Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 299 - Easy Tutu

Puna's back to explain how easy it is to create a cute tutu for Halloween.

Easy Tulle Tutu

Learn how to make this easy tutu out of tulle from our video here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 299 - Easy Tutu

Supplies:

Tulle

Ribbon

Crochet headband or beanie

Piece of cardboard or canvas panel

Scissors

Tulle tutus are not just for toddlers! Think about creating a matching mother and daughter costume set.

*Don't forget to scroll down to read today's earlier post on a cute holiday project from Enchanted Lake BFC! 

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 298 Tombstones (Halloween Decoration)

Our last DIY for this week is a tried and true favorite. Brandon will show you how to create realistically scenic tombstones.

Brandon shows you how to make realistic tombstones!

Watch our how-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 298 - Tombstones

Supplies:

Styrofoam block

Black Design Master spray paint

Acrylic paint in gray, green, and brown

Paint brush

Saw

*Optional pieces of cardboard*

Tombstones made out of Styrofoam are great for outdoor decorating.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 297 - Ghost Family (Halloween Decoration)

For today's ghoulish DIY, Puna walks you through the super fast steps to make a cute trio of ghosts.

Ghost Decoration

Watch how to make this easy Halloween craft here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 297 - Ghost Family 

Supplies:

Three paper mache cones in different sizes

White acrylic paint

Black acrylic paint or paint pen

Pencil

Paint brush

This is a great Halloween project to include your children in; they can make up their own ghostly faces.

Crankin' Out Crafts -ep296 Pinata Costume

Welcome to our DIY Halloween themed week of Crankin' Out Crafts. To start things off, JFlo shows us an especially cute and easy Halloween costume.

DIY Pinata Costume for Kids

Catch this episode on our YouTube Channel: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 296 - Pinata Costume

Supplies:

T-shirt

Felt in many colors

Headband

2 Paper mache cones

Ribbon

Double-stick tape

Scissors

Hot-glue gun and gluesticks

A really cool thing about this costume is that you can pull the felt pieces off of the t-shirt if you need to reuse it again.

Don't forget to scroll down and read today's earlier post - Market City shares a festive holiday project!

Mermaid Tutu & Headband

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Mermaid Tutu & Headband. The child's clothing size is approximately 18 months.

Supplies:

• 6" wide tulle
• Ribbon
• 6"wide lace
• Beanie
• Headband
• 2 Small Fan Shells
• Glitter
• Adhesive
• Pin back

Instructions for Tutu:

1. Cut thread that holds top of beanie together
2. Cut 20" lengths of tulle, ribbon & lace
3. Dovetail cut ends
4. Fold lengths in half, knot through holes in bottom of beanie
5. For further instruction please see: http://ideasandinspirationsfrombfchawaii.blogspot.com/2012/08/crankin-out-crafts-episode-138-tulle.html
6. Glitter shell
7. Adhere shell to pinback
8. Cut 2' of thin ribbon, fold in half, knot through front top of beanie
9. Pin glittered shell to front ribbon knot

Instructions for Headband:

1. Cut 8-10" lengths of tulle, ribbon & lace
2. Dovetail cut ends
3. Fold lengths in half, knot through holes in center of headband
4. Glitter shell
5. Adhere shell to center of tulle, ribbons & lace

Happy Crafting!

Doodle Yourself Mask

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Doodle Yourself Mask. This mask is approximately 10.5" by 4". You may want to start by making a template out of paper to see how much of your face you'd like to cover before you start.

Supplies:

• Tulle (color of choice)
• Scribbles Fabric Paint (colors of choice)
• Cardboard piece (approx. 12" by 6")
• Masking tape
• Plastic wrap
• Paper
• Scissors
• Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Doodle your mask on a piece of paper.
2. Tape doodled mask paper on to cardboard.
3. Cover paper/cardboard with plastic wrap, secure wrap.
4. Tape tulle over plastic wrap.
5. Trace over doodled mask drawing with Scribbles Fabric Paint.
6. Allow to dry overnight.
7. Cut out mask outline & eyeholes from tulle.
8. Adhere lengths of ribbon to ends of mask.

Happy Crafting!

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 138 – Tulle Tutu

JFlo is crazy about Tulle this week!  Learn how to turn this Beanie into an adorable Tutu for a little one. 

Create a tulle tutu for you daughter or granddaughter!

Using ribbon & a headband

View today's episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 138 - Tulle Tutu

Supplies:

Beanie or headband

scissors

tulle

ribbon

11” wide board/puzzle box (to stretch beanie or headband around)

*Optional: Flower Embellishment

This would be great to make for your little girl to wear during a kid’s photo session or family portrait! Mix up colors of tulle and ribbon to create different looks.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 92 - Fabulous Masquerade Mask (On The Road Edition)

Using the new Body Art paints by Tulip, J-Me paints an elegant face mask with rhinestones on our model, Hazel. Great for a costume party or a masquerade ball!

Paint a fabulous face mask to add to your costume!

Watch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 92 - Fabulous Masquerade Mask

Supplies:

Tulip Body Art Paint

Black Eyeliner

flat wide paint brush (synthetic hair)

flat narrow paint brush (synthetic hair)

water

scissors

rhinestones, embellishments of choice (we used a rhinestone design with adhesive already on the back)

You may want to also keep paper towels or make-up remover wipes handy for clean-up. Visit our stores to check out the new assortment of Tulip Body Art Face and Body paint products!