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.
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Dream Catcher Kit.
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 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!

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!

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.

Hands On Crafts: MUSIC!

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

Head on over to on the Hands On Crafts for Kids website to watch episode 1811 for some inspiring MUSIC related craft 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 Friday, December 30th on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Parachute Cord Jingle Bell Bracelets.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)

Happy Crafting during this Holiday week!

Hands On Crafts: Bicycle Decor!

Decorate your bike handles.Image courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Tear the kids away from their tablets and phones... well maybe after watching the video at Hands On Crafts for Kids website. ;-) Re-broadcasting this week airs episode 1804 - Too nice to stay inside! For this show, Jenny Barnett-Rohrs will show you how to decorate bicycle handle grips with Rexlace. This and other tutorials are airing now through noon (EST) on November 11th on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Decorative bicycle grip tutorial from Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Decorative bicycle grip with Britelace.Image Courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Decorative bicycle grip with Rexlace.Image Courtesy of Hands On Crafts for Kids.

Get the directions for the bicycle handle bar grips HERE. Products featured in this episode can be found at most craft stores, and at RexlaceClub.com. Items used include:

•  Tie Dye and Britelace
• Rexlace

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

So let's get outside and play!

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.

MMmmm! Jelly Sale...

Find Jelly Cord at RexlaceClub.com

We have another $1.99 Deal this month: Jelly Cord is on sale for $1.99 for each 75 Foot Spool! We've got 15 brilliant colors to choose from. Find them at Rexlace Club HERE or on the Macrame Super Store HERE.

This Jelly Cord Sale is available online and running now through September 30, 2016.

Did you make something from the Jelly Cord you want to show off? We want to see it and so do your peers so feel free to share you creations on our Facebook Page, or email us if you'd like to see your work on our blog.