Chewie Valentine

Hi, Crafters!

Can you guys believe that Valentine's Day is two weeks away?  So fast!

We've all been getting into the Love Day spirit at our stores; writing love notes on the tile floors with acrylic markers, painting up some of our new wood palettes in rosy colors and 

Mod Podging some Valentine's scrapbook paper onto our new Snippets chipboard heart shapes!  Today, I'll show you how to make a really cute and simple Valentine inspired by our favorite Wookie.

Supplies Needed

Snippets Heart Lock & Key Chipboard set

Brown Eyelash Yarn 

Black Paint

Light Green Paint 

Brown and Silver Cardstock Scraps

Scissors

Hot Glue Gun

All you need to do is hot glue an end of yarn to the bottom of the heart-shaped chipboard and wrap continuously until the entire heart is covered in yarn.  A few dabs of hot glue here and there while wrapping will help keep things secure.  Once that's done, cut a 1/2" x 3 1/2" strip out of the brown paper and hot glue small squares of silver paper onto it.  Hot glue it onto the Chewie heart.  After this, you can leave it as it is, or make a little Lightsaber out of the key.  I chose to make mine green like Yoda's, but you can always make it blue, red, purple or red as well.

That's all there is to it!

Have fun and see you all next week!

Erika@PC

New Crochet Class at Enchanted Lakes: Learn to Crochet

Hey everyone. We have a new crochet teacher here at Enchanted Lakes (Kailua).

It consists of 4 sessions total for only $50. Classes are held on Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 1pm to 3pm.  Fran will teach you the basics of crochet and you'll eventually move on to her advance class.  You'll be making hats/beanies in the last 2 sessions of this beginner's crochet class.

If you're interested in taking her class come down to Enchanted Lakes and sign up!

Have a Craftastic Day!
Julie @ Enchanted Lakes

Happy May Day & Lei Day!

May has arrived and graduation season is in full swing - it's time for lei making! Create your own handmade lei out of ribbon, eyelash yarn, rattail cording and more. Visit our stores for lei making supplies today. Pick-up a copy of our latest lei book - Handcrafted Lei and Flowers Book Volume XII! All of our lei books include step-by-step color photographs and instructions.

Our newest lei book has 17 lei and project ideas for you!

Free lei making demos at our stores today!

At Pearl City BFC - 10am / Deluxe Ribbon Lei with Kalo 10:30am-1pm
At Enchanted Lake BFC - Lei Making Demos at 12pm / 3pm / 5pm

Lei Making demos are also throughout the graduation season! View/download our store craft calendars on our website here to see schedules.

A lei is not only a beautiful gift to a graduate or celebrant, but a symbol of aloha and fun to make! Happy lei making!

*Note: Lei books and lei making supplies are also available for purchase online on the Crafting is Fun website.

Valentines Felt Wreath

 Make this CUTE simple Valentines Day wreath with just a few easy steps!!!

Supplies:
Pinking Sheers
Felt
Yarn (Grey and Pink)
Fabri-Tac
Styrofoam Wreath Form










Begin by wrapping the wreath with Grey yarn and continue to do this all the way around the Styrofoam wreath form. When you are done, cut hearts out of felt using pinking sheers. Glue the felt hearts onto the wreath using a small amount of Fabri-Tac. Use pink yarn or Bakers Twine to crisscross in the center of each heart going around the wreath. When you are done, add a satin ribbon and hang on your door!

Thanks for looking and CRAFT ON!!!!!
~Deborah @ Market City

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 315 - Christmas Yarn Wreath

This last decor piece is a sure to please both your aesthetics and your budget. Bora walks us through making a radiant wreath.

Christmas Yarn Wreath

Watch our episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 315 - Christmas Yarn Wreath

Supplies:

Styrofoam wreath

Yarn

Scrap paper

Rhinestones or buttons

Circle punch

Hot-glue gun and glue sticks

This wreath makes such a classy statement hung on the front door or railing.

Crankin' Out Crafts -ep289 Furry "Boo" (Eyelash Yarn)

For our last warm, fuzzy episode, Brandon is back with a great Halloween decor piece.

