Mason Jar Football Centerpiece

It's almost that time!!
You guessed right!
Graduation season!!

Supplies:
mason jar
brown and yellow acrylic craft paint
paintbrush
white oil based DecoColor paint pen
green krinkle grass
foam oasis
football stickers
dowel rods / flat sticks
hot glue gun / hot glue sticks
 

First, paint your mason jar brown, and your dowel rods / sticks a bright yellow. Allow to dry. 

Place oasis inside jar, and stick dowel rods inside. Fill top with green krinkle shreds. 

Hot glue yellow sticks together to make the goal post. Stick into oasis. 
Using your oil based white marker, draw on the football strings on the front of your mason jar. 

Then stick on your football stickers from your matching set! If you feel like personalizing your centerpiece for your particular grad, print out their photo and glue it to one of the dowel rods! Have fun with it! 

Happy graduation season and have fun creating!!

Bethany and Dolly @Enchanted Lake

Liquitex Photo Transfer

Hi there! Photo transfer projects are very popular right now, so today I will show you how it's done so you can jump on this trend!

You will need the following supplies:
-Any size canvas, depending on the size of photo to be transferred
-Liquitex Gloss Medium and Varnish (can also use Liquitex Gloss Gel, Heavy Gloss Gel or Super Heavy Gloss Gel)
-Acrylic Paint
-Paint brushes
-A photo or magazine cut out (it will be destroyed so I don't recommend using originals unless you have duplicates)

First, place your photo on a nonstick surface.  I used a spare piece of glass. Brush the Liquitex gloss medium over your photo to adhere it. Apply several coats so you have a thick layer of medium.  Set it aside to dry.

While your gloss medium is drying, paint your canvas with a background that will match your photo. Keep in mind the photo transfer will be transparent so your background will show through.  For my project, I painted the canvas a solid color then painted a large peony on one side, leaving space for my photo transfer.

Set your canvas aside and go back to your photo.  When it is dry it will be completely transparent, not cloudy.  Carefully peel off your photo from the nonstick surface and place it in a bowl of water.  Let it soak for at least 10 minutes.

After it is completely saturated, take it out of the water.  Flip it over and gently rub off the paper.  You can use your fingers or a wet sponge.  Be careful so you don't rip the layer of gloss medium as it is very fragile.  Once all the paper is removed you will be left with your transfer.













Let the water dry or gently wipe dry with a paper towel.  Flip it back over so the side you just rubbed off the paper from is underneath.  Adhere your transfer to your canvas by placing it down where you want it then brushing over with more Liquitex Gloss Medium and Varnish.  I recommend using your fingers to smooth down the edges and any bubbles that might form.  Continue to brush the gloss medium over the entire surface.  Let it dry then enjoy your new masterpiece!













This project is perfect for a personalized gift or your own unique decoration.  The transfer can also be applied to wood for a more rustic, shabby chic look.



As a side note, our stores are hiring so if you're interested in working with crafts all day long then apply today!  See our website, http://hmstores.com/careers/ for more information.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Rachel @ Mapunapuna

Balloon Boutique

We now have a new Balloon Boutique. Let us help create a fun balloon creation or you can make them yourself.

Come in to check out the many different ways to decorate for a graduation or your next special event. 

Beth @ Mapunapuna BFC

Little Memory Scrapbook

Do you have a WeR Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board?  Join me this Saturday to create an envelope scrapbook to hold your keepsakes from that special occasion!  Make one for your Graduate or for Mother's Day to hold pictures, tickets, ribbons, articles, etc.!  Bring your WeR Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board, a paper trimmer and 12-15 sheets of coordinated solid/print cardstock.  Pearl City's Crafting  Workshop is scheduled for this Saturday, April 19th from 2-4pm.  Register now & recieve the discounted fee of $10 ! 
Don't forget the Resin Jewelry Making Workshop happening at all the Oahu stores from 10am to 11:30am this Saturday!  The $60 fee for this workshop includes the Ooh La La Paris Necklace kit and the UV Lamp (a total value of $85).
See you Saturday!

gloria @ Pearl City

Graduation Posters

Come see what kind of ideas and inspiration you can get from our school displays!! We have posters, Centerpieces and Party Favors!!!

