Hands On Crafts for Kids: Glow Belt!

Make a Superhero Belt with Jenny and Katie.
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Whoosh on over to the Hands On Crafts for Kids website, for episode 1803 - Superheros! For this show, Jenny and Katie will show you how to make a Superhero glow-in-the-dark utility belt. This episode is airing now through noon (EST) on November 2nd on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Glow-in-the-dark belt.
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Finished superhero belt.
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Products from this episode can be found at most craft stores, and at Parachute Cord Craft.com. Items used include:

• Glow in the dark Parachute Cord 550
• Whistle Buckle
• Carabiners
• Clip On Compass

Instructions for this project can be found at the Hands On Craft website.

Inaugural Sale: Air Force One Planes at Holgate Toys

Going, going... almost gone! These retired presidential planes are almost out the door. They are available at at Holgate Toy.com. Volume discounts available when purchasing 3 or more. Hurry fast: only a handful of each plane remains in stock!

DIY Macrame Crafts

Are we "kitting" you? Yes and no! YES we now have a collection of easy Macrame Craft Kits to offer, and NO we're not joking! ;-) Why would we joke?

Available at Macrame Super Store.com, take a look at these 4 new kits:

DIY Macrame Dream Catcher Kit.

DIY Macrame Owl Hanging Kit.

DIY Macrame Plant Hanger Kit.

DIY Macrame Wall Hanging Kit.

Get "knotty" and have a great time! :-)

Re-Broadcasting: DIY Kids' Survival Bracelets

Weave survival bracelets with Katie Hacker. Hands On Crafts For Kids.

Re-Broadcasting over on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website,episode 1713 - Use It. During this episode, Katie Hacker shows you how to weave survival bracelets on an EZ Jig. This episode is airing now through noon (EST) on October 16th on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Woven Survival Bracelets. Photo credit: Hands On Crafts For Kids.

Directions for project are available to download from the Hands On website here. Materials to complete this project are available at AC Moore, Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts, Michaels, and Parachute Cord Craft.com. This project features:

• 325 Parachute Cord
• EZ Jig Tool
• 12mm and 15mm plastic buckles
• 12mm Buckles were used for the filming of this project.

Hope you have a CRAFT-a-RIFIC week!

Counterfeit EZ Jigs

It has been brought to our attention that a company in China has begun offering a counterfeit version of our famous EZ-Jig Parachute Cord bracelet maker. While it is true that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, in this case it is imitation in form only.

Imitation EZ-Jig. Made in China.

This Chinese “DIY Paracord Bracelet” is made from the cheapest materials possible. Glued up scrap pine nailed together, it certainly will not stand hard use. Additionally, the nails could pull loose causing a hazard for young paracordists. It was shipped with only 12mm buckles attached.

Pepperell Braiding Company’s genuine EZ-Jig is made fromAmerican Rock Maple sourced from locally renewable forests. Manufactured in Bradford, PA, our EZ-Jig has proven to be the best.

We are the only manufacturer of Parachute Cord that offers a complete line of tools and accessories. Insist on Pepperell Braiding Company cord, tools and accessories and keep America Working!

Challenge Accepted!

Tom Murray posing for #not2tough2tutu Challenge.

Challenge accepted! We've got the Pepperell Braiding Company Vice President to pose wearing a tutu for for the Strides Against Breast Cancer challenge. Below is AC Moore's CEO Pepe Piperno explaining the challenge:

Are you #not2tough2tutu? ;-)

View Tom's entry on our Facebook Page HERE and see more from the #not2tough2tutu challenge HERE.