Washington Beer Caps Display

We have a fun Saturday project for you! Molly made this Beer Cap Display with scrapbook paper and some bottle caps.

Supplies:
One Unfinished Wood Washington Bottle Cap Piece
Beer Scrapbook Paper, CRB-001
Multi Medium Matte

Instructions:
Apply Mod Podge the front of the wood and lay beer paper down carefully. Allow to dry.
Now turn over and trim off the excess with an exacto knife.
Trim out the circles with an exacto knife.
Place beer caps into the holes.



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Create College Themed Coasters

Where did the summer go? It is back to school for some of the colleges already! Show your school spirit with this easy coaster project. You could make these for someone to bring for use in their dorm, too.

Supplies:
MDF Coaster Pack, CAL210
Printed Cork Sheets, 6x6" package
Officially Licensed Collegiate Sports Logo Card Set

Instructions:
Open the package of coasters and apply glue to one coaster.
Open the college cards pack and attach one card to the coaster. Press firmly to adhere.
Continue gluing all card to the coasters.
Allow to dry completely.
Now cut cork pieces to fit the back of the coaster and glue them in place.



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Woodwick Candle Giveaway in Bonney Lake

Win It Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Giveaway.
We are giving away one Woodwick Warm Wool scented candle jar. While it is not yet winter weather, you will love this scent in any season.

"Dreamy scents of warm wool and wild flowers invite you to take a deep breath and relax.
This highly fragranced  jar candle features the natural wood wick to create the soothing sound of a crackling fire."

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A winner will be announced on Thursday August 17, 2017. The winner must claim this prize by contacting our Marketing Coordinator, Anita at 253-862-6822 ext. 123 and will have 14 days to pick up this prize in our Bonney Lake, Wa store before it is considered void. Please be prepared to show photo identification.




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DIY Neutral Tones Fall Decor

Are you a fan of seasonal decorating but not sold on dark orange, red and browns? We have a great alternative! Try decorating with neutral colored Fall items.  We love this fresh option to deep Fall colors.

Start with a white oval tray.

Add pumpkins, straw and leaf pumpkin picks and styrofoam berry picks. Start by placing the largest pumpkin in the center of the tray. Next add in the other pieces until you have the look you are happy with. 

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DIY Photo Cubes

You can make these candle holder photo cubes with some printed photos, wood candle holder cubes, glue and stain or paint. Just apply the stain and let dry, then cut out your photos and glue to the sides for a personalize decor trio that will look great on your table or shelf. This is a super simple project!

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How To Use A Bucilla Weaving Kit

Bucilla WEAVE IT N' LEAVE IT Weaving Kits

The new Bucilla weave it n' leave it kits are here! We purchased these at our Mixed Media event we attended in Salt Lake last month. At $8.99, these are a great way to try weaving.

If you've never done any weaving and feel a bit intimated with it, these kits are the perfect beginner projects to get you started. They offer step-by-step instructions for each weaving technique.

We also have larger Bucilla weaving kits.

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FREE Craft Get-Together in Bonney Lake

We are having a FREE Crafting Get-together on Thursday August 24, 2017.
Just drop in any time - the hours for this event are 2:00pm - 8:00pm. Bring your project(s) to work on. No sign up is necessary.

Maybe you would like to start a new project using our new seasonal scrapbooking supplies.

New Fall Scrapbooking Collections:
Lakeside and Campfire, by Photoplay

A Perfect Autumn, by Echo Park Co.

Special promotion on stamps!

We have a great assortment of everyday and holiday themes, and they are $3.00 and $4.00.

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Light Up Mariners Sign Giveaway

We are celebrating Edgar Martinez of the Seattle Mariners with a fun Thursday giveaway. In honor of  Edgar Martinez Weekend we are giving away one lighted sign from our Bonney Lake store. Visit our Facebook page to enter the giveaway. The lucky winner will be announced on Friday August 11, 2017. The winner must contact Anita in Marketing at 253-862-6822 and will have 14 days to pick up this sign in our Bonney Lake store before it is considered void. All participants must be able to pick up this sign in person and will need to show photo id.

Here is the weekend agenda:
The Mariners will celebrate the career of the best right-handed hitter of his era with a weekend of activities on Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13 when the Los Angeles Angels come to town. Friday is Edgar Martinez Bobblehead Night. Saturday, Edgar’s #11 will be retired during a pregame ceremony and fans will receive miniature versions of the plaque that will be mounted in center field at Safeco Field next to Ken Griffey Jr.’s #24 and Jackie Robinson’s #42. Sunday, is Edgar Martinez replica jersey day. (First 45,000 fans for all three.)


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Fall Decor with Cotton Pods

Win It Wednesday August 9, 2017
We are giving away a Fall Decor piece that Ann created with new merchandise. A rustic box is filled with Farmhouse Cotton Pods, branch stems, Fall leaves, a grapevine ball and raffia ribbon.

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A winner will be announced on Thursday August 10, 2017. The winner must claim this prize by contacting our Marketing Coordinator, Anita at 253-862-6822 ext. 123 and will have 14 days to pick up this prize in our Bonney Lake, Wa store before it is considered void. Please be prepared to show photo identification.




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21121 Hwy 410 E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
253-862-6822

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How To Make Sports Team Coasters

Supplies:
Mini Wooden Pallet Coasters, CAL278
Scrapbook Paper
Acrylic Paint
Multi Medium

Instructions:
Lay the pallet board on the team printed paper and trace.
Paint the pallet board with acrylic paint and allow to dry.
Cut out rectangle from paper and cut into strips to fit.
Glue paper in place using Multi Medium.
Coat the top of the paper with Multi Medium, too.
Allow to dry.


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253-862-6822

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