BFC Gift Cards make the perfect gifts for Christmas!

Ben Franklin Crafts Gift Cards make the perfect gift! Get a $5 Gift Coupon with every $25 gift card purchase from Dec. 6 to Dec. 13, 2013. (Gift Coupon valid from Jan. 2 - 16, 2014.) 

Buy a BFC gift card for everyone on your list!

Visit our stores to purchase your gift cards today! See stores for more info.

Painted Glass Ornament by Frank Dumlao

Frank Dumlao is a painting instructor here at our Mapunapuna store. He dropped by and did a demo on Saturday, September 28. He painted these beautiful glass ornaments.

Check out our store calendar to see the dates and times to learn at one his classes One Stroke w/ Frank Dumlao class.
http://www.bfcraftclub.com/joy-crafting/craft-calendar

Happy Crafting! Beth @ Mapunapuna BFC

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 66 - Crayon Teacher Gift

Need a gift for your teacher? Watch as we create a beautiful piece of art by gluing crayons to canvas!

B-Dizzle shows you how to make a great gift for your teacher!

View the episode on youtube: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 66 - Crayon Teacher Gift

Supplies:

Canvas

Crayons

Scissors or X-Acto knife

Hot Glue Gun & glue sticks

Letter Stickers or Adhesive Foam Letters

We had a blast sharing our colorful ideas with you and hope that you will incorporate crayons on your next project. See you next time!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 65 - Crayon Drip Art

We're back today with another great crayon project for you. Lisa gets creative adding color to a plain white canvas by melting crayons!

Create your own artwork with crayons!

View the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 65 - Crayon Drip Art

Supplies:

Canvas

Crayons

Hot glue gun & glue sticks

Heat tool

With just a few supplies, you can create a unique piece of art that is sure to brighten up any space. Hang in your kids playroom, living room, or even your classroom. Check back with us on the blog again for another colorful crayon project!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 64 - Crayon Lei

Welcome to Crayon Week on Crankin' Out Crafts! No, you won't be coloring - instead we'll demonstrate how crayons can be used to create some neat and fun craft projects. Today, Lisa will show you variation of the popular Candy Lei - the Crayon Lei!

Can’t think of simple and “safe” gifts for your kid’s class?

Lisa shows you what she did for her son – Crayon Leis! 

Watch the episode on our youtube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 64 - Crayon Lei

Supplies:

Crayons

Poly-tubing (color of your choice)

Ribbon

Scissors

This is so easy to make, and you don't have to worry about any allergies! It's also perfect for a Preschool Graduation, Birthday Party, or even for your kids who just love to color. Poly-tubing is available at all of our Ben Franklin Crafts stores in assorted colors. For those of you not in Hawaii, you can purchase poly-tubing as well as other lei making supplies online on the Crafting is Fun Website.

*Don't forget to check out today's previous post from Puna on how to make your own Magnetic Note Holders.