Add fun furry letters to your Halloween display!

View our how-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts -ep289 Furry "Boo"

Supplies:

18" wood letters B, O, and O

Eyelash yarn

Scissors

Hot-glue gun

*Optional - acrylic paint

With an addition of batting to these supplies, you could even make fuzzy, puffy "Boos".

Crankin' Out Crafts -ep288 Fuzzy Little Monster (Eyelash Yarn)

Puna's got a fun kid's craft for Halloween. Children will love being creative and making their own monster.

Fuzzy Little Monsters - a great craft project for kids!

Watch our segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts -ep288 Fuzzy Little Monster

Supplies:

Styrofoam ball

Eyelash yarn

Pipe cleaners

Foamies

Googly eyes

Hot-glue gun and glue sticks

Wire cutters

Scissors

Don't stop with just one styrofoam ball. You could glue balls together to create even larger monsters!

Crankin' Out Crafts -ep287 Spooky-Silly Lei (Eyelash Yarn)

We've got some warm, fuzzy feelings for Halloween. Brandon starts off the week with a funny and festive Halloween Lei.

Make a lei for Halloween!

Catch our newest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts -ep287 Spooky-Silly Lei

Supplies:

Bubble straw

Grosgrain ribbon

Eyelash yarn in different colors and lash lengths

Scotch tape

Scissors

Brandon suggests adding some plastic skulls or fake spiders to your lei to make it spookier.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 241 - 3-Straw Lei - Round

For the last episode this week, Puna is back yet again to show you how to make your 3 straw lei a little more rounded.

3-Straw Lei - Round

Learn how to make this beautiful lei on our YouTube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 241 - 3-Straw Lei - Round

Supplies:

1 skein Nani eyelash yarn in dark gold

1 skein Nohea eyelash yarn in maroon

1 skein Nohea eyelash yarn in white

3 jumbo straws

Coordinating grosgrain ribbon

Scotch tape

Scissors

This lei is great for showing off your school colors, especially if your school has 3 colors like Castle High School. Give the lei a little twist before tying off to make the colors spiral nicely.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 240 - 3-Straw Lei - Flat

Ready to step up your straw lei making to 3 straws? Puna will show you how a flat, 3 straw lei is made in this episode of Crankin’ Out Crafts.

3-Straw Lei - Flat

Watch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 240 - 3-Straw Lei - Flat

Supplies:

1 skein Nani eyelash yarn in orange

1 skein Nohea eyelah yarn in blue

3 jumbo straws

Coordinating grosgrain ribbon

Scotch tape

Scissors

This lei lies flat on the chest and has the added potential of showing two very distinct colors, one on each side. The blue and orange in today’s episode are Kalaheo High School’s colors.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 239 - Two-Straw Lei

Who’s ready for more Cranked out Lei? Today, Puna will teach you another super-fast straw lei.

Mastered the One-Straw Lei? Try the Two-Straw Lei!

Watch the How-To video on our YouTube Channel: Crankin' Out Crafts - Episode 239 - Two-Straw Lei

Supplies:

1 skein Nani eyelash yarn in white

1 skein Nohea eyelash yarn in blue

2 jumbo straws

Coordinating grosgrain ribbon

Scotch tape

Two kukui nuts

Scissors

EZ beader

Did you know that the difference between the Nani and Nohea yarns is that the Nani eyelash has a nice little sparkle to it for additional lei shimmer.

Lei making supplies available at our Hawaii BFC stores and also online on www.craftingisfun.com

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 238 - Graduation Cap Box 3 - Hat

Create your own graduation cap card box for your graduate's party.

Today we show you part 3 - the Graduation Cap Box!

Watch the how-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 238 - Graduation Cap Card Box 3 - Hat

Supplies:

20x30 foam core board

ruler / straightedge

xacto knife

pencil

hot glue gun & gluesticks

Thanks for watching this week! Stop by our stores for all your graduation projects!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 237 - Graduation Cap Box 2 - Tassel

Learn how to make a tassel for your graduation cap box or any occasion.

