Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 251 - Perler Earrings

Perler beads are not just for making fun key chains. Today, Puna will show you how to use them to make earrings and embellishments.

Perler Beads can also be used to make jewelry

See how to make these cool earrings here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 251 - Perler Earrings

Supplies:

Perler beads in in your color choice

Tweezers

Hexagon peg board

Ironing paper

Iron

Jump ring

Fishhook ear wires

*optional small buttons*

Don't forget to iron both sides of your earrings or embellishments to make sure that they stay together well.

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 250 - Game Boy Keychain

Remember perler beads? This week's Crankin' Out Crafts is all about these trendy beads.

Create fun keychains with Perler Beads!

Watch our newest episode on our YouTube channel: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 250 - Game Boy Keychain

Supplies:

Perler beads in your color choice

Black Perler beads

White Perler beads

Tweezers

Square Perler peg board

Ironing paper

Iron

Two jump rings

Split-ring key chain

*optional pliers*

Perler beads are a fun kids craft, just make sure that you have parent supervision for ironing them in place.

Vintage Hair Comb

So, I've been slightly obsessed with hair accessories lately. I don't really know why except to say that it's getting hotter here, and having my hair up is sounding more and more appealing than letting it hang. If you want to put your hair up in style without spending some big bucks, some DIY hair accessories might be just the ticket. Plus, you can make them to match anything you own.

That being said, today's blog post is about - guess what? A DIY hair accessory! Yay! I whipped up this beautiful, vintage looking comb with rhinestones and copper wire in no time flat.

To make a comb like this of your own, all you need is a comb (yes, sorry, you need a comb to make a comb), some 26 gauge copper wire, and this beautiful 5mm rhinestone chain-like thing called a "cup-chain".

To create, simply hold the rhinestones against the comb and wrap in place, in between the comb teeth, with the copper wire. I finished my comb by weaving a small piece of my wire between all the other wires behind the comb.

The combs came in a 6 pack and I had enough wire and rhinestone cup-chain to finish 6 combs. Truthfully, I could've made more but since I only know about six people, I stopped.

If you like the combs you can come and visit them at our store and see them in beautiful reality. Or you can just make some of your own.

Puna @ Enchanted Lake

Flower Filled Paper Mache Letters

Aloha Crafters ~

Today's Idea & Inspiration is our Paper Mache Letters filled with Silk Flowers. This is a really pretty party idea or can be used as home decor; just tailor the colors and types of flowers to fit your theme.

Supplies:

• Paper Mache Letters
• Silk Flower Heads
• Glue Gun
• Floral Foam
• X-acto Knife
• Styrofoam Cutter

Instructions:

1. Using X-acto Knife cut top off of Paper Mache Letters
2. Pull cardboard fillers out of Letters
3. Cut Floral Foam to fit Letters half the height of the Letters
4. Hot Glue Floral Foam into Letters
5. Hot Glue Silk Flower Heads into Floral Foam

Happy Crafting!
Robin @ Kahului

Crankin' Out Crafts Episode 249 - Glitter Frame

Showcase your favorite photo in a sparkly frame. Transform a plain, inexpensive frame into a shining beacon. 

Glam-up a frame or canvas with glitter!

Watch our latest segment here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 249 - Glitter Frame

Supplies:

craft tray

frame

glitter (we used Wow Ultrafine Glitter by American Crafts)

Mod Podge or glue

paintbrush

Master Shine Sealer (Triple Thick Gloss)

You can transform the look of almost any craft project with glitter! Thanks for joining us this week and stay tuned for more on Crankin' Out Crafts.

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 247 - Glitter Keys

Brandon is spending this entire week glitterfying everything! It always adds a nice sparkle to many things, and can be used to color code things like keys! Watch as he uses simple products you probably have lying around, to create a brand new key.

Make your keys easily identifiable with colored glitter!

Catch our newest episode here: Crankin' Out Crafts: Episode 247 - Glitter Keys

Supplies:

craft tray

keys

glitter

Mod Podge

paintbrush

Master Shine Sealer (Triple Thick Gloss)

This is a great tip for color-coding items that look alike and avoiding a mix-up!