Poster:

Supplies:

Foam Core Board

Glitter Paper

Metallic Poster Board 

Foil tissue paper

Gold Metallic Basics Acrylic Paint

Double Sided Tape

Tools:

Accucut Die Cut Machine

Begin by painting the Foam Core Poster Board with the Gold Metallic Paint by Basics. Let dry for about 30 minutes.

Use the Accu Cut Machine at any of our stores to cut out the letters and numbers you need! We used Glitter Foam Sheets, Metallic Poster Board Paper and foil tissue paper for the letters and numbers. Adhere the letters and numbers to the board using double sided tape and some pop dots! 

It is so easy to make your own school graduation posters, come in and see all the displays we have and ask us how to make it!

Thanks for looking and CRAFT ON!!!!!!

~Deb @ Market City

Graduation Favor or Centerpiece ~ Personalized Fan

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Personalized Fan that can be used as a Graduation Favor or Centerpiece.

Our local Baldwin High School Yearbook Teacher Taryn Apo, was kind enough to email me some candid shots from their 2013 yearbook.

Supplies:
Paper Fan (30139465)
Mini Bowdabra (30075357)
Eclips Machine (30120535)
Eclips Baby Shower Cartridge (30120558)
3/8" Organza Ribbon with Satin Edge (school colors of choice)
Black Cardstock
Adhesive of choice
Scissors

Instructions:
Chose desired photos
Die-cut Paper Fan from Black Cardstock (We have a free use fan die-cut in the store that can be used when you purchase your paper here.)
Die-cut High School initials & Graduation Year (I used the Eclips Machine for the numbers)
Build & adhere Collage on paper die-cut fan using chosen photos
Adhere Collage to Fan
Adhere High School Initials to Collage
Make Bow from Ribbon using Mini Bowdabra
Adhere Bow to Fan
Adhere Graduation Year Numbers to Ribbon

Happy Crafting!
Robin @ Kahului

Quick & Easy Rainbow Glitter Luminaries

Aloha Crafters ~


Today's Idea & Inspiration is a variety of Rainbow Luminaries. These were relatively quick & easy using different widths of doublesided tape & glitter. I made this with St. Patrick's Day in mind, but design ideas are unlimited.


Initials in wedding colors, neutrals or metallics would be unique centerpieces for reception tables. Graduate initials in school colors is another centerpiece idea.


These glass canisters are perfect for tea lights or you can pour your own candle mixture into them for a longer burn.

Supplies:

• Clear Glass Canister with Lid (30134021)
• 3/16" Double Stick Tape (30013283)
• 1/4" Double Stick Tape (30013284)
• 7/16" Double Stick Tape (30013285)
• 3/4" Double Stick Tape (30080290)
• Ultrafine Pumpkin Glitter(77322016)
• Ultrafine Banana Glitter (77322289)
• Extra fine Rouge Glitter (30128154)
• Extra fine Eggplant Glitter (30128162)
• Extra fine Sapphire Glitter (30128156)
• Extra fine Evergreen Glitter (30128160)

Instructions:

1. Using Double Stick Tape of choice, design pattern on Canister.
2. Peel off protective covering of tape, apply Glitter.

Happy Crafting!
Robin @ Kahului

Brought to you by the letter.........

Hurray for paper mache and wood letters!!!!  Who knew they would be this much fun! SERIOUSLY!!! 

You can decorate with acrylic paint, Mod Podge, photos, card stock, shells and sand, flowers, super moss, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, ribbon, twine, yarn, glitter/glitter tape, washi tape, decorative duct tape, die cuts, flat back embellishments...or any embellishment for that matter...The possibilities are endless...and we are just getting started.

You can decorate one letter or spell something out... they are great wall decorations or center pieces for any occasion.  Collage it with pictures and memories for for your graduate or new baby.  They come in a variety of sizes and styles....wood or paper mache.  

...paper mache letters are on sale until Feb 9th..so get to your nearest Ben Franklin and pick some up today! 

Make sure you scroll down and check out our Crankin Out Crafts Episode for more amazing letter ideas!