Come sign-up for our classes at the Mapunapuna Ben Franklin!!

Come sign-up for our classes at the
Mapunapuna Ben Franklin Crafts!

Knitting with Flo

Come and join Flo as she teaches you the basics of knitting if you are a beginner.  All levels are welcome and advanced patterns are learned.

Date:  Tuesday, April 29 
Time:  9:30am - 11:30am

Painting with Amanda

Take a new and exiting approach to painting. Choose your image and instructor Amanda will guide you with painting tips and techniques.

Date:  Tuesday, April 29
Time:  4-7pm

Date:  Friday, May 2 
Time:  11am-2pm

 

Graduation Lei w/ Liliu

Project: Straw Lei

A beginner’s class in straw lei for the graduate, a gift for the graduate on your list or just to show your own team spirit. 

Date:  Saturday, May 3, 2014
Time: 4-7pm

 

Polymer Clay - Decoden

Are you into Polymer Clay jewelry, charms 
and chibi's? Join Fiona as she teaches you how to create 5 mini foodie sweets out of polymer clay.  Then decorate a small square container with the foodies and fake frosting.  See sample in the bead shop. 

Date:  Saturday, May 3, 2014

Time: 4-7pm

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Spring Craft Event – Celebrate Spring with Crafts!

Join us for a workshop and demos on Saturday, April 12th from 10am-2pm at all stores! We’re celebrating the spring season with fun craft projects for you!
Spring Craft Event on Saturday, April 12 at all HouseMart BFC stores!

 Join us for a workshop and demos on Saturday, April 12th 

WORKSHOP:
Bunnies, Chicks and Bears, oh my! Workshop
10am-12noon / Fee $25 (includes most supplies)
Featuring Dandelion Designs stamp sets! Complete three projects (Decorated Keepsake Tin Box, Pop-Up Box Card, Shrink Art Charm). Class fee includes your choice of 2 stamps sets from 3 selected designs plus an acrylic block. See stores for details and to sign-up.
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE. SIGN-UP TODAY!
STAY FOR OUR DEMOS!
Lei Making Demo from 12:30-2pm
Learn how to make a lei from our new lei book 12!
Balloon Boutique Demo from 1-2pm
We’ll show you how to create fun balloon creations for
graduation and your next special event.

Beth@Mapunapuna BFC 

Never Forget the Finger Lei

My blog today is brought to you on behalf of that almost forgotten lei making technique, the finger crochet. Our finger lei don't want to be forgotten, they want me to remind you that they're not just for grade school graduations (although they are great for those too) but they can be classy and beautiful lei. We submit two examples as proof of their fantastic-ness.

This first exhibit I'd like to call the Fizzy Grape Soda or the Iced Orchid lei. I haven't quite decided on the name yet. This lei is made using a 3/8" purple satin and silver edged organza ribbon along with a 3/16" white double-faced satin picot ribbon. It gave me some warm fizzy feelings just making it.

This second exhibit is the Castle High School version the previous lei. I think I'll call it Fizzy Knights. I made this lei using a 3/8" wine satin-edged organza ribbon and a 1/8" white and gold satin ribbon. One of the best things about this lei is that it only took about 30 minutes for me to make from start to finish. Pretty uplifting huh?

I have to admit, I was also taking finger lei for granted until this weekend when I was asked to take part in the Market City store's "Let Celebrate" party. Thanks to Katie, Holly, Matz, and the whole Market City crew, I was reminded how much fun finger lei making can be. So it's because of  them and all those people who stopped by to have some fun with me that these wonderful lei will not be forgotten.

What do you think my first lei should be named, Fizzy Grape Soda, or Iced Orchid? Give me your take.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

P.S. We blogged another fast lei making idea earlier today. Scroll down to see it.