Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 166 - Paper Doll Costume

What a doll! JFlo is back to share another simple and speedy costume idea.

Make this fun & easy costume with just a few supplies!

Catch the segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 166 - Paper Doll Costume

Supplies:

Black Sharpie

White poster board

Scissors

Hole punch

Ribbon

Make accessories to go with your doll costume or even a couple of different outfits to change out throughout the night.

*Don't forget to scroll down to read today's earlier post from Kahului freaturing the "Doodle Yourself Mask", a great accessory for your costume.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 165 - Super Hero Costume

Brandon has an easy and fast costume idea for your favorite caped crusader.
 

Add the Batman logo to a black shirt for a super easy costume!

...Or how about the Superman logo!

View the episode on YouTube: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 165 - Super Hero Costume


Supplies:
T-shirt
Sticky-back felt
Scissors
Pencil

Make a costume to match your favorite super hero, or even have your child make up their own super hero emblem.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 164 - Lego Costume

Need a quick and cheap costume? JFlo is back to help you out with an original costume idea.
 

This makes a great costume for kids!

Catch the latest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 164 - Lego Costume
 
Supplies:
Cardboard box
6 Round paper mache boxes
Spray paint
Masking tape
Box cutter or Xacto
Hot glue gun and glue sticks

You could even make a set of these costumes all in different colors for each member of your family.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 163 - Burlap Wreath

Burlap is the newest trend in home and party decorations. Watch Puna as she

shows you how to make a festive burlap wreath.

Make a wreath out of burlap ribbon! Add your own picks to finish.

Catch the episode on our YouTube Channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 163 - Burlap Wreath

 

Supplies:

Straw wreath in your size choice

3" burlap ribbon

Scissors

Greening pins

*optional: floral picks to dress up your wreath

The picks on this wreath can easily be changed out depending on the season

or holiday that you want your wreath to represent.

Also, our rolls of burlap ribbon are on sale now! We have 1-1/2" or 3" widths available. View our DIY Halloween Sale flyer that starts today, Friday, October 12 to Friday, October 19 on our website here.

*Don't forget to read today's earlier post from Kahului on their Green Monster Wreath. This project is perfect for Halloween.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 162 - Pumpkin Wreath

Need more fall decoration ideas? JFlo is back again today to show you how to

make something to spruce up your pumpkin patch.

Create this very festive wreath for the fall season!

View our segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 162 - Pumpkin Wreath

Supplies:

Wire wreath form in your choice of size

Pumpkin colored deco mesh

Scissors

Chenille stem to match your deco mesh color

*optional: green deco flex tubing and fall leaves

This pumpkin "wreath" is great to hang on your front door or on your porch

because all the materials are made to withstand weather and rain.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 161 - Witch Wreath

It maybe a scary thought for some of you out there, but Halloween is just around the corner. JFlo can help you get in the spirit with this witchy wreath craft.

A fun wreath to make for Halloween!

Watch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 161 - Witch Wreath

Supplies:

Black work wreath

21” Deco Mesh

Coordinating ribbon

Witch hat

Witch feet

Green floral wire

Scissors

This wicked wreath is sure to draw some attention to your Halloween décor and maybe even inspire some fun, spooky nights.

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 160 - Haunting Headband

Need a fast costume idea? Join us today to learn how to make an eerily easy headband for Halloween.

It's easy to make a headband for your costume!

Take a look at the segment here: Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 160 - Haunting Headband

Supplies:

Blank headband

Sparkle lace

Tulle

Halloween ornaments like a witch hat or a spider

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Scissors

Headbands are so easy to add to and you can make one to go with any costume or as a costume all by itself.

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 159 - Halloween Derby Hat

Crankin’ Out Crafts is back again with some creepy and quick crafts for Halloween. This episode brings back Puna with some step-by-step instructions on how to make a great Halloween derby accessory.

Add a colorful and creative flair to your costume with a derby hat!

Catch our newest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 159 - Halloween Derby Hat

Supplies:

Paper mache derby

Spray paint in your choice of color

Sparkle lace

Tulle

Scissors

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Additional embellishments like Halloween stickers or ornaments

Put your mad hatter skills to the test; you’ll be amazed how easy it is to make a crazy cool hat like this.

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 158 Spider Sac (Halloween Décor)

We’ve got Puna here again today to show you another creepy and crawly Halloween decoration.

This spider sac makes a great Halloween decoration!

Watch the episode on our YouTube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 158 - Spider Sac

Supplies:

White nylon netting

Fiber fill

Needle and thread

Plastic spiders

scissors

These spider decorations gave us all the creepy-crawlies, but we couldn’t resist hanging them up for Halloween. Join us next week for more spooky ideas.

*Don't forget to take a look at today's earlier post about a Hana Hou Demo on the Mehndi Ring at Mapunapuna Bead Shoppe!

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 157 - Haunted House Centerpiece

From ghostly hangers-on to great table decorations, we’re focusing on Halloween decorations for this week’s Crankin’. JFlo is here to show you how to turn a wood birdhouse into a great haunted house centerpiece.

Transform a R-T-D wooden birdhouse into a scary Haunted House!

