Arts and Crafts Classes for August

Registration for our August classes are now open! You can register in store or online on our website.

Burlap Rose Wreath

We have new and exciting classes this month, such as:

• Burlap Rose Wreath
• Cupcake Gift Card Holder
• Felting
• Happy Haunting Book
• Sculpey III Jungle Pendant
• Tuscan Floral Arrangement
• Watercolor Village Road

House Rules

We all have our own set of rules in the house for the family to remember. Create a friendly reminder of those rules with vinyl lettering to make them visible for everyone to see.

In This House

Apply acrylic paint and the crackling technique to give the house rules a distressed look.

Little Darlings Canvas Wall Art

Little Darlings is an adorable paper collection by Grahpic45 and it inspired Jeannette to create this beautiful canvas wall art.

Crafted by Jeannette.

She painted the canvases in a color that coordinates with the paper, then glued the papers onto the canvases. Adhesive rhinestones and pearls were used to line the border of the paper. Then, she framed all the canvases with a sheer ribbon, tying knots in various places to give it a curved look.

Sidewalk Sale Ends Soon!

Our Sidewalk Sale ends on July 31, 2012!

 Don't miss out on your last chance to save up to 60% off on items!
All sales are final on Sidewalk Sale merchandise.

Teresa Collins Workshop

We know you have been waiting so patiently, so we are absolutely excited to finally give you the details on Teresa Collin's visit to our Bonney Lake store!

Teresa Collins will be here on November 10, 2012 teaching two workshops, which will be three hours long, in the morning and in the evening. 

Each workshop is $65 and Teresa will be teaching one project per workshop, which will feature her new collections, Vintage Finds and Christmas Cottage.

If you would like to do both projects, you will need to register for both the morning and evening workshops.

Knit a Glamour Clutch

Mary Maxim Glamour Yarn is a unique ruffling yarn with a soft fringe and sparkle, which happens to be perfect for knitting a fancy clutch for those nights out on the town.

Crafted by Milly.

Supplies

• Size 15 Needles
• 1 Skein of Mary Maxim Glamour

D.I.Y. Fabric Strips Garland

Is it too early to start crafting for Christmas? 

Crafted by Pershette.

Supplies

• Fabric
• Jute
• Mini Wooden Spools
• Embroidery Floss
• Pinking Shears
• Adhesive

Twinkling H2O's

Twinkling H2O's by Creative Imaginations are shimmery watercolor paints with a high concentrate of pigment that can be used with stamping and embossing for illustrating, painting, card making, scrapbooking and other paper crafts.

Twinkling H2O's come in a large variety of colors.

Twinkling H2O's come in a cake form, meaning it's hard until you add water. The paint is infused with mica, which results in a luminescent shimmering sheen.

Summer Breeze

Joy used the Twinkling H2O's to reveal the embossed image of a butterfly. The twinkles of shimmer adds depth and dimension in a beautiful way. To complement the shimmer, Joy added a touch of Stickles.

CHA Summer 2012 Recap

Our crew is back and ready to share all the crafty goodness from CHA Summer 2012!

Hello, CHA Summer 2012!

 

Joy and Mary Anne in a class taught by Tim Holtz.

 

Mary Anne working on her project.

Here is Mary Anne's finished project from the Ranger workshop.

The lantern you see will be available at our Bonney Lake store soon.

Advice from Nature 2013 Calendar

The Advice from Nature 2013 Calendar is now available at our Bonney Lake store!

The 16 month linen wall calendar is printed on premium canvas embossed paper that is recycled and 100% replanted. Each month features different advice from:

Knit a Starbella Ruffle Tote

The Starbella Ruffle Tote is larger than the Starbella Ruffle Handbag. The larger size is great to use when heading out to the park and day trips with the family.

Crafted by Milly.

Supplies

• 4 Skeins of Starbella
• Size 13 Needles, 24" Long
• Stitch Marker

Art by Canvas Event

Join us on August 9, 2012 through August 11, 2012 for our Art by Canvas event!

