Meet Franklin, Our Elf on the Shelf

Guess who showed up today at the store? Franklin, our resident Elf on the Shelf. He has some elf buddies hiding in boxes waiting for families to bring them home, but he lives here in Bonney Lake within our store. Franklin has the task of watching over our employees and reporting back to Santa. It is a pretty easy job because Ben Franklin's employees are pretty great.
Come to our store and see if you can spot our elf!

Happy Thanksgiving To You All!

Today is Thanksgiving, a day to be grateful for the life we live, our country, family and friends. Our journey continues because of those who traveled the path before us.  As you gather for your roasted turkey feast take a moment to give thanks for all that you have, and for those who give so that we are free to choose our way of life.

Thanksgiving Craft Projects For Entertaining The Kids & Family

"Stop running in the house" she said loudly, "and stop chasing the dog". The family is gathered and the kids are restless.
Mouthwatering smells are drifting throughout the house. The turkey is roasting in the oven, pies are cooling on the kitchen counter and the house is full of your loved ones. Since your Thanksgiving dinner is hours away, how about a project to entertain everybody?

Drawing Books Make Great Gifts

We have the coolest books in the store! 

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Bonney Lake

Santa Claus is very busy this time of year, but we have been told he is coming to Bonney Lake for a brief visit. 

He will be at the Ben Franklin on Saturday December 7th and December 14th from 10am - 1pm to visit with children. 

Portrait packages are available for $29.99.
Includes:
•  1 - 8"x10" print

•  4 - 5"x7" prints

•  2 - 4" x 6" prints

You may purchase additional sheets of the same image at $2.99 per sheet. 

•   One sheet is either 1 - 8"x10", 2 - 5"x7" or 4 - 4"x6" prints. 

As you know, Santa's time is limited during this busy season so please call 253-862-6822 for appointments.

Walk ins will be accommodated if there are openings. 

  We are not able to accommodate pets at this event.

Special Pre-holiday Sale Event at Ben Franklin In Bonney Lake

"Pinspire" To Create Memorable Gifts This Christmas!

Christmas Joy Paper Mache Cones

Custom Designed Frames for Your Treasures

Your most precious treasures often get stored in a box tucked away on a closet shelf.  An antique hand drill passed down from your Great Grandfather, or a pair of baby shoes that have been preserved, your treasure should be displayed in your home. Why not bring them to our full service frame shop?  When you bring in your cherished items, our skilled designers will show you some great possibilities for framing.  Our frame shop experts will help you choose the best look and most archival way to preserve and protect your items for a lifetime. We know you will be pleased with the outcome and proudly display your treasured item!

For more information on our frame shop go to http://www.bfranklincrafts.com/HomeBL.html

Winter Wonderland Arrives at Bonney Lake

A "Winter Wonderland" is  the wish of many people for the Christmas season and is aptly chosen to be the theme for Christmas tree number four.

Grey Flannel for the Holidays with Ben Franklin

Our third themed Christmas tree is called Grey Flannel.

What could be more elegant than grey flannel?  The tree is decorated with dark red flowers, grey pussy willows and grey magnolias.  A soft feathered grey bird and owl perch regally among glittery silver ornaments.  Glittery white sprays finish the tree top like winter icing on the cake!

For more inspiring Christmas decorating ideas come see us or go online to www.bfranklincrafts.com

 

Vintage Christmas Tree Designed by Ben Franklin

Our second themed Christmas tree is called Vintage Décor.

This tree is an elegant glimpse into treasures of old.  Adorned with sheer green chiffon tucked into the branches like a lady’s wrap, glittery gold ribbon wraps the tree, while antique clock timepieces and champagne gold fleur de lis hang from branches beside soft green glass globes and tiny cream flowers.

Look closely and you will see a white Father Time figure captured in a rustic lantern.  This tree will definitely stop time!

Visit us online at Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop
or come in and see us at the store.  Our designers in the floral shop have lots of great decorating ideas!

Liquitex Pop Art Acrylic Paint Suitcase

We are so excited to share this brand new product with you!  It is a retro inspired design from pop art.  This Liquitex acrylic paint kit comes in a heavy duty suitcase with heavy duty latches,  leather corners and handle.

The kit includes seven 59ml tubes of Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic colors, one 118ml gloss medium, two brushes and a palette knife.

This paint kit will make a great Christmas gift for your favorite artist!

About the paints - Heavy Body Artist Color, previously referred to as High Viscosity, has a thick consistency for traditional art techniques using brushes or knives, as well as for experimental, mixed media, collage and printmaking applications. Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Colors are made with high pigment loads, which produce rich, brilliant, permanent color. Impasto applications retain crisp brush stroke and knife marks. Good surface drag provides excellent handling and blending characteristics with increased open-working time. 

Come visit our store to see the suitcase and other art supplies.