April's second show!

Now, that you're done with your taxes, it's time to craft! And what better way than to try something new that one of our creative guests show us...

 

Our first guest, Bette Kalohi, is new to the show and has a great craft to share!

 

 

 Bette and her friends raise butterflies. Sometimes, those beautiful creatures do not make it. So, Bette takes their wings and makes jewelry from them to perpetuate their legacy. Her technique is similar to using pressed flowers.

Next, our favorite chef, Derek Kurisu of KTA Superstores is back with a great idea for graduates heading to college on the mainland. What better way to chase away the homesick blues than with a Spam Musubi! You need to see how he puts this local treat together!

We are so honored to have our last guest return to the show. Kuana Torres Kahele has "Making Lei 2" DVD coming out in May and we get a sneak preview of one of the new leis!

Kuana shows us how to make a beautiful shell lei using inexpensive shells. Kuana is also returning to our stores for free demonstrations starting on Thursday, May 12 at our Enchanted Lake store. Be sure to check with your favorite HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts store to see when Kuana will be in your neighborhood.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you're having a great week!

Our first guest

CRAFTober's First Joy of Crafting Show

I can't believe it's already CRAFTober! Seems like we were just celebrating Aloha Festivals! But here in Hawaii, there is always a reason to make a lei to wear or give away. So, our first guest shares the beauty of lei made from fresh flora and fauna.

 

Kuana Torres Kahele is well known for his musical talent and now he is sharing his lei making skills with  his "Make Lei" DVD.

 

 

Here, he shows us a basic lei made from coconut fronds while giving us some lei making tips! Kuana visited some of our stores in September and will be at the following stores in October:

Oct. 15th Kona Ace Hardware & Crafts from 10am - 12 noon

Oct. 16th Kamuela Ace Hardware & Crafts from 11am - 1pm 

Oct. 17th at Hilo Ben Franklin Crafts from 11 am - 1 pm.

The Holidays will soon be here, starting with Halloween! Do you have your costume yet? Well, here's a fun and easy idea that Alix from Market City shared with us. You can adapt it for adults and children. Do you know what it is? That's right, she's a piñata!

And then we have our TeamHMSA on the show to share with us their new website and blog for Well Being. You should check it out, it's full of great information on how to take better care of your self in all different aspects of life, from food, exercise, mentally with CRAFTS and more! So awesome, we crafters always knew crafting was good for us! Learn more at wellbeinghi.com

Lynelle, one of the crafties at HMSA made a photo collage letter for team member Moani. Great idea for a keepsake or gift!

So, I hope you can join us for this fun filled episode! Have a great week and Happy CRAFTober!