Thursday, May 26, 2016

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy Memorial Day from Pepperell Braiding Company

A long Holiday weekend is upon us! Please note that our Massachusetts and Pennsylvania offices will be closed Monday, May 30th, so there will be no shipping or immediate administrative assistance. Regular office hours and shipping will resume on Tuesday (May 31st). Orders posted now or over the long weekend will be processed and shipped as soon as possible.

Thank you very much for your business and have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Khaki 550

Khaki Parachute Cord 550 from ParachuteCordCraft.com

The highly anticipated cord has {finally!}arrived; meet the newest addition to our line: Khaki Parachute Cord 550!

To order you can find it at ParachuteCordCraft.com, and it is also available by phone order. It's available in 16 foot, 100 foot and 1,000 foot spools.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

ZIP-Zipper Knotted Bracelet DIY

Free Easy Paracord Zipper Knot Bracelet Download

We've got a new FREE Parachute Cord bracelet tutorial available for download today. The project is available to download to print at ParachuteCordCraft.com or pin it on Pinterest for future reference.

325 Paracord Zipper Knot Bracelet from Pepperell Braiding Company
325 Zipper Knot Parachute Cord Bracelet by Pepprell Braiding Co.

Materials List for this project:
- 2  12 inch pieces of 325 Parachute Cord. We used Army Camo.
- 2  36 inch pieces of 325 Parachute Cord. We used White and Gunmetal.
- One 5mm Hook Closure
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Jeweler's Glue/hot glue

Happy knotting!

Friday, May 13, 2016

Hands On Crafts Replay: Let's Party!

Visit Hands On Crafts for Kids for party accessorie ideas!
Let's Party with Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Let's craft! Hands On Crafts for Kids is re-broadcasting episode 1705 - Let's Party! Learn how simple party  accessories that you and your child can do from home. Follow along with Katie, Franz, and Jenny as they use Pepperell Braiding Company supplies from their craft box to host a creative bash. This episode will be airing now through Noon (EST) on May 20th.on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

DIY Celebration Chandelier with Katie Hacker | Hands On Crafts For Kids
DIY Celebration Chandelier with Katie.
Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

DIY Hanging Fiber/Yarn Ball with Hands On Crafts for Kids
DIY Hanging Fiber Ball.Photo courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

All the project directions from this episode can be downloaded from the Hands On Crafts for Kids website.

Beads, Baubles & Jewels: Color Inspiration (re-broadcasting)

Learn how to make an embellished Square Knot Bracelet from Beads, Baubles & Jewels.

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 May 20th. 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 Parachute Cord Craft.com. Requires:

Friday, May 6, 2016

Beads Baubles & Jewels:Cord Bracelets Re-Airing

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 May 13th.

Katie Hacker and Ashley Bunting making Parachute Cord Bracelets.
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.
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)

Monday, May 2, 2016

Pre-Summer Camp Special: Rexlace

Pre-Summer Camp Sale: $1 off select Rexlace. Click for details.

We are running a Pre-Summer Camp Special over at Rexlace Club website. Details can be found here. All RexDuo (two-sided lacing), Treslace (triple striped Rexlace), Britelace (metallics and holographics), and Tie Dye Rexlace. Each spool will be $1.00 off (discount will be reflected in the shopping cart):

Original Prices: $2.99 - $4.99 each
NOW: $1.99 - $3.99 each!

This is an exclusive sale to the Rexlace Club website. The sale cannot be honored toward wholesale, phone, mail or faxed orders.

Sale ends Tuesday, May 31, 2016.