Hands On Crafts For Kids: Stylish (re-Airing)

Make stylish Rexlace bracelets.Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Bling-bling! Who says plastic lacing can't be FANCY? This week on Hands On Crafts for Kids, follow along with Jenny Barnett-Rohrs as she weaves STYLISH Rexlace wrap bracelets. Episode 1908 will air through noon (EST) on Friday, June 9th from on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Jenny Barnett-Rohrs wearing Rexlace Wrap Bracelet.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Directions for this project is available on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website HERE. If you don't have all the items listed in your craft kit, they may be able to pick up at your local craft retailer. Rexlace plastic lacing is available HERE at pepperell.com, and the Rexlace Jewelry Kits shown in this episode are available on the Rexlace Club HERE

Happy Crafting!

June Firecracker Special

Firecracker Special only at Pepperell.com

Firecracker! Firecracker! BOOM-BOOM-BOOM!

Ready yourselves for the 4th of July. Select reds, whites, and blues are on sale this month so you can get your Patriotic jewelry and decor up for the Holiday. Let the Star Spangle Season begin! This sale is running now HERE on Pepperell.com.

Also on sale this month, Rexlace super saver: The Rexlace 6-packs are on deep-deep discount for a limited time. Save over 60% on this color sampler; choose from Primary or Neon assortments. 

It's back... and forth and back... The Classic Rocky Color Cone is a June special. Take advantage of this special discount before it rocks back!

And finally, meet this month's Parachute Cord COLOR OF THE MONTH: Sea Turtle Olive. For a limited time, get it at 10% off (yes, on top of the Reds, Whites, and Blues!)

Happy June Crafting!

Hands On Crafts for Kids: ANIMALS (re-Airing)

Craft fuzzy llamas at Hands On Crafts for Kids!

Animals!!! Hands On Crafts for Kids returns this week with a new episode highlighting one of our favorite subjects: ANIMALS! Episode 1907 will air through noon (EST) on Friday, June 2nd from the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Make Llamas from Fuzzy Stems!Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids

 Did you miss the episode when it aired originally? No problem! Watch it on YouTube:

Directions for this project is available on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website HERE. If you don't have all the items listed in your craft kit, they may be able to pick up at your local craft retailer, and the fuzzy stems are available here at pepperell.com.

Happy Crafting!

Hands On Crafts: Make something old NEW!

Let make something old NEW again! Coil basketry is back and Hands On Crafts for Kids has the best (and one of the cutest) projects to kick-off your weekend. Make a rag denim basket with Jenny. Episode 1902 - Old is New is rebroadcasting through noon (EST) on Friday, April 28th from on the Hands On Crafts homepage. Here's what you can make from the episode:

Coil a denim basket with Jenny Barnett-Rohrs.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

The underside of the denim basket.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Looking for supplies an instructions? Did you miss the episode while it aired? No problem :-) Downloadable directions are available on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website. Paper Coil cord can be found at some local craft retailers and at Pepperell.com. denim fabric can be sourced from a local fabric shop.

Hands On Crafts: Dream Catchers

There's a dreamy new episode airing at Hands On Crafts for Kids this week: Jenny Barnett-Rohrs shows us how to make a simple and sweet dream catcher. Episode 1913 airing through Noon, EST, Friday, April 14th. Learn how to make this project as well as other CAMP themed crafts. Catch it today over on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Jenny with finished Dream Catcher.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Dream Catcher Kit.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

 Directions for this project is available on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website HERE. If you don't have all the items listed in video to complete your dream catcher, they may be able to pick up at your local craft retailer. This Dream Catcher Kit is available at select AC Moore and Hobby Lobby stores, or from HERE at Pepperell.com.

Hands On Crafts: Stylish!

Make stylish Rexlace bracelets.Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Bling-bling! Who says plastic lacing can't be FANCY? This week on Hands On Crafts for Kids, follow along with Jenny Barnett-Rohrs as she weaves STYLISH Rexlace wrap bracelets. Episode 1908 will air through noon (EST) on Friday, March 10th from on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Jenny Barnett-Rohrs wearing Rexlace Wrap Bracelet.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Directions for this project is available on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website HERE. If you don't have all the items listed in your craft kit, they may be able to pick up at your local craft retailer. Rexlace plastic lacing is available HERE at pepperell.com, and the Rexlace Jewelry Kits shown in this episode are available on the Rexlace Club HERE

Happy Crafting!

Welcome to the NEW Pepperell.com!

Free shipping at Pepperell.com now through March 31, 2017.

Oh! Time flies when you're having fun :-) It seems we've turned the page on a new century - Pepperell Braiding Company is now 100 years old!

Please celebrate with us! We're offering free shipping this month on orders of $50.00 or more at the new pepperell.com.* To redeem this offer, enter the coupon code below

**Enter Code: HAPPY100PBC

*Free Shipping excludes Lawn Chair Frames. Web orders only. Sorry, shipments to AK, HI, PR & VI not included. Please note: We have the right to change the shipping method. Please allow 7-10 days for deliveries.

** Need assistance? To enter coupon, go to your shopping cart and click the "Estimate Shipping & Tax" button. Enter information (select state and enter zip code) and click "Estimate Shipping & Tax" button again. Scroll to the bottom of the page and enter the coupon code, then click "Go". Select any shipping option from the cart -the option will be refunded. Please note: We have the right to change the shipping method. Please allow 7-10 days for deliveries.

Free shipping offer expires March, 31 2017 at Midnight EST. 

Hands On Crafts: Animals!

Craft fuzzy llamas at Hands On Crafts for Kids!