Catch the segment here: Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 157 - Haunted House Centerpiece

Supplies:

Acrylic paint

Wood Birdhouse

Scrapbooking paper

Double-sided tape

Sandpaper

Stamp pad

Halloween ornaments/accessories

You better watch out, these houses are so nice and scary that an unwanted spook might just take up residence.

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 156 - Hanging Ghost (Halloween Décor)

Welcome back to another edition of Crankin’ Out Crafts, everyone. This week we’re getting all spooked-up with a few Halloween decorations. In today’s episode, Puna shows you how to make a creepy floating ghost.

Create a spooky hanging ghost decoration for Halloween!

Watch the latest edition of CoC here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 156 - Hanging Ghost

Supplies:

Cheesecloth

Stryofoam head form or mask and 5” Styrofoam ball

Tacky glue

Brush

Gray acrylic paint

Put this ghostly apparition out on your deck and you’re sure to give someone the creeps, and a little bit of wind can definitely up the spook factor of this floating ghost.

 *Don't forget to scroll down to today's earlier post about World Cardmaking Day coming up on October 6th!

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.

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 152 - Inked Poison Bottle (Alcohol Inks)

Puna is back again today for this week’s last Crankin’ Out Crafts episode. She’s going to show you how to make some cute and spooky Halloween themed bottles.

Crafted Inked Poison Bottles make a great Halloween decoration!

Watch the segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 152 - Inked Poison Bottle

Supplies:

Glass bottle with cork stopper

Alcohol Inks

Alcohol ink applicator

Chalkboard cardstock

Scissors

Baker’s twine

1/8” hole punch

Stickers or chalk for tag embellishment

You can easily make a beautiful and eye catching centerpiece with these poison bottles by arranging them on your mantle or end table for Halloween.

*Scroll down and read today's earlier post on Shell Drilling by Lynn from the Mapunapuna Bead Shoppe.

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 151 Inked Tin (Alcohol Inks)

For today’s episode, JFlo shows you how to make elegant gift tins using alcohol inks.

Decorate tins with alcohol inks to create unique designs!

Learn how to do today's project here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 151 - Inked Tin

Supplies:

Tin container

Alcohol inks

Alcohol ink applicator & Felt

Ribbon or buttons for further embellishment

These tins are great to hold gift cards or magnets and can be decorated to match any occasion.

Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 150 - Inked Heart Ornament (Alcohol Inks)

Welcome to the Alcohol Ink themed week of Crankin’ Out Crafts. For the first episode, Puna is here to show you how to use these versatile inks on a glass ornament for a beautiful look.

Decorate ornaments with alcohol inks!

Watch our newest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 150 - Inked Heart Ornament

Supplies:

Clear glass ornament

Alcohol inks

Alcohol ink applicator & Felt

Paint

Ribbon and paint pens for further embellishment

Use the alcohol inks to make ornaments to fit in with any theme for Christmas décor that is absolutely your own.

*Also, don't forget to read today's earlier post by Puna from Enchanted Lake. She'll introduce you to the new embossed tin strips that you can use to embellish your craft projects with.

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 149 - Burlap Canvas Art

Dress up your home or office wall with a unique piece of artwork made by you! JFlo demonstrates how to create a Burlap Canvas masterpiece in today’s episode of Crankin’ Out Crafts.

Mix ‘n match different textures, patterns and colors!

View the video on Burlap Canvas Art here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 149 - Burlap Canvas Art

Supplies:

Burlap Canvas Square

Black Canvas (Mini 4”x4” or size of your choice)

Chalkboard Paper

Scrapbook Paper (coordinating pattern)

String, Jute, or Baker’s Twine

Chalk

Bistro Chalk Marker

Mini Clothespins

Brown Ink Pad (for distressing)

Glue Gun & gluesticks

Double-stick Tape

Ribbon (optional)

Scissors

Have some fun by adding a favorite phrase, name, or initial. You can even add a special photo and other embellishments, too!

*Be sure to scroll down and read today's earlier post by Kahului BFC on how to decorate candles for Halloween!

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 148 - Burlap Flower

For our next burlap episode, Puna is back again with another variation on the burlap flower.

Create another pretty flower made out of burlap!

Catch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 148 - Burlap Flower

Supplies:

1.5” burlap ribbon

Upholstery thread

Needle

Button

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Burlap is extremely weather resistant and can be dried over and over again if rained on. This makes our burlap flowers wonderful décor for inside and outside the home.

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 147 - Burlap Rose

Burlap is so trendy right now; we couldn’t resist Crankin’ out a few burlap projects! Join Puna today to learn how to make a burlap rose.

Add beautiful burlap roses to a gift, scrapbook page, or pin!

Watch our segment on YouTube: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 147 - Burlap Rose

Supplies:

1.5” Burlap ribbon

Scissors

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Burlap is made of jute and is very, very strong. These roses can make great embellishments for paper crafts, wreaths, or even to wear in your hair.

Have a great Labor Day! Hawaii BFC stores are open today from 9am to 5pm, so come by and shop with us! We have lots of Halloween, Fall and even Christmas craft items, decorations and more. Also, don't forget that today (Monday, Sept.3, 2012) is the deadline to enter our Stamp Aloha Card Contest. Drop-off your entries at any of our stores or mail in to us. Entry form & info can be found on our website or in-store.