving away some prizes too! Check with the store for more prices, times, or if you have any questions about our Pinspiration Party.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

PS Don't forget to scroll down to see me making a two straw lei on our newest Crankin' Out Crafts episode

Crankin' Out Crafts -ep222 Cherry Blossom Fan

Learn how to decorate fans with cherry blossoms using Alcohol inks with JFlo.

Check out our new fans! Ready-to-decorate with a variety of materials.

Watch our Fan-tastic episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 222 Cherry Blossom Fan

Supplies:

White or black paper fan

alcohol inks: cranberry, shell pink (or any two pinkish colors), copper, pearl

alcohol blending solution

Tim Holtz alcohol ink applicator

five petal flower cut out of felt

Ribbon

Stickles (glitter glue)

fine-point paintbrush

Pearl City BFC also holds Fan Make 'n Takes every Saturday from 11am to 2pm (Fee $5 each). You can create your own designer fan for a special occasion! See store and this blog post here for more. 

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 155 – Tin-Embellished Frame

JFlo takes a frame to the next level by embellishing it with NEW Tin Strips and distress it with alcohol inks.  Watch how quick and easy it is to accessorize with this new product.

Add a decorative tin strip to a frame or vase for an elegant look!

View the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 155 - Tin Embellished Frame

 

Supplies:

Tin strips

Tin Snips

Citrus alcohol ink

Besides frames, the tin strips can be used also to embellish a glass block, vase, can and more. The alcohol inks in various colors really bring out the textures and patterns of the tin strips. Try out different color combos to create unique and distressed looks!

*Don't forget to take a look at today's previous post from Lynn at the Mapunapuna Bead Shoppe! She shows you the newest project that will be demonstrated - the beaded pomander keyring!

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 154 – Tin-Embellished Home Décor

Make your own home décor for any season. JFlo demonstrates how to use Tin Strips with Black Canvas to create a trendy accessory for your home or office.

Embellish your home décor projects with our new tin strips!

Watch the segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 154 - Tin Embellished Home Décor

Supplies:

4x4 Black Canvas

tin strip

tin snips

Bistro chalk marker – White

With these mini canvases, you can spell out a name, word, or favorite phrase!

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 153 – Jewelry Holder (Tin Embellishments)

Welcome to another week of fun-filled crafting on Crankin’ Out Crafts! This week we will be featuring a new item available now in our stores – decorative tin metal embellishments. JFlo adds color with alcohol inks to a tin strip then uses it as a unique decorative element to a jewelry holder.

Organize earrings with a jewelry holder made by you!

Watch the episode here on YouTube: Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 153 – Jewelry Holder (Tin Embellishments)

Supplies:

Tin/Metal Strip

Black Canvas

Furniture nails

Alochol Inks

Felt Applicator

Silver Floral Wire

These tin strips add an elegant touch to any project! Stay tuned for more this week on CoC.

Any-Tin Goes

Are you ready for the latest crafter's, anything-goes embellishment? Well, I've been having so much fun with it lately that I feel like I need some fanfare to introduce our newest fun product, (insert drumroll here) embossed tin strips!

I like to say they're an anything-goes embellishment because you can literally use them on anything and everything! Here they are wrapped around a distressed box for a beautiful accent. I glued the tin to the box using everyone's favorite glue, E6000.

We also wrapped them around some glass pieces like this bottle here. Believe it or not, this tin is held on by a pop-up glue dot. Those things are great!

And since the tin looked so good on burlap, I decided to wrap it around one of the burlap canvases which we just got in.

Here's a closer look at the tin strip itself. I spray painted the tin piece with "Bone" color spray paint from Montana Gold and then used silver alcohol inks to accent the raised areas.

I hope you'll have as much fun as I've been having with these strips. The next time you come in the store, they'll probably be on EVERYTHING.

Thanks for dropping by!
Puna @ Enchanted Lake

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 16: Cherry Blossom Block

Welcome to a brand new week of Crankin’ Out Crafts. This week we want you to get ready for a block party – a glass block party. That’s right; we’re decorating those great containers that look like building supplies for igloos.

JFlo gets us started off with Episode 16 – Cherry Blossom Block.

Click here to watch this episode: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 16 - Cherry Blossom Block

  

In this episode, JFlo is back again with more alcohol, except this time she’s using alcohol inks to make a beautiful cherry blossom design on a glass block. 

The supply list for this project is not long, but it’s not exactly short either:

Glass block

Tim Holtz’s alcohol ink applicator

Applicator felt cut into flower shapes

Alcohol inks (your color choice)

Scribbles (JFlo uses the “Golden Brown” color in the video)

Join us on Wednesday for a glass block decoration that will really “etch” itself into your memory.

*Don't forget to check out Puna's post earlier today on how to make the Deco Mesh Wreath!

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