Part 2 of our Graduation Cap Box - the tassel

Catch part 2 here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 237 - Graduation Cap Box 2 - Tassel

Supplies:

yarn 

scissors

cardboard piece

Come back on Friday to see part 3 of the box! Thanks for watching and subscribing to our YouTube Channel!

*Don't forget to scroll down to read today's earlier post by Market City BFC featuring new paperarts items. 

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 236 - Graduation Cap Box 1 - Pom Pom

Watch how to make a yarn Pom Pom from scratch with a few simple tools.

Create a pom pom out of yarn to decorate your Grad Cap Box!

Watch part 1 of our Graduation Cap Box video here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 236 - Grad Cap Box 1 - Pom Pom

Supplies: 

yarn 

scissors

cardboard piece

Tune in Wednesday for Part 2 of our Graduation Cap Box project.

*Don't forget to scroll down and read today's earlier post on Enchanted Lake's upcoming Pinspiration Pinterest Party on Saturday, April 27th!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 203 - Yarn Wrapped Letter (Paper Maché Letters)

Create a unique look with yarn by simply wrapping it!

Using just yarn & glue, you can add texture to a project!

Watch our segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 203 - Yarn Wrapped Letter (Paper Maché Letters)

Supplies:

Paper Maché Letter(s)

yarn

Scissors

glue gun & glue sticks

Try wrapping with different colors of yarn to create another look!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 184 - Yarn Ball Decoration

Learn how Lisa creates this easy, non-breakable, decoration for Christmas. All you need is styrofoam balls and some yarn.

Using just a few supplies, you can create your own Christmas décor!

Catch the latest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 184 - Yarn Ball Decoration

Supplies:

yarn

styrofoam ball

scissors

Have fun mixing and matching yarn colors in different styrofoam ball sizes! Stay tuned for more Christmas crafts this week on CoC.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 175 - Fall Leaf Garland

This week on Crankin' Out Crafts we’re focusing on how to dress up your house for fall with some simple, cheap, and easy fixes. For the first project Lisa shows you a charming fall leaf garland.

Adorn your table, doorway, or stairs with a
Fall Leaf Garland!

Catch the episode on YouTube here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 175 - Fall Leaf Garland

Supplies:

Felt in fall-tastic colors

Scissors

Yarn in coordinating color

Yarn darner

Make your leaf chain as long as you need to loop along banisters, across your mantle, or over your table for a great fall festive touch.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 144 - Candy Corn Cone

Paper mache cones are one of the newest, fun products we just got into our stores. Today, Puna will show you how to make a candy corn centerpiece with them.

Make Candy Corn Decorations for Halloween & the Fall Season!

Catch the How-To Segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 144 - Candy Corn Cone

Supplies:

Paper mache cone

White, yellow, and orange yarn

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

White Button

Scissors

Candy corn has less than 4 calories per piece and is one of the most popular Halloween candies. These table decorations are sure to be pretty popular, too!

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 90 - Pompom Favor Toppers

Welcome to our 90th episode! Today JFlo will show you how to use pompom makers. Use these clever gadgets to create cute and fun pompom toppers for your magic wand favors!

Learn another way to embellish the Magic Wand Clear Tubes!

View the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 90 - Pompom Favor Toppers

Supplies:

Yarn

Pompom Maker (we used pompom makers by Clover®)

Scissors (small)

Glue Dots

These pompoms are so easy to make! Try out various sizes and color combos. Hope you enjoyed our Magic Wand Centerpiece and Favors week. Have a great weekend!

*Be sure to check out the previous post today on an Earth Day Project shared by Kahului BFC! Earth Day is on Sunday, April 22nd.

Bejeweled Floral Scarf

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's idea and inspiration is a fun & funky crocheted scarf. A great gift for Mom, your favorite graduate or even yourself.

Supply List:

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Orchid (073650763434)

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn -Pale Plum (073650900518)

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn -Medium Purple (073650918629)

Susan Bates Size G Crochet Hook (07721600710)

Butterfly 16MM - Lt Purple AB Beads (30087790)

Inspirations Purple Beads (78711754046)

Leisure Arts Book - Crochet Flowers For Every Wear (9781601400864)

-Kahului BFC