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 261 - T-shirt Headband

Summer is here and we are tearing up some t-shirts to make way for new summer styles. If you have old t-shirts laying around, check out this week's Crankin' Out Crafts for great "upcycled" ideas.

Create a headband from an old or new t-shirt!

Watch our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts - Episode 261 - T-shirt Headband

Supplies:

Old or new t-shirt

Sharp scissors

Hot-glue or Fabri-tac glue

T-shirts are great for headbands because they have a natural stretchiness.

Paracord Crafts for Summer

Time for some summer crafting fun? We've got a new book that just arrived in our stores called "Paracord Crafts." It's got a few really good crafts in it and EASY to understand directions. So great!

Following the instructions from this book I made this bright and summery paracord bracelet. It's woven a little differently than the ones that I've done before and I think it might be slightly less bulky.

Check out this new book and learn how to make this bracelet plus a few other paracord crafts like a keychain fob and headband.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 255 - Braided Headband

Here's a closer look at how to make this great braided headband inspired by some Pinterest DIYs.

Braid ribbon, paracord, and ball-chain to create this headband!

Catch our latest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 255 - Braided Headband

Supplies:

3/8" Ribbon

Paracord

Ball-chain

Hair elastic

Wire cutters

Scissors

Lighter

These headbands are so easy you can make a bunch and wear two or three at a time!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 254 -Glamour-Band

It's glamorous and oh so easy! JFlo makes a super sparkly headband on today's show.

Add bling and glam to an ordinary headband!

View our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 254 - Glamour-Band

Supplies:

5mm rhinestone cup-chain

Skinny black headband

1/8" satin ribbon

Fabri-tac

Scissors

This accessory adds an elegant touch to your outfit or you can make them as a great DIY bridesmaid gift.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 253 - Criss-Cross Headband

This week on Crankin' Out Crafts we're headbanding our fingers off! Our first episode starts you off with a simple band.

Add a cute design with colored ribbon to a plain headband!

See how to make this project here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 253 - Criss-Cross Headband

Supplies:

2" Cloth-covered headband

3/8" ribbon

Scissors

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

*optional* Clip-on flower

This easy headband is great for a child to make for birthday parties or to as a gift. Just make sure you have parental supervision for the hot-gluing.

Argyle Headband

So, by the way, I'm still stuck on making hair accessories. Today I'm going to share a super quick headband which I made using just a few supplies. Something about this gray ribbon and pink paracord makes me think of argyle sweaters, so that's what I decided to call it, the "Argyle Headband".

Ta-da! To make this headband I used an "ouchless" hair elastic, some gray grosgrain ribbon, pink 550 paracord, and a ball-chain in a copper color.

After you've gathered all the supplies you just need to knot your three cords to the hair elastic and start braiding. When you run out of ball-chain just knot your headband to the other side of the hair elastic and poof! You're done!

Don't forget to melt the ends of the paracord after you cut them. If you don't they'll fray and the whole thing will pull apart!

Toni was nice enough to volunteer as a model for this shot!

My Argyle Headband was definitely a Pinterest inspired project, but I had to change a few things up like the using the paracord and ribbon. Check back in at our stores for instructions; they're on their way.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake BFC

Crankin’ Out Crafts Episode 160 - Haunting Headband

Need a fast costume idea? Join us today to learn how to make an eerily easy headband for Halloween.

It's easy to make a headband for your costume!

Take a look at the segment here: Crankin’ Out Crafts: Episode 160 - Haunting Headband

Supplies:

Blank headband

Sparkle lace

Tulle

Halloween ornaments like a witch hat or a spider

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Scissors

Headbands are so easy to add to and you can make one to go with any costume or as a costume all by itself.

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 12 - Halloween Bat Headband

Ready for more dress-up fun? Today, Voodoo Skull Puna shows off her frightfully fashionable “A Bat Attacked My Head and It’s Cute Headband.”

Click here to watch Episode 12: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 12 - Halloween Bat Headband

  

Puna got a bat stuck in her hair once and this is the idea that came from it. The batty head piece may not be a full costume but it’s more than the guy dressed up like a “student” has.

Live bats are not sold at Ben Franklin; therefore, this is what you need instead:

Blank headband

Tulle

Feathers

Die-cut bat shape

Ultra fine glitter

Paint brush

Tacky glue

Fabri-tac

Spray paint (your color choice)

Scissors

Now you’re ready to go out and scare up some costumes. Please join us next week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for more crafting fun and a brand new theme.