Therese Tucker, our Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media Instructor, will be teaching you how to utilize arts and crafts supplies to turn canvas into art!

August 9, 2012

3D Stenciling with a Pop!

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee $6
Using stencils, you will learn how to create dimensional texture for accent art.

3D Stenciling with a Pop!

Ben's Espresso is on Facebook!

Not sure what took us so long to get Ben's Espresso Bar on Facebook, but you can find them there now! 

 The baristas at Ben's Espresso Bar will be posting:

• Specials
• New Drinks
• Email Winners
• Coupons and more!

Speaking of specials, have you seen the featured drinks for July?

Make a Cuddle Blanket

We are going to walk you through on how to make a soft baby blanket using double-sided Minky and textured Cuddle Fabric by Shannon Fabrics.

Crafted by Lisa.

Before you start, you will need one 29" x 30" of Cuddle Fabric in the color of your choice and two 4" x 60" of Minky Cuddle Fabric.

Decorating with Lanterns

You just bought a lantern, but now how do you incorporate it into your home decor?

When selecting lanterns, think about where it will be displayed keeping the size in mind. For instance, this is a large lantern and would be beautiful on a side table, placed on the hearth of a fireplace or even add a touch of color to patio.

After you have found the perfect place to display the lantern, do you leave it as it is or decorate it? Of course, you could add a candle inside the lantern, which is how you usually see them displayed.

Knit a Starbella Handbag

We’re happy you stopped by! Unfortunately, products in this project have sold out. We invite you to visit us on our new website where we feature new and trending project ideas: https://www.bfranklincrafts.com/craft-projects/

Crafted by Milly.

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D.I.Y. Vertical Garden

Our version of a vertical garden lets you experiment with textures of artificial plants to create that unique look for the inside of your home.

Crafted by Ann.

Supplies

• Wooden Box or Tray
• Artificial Plants
• Moss
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scissors

Tulle Bugs

Here is a neat project for kids on how to make bugs using tulle.

Crafted by Christy.

Supplies

• Tulle
• Chenille Pipe Cleaners
• Embellishments
• Scissors

D.I.Y. Fabric Strips Wreath

Making a wreath from fabric strips is a simple project and it can be used to complement your home decor or celebrate a season of the year.

Crafted by Milly.

Supplies

• Various Fabrics
• Wire Wreath Form
• Pinking Shears

D.I.Y. Watch Parts Necklace Pendant

Create a steampunk necklace or a conversation-starting accessory to complement your outfit using watch parts!

Crafted by Nancy.

Supplies

• Watch Parts
• Bezel Pendant
• Inkssentials Glossy Accents

Tool Time: Copic Markers

If you have not yet been to one of our Tool Time demonstrations, we have another one coming up in August for Copic Markers.

Tool Time is a great way to introduce new and popular tools and allows you to get a hands on experience before purchasing.

Another perk about Tool Time is that you receive a discount coupon for the product just for participating in a demonstration!

Tool Time: Copic Markers

August 4, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Marcy Longosky, our Copic Instructor, will be demonstrating the high quality and versatility of Copic markers. Participants will receive a 20% off coupon towards a purchase of Copic Markers. Coupon will only be valid on August 4, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. only.

Copic Instructor, Marcy Longosky.

Copic Markers are permanent alcohol based ink and dries acid free. They are perfect for a wide range of projects from paper crafting to stamping, illustrating and fine art.

LANG Calendars

The 2013 LANG Calendars are now available at our Bonney Lake store!

As their slogan goes, "We start with great art." This rings true when you peruse the art for each month within the LANG Calendars. 

Each calendar represents artwork from hand painted originals by talented artists. The rich colors and stunning details of each image is printed on linen embossed paper stock.

LANG 2013 Calendars

Every calendar has metal grommets to prevent calendar tear, large day grids for notes and comes with a free bookmark.

