Showing posts with label straw. Show all posts
Showing posts with label straw. Show all posts

Monday, April 9, 2012

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 84 - Straw Lei with Kukui Nuts


Watch as JFlo creates a great looking lei from our Vol. IX Lei book, that takes a few supplies and a few easy steps.

Make this variation of the straw lei by adding kukui nuts & Cowry shells.

Supplies:
2 yds. 3/8” Grosgrain ribbon
Eyelash yarn(ex. Nani, Pua, Hoku, Nohea)
Ka Lina yarn
Cowry shell rings
Kukui nuts
Bubble Straw
EZ Beader (Beading Tool)
Scissors
Masking tape

*Step-by-step photos and instructions can be found in our Handcrafted Lei & Flowers Book 9, Pg. 21-22. All supplies available at our Hawaii BFC stores. You may also purchase supplies online on www.craftingisfun.com.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 83 - Single Straw Lei

We're back again today with a super easy lei project - the Single Straw Lei. JFlo shows the easiest and quickest way to make a yarn lei, with a straw and in a matter of minutes!

Create your own handmade lei!


Watch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 83 - Single Straw Lei

Supplies:
Eyelash Yarn (we used Nohea)
Straw (we used Jumbo size for Bubble Tea)
Tape
Scissors
3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon
Scissors


All supplies available at our Hawaii BFC stores. You may also purchase supplies online on www.craftingisfun.com. Change up the look of your lei by mixing different types of yarns!