Fairy Dust In a Bottle

Today we're going to make a fairy dust in a bottle. It's fast and simple to make. It's great for party make and takes, gifts, jewelry and much more. Let's get started.

Supplies:
Glass Bottle with cork (any size)
Funnel
Glitters (your choice)
E-6000 (optional)

First gather your supplies.

Get your glass bottle and your funnel.  Take your cork off the bottle and place your funnel into the opening.  If your funnel doesn't fit the opening hold the funnel in place.

Start adding in your glitter choices and fill it to the bottom of the curve.  Don't fill it to the top.

 

This part is optional.  You can add E-6000 glue to the bottom of the cork to secure the cork in place.  Once you have added the glue, place the cork into the glass bottle opening and push into place.  Let the glue dry 24 hours before handling.

Glitter mixture should look like this..

If you want to blend the colors just shake your bottle until its blended..

And you're done! 

*If you want to turn this into a charm just screw in an eye screw (add a dab of glue before twisting it onto the cork).  Add jewelry cording to turn it into a necklace or a ball chain if you want a bag charm.*

Have a Craftastic Day!
Julie @ Enchanted Lake

Tulle Bow Hair Tie

Today you'll learn a simple and fast way to make your cute little tulle bow hair tie.  Let's get started.

Supplies:
Tulle (color of your choice)
Scissors
Yard Stick
Hair Tie





First gather your supplies.  Get your yard stick and tulle.  Measure out about 1/2 a yard to 1 yard of tulle and cut.  If you want your bow to be fuller you can cut out a longer piece.  Also cut out about 5 inches of tulle.

Wrap your 1 yard of tulle around your four fingers.  If you want the bow to be fuller, wrap the tulle around your finger tighter.

Gently slide the wrapped tulle off your fingers.  Get your 5 inch tulle and wrap it around the center of the wrapped tulle and tie a knot.

Slide your scissors between the knot and the outer fold and snip the tulle to separate the fold on both sides.

 It should look like this...

Trim of the excess tulle if necessary.

Get your hair tie and tulle bow.  Place the tulle bow onto the hair tie and with the center tulle tie a knot around the hair tie.  Trim off the center tulle to match the rest of the bow.

And you're done.  You can now wear this hair tie or give it as a gift.

Have a Craftastic Day!
Julie @ Enchanted Lake

How to make a mermaid crown

Supplies:
2 eye lash yarn spools (color and length of your choice)
Ka Lina yarn (color of your choice)
Fizz yarn (color of your choice)
Paper Stem Wire
Yardstick
Scissor
Starfish (optional)
Hot Glue Gun (optional)

Step One:
Gather your supplies

 

Take 2 paper stem wire.  Measure the paper stem wire against your head and bend the wire accordingly.

 Step Two:

Twist the two wires together to form a circle.

Gather your 4 strands of yarn and cut off about 1 yard.

Tie a knot with your 4 strands onto your round paper stem wire.  Start wrapping the strands around your crown.  If you need more yarn to fill your crown, cut about 1 yard and continue.  Just add as you go if necessary. *Don't forget to tie a knot each time you start.* When you reach the end the a knot to secure the 4 strands of yarn. 

 

Your mermaid crown is complete!

 

Step Three:  (optional)

This step is optional.  If you want to add a starfish onto your crown, attach a starfish with a hot glue gun.  Place the starfish where you want on your mermaid crown.  And your done!

Have a Craftastic Day!

Julie @ Enchanted Lake

New Class offered at Enchanted Lakes Ben Franklin Crafts

Hey Everyone,

We have a new class here at Enchanted Lakes Ben Franklin Crafts.  It's called Dreamin In Mini and the instructors are Kim and Kerstin.  If you always wanted to learn about polymer clay and miniatures, this class is for you.  Come on by Enchanted Lakes and sign up.  Their class will be held on Sunday, March 29 from 12pm to 1:30pm. This will be a series of 4 sessions and it'll be $25 per session. Take a look below for more information.

Have a Craftastic Day!
Julie @ Enchanted Lakes

How to create a shamrock

Supplies:
Green Cardstock
Marvy Heart Punch (your choice)
1/4" Double sided tape

Step One:
Punch out 4 hearts from your green cardstock and cut out 1/4" x 2" for the stem.

Step Two:
Start arranging your hearts into a circular form, aligning the heart points (bottom) and secure it with double sided tape.

Step Three:
Add your stem underneath and your done.

 You can use this shamrock as and embellishment for your cards and much more.

Have a Craftastic Day!
Julie @ Enchanted Lakes