Crankin' Out Crafts -ep387 Snowman Olaf Costume (Tulle)

Are your kids ready for Halloween? Here is a quick and cute costume that is easy to make. Great for Halloween or if your kids just love the movie!

Costume made out of tulle and elastic beanie

Watch our latest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts -ep387 Snowman Olaf Costume (Tulle)

Supplies:

white beanie

white tulle

black felt

orange felt

white felt 

Hot glue gun

*Patterns are available online on our website www.benfranklinhawaii.com under the Projects Tab here.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 383 - "Some People are Worth Melting For" Clear Ornament (Vinyl Stickers)

"Some people are worth melting for" vinyl is perfect for this silly ornament. JFlo will show you how easy it to make this ornament that is sure to be a hit at any ornament exchange!

Add a vinyl sticker to a clear ornament!

Watch our newest episode on our YouTube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 383 - "Some People are Worth Melting For" Clear Ornament (Vinyl Stickers)

Supplies:

Ornament

vinyl

snowflakes

2 tiny pompoms

1 tiny carrot now cut from paper or fun foam

two 1" pieces of brown pipecleaner

ribbon to embellish

*For cleaning surface before applying vinyl sticker:

paper towel

rubbing alcohol

Snow Much Fun - Event on Saturday, July 12 from 10am to 2pm at ALL STORES

Join us for a snow flurry of craftivity this Saturday from 10am-2pm at ALL our stores! Fun Demonstrations and Make-it & Take-its all themed around your Favorite Princesses and Snowman characters! 

Snow Much Fun Event at all stores

Fees vary by project. See stores for more details. You can also view/download the event flyer on our website here. See you Saturday! 

Get on the Shabby Chic Grapevine

I've seen a lot of fall decorations made with grapevine wreaths lately; especially, I think, because the woodsiness of grapevine can really enhance the feeling of autumn in your home. However, once we move past fall, you shouldn't put those decorations away; you can easily update your grapevines for Christmas. Here are a few Christmas grapevine decorations for you to peruse:

First, a simple and wondrous, wintry wreath. The shades of blue and gray and the glittery, icy, frosted accents make your "winter wonderland" easy to achieve. If I could, I would do up my whole house in these vintage hues, they give me such a feeling of calmness and serenity, like a quiet, winter morning.

Next up, here's a fun idea for a tall window or door; how about making a grapevine snowman? The homely and rustic grapevines are spray painted white and then wrapped in lights for extra appeal. A pretty piece of ribbon then becomes our snowman's scarf. Our "Frosty" catches everyone's gaze without going overboard.

And last, here's a beautiful grapevine chandelier to hang in your home. Again with this piece we've taken the rustic grapevine and added some glitz in the form of glittery ornaments and a deep, teal color. The end result is a chic and playful hanging that has hints of a primitive, unsophisticated style.

I hope you enjoyed our grapevine, shabby-chic Christmas ideas. Only 29 more days to go til everyone's favorite time of year!

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 309 - Open Face Snow Globe Ornament

Watch how JFlo turns this glass ornament into a “Snow Globe” ornament.  This is great for an ornament exchange.

Make your own snow globe ornaments!

Watch our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 309 - Open Face Snow Globe Ornament

Supplies:

Ornament 

Figurine

Mirror 

E6000 glue

Twinkle flakes or glitter 

Stay tuned this week for more glass ornament ideas!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 179- Melted Snowman Ornament

JFlo is here again to show another great holiday ornament idea, especially for those of us who live in warmer climates.

Here's an ornament perfect for Hawaii.

Watch the episode on our YouTube Channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 179 - Melted Snowman Ornament

Supplies:

Hollow clear glass ornament

Clear glass gems in three different sizes

White ultra-fine glitter

Snow flakes

Small twigs

Two black seed beads

One black pony bead

One black button

Small piece of orange foamie or felt

Glitter-It

E6000

*optional – ribbon, snowflake, and Deco Color pen for personalization

Now you know what our Snowmen in Hawaii look like because of our wintry, 70 degree, Christmas weather.

Also, just a reminder that we will be open tomorrow - Thanksgiving Day, Nov.22nd from 9am-2pm. Come and shop our Super Early Bird Specials and Fa La La Sale. (Kahului will be closed for Thanksgiving and will have their Early Bird Sale on Friday, Nov.23rd from 6-11am.) Early Bird and Night Owl Coupons, too on Friday, Nov.23rd! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

*Don't forget to scroll down and read today's earlier post on Mason Jar Gift ideas brought to you by Market City BFC.

Design Your Own Ornament

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Ideas & Inspirations are some creative ideas on what to do with those great unbreakable ornaments. Our very talented associate Lani designed these ornaments using glitter, paint, pearls, ribbon and beads. As you can see, this is a product that has limitless possibilities.

Happy Crafting!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 28 - Fingerprint Snowman Ornament

Our newest Crankin’ Out Crafts episodes have finally arrived. Our theme this week is “Hands On” with three great handprint and fingerprint crafts geared toward the upcoming holidays.

Today’s episode features Brandon making a cute Fingerprint Snowman Ornament.

Brandon shows you how to get your hands dirty with this great snowman ornament.

Click this link for fun: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 28 - Fingerprint Snowman Ornament

 

Get your hands on these supplies:

Clear, flat glass ornament (sold in a set of two)

Folk Art Enamels paint in white, green, black, and orange

Stickles in silver or gold

Craft stick

Now you’ll have to wait until Wednesday for the next “Hands On” craft.

Is it snowing?

Here's a cute "snowman" pin idea. Thanks Penny, and thanks to Hui o Kilauea for having us from the Market City Store, the other week for make 'n take. We had lots of fun.

You need a 2" styrofoam ball, a 1" strip of black cardstock to make the hat, yellow and blue circle uchida punch to make the brim of the hat, 1" chenille stem (for the nose), moving eyes, and small black pom poms for the mouth. All that will a little bit of glue (fabric tac or hot glue will do) and a pin back.

1st you'll need to cut the styrofoam ball in half. This will be his head. Then we'll make the hat. You'll first need to use the blue circle uchida punch (keep this circle - cut in half to make the top of the hat), then to make the brim, you'll need to punch the yellow circle punch over the blue circle you punched on the cardstock. and it should make a "dounut" shape. This will be cut in half for the brim.

1" x 5 and 3/8" strip of black cardstock for the hat. Score at each end 1 and 1/2 ". Overlap each 1 and 1/2" edge and glue together. Glue the 1/2 circle to make the top of the hat. Glue this to the back of the snowman's head. Then glue the brim to his hat on.

Glue on the eyes. Bend the 1" chenille stem (preferably orange) for his nose. Add the pieces "of coal" or pom poms to his face for his mouth.

Then add the pin back on the backside of the styrofoam ball.

updated by ChrisT