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: 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!

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.

Your favorite (COLORFUL) $1.99 Deal...

Save $1.00 on select Rexlace Plastic Lacing at Rexlace Club.com.

Rexlace November Special: $1.99 each spool*

*Qualifying items are listed (and discounted) below. Online orders only—Discount will reflect in the shopping cart automatically. Exempt from this promotion: Glow, Brite/Tie-Dye, Treslace and RexDuo.

Sale expires Midnight EST, November 30, 2016.

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!

3 Holgate Favorites, 1 Classic Sale

3 Holgate Favorites, 1 Classic Sale.

Enjoy 10% off on this Season's Picks:

Holgate Toys Classic Bingo Bed.

Holgate Toys Rocky Cat/Dog Color Cone.

Holgate Toys Classic Rocky Color Cone.

 Sale expires November 30, 2016 at HolgateToys.com.

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.

Classic Step Stool is BACK!

Classic Step Stool is Back in Stock at Holgate Toys!

Oh it's back!

This toddler favorite is back in stock at Holgate Toys. You can find it under the Classic Wooden Furniture HERE.

Hands On Crafts for Kids Video: Use It!

Hands On Crafts Episode: Use It!
Photo courtesy of 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 July 15th on the Hands On Crafts homepage.

Learn to weave parachute cord bracelets with Katie Hacker.
Photo 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, 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.

Happy Weaving!

Friendship Bracelet Season Kick-Off!

School bells are chiming for the end of the season: Break out the Friendship Bracelets!

Over at the Rexlace Club we are running a special on the DIY Kit of your own: $2.00 off through June 30, 2016! This kit includes everything needed to make several kumihimo braided bracelets, as well as instructions to make the classic chevron and twisted helix.

Regularly priced $5.99, get this kit for $3.99 now. This is an online store sale exclusive!

Hands On Crafts Replay: Let's Party!

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.
Photo courtesy of 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.

Pre-Summer Camp Special: Rexlace

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.

Hop for Easter - Rexlace Project Revised

Easter is March 27th, so now's the time to break out the SPRING! We first introduced the Rexlace Bunny here on our Blog April of 2014, and we have revised the instructions and included them as a download at RexlaceClub.com. Make this cutie - this is a great project for a beginner. Hot glue a safety pin to the back for a festive bunny broach.

Make this Rexlace Bunny! Download from RexlaceClub.com.

Project requires material you may already have in your rainy-day craft kit. Rexlace can be found here (we used Pink and Baby Blue). You may also use S'getti String or Jelly Cord.

Heart Patterns - Rexlace

Heart-shaped Zipper Pull Pattern from RexlaceClub.com

New at the Rexlace Club and just in time for Valentines Day {heart!}Knot up this heart-shaped zipper pull for yourself, or as a gift. The Heart-Shaped Zipper Pull pattern is FREE at the Rexlace Club. Download it today!

If you need the Rexlace, find that here - pick any colors! This can also be easily adapted with S'getti String or Jelly Cord for those of you who are fans of the round Scoubidou.

Hands On Crafts for Kids: Glow Belt!

Make a Superhero Belt with Jenny and Katie.
Image courtesy of Hands on Crafts for Kids.

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.
Image courtesy of Hands on Crafts for Kids.

 

Finished superhero belt.
Image courtesy of 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.

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!

Customer Appreciation Sale

1 dozen customer favorites at 25% off!

We'd like to send you one dozen "Thank you's"! Right now at Holgate Toys we're offering our 12 Top-Sellers at a 25% discounted rate as a token of our appreciation.

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