With several themes to choose from, it makes it easy to find the perfect calendar for your home or office. Aside from keeping track of the days and organizing tasks, you can further enjoy the beauty of each image by turning it into wall art.

The No-Knit Yarn Necklace

The last time you probably made a yarn necklace was in elementary school. 

Don't worry, we will not be instructing you to string on alphabet beads onto a fuzzy, bright colored piece of yarn.

Instead, you are going to learn how to create a fun and chic necklace using various types of specialty yarn.

Crafted by Nancy.

Supplies

• 1 Ball of Fun Fur
• 1 Ball of Skacel Tropicana
• Embroidery Floss
• Pendant
• Clasp Set
• Scissors

Kids Camp!

Let your child explore their creative side with Kids Camp!

Kids Camp is on August 1-2, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Here are the projects we planned:

Wednesday, August 1st

• Pom Pom Birds Game Fee $2
• Design a T-Shirt Fee $5
• Design a Picture Frame Fee $2

Thursday, August 2nd

• Fun with Perler Beads Fee $1
• Decorate a Pinwheel Fee $3
• Make a Mask Fee $5

You can register your child(ren) for Wednesday, Thursday or both days. The first 50 kids to register for both days will receive a FREE goodie bag for their child(ren)!

Walk-ins to the Kids Camp to pay per craft projects are welcomed.

Want to know what else we have going on at our store? Check out all the events at our Bonney Lake store here.

Sidewalk Sale!

Our annual Sidewalk Sale begins Tuesday, July 10, 2012 and will run through the month of July!
 

 Save up to 60% off on items from all departments, like:

• Home Decor
• Scrapbooking
• Fabrics
• Floral
• Stamping
• Toys
• General Crafts and more!

Come in early for the best selection!

All sales from the Sidewalk Sale are final.

Pom Pom Birds

Here is a fun craft you can do with your child!

Crafted by Christy.

Supplies

• Pom Poms
• Chenille Stems (Pipe Cleaners)
• Felt
• Googly Eyes
• Adhesive
• Scissors

D.I.Y. Bottomless Beaded Sandal

This project was one of the six craft projects we had at our Girls Night Out in Paradise event. It's the perfect accessory for summer, especially when you're headed to the beach or water park.

Crafted by Nancy.

Supplies

• .05 Stretch Magic Cord
• Small Round Beads
• Clear Fingernail Polish

Happy Independence Day!

Hope you have a fun and safe celebration!

Remember, today is the day to use your 40% off coupon!

Our Bonney Lake store will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Don't have a coupon? Click here!

Girls Night Out in Paradise Recap

Saturday night was a blast!

We had a long line of ladies waiting to get in and start having fun! They were all greeted with a lei, agenda/map, and a swag bag.

Each attendee also received a ticket as we had several door prizes lined for up the night.

Door prize winners!

Marcy Longosky is our Copic Marker Instructor. She was teaching how to make your own custom luggage tag using Graphic45 Travelogue Collection using Stickles and learning how to laminate it with the Xyron Creative Machine.

Card of the Month: Advice from a Garden

"Sow seeds of kindness."

That is quoted from Advice from a Garden, our Card of the Month for July.

Crafted by Karen.

Supplies

• Shadowbox Frame
• Advice from a Garden
• 1 Sheet of Authentique Carefree "Radiant"
• 1 Red Card Stock
• 1 Brown Card Stock
• 1 Sheet of Foam Board
• Wooden Letters
• Adhesive
• Acrylic Paint
• Scissors
• Sponge

Moulding of the Month: The Antica Series

July's Moulding of the Month is a warm, natural genuine burl that is perfectly suited for the western lifestyle.

Available in three sizes and colors, the Antica Series from Larson Juhl has the look of rich worn leather, which complements everything from antiques to cowboy hats and saddles.

For the month of July, our Frame Shop is offering the Antica Series at 30% off the regular price!

Our Frame Shop specializes in custom framing, mat cutting, and more! To learn more about what our Frame Shop has to offer, click here or come into our store.