Happy Halloween!

Wishing you a SAFE, FUN and TASTY Halloween!

With sweetness (via over-indulgence of candy),
Pepperell Braiding Company Staff

Hands On: Superhero Utility Belt

Knot a GLOW Superhero's belt this week on Hands On Crafts for Kids!
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Just in time for Halloween! Help your child pump up their Superhero costume with this "knotty" craft.

Rebroadcasting now on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website, is episode 1803 - Superheros! During 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 4th on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Knot a GLOW in the DARK utility belt on Hands On Crafts for Kids.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Finished superhero belt. Image from Hands On Crafts for Kids.

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 here.

Have a SUPER and SAFE Halloween! Don't fill up on too much candy ;-)

Thank you Vets!

 

Vietnam Vets 3rd 155/175MM Gun Btry (SP). Thank you!

September was a great month for Vietnam Vets 3^rd 155/175MM Gun Btry (SP).

This was the sixth reunion of this esteemed outfit. Mr. Walter Bradley, a veteran of Vietnam era and a stalwart member of this great Battery.  Mr Bradley made all these memorabilia bracelets for his fellow vets. He has influenced us to introduce the Vietnam era cord that will be featured in our mix for 2017. Thanks Walter from us at Pepperell Braiding Company and thanks for your dedicated service to this country.

Below are some photos from Walter's time serving our country.

147 lb Round.
Image courtesy of Walter Bradley.

147 lb. Round.
Image courtesy of Walter Bradley.

175mm Gun with 33 Ft. Tube.
Image courtesy of Walter Bradley.

Fire Mission.
Image courtesy of Walter Bradley.

Vietnam c. 1970-71.
Image courtesy of Walter Bradley.

Walter Charge 3 Powder.
Image courtesy of Walter Bradley.

Walter Unloading Ammo.
Image courtesy of Walter Bradley.

 

Tom Murray, VP
Pepperell Braiding Company

Hands On Crafts: Wristlet Bells

Katie Hacker making jingle bell parachute cord bracelets.
Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Rebroadcasting on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website, episode 1811 is all about MUSIC related crafts you can make with the kids at home. During this episode, Katie Hacker shows you how to incorporate ordinary jingle bells into a festive Parachute Cord bracelet. This episode is airing now through noon (EST) on September 30th on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Visit here for Parachute Cord Jingle Bell Bracelets instructions.
Image courtesy of 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, Hobby Lobby and Parachute Cord Craft.com. This project features:

• EZ Jig Bracelet Maker
• 95 Parachute Cord
• 12mm Plastic Buckle
• Jingle Bells (available at any craft & hobby shop)

*Ding-Ding!* Jingle All the Way!

Toy Preview

The Dallas Toy Preview is coming!

Pepperell Braiding/Holgate Toy has been given the materials and ideas for generations of kids and is now moving in a new direction with Kids Crafts Activity Kids, come get a preview of what’s in store!

 Schedule your appointment to visit with our team at Booth 13-3618 for the Dallas Toy Preview. Running September 27th - 29, 2016.

We're attending the Dallas Toy Preview. Book your appointment today.

Come visit us at the Dallas Toy Preview and see Pepperell Braiding Company's new Kids Activity Kits and Holgate Toys' timeless collection.

Book your appointment with us at booth 13-3618 to see where we are going: 
1-800-343-8114 ext. 19 or call Alan (number below).

Visit Booth 13-3618 at the Dallas Toy Preview.Appointments call: 413-887-7505.