Animals!!! Hands On Crafts for Kids returns this week with a new episode highlighting one of our favorite subjects: ANIMALS! Episode 1907 will air through noon (EST) on Friday, March 3rd from on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Make Llamas from Fuzzy Stems!Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids

 Did you miss the episode when it aired originally? No problem! Watch it on YouTube:

Directions for this project is available on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website HERE. If you don't have all the items listed in your craft kit, they may be able to pick up at your local craft retailer, and the fuzzy stems will be available soon on our website pepperell.com.

Happy Crafting!

Yarn Bombing and Phishing

We went "Pish-ing"… well, our Bonnie Braid Macramé cord did anyway!

Celebrity “yarn bomber” Carol Hummel recently used our US made cord to cover palm trees and decorate at Phish Riviera Maya, a three night concert event at a resort in Mexico. Here are some photos of the spectacular work she does:

Carol Hummel - Yarn Bombed Palm Trees at Phish Riviera Maya 2017

Carol Hummel - Yarn Bombed Palm Tree at Phish Riviera Maya 2017

Carol Hummel - Yarn Bombed Palm Trees at Phish Riviera Maya 2017

We're OPEN!

We're OPEN at www.Pepperell.com

We are OFFICIALLY Open!

We are still under a bit on construction - as you can see we do have some more Holgate Toy items to move in as well as the project downloads, but we're nearly there! We launched the store earlier this month and we're trilled to see people already shopping the site.

As you'll note, we are now able to offer 1st class shipping (if it can be applied) to some package rates. The site is new, so there may still be a little bit of dust to clear out, so if you notice any issues or need assistance for navigation, please let us know - email: info@pepperell.com.

Thank you so much for visiting!

95 for 99!

Yep, Paracord 95 for only $0.99! Through the end of this month we're offering the 25 foot lengths of Paracord 95 at only $0.99 each - regularly $2.49. Find them here at Parachute Cord Craft or here on Pepperell.com.

Beads, Baubles & Jewels Color Inspiratation

Rebroadcasting now on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website, Katie Hacker teaches us how to use and EZ Jig, and create a beautiful Square Knot bracelet in minutes. Episode 2305 is inspired by COLOR. This episode will be airing now through noon (EST) on February 17th Downloadable project directions are available on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website here.

This clip will be available to watch on YouTube year-round here or below:

Materials required to make these bracelets can be sourced from your local craft store or from Pepperell.com. Requires

• EZ Jig Tool
• 325 Parachute Cord
• 12mm plastic buckles
• Needle & thread
• Decorative pendent or large stone
• Scissors
• Wooden Knot Tying Tool (Fid)
• Lighter or craft glue (with a little patience)

Have a wonderful crafty weekend!

BLUSHING for a Sale

Blush/GLOW Sale February Special

Looking for the prettiest PINK or our new GLOW? Lucky you, they're specially priced this month 😉

These sales are available at Pepperell.com, or if you want to follow through to your favorite website, we are still running these promotions there as well:

Blush Sale at MacrameSuperStore.com

New Glows on Sale at ParachuteCordCraft.com

Blush Sale at RexlaceClub.com

Beads Baubles & Jewels: Cord Bracelets

Paracord Wrap Bracelets.
Image courtesy of Beads, Baubles & Jewels.

Rebroadcasting now on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website, Ashley Bunting shows us how to make elegant Parachute Cord Bracelets using wire, beads and scrap segments of 550 Parachute Cord. Episode 2304 - Cord Bracelets will be airing now through noon (EST) on February 10th.

Katie Hacker with Ashley Bunting.
Image courtesy of Beads, Baubles & Jewels.

 Downloadable project directions are available on the Beads Baubles & Jewels website here.

Beads and Paracord snippets.
Image courtesy of Beads Baubles & Jewels.

Materials required to make these bracelets can be sourced from your local craft store, and Parachute Cord is available from Parachute Cord Craft.com. Requires:

• 550 Parachute Cord (with core filler removed)
• Memory wire
• Assorted beads and/or charms of your choice
• Scissors
• Pliers (recommended)
• Lighter or craft glue (with a little patience)

Easy-peasy! Did you give this a try? We want to see it - post your photos over on our Facebook page, or tag us (@macramestore) on Twitter.

Make Way for TRUMP

The Holgate Toy tradition continues with our Donald Trump Inauguration Air Force One plane. Made in good old Bradford, PA, U.S.A.! Just as our other Air Force One planes, only a limited run of planes have been manufactured (maybe about 75 remaining as of this month...), so hurry fast before they all fly away!

;-)

Donald Trump Limited Edition Air Force One Plane.Available at HolgateToy.com.

Hands On Crafts: Coiled Up in Denim!

New year, new crafts... or rather new old crafts? Coil basketry is back and Hands On Crafts for Kids has the best (and one of the cutest) projects to start the year off CRAFTY.  Episode 1902 - Old is New will air through noon (EST) on Friday, January 27th from on the Hands On Crafts homepage. Here's what you can make from the episode:

Coil a denim basket with Jenny Barnett-Rohrs.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

The underside of the denim basket.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Looking for supplies an instructions? Did you miss the episode while it aired? No problem :-) Downloadable directions will be made available on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website soon. In the meantime, basket coiling materials are available at Macrame Super Store.com HERE.

Pride of the Red, White and Blue

Sale of the RED -  WHITE  - BLUE variety.

Through January 31, 2017 we're hosting a Red, White and Blue sale across the board...10% off select items from:

ParachuteCordCraft.com

RexlaceClub.com

MacrameSuperStore.com

Happy New Year!