Beads & Basics Aisle Breakouts.

Hi Everyone,

Today I wanted to share this quick video showing you some of the changes we have recently made in our Beads & Basics department. If you haven't been into the store lately you will have to come in and check it out soon!!

Also check back here tomorrow for a peek at some of the fun new products now available in the Beads & Basics department too.

Create your own Purse.

We have a really great new line of purse patterns and supplies that I want to share with you today. In our Fabrics department, on the back endcap between aisles 23 & 24 you can now find kits, patterns, handles, and supplies to make your own purse.

We have 16 new patterns - in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and styles:

 Here is a close up of a few of the patterns:

Lots of different handle options as well - from metal to wood, circle to square, large and small...

In addition to the purse patterns - some of the patterns are also available as kits - and come with everything you need to compete the project included. These are great if you like the purse as it is shown and/or you want an all-in-one kit that doesn't require additional items.

And finally, if I wanted to share this clutch in particular - a no-sew clutch - all you need to do is pick out the fabric and follow the directions to create this adorable clutch. Or you can add one of the chains available from this line and use it as a purse. So if you don't sew there are still options for you from this purse line!

Mason Jar Projects.

Mason Jars are definitely a hot thing this year!

Of course you can start by making a set of our Redneck Stemware glasses with the jars - but today I wanted to share with you some of the other Mason Jar projects we have come up with recently.

First we made a few wood wall hangings and shelves utilizing mason jars. These would be perfect to use for flowers, as shown - but would also work great in a bathroom to hold toothbrushes or in an office to hold pens and pencils too.

We also created some projects using the Mason Jars and pattern paper and embellishments. These would be great to use to store items, as candle holders, as drink cups, to gift a gift card, or even to use as a ice cream fund piggy bank :)

Finally, I also wanted to share these painted jars. With the endless number of colors available there are many options for this idea too...solid color, distressed color, or different colors inside and out - I love the finished look of these jars!

Father's Day Project Ideas.

Are you ready for Father's Day on Sunday?

If you are looking for a project idea for the special dad in your life I have a few ideas for you today. Below you will find a few new samples we created using vinyl we have available in store and shadow boxes or glass blocks. Add some pattern paper, embellishments and maybe a photo and you have a perfect gift for dad to display at home or at the office.

In addition to these projects I have also posted some ideas that would be great for dad on a Father's Day Pinterest board that you can check out HERE.

Dragonfly & Firefly Jars.

Today I want to share a few new samples we have created of our Dragonfly & Firefly Jars. These are such quick and easy projects - and can add such a fun element to your summer decorations inside or out!

You can find these samples and all the supplies to make your own on the endcap of aisle 21. A project sheet for the project can be found HERE as well.

Here is a video showing them in action too (the lights are the best part!)

Scrapbooking Inspiration.

If you are looking for layout inspiration or ideas on how to use the newest paper lines at Crafts Direct - be sure to check out our Facebook album or Pinterest board for our latest projects. We are constantly updating them with new projects to inspire you! Also if you are in the store you can find them displayed throughout our Paper Crafts department as well.

Here are a few layouts and cards from our newest lines in the store:

Echo Park: Sweet Day:

 Imaginisce: Hello Cupcake:

Little Yellow Bicycle: Splash:

October Afternoon: 9 to 5:

Pebble: Let Freedom Ring:

Towel of the Month - June.

Welcome to another month of our Towel of the Month kit!

For the month of June, we have this cute 'United We Stand' towel available. As always, the kits include 1 towel, 1 instruction sheet, and floss in the color used for the sample. The only things you will have to supply (which you probably already have) is an embroidery hoop, tracing pens or Fabri-Solvy and a needle.

You can find the kits on the endcap of aisle 23 in the store and are available for only $6.99 each!