Crankin' Out Crafts -ep296 Pinata Costume

Welcome to our DIY Halloween themed week of Crankin' Out Crafts. To start things off, JFlo shows us an especially cute and easy Halloween costume.

DIY Pinata Costume for Kids

Catch this episode on our YouTube Channel: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 296 - Pinata Costume

Supplies:

T-shirt

Felt in many colors

Headband

2 Paper mache cones

Ribbon

Double-stick tape

Scissors

Hot-glue gun and gluesticks

A really cool thing about this costume is that you can pull the felt pieces off of the t-shirt if you need to reuse it again.

Don't forget to scroll down and read today's earlier post - Market City shares a festive holiday project!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 263 - Cut-up Tee

Lastly, today's episode gets you summer ready by showing you how to cut up your old t-shirts to add some extra stylish ventilation for those hot summer days.

Make a cool t-shirt for summer!

View our segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 263 - Cut-up Tee

Supplies:

T-shirt

Sharp scissors

Feisty Fingers (your own, preferably)

If you decide to do our cut-up t-shirt project, just remember to start with a t-shirt that is larger than you are used to wearing. The weaving tends to make the shirts a little more fitted.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 262 - T-shirt Necklace/Scarf

JFlo has a fun t-shirt DIY today. She's going to show you how to make a statement with a t-shirt necklace.

Cut-up your old tees to create a brand-new accessory!

Watch our how-to video on our YouTube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 262 - 

T-shirt Necklace/Scarf

Supplies:

Old t-shirt

Sharp scissors

Braid a few of these t-shirt strands or even add some beads to change up the look of this simple accessory.

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.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 248 - Glitter T-shirt

Brandon's back to show you a quick and easy way to add some shimmering color to your t-shirt.  Remember, glitter always sparkles best on black shirts!

Transform a plain t-shirt with glitter!

View how to make the project here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 248 - Glitter T-shirt

Supplies:

Scribbles 3D glitter fabric paint (we used gold and blue)

cardboard

black t-shirt

painter's tape 

paintbrush

iron (to heat-set design)

Apply the tape in different patterns to make a variety of designs. Have fun creating your glitter t-shirts!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 244 - Mom's T-Shirt

Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 12th! Where would we be without our Mothers? Crankin' Out Crafts has another week of great Mother's Day gifts for you starting today with Mom's T-Shirt.

Create a beautiful & one-of-a-kind shirt for Mom!

Watch how to make this project here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 244 - Mom's T-Shirt

Supplies:

White T-Shirt

Tulip fabric spray paints and glitter

Stencil

Tulip's fabric spray paint is permanent on fabrics once dried but you can heat set your design for longer lasting color. 

Patriotic Tee Shirt

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is a Patriotic Tee Shirt.

Supplies:

• Tee Shirt  (30103138)
• Fabric-Tac (1369347)
• Dritz Fray Check (77651521)
• Navy Polka Dot Ribbon (30117980)
• Red Stripe Ribbon (30129219)
• Navy Thread - 12 inches

Instructions:

1. Cut 2 pieces Red Stripe Ribbon 5 inches long.
2. Use Fray Check on each end of the red ribbons.
3. Overlay the top red stipe of one ribbon & bottom red stripe of the other (see picture). Glue together with Fabric-Tac.
4. Cut 1 piece Navy Polka Dot Ribbon 7 1/2 inches long.
5. Use Fabric-Tac and glue ends together to form an oval.
6. Pinch middle of polka dot ribbon oval together and wind thread around middle to secure bow form.
7. Take remaining Navy Polka Dot Ribbon, fold lengthwise into thirds and secure with Fabric-Tac
8. Wrap folded Navy Polka Dot Ribbon around bow form, secure with Fabric-Tac and cut off extra length.
9. Using Fabric-Tac glue Navy Polka Dot Ribbon to Red Ribbon Stripes (see picture).
10. Using Fabric-Tac glue "Flag" to Tee Shirt.

Happy Crafting!

-Kahului BFC

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 63 - Scribbles (Puffy Paint)

We're finishing T-shirt week with another technique for adding designs to clothing. Spice up your old t-shirts using 3D fabric paint, like Scribbles.

Brandon teaches you how to draw some fun & crazy designs with Scribbles.

To watch the episode, click on this link: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 63 - Scribbles (Puffy Paint)

Supplies:
T-shirt
Scribbles (Puffy Paint in your choice of color/colors)

Scribbles come in a wide assortment of colors to match your projects. It's great for outlining and detailing designs. Feel free to share your projects on our Facebook page - we'd love to see what you create!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 62 - Freezer Paper Stenciling

T-shirt week continues on Crankin' Out Crafts with stenciling using freezer paper. Create custom and stylin' designs to update your wardrobe. 

Using Freezer Paper, you can make your own T-shirt stencils!

Watch the Episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 62 - Freezer Paper Stenciling

Supplies:

Freezer Paper

Scissors

X-acto Knife

Design

Fabric paint (or acrylic paint mixed with Textile Medium)

Brush 

Iron

All our Ben Franklin Crafts Stores carry Freezer Paper. Who knew that it could also be used for craft projects? Hope you have fun making your own t-shirts. Check back with us again Friday for another great way to decorate clothing. 

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 61 - Simple Screening

Welcome to T-Shirt week on Crankin' Out Crafts! We'll be teaching you new ways to make and decorate your own T-shirts. Today, Brandon demonstrates how to create designs using the Simple Screening stencil and fabric paints.

Watch as Brandon shows you 3 different ways to use this perfect silk screening stencil. 

They come in many different designs that can be re-used over & over! 

View the episode on our youtube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 61 - Simple Screening

Supplies:

Simple Screening Stencil (includes squeegee)

Simple Screening Fabric Paint

Brush

Simple Screening Glitter

This is just one example of an easy way to decorate T-shirts and clothing. Join us again this week for other ideas to help you create unique and fun designs.

*Don't forget to read our previous post today on hair accessories by Puna from Enchanted Lake BFC.