Mason Jars Part 2 - Beachy Table Decor

Hello again! This is Part 2 of my 3 part blog on how to decorate our new PURPLE mason jars.  Last week I showed you how to turn your jar into a beautiful candle holder.  Today I will show you how to dress up your jar to use as table decor for a wedding or any other type of party.

You will need the following supplies:
- Pint size mason jar
- 1 2.5" burlap roll
- 1 spool 7/8" satin ribbon in your color of choice
- 1 bag seashells
- 1 roll 1/4" double sided tape
- E6000 glue or a hot glue gun

First take your burlap roll and wrap around your jar to measure how much you need.  It should overlap about 1/4".

Apply double sided tape to your strip of burlap.  I put one strip on the top and one on the bottom.  Remove the tape backing and place burlap on jar.  Try to line it up so the ends meet in the middle of one side of the jar.

Next, do the same to your satin ribbon.  It should only need one strip of double sided tape. Place the satin ribbon over the burlap. Make sure the ends meet at the same place as the burlap.

Finally, turn your jar so that the side where the ribbon ends overlap is in the back.  Pick out your favorite shell and use either E6000 or a hot glue gun to adhere the shell in the center of your ribbons.

Voila, you're done! This project is great because you can customize it to your own color scheme and it is very fast and easy to make.  You can place it on your table as is or use it for flowers, utensils, or anything else you can think of! Enjoy and come back next Thursday to see Mason Jars Part 3 - Doily Vase.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 357 - Burlap Bunny (On The Road Edition)

Burlap Bunny - check out this easy Easter Decoration! Jamie from our Mapunapuna store is back to show you how.

Burlap Bunny Frame

See our how-to video on YouTube! Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 357 - Burlap Bunny (On The Road Edition)

Supplies:

Burlap frame

brown paper 

bunny pattern (Download pattern on www.benfranklinhawaii.com)

scissors

scallop circle punch

hot glue gun

*Download Easter Bunny Silhouette Patterns on the Projects section of our www.benfranklinhawaii.com website here.

Be sure to check out today's earlier post from Pearl City on Gloria's Little Scrapbook Workshop this Saturday!

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!

I Twine All the Time

You know what I love? TWINE! Yes, twine, because twine is so versatile. You can use it to hang things or string things, or even to cover things. That's what we did today, see?

Yep, we just started carrying this 100 yard spool of twine at our stores. That's a lot of twine! We used it to wrap around these bottles and jars, AND a large ornament, AND had some left over. Do this with twine, it's so easy, and you'll have some lovely decor pieces when you're done.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

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

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

Burlap Rose Wreath

Aloha Crafters ~
Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Burlap Wreath made with Rolled Burlap Roses.
Supplies:

• 14" Straw Wreath (77603621)
• 1.5" Burlap Ribbon (30132510)
• 3" Burlap Ribbon (30132509)
• Antique White Felt (776775590
• Eyelet Fat Quarter Fabric (30069347)
• Pearl Flower Pins (300898000
• Glue of choice
• T-pins

Prep Instructions:

1. Wrap Straw Wreath using 3" Burlap Ribbon, secure with t-pins.
2. Cut 3 each ~  15", 20", 25" lengths of 1.5" Burlap Ribbon.
3. Cut Eyelet Fabric into 1.5" lengths.
4. Cut 18 ~ 1"- 1.5" Felt circles.

 Ribbon Rose Instructions:

1. Fold length of ribbon, roll the burlap several times to create center of rose.
2. Open ribbon, roll and twist the burlap away from the center to start creating the petals. Twist burlap for each petal.
3. Glue back of Burlap flower to Felt circles.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for Eyelet roses.
5. Adhere Roses to Wreath using Pearl Flower Pins.

Happy Crafting!

-Kahului BFC

Beautiful Burlap

I'm so very excited because we just got burlap ribbon into the stores! I've seen so many elegant and beautiful projects using burlap that I just had to try it out for myself.

Right now we have spools of 3" and 1.5" wide, wired burlap, so I decided to start by trying to make a burlap rose. Didn't it come out great? I'm already in love with it. I made the rose the same way we used to make the ribbon roses and hot glued it together to help it keep its shape.

 

I made one more rose and another flower and attached them all to a grape vine wreath. Something like this could be a pretty fast way to add some decor to your home.

One other really quick thing that I made was this centerpiece. The burlap was a little hard to tie, but the wire really helps it to keep its shape once you're done. After I tied the bow, all I did was throw a few smooth stones and a candle into it. Seriously easy elegance, right?

Anyway, I'm sure we'll be doing a lot more stuff with burlap so keep an eye out for more great projects.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

P.S. If you scroll to our previous post, you'll see another great Crankin' Out Crafts episode.