Bead Party this Saturday!

Join us for beading Make 'n Takes this Saturday, July 19th from 10am to 2pm at our Hilo, Kahului and Mapunapuna Bead Shoppes! 

Bead Party on Saturday, July 19th from 10am to 2pm at Hilo, Kahului and Mapunapuna

Whether you are a beginner or have been beading for years, we have projects just for you! See our bead shoppes for more details. Flyer can also be viewed and downloaded on our website here. See you there!

Save the Date! #BCrafty Instagram Event at HouseMart BFC Enchanted Lake - May 17

Save the Date for our next store event coming up at Enchanted Lake on Saturday, May 17th from 11am-3pm!

Save the Date! Saturday, May 17th

Join our amazing crew at Enchanted Lake Ben Franklin Crafts for a fun-filled day of Instagram themed make-n-takes, workshops, photo booths, and prize giveaways. We’ll be taking selfies and hashtagging our way through the day, you should join in the fun! Fees vary per project. See store for more info.

We're also on Instagram! Don't forget to follow us @bfcrafts!

Spring Craft Fair on Maui sponsored by HouseMart BFC Kahului - Sunday, May 4th from 9am-2pm

Join us for our annual Spring Craft Fair on Maui! Sunday, May 4th from 9am to 2pm at the 1st Level of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Parking Garage (behind Macy’s and the Bus Stop). Free Admission and Parking. Local vendors from Maui and the outer islands. Shop for handmade gifts, crafts, snacks and more. 

Spring Craft Fair on Maui - Sunday, 5/4 9am-2pm

It’s the perfect time to shop for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Graduation! Also, join Joy Shimabukuro from the Joy of Crafting Show for fun craft make ‘n takes! Event sponsored by HouseMart BFC Kahului.

1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt at HouseMart BFC Kahului

Bring the Keiki to our HouseMart BFC Kahului store for our 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 20th from 11am to 1pm! 

Egg Hunts for two age groups: 3-5 years: 11am to 11:45am & 5-8 years from 12-12:45pm. We also have fun craft make ‘n takes! Projects and Fees TBA. See store for more details.

Happy Hinamatsuri! Girl's Day Event on Saturday, February 15 from 10am to 2pm at All Stores

Come and join us for Girl's Day-themed Make 'n Takes this Saturday, February 15th from 10am to 2pm!. This event will be held at all stores. 

Girl's Day Event Flyer

In addition, Celebrations will be offering their Washi Tape Diary Make 'n Take at our Mapunapuna store from 1-2pm. Fees vary by project. See stores and flyer for more details.

Gift Card Holder

Gift cards are great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduation or any special ocassion! You don't have to keep searching for the "right gift", she would love a gift card....get one from her favorite store (Ben Franklin!) & she can get the item she's been wishing for! Create a unique & beautiful gift card holder that says she's special! The one pictured above is super-easy to make, cut,score & fold a 4-1/4" X 11" printed cardstock, double-stick tape, a bit of embellishment & you're good to go!
Don't forget to join us on Saturday, February 23rd from 10am-2pm for a Girl's Day Celebration (there's a celebration at every craft store)! There will be make-n-takes, demonstrations & even delicious Mochi!
There's always something crafty going on at Pearl City!
gloria @ Pearl City

Sweet Treats

Hello Kitty Sweet Treats

It's easy to make theme party favors with these round acrylic treat boxes! If you have little artistic talent (like me!), use a picture from a coloring book as your template. Just place the cover over the image & glue on flat back gems. If you don't want the bling, you can trace the image with deco color markers & add embellishments as desired.
Don't forget to stop in at the Pearl City store for our *Hearts & Flowers make-n-takes from 11am-1pm on Saturday, February 9th. You can create an EZ Beaded Heart, a Valentine Candy Kisses Holder or a Candy Kiss Rose Bud for your special Valentine.
There's always something crafting going on at Pearl City!
gloria @ Pearl City

*make-n-takes fees vary

Felt Flower

There's always something crafty going on at Pearl City!

Happy New Year! New Year celebrations and resolutions (how many have you made?)! February is fast approaching & thoughts of hearts & flowers start to come to mind. Cut out heart shapes from felt, arrange them & create an open rose like the one above or wrap the hearts tighter and create rose buds. These are easy to make & a perfect project for kids to create for their teachers, mom, aunties, grandmoms or any special lady! We'll be creating these pretty blooms at Pearl City for a make-n-take this Saturday, later this month & in early February (just in time for Valentine's Day). This Saturday's Crafting Adventures also includes a make-n-take for the Paracord Bracelet; see you there!

gloria @ Pearl City

Party On! House Party at Pearl City!

Another peek of a make-n-take that you can do at the Ben Franklin Pearl City House Party! A special guest crafter, Brenda, will help you make these cute bags for any special occasion! Fill them with treats, post-it notes, jewelry, etc. for party favors, gifts or just to say "You're Special!". Join us on Saturday, August 25th from 10am to 2pm for make-n-takes, sweet treats, and more! Bring along your family & friends!
See you then!
gloria @ Pearl City

House Party @ Pearl City

Create a Witch Shoe treat holder with Julie B. at the Ben Franklin Pearl City House Party this Saturday, August 25th! Bring along your family and friends! Our House Party is from 10am to 2pm.....there will be lots of fun things going on! Prize drawings! Make-n-takes! Demonstrations! Special Guests! Sweet Treats! I'll see you there!
gloria @ Pearl City

Crafting Parties this Weekend!

On Saturday, July 28th we will be having TWO crafting events at our stores!

On the Big Island at our Hilo BFC Store - Come to our BEN'S BASH Event from 10am-4pm. Activities include a Craft Fair, games, food, and make 'n takes. Come and craft with Jenny from Sister Stamps from 12-2pm! You can also win prizes and discounts.

Saturday, July 28th from 10am-4pm at Hilo BFC

On Oahu, come to Mapunapuna BFC for our annual CRAFTING CARNIVAL from 10am to 2pm. We'll have special guest crafters, demos, make 'n takes and more. Projects include a lollipop favor and cardmaking with Joy from the Joy of Crafting, a Sizzix Pop 'n Cuts Card with Cheryl M., a Deco-Book, Deco Foodie Clay Charms, and favors. 

Saturday, July 28th from 10am-2pm at Mapunapuna BFC

In addition, the Mapunapuna store will be having in-store specials on July 28th - One Day Only!

One Day Only - In-Store Specials at Mapunapuna on July 28th!

Visit the stores for additional details. Hope you can join us at Hilo or Mapunapuna BFC this weekend!

*Don't forget to scroll down and read today's earlier post from Market City! They show you how to make a fun party favor - Foam Sheet Fortune Cookies!

"Christmas In July" Event at Pearl City BFC

Come and join us at Pearl City's "Christmas in July" event on Saturday, July 21st from 10am-1pm. 

It's not too early to start thinking about Christmas!

We will be doing craft make 'n takes and having demonstrations all in the Christmas-theme. Stop by to craft with us and to get ideas for the upcoming holiday season! See store for additional details. See you there!

Paper Party at Hilo BFC - Saturday, June 30th from 10am to 3pm

Just a reminder that Hilo's Paper Party is coming up this Saturday, June 30th from 10am to 3pm. They will be having 4th of July themed make 'n takes and demos. You can also enter to win door prizes! 

Please see the Hilo store for more details. Hope you can join us!