Thursday, February 4, 2010

Spring is Here At Ben Franklin!







We have beautiful spring colors spread throughout our store! From flowers to fabrics we are ready to make your transition from winter to summer easy. Come stop in and see the bright and warm spring items we have.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Back from CHA - New Products!!

We are back from our trip to Anaheim and the 2010 Winter CHA. We saw so many amazing and exciting new products and we can't wait to share them with you!

One of the newest American Crafts Lines is the Dear Lizzy line...and it's here!!! It is yummy and beautiful...come in today and see for yourself!

We also have the American Crafts I Do, Heat Wave and Abode lines along with the newest Thickers and embellishments (check back later this week for a great layout created with the I Do line!).

Friday, January 22, 2010

Vintage Calendars





Old school is now in session.
The frame shop has vintage calendars that are really neat! Choose from Collage Bowl Program Art, Vintage DAC Comics, Norma Jeane, MAD, Vintage UW & Cougar Football, Amazing Spiderman, and Vintage Sci-Fi.
All priced at only $18.99 and each month is a removable and frameable piece of art. Don't miss the fabulous and unique calendars to enjoy in 2010 and beyond.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Super Cute Valentine's Projects


This project was so fun and simple! There are only 7 supplies needed to make this project:
  1. 12x12 frame
  2. 12x12 Valentine's Day paper
  3. Ribbon
  4. Picture
  5. Solid Card Stock
  6. 1 heart button
  7. Vinyl Saying
First I took the glass out of the frame and applied the vinyl saying (directions are simple and on the package) I then took a 4x6 photograph and a solid red piece of card stock and cut them into a heart using the die cut machine (located in our scrapbook department). After I applied the heart and heart shaped photo to the 12x12 piece of card stock. Then I made a small bow and glued it to the card stock as well. I then put the 12x12 paper into the frame (along with the glass) and added 1 heart button to the out side of the glass. It was a 10-20 minute project and was under $25.00. So cute, so simple and from the heart.



Debbie made some really cute Valentine's Day Cards using the BoBunny Valentine's Day Collection! She embellished her cards with pearls and ribbon. Too cute, Debbie!



Pershette made this gum ball machine inspired project. She used a plastic pot and turned it upside down to make the base. Then she added a ball to hold the conversational hearts, after she painted a wood ball and flat circle to make the top. To finish she added a small handle to give the effect that it is a gum ball machine. Great project and would be a wonderful children's project.


$1.00 tubes, fill with candy and embellish to make fun Valentines Day presents.



Heart Bracelet, FREE project sheet located in the bead department.



New Class in February!
Click here for more information:
http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=BFTM&Category_Code=BLC

Friday, January 15, 2010

New!!! Teresa Collins Friendship Album







New!! Teresa Collins Friendship Album
Teresa Collins makes this beautiful album such an easy project! We will be creating a special album using Teresa’s kit and also learning a few techniques about scoring, folding and binding. This album is designed for all levels of paper crafter’s. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of creativity!

Instructor: Joy Buss Class Fee: $15.00 + supplies
Date: Thursday, Feb. 11th Time: 6pm-8pm
Sign Up Today at Customer Service or online!!!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

National Geographic Maps

20% OFF regular price of $16.99 on Select
National Geographic Maps!
  • USA EXECUTIVE
  • USA DECORATIVE
  • USA CLASSIC

-while supplies last-