Crankin' Out Crafts -ep388 Light-up Pumpkin (Tulle)

Learn to make this adorable light up pumpkin. Great for Halloween home decor!

Use firefly lights to brighten up your Halloween décor!

Watch our how-to video here: Crankin' Out Crafts -ep388 Light-up Pumpkin (Tulle)

Supplies:

bubble ball

firefly lights

Orange tulle 

black paper 

Sunflower to embellish

glue dots

Hot glue gun

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 On The Road -ep386 Beach-Inspired Art with Local Artist Glo (Birdhouse)

We are at Duke's in Waikiki Crafting with Local Artist Glo!  She shows us some creative ways to embellish birdhouses using her beach treasures. 

Decorated a wooden birdhouse with beach-found objects!

See how easy it is to make this project: Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road -ep386 Beach-Inspired Art with Local Artist Glo (Birdhouse)

Supplies:

E6000

Popsicle stick

foam brush 

mod podge

birdhouse

drift wood

seashells

Mahalo to Glo and Duke's Waikiki for being a part of our videos this week. Glo's artwork can be purchased her My Locker at HouseMart BFC Pearl City.

Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road -ep385 Beach-Inspired Art with Local Artist Glo (Letter)

Local Artist Glo is at Duke's in Waikiki sharing with us some tips and techniques for crafting with beach found objects. Check out her beautiful Beach inspired art! Her art pieces can be purchased at the Pearl City Location in the "My Lockers" section.

Beach-Inspired Art - Letter decorated with sand, shells, beach glass and more

Watch our segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road -ep385 Beach-Inspired Art with Local Artist Glo (Letter)

Supplies:

E6000

Popsicle stick 

wood

mod podge

foam brush

sand, beach glass, drift wood

WeR Pillow Box Punch Board - Cute way to show off your special treats or gifts

Learn how to create your very own pillow boxes using our WeR Pillow Box Punch Board.

Basic Supplies:
WeR Pillow Box Punch Board
Paper Trimmer
Card Stock of your choice (12x12)
double sided tape
Round paper punch 1 1/2" or 2" (optional)

Step 1: Trim paper to 6x6 (or your desired measurement) with the paper trimmer. Use WeR Pillow Box Punch Board and follow the manufacturer instructions to punch out your pillow box.

Step 2: If you want a see through window punch a circle (or any shape) on the outside of the pillow box towards the middle (Not the flap side where you'll fold down).  Cut a clear plastic sheet and use the double sided tape on the inside of the box to make the clear window.

Step 3: Fold your pillow box together and put double sided tape on the flap to tape the box together.  Decorate your pillow box by adding rhinestones or ribbon to add that extra special touch.


Thanks for stopping by!
~Julie @ Enchanted Lakes

Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road-ep384 Beach-Inspired Art - Watercolor Postcards (Starfish)

This week Crankin' Out Crafts is on the Road at Duke's in Waikiki. Watch as JFlo shows some simple watercolor techniques on Postcards. These watercolor postcards make great gifts or souvenirs to remember your special trip.

Starfish Watercolor Postcard by JFlo

Catch the episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts On The Road-ep384 Beach-Inspired Art - Watercolor Postcards (Starfish)

Supplies:

micron pen

watercolors

salt 

paint brushes

watercolor postcards (paper pad) or watercolor paper

Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes this week! We will be featuring a special guest local crafter and her beach-inspired creations.

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