Ravelry In-Store Pattern Sales at Ben Franklin Crafts Ravelry is an online database of patterns for knitting and crocheting. We are able to offer specific patterns that designers have made available to customers shopping in … Read More
Fall into Crafting: No-Sew Pumpkin Table Runner
Enjoy crafting this quick & easy fall table decoration! This table runner is a favorite from last year’s “crafting season.” Schedule time to use our Accuquilt Go! die cutting machine to cut out your fusible-backed … Read More
Summer Crafts 4 Kids Tutorial: Milk & Chalk Painting
Learn about Edgar Degas’ milk and chalk painting technique then try milk chalk painting a canvas of your own. Local artist, Pattie Kelley-Fuller, shared her expertise with us and taught the kids how to use … Read More
Summer Crafts 4 Kids Tutorial: DIY Knitting Loom
Create a DIY knitting loom with popsicle sticks, then learn how to use it. The knitted cord can be used as a belt or bracelet, hung as a garland in your room, or in craft … Read More
Creative Hands Customer Trunk Show
Entry Deadline Extended to Saturday, September 28th at 12:00 noon Ben Franklin Crafts truly appreciates the skill, time & love demonstrated by our customers who create treasures for loved ones, those in need, and sometimes … Read More
Summer Crafts 4 Kids Tutorial: Pencil Bag
Decorate a one-of-a-kind fabric bag for your pencils. You’ll use a special watercolor pencil that becomes permanent when you add water. Get ready to ooh and aah with this cool technique! The idea for this … Read More
Summer Crafts 4 Kids Tutorial: Christmas in July – Sew a Tree
Sew, stuff and decorate a felt Christmas tree to hang on your family’s Christmas tree. The holiday will be here in only 5 months! Crafting this Christmas in July project achieves two goals. First, it … Read More
Summer Crafts 4 Kids Tutorial: Eraser Pets & Mini House
Shape eraser clay into fun little creatures, then create a miniature house for them to live in. Klutz kits have so much design inspiration! Making eraser clay creatures was a super fun craft! So much … Read More
Summer Crafts 4 Kids Tutorial: PB&J Squishies
Squeezing a squishy is so satisfying – and now you can make your own. You’ll shape & paint a piece of memory foam into a slice of peanut butter OR jelly toast – the choice … Read More
We Collected 129 Blue Hats!
Supporting Lion Brand in their campaign against bullying. What is #HATNOTHATE? The #HatNotHate campaign is a “craftivist” movement launched by Lion Brand Yarns in 2018 to increase awareness of the impact bullying has on children and teens. Lion Brand encouraged … Read More