Loom Magic Xtreme! Loom Band Flower Bouquet

One thing I have noticed about Rubber Band Bracelets is that if someone meets anyone, young or old, that has a loom or loom bands, they automatically become friends. I was in California in January in a local craft store. There was a mother and daughter in the bead department looking at storage containers. I just couldn't help but ask, "Do you make rubber band bracelets?" Sure enough she did! I can spot a friend a mile away! I also met a friend this week that just started making no-loom bracelets and started selling them to friends so he could save up to buy himself a loom. I couldn't help but give him some bands to help him out! What about you? Do you have a friend to make bracelets with?

Today's rubber band craft comes from the book Loom Magic Xtreme! by John McCann, Monica Sweeney, and Becky Thomas. There are 25 awesome, never before seen, projects in this book that are fun for boys and girls alike! There are more than bracelets too! There's headbands, pirate eye patch, earrings, and other crafts. There are many crafts in this book that require more than one loom, where you can link them together to create larger projects!

This craft is called the Bouquet of Flowers (page 31 in Loom Magic Xtreme! as pictured above on the front cover). Breietta from our Salem store created these. She is nicknamed "The Rubber Band Bracelet Lady" by the kids in our store. She says, "This project is a lot of fun and all the kids love it! Remember, it needs two looms to make a flower, so make sure to pick one up before heading home to create it!" I would recommend this project for those loomers that would like to try something new. It is considered "medium" difficulty.

To create a unique center add a button instead!

How would you like TO WIN your own Loom Magic Xtreme! book to make your own?! All you need to do to ENTER to WIN is COMMENT on this blog post! A random winner will be announced next week during our Loom Band Wednesday post, June 11th, 2014. US residents only please. Winner will have 14 days to claim the prize before it is considered void.

 * Deluxe Loom Band Kits $5 (reg $16.99), Loom Bands 3 for $5 (reg $2.99 each), Storage Boxes $3.33 (reg $8.99), Loom Band Organizer 2 for $5 ($3.99 each), EZ Looper 2 pack 2 for $5 (reg $3.99) and 20% off all Loom Band books on sale beginning tomorrow, June 5th - June 22nd, 2014

SRM Stickers: You Did It! DIY Craft Kits

Imagine a box that comes with everything you need to look like the hostess of the year! What if that box had all the stickers, punches, boxes, glue, bags, and instructions with enough to make for an entire party? It would make party planning a breeze, wouldn't it?!

SRM Press came out with their DIY Craft Kits that does just that! There is a graduation kit, birthday kit, wedding kit, and princess party kit now available at Craft Warehouse! Each kit comes with a set of 12 to get your favors looking stylish and beautiful!

Now, all you need to do is think of what to place inside!

*SRM Press DIY Craft Kits on sale from June 5th - June 22nd, 2014. Congrats, Birthday, or Graduation $15 (reg $19.99) Princess Purse, Burlap Wedding Bag, or Baby Shower Bag $20 (reg $29.99)

Mason Jar Monday

This weekend, I was extremely inspired while at a wedding. The entire decor was burlap lined with lace. The tablescapes were lit with mason jars as candle holders. It was rustic, vintage, and beautiful. Craft Warehouse loves the Mason Jar Craze! So much that we even have books on the subject and our stores are filled with ideas to get you started using the classic storage container.


Here's more mason jar inspiration from employee Beth Williamson, from our Meridian Craft Warehouse store.

This teacher gift is spray painted on the outside and then brushed with charcoal.

This centerpiece created with three mason jars. All jars were painted on the outside. Then, using tape to mask off stripes and stars were painted the second color (blue on one jar and red on the other).

Lastly, this bride and groom set is perfect for wedding decor. Each jar was added to candle sticks and decorated with burlap and embellishments. You can get directions on making these right here.

You can click on "mason jar" at our sidebar of our blog under "labels" to see even more ideas!

Distressed Clothes Pin Frame

 

This chic frame is perfect just the way it is! You don't have to assemble or DIY at all! Bring it home as-is and hang! It even comes with the clothes pins!

Here are FIVE creative ways to use this frame!

1. Hang in your home and add your family photos with some title cards from our selection of 3x4 and 4x6 cards. (As shown above using WeRMemory Keepers Albums Made Easy Card Kits.)

2. Use it to display your senior's graduation photos and invitation.

3. Hang your meal plan from the clothes pins along with any shopping lists you need.

4. Use it for a baby shower! Have guests fill out advice cards and hang with they are done.

5. Decorate a wedding with it! Add photos of the couple along with a banner or matching decor. 

Fiskars ProCision Rotary Bypass Trimmer

Fiskars12" ProCision Rotary Bypass Trimmer is our newest trimmer in Craft Warehouse stores and our number one tool at our scrapbook counters!

The dual-rail system stabilizes the blade for straight perfectly precise cuts. Never will you need to replace blades again! It cuts through thick materials - even chipboard - like butter!

Some of the features include:

• Ideal for making straight, precise cuts through multiple sheets of cardstock and chipboard, plus more traditional crafting materials like paper and vellum
• Dual-rail system eliminates blade wiggle for straight, precise cuts
• Spring-action rotary bypass blade stays sharp so it never needs to be replaced
• Built-in smudge guard keeps your crafting materials fingerprint-free while you cut
• Grid line measurements on the top and bottom provide versatile use
• Long-lasting work surface provides accurate measurements every time
• Rubberized feet offer excellent stability
• Folding design provides space-saving storage and transport
• Lifetime manufacture warranty

DIY Washi Tape Coasters

I love how simple these are to make, just choose your favorite washi tape and decorate the top. I chose Hazel and Ruby Handmade because their washi tape adheres so well and wont peel off.

* Hazel and Ruby Washi Tape can be found at your local Craft Warehouse stores!

Make a Wish Wooden Canvas

Our new wood canvas boards open a whole new world of possibilities! Since it is made of wood, the surface is more stable than a regular canvas which makes this project easier than ever!

Supplies

• 16”x20” Wood Artist Panel Canvas
• Vinyl Words Vinyl “Make a Wish”
• Drill & Small Drill Bit
• Darice Deco Teeny Lights Battery Operated
• Hot Glue Gun
• Black Paint
• We R Memory Keepers Crop n Dile

Directions

1. Punch holes with the small setting on your Crop n Dile where you will want the lights to be on your vinyl.
2. Decide and measure where you are going to make your 20 holes and drill  a small hole through the wood board.
3. Spray paint your canvas black. 
4. Apply your vinyl according to package directions. 
5. Poke teeny lights through the nail holes.
6. Use a hot glue gun to hold the wires down in the back of the canvas. 
7. Hang and enjoy!