December 8, 2010

More Christmas Home Decor Ideas

Fun and flirty aprons.

Wrap up a canvas – literally!

Decorate a bag into a beautiful gift bag.

Create a candy wreath!
 
Tea towels with fun kitchen fabric makes a great gift this Christmas.

Bracelets galore!! Now available.

Styrofoam shapes with random beads, pearls, gems, etc. glued in place make wonderful table and mantel items.

Here are more ways to decorate the Giant Clothespin.


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Christmas Home Decor Ideas

Decorated Paper Mache box trio and Styrofoam button tree

Cheery Red N' White tablescape

Got glass? Put something in it… Got leftover candies from last year?? Glue them on a flat wreath…
Make something fun and festive by adding a ribbon, bow, glitter, etc.

Twist up some pipe cleaners for the initials, trim up a plastic garland and add a bracelet to keep it all together.

Flat Spatulas and Wood spoons make the chef's tree fun and festive.

WOW – this wreath looks FLUFFY and FUN using Pom Poms and a Styrofoam ring.

Festive table – break out a box of ribbon candy and show it off in a apothecary jar!

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December 7, 2010

HGTV partners with Etsy.com

Home & Garden Television (HGTV) has announced that it is partnering with handmade marketplace Etsy to produce holiday content that features creative handmade products sold on http://www.etsy.com/. Unfamiliar with Etsy? Check it out and do a search for polymer clay to look at all the ideas from around the world working with polymer clay. You can search for literally any craft. HGTV says it will be featuring Etsy sellers for gift and DIY decorating ideas on the Handmade Holidays section of their website.

December 4, 2010

How-To: Felt Gingerbread House


Create a felt gingerbread house with the kids during this holiday season. The how to is now available to download.

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December 3, 2010

How-To: Holiday Cocoa Cone Gifts


The Holiday Cocoa Cone makes a great party favor for your holiday party, or stocking stuffer for your loved one on Christmas day!

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December 2, 2010

Coupon: Pre-Baked Gingerbread House Kits

Beverly's Fabric and Crafts In-Store Coupon: Gingerbread House Kits for just $8.88 while supplies last. Good thru December 31, 2010.

Make your next home decor project an edible one with our Pre-Baked Gingerbread House Kits, now only $8.88 when you print out our December in-store coupon. These are so much fun to make with your kids or during holiday parties with friends.

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November 19, 2010

Gingerbread Houses - Gingerbread House Kits

Make a fun Gingerbread House with this all inclusive Gingerbread House Kit. This kit is available now for $8.69! This is an online sale only. Get your gingerbread house while supplies last.

November 5, 2010

New Celebrate Seuss Fabric!

New to Beverlys.com is the Robert Kaufman Dr. Seuss fabric collection - Celebrate Seuss. Fall in love all over again with these classic characters dancing around on these cotton prints. What a fun whimsical quilt this will make or use the fabric to decorate a special kids room. This fabric is just about guaranteed to bring smiles and joy to any room.

November 2, 2010

Webkinz Sale!

Webkinz on sale $4.49 - $8.99. Online sale only. Webkinz are more than just a very cute stuffed toy. Each Webkinz also comes with a unique key that allows the Webkinz owner to register their Webkinz pet and participate with their pet in fun online activities many of them educational. This is a gift that can entertain a child all year long.

Brush Dance Calendar 2011 $5.00

All Brush Dance 2011 calendars on sale for $5.00. Online sale only. See the inside of the calendars and quality of them here! Then get your 2011 Brush Dance calendar at a super discount price of $5.00. These make great gifts.

Sale on select Robert Kaufman Fabric - Online Sale Only

Special online sale on select Robert Kaufman fabric. Come see the nice variety of solids, prints and more on special sale at Beverlys.com! Online Sale Only.

September 29, 2010

Special Online Clearance Sale for Calendars and Gift Baskets!

There is a special online clearance sale for Brush Dance 2011 Calendars and wonderful discount Gift Baskets! Get your holiday shopping done early and save! Visit beverlys.com to see the entire selection of calendars and gift baskets at discount prices! Online sale only.


August 4, 2010

Coupon: BOGO 50 Percent Off Beanie Babies

Beverly's Fabric and Crafts In-Store Coupon: Beanie Babies Buy one get one 50% off. Price & selection vary by store. Good thru August 31, 2010.

Click the coupon to print it out and stop by your local Beverly's store during the month of August to get 50% off a Beanie Baby with the purchase of another at full price. These toys are so cute and fun and will give your child years of enjoyment. We hope to see you soon!

Does your child have a Beanie Babies collection?? Post a comment for us and our crafting community...


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July 13, 2010

Tie-Dye Summer Craft Project With Your Kids

Tie-dying is the perfect summer craft project that allows you to soak up the sun and enjoy some quality time with your kids while they are home from school. Encouraging hands-on arts and crafts projects for your kids can improve their creativity abilities while having a great experience. Most people may be turned off by the potential mess and staining of tie-dye, but if you follow these directions the only problem will be making sure your entire wardrobe isn’t tie dyed.
First thing is gathering the supplies. Keep in mind that organization will help lower the chances of having a big mess to clean up at the end of the project. Beverly’s can be your one-stop shop for all the supplies, which will make your summer tie-dying experience with your kids more enjoyable and stress free.

Tie-Dye Shirt

Tie-Dying Supplies:

• Any White Fabric - Shirts, pants, swimsuits, sheets, towels etc.
• Plastic Trash Bags – To line the work area and store tie dyed items as the color sets
• Rubber Bands and/or string - A generous amount
• Rubber Gloves – Protect your hands from getting stained
• Buckets and/or Squirt Bottles – To mix and apply dye (the buckets and bottles will get stained)
• Old Spoon – To stir dye in buckets
• Soda Ash – Sodium carbonate to pre-treat the fabric which creates more vibrant coloring
• Rags and/or Paper Towels – Just in case!
• Dye – Wide variety of colors and remember mixing certain colors can create others

Tie-Dying Directions:

1. Start with pre-washing all fabric items in the Soda Ash and hot water, then rinse and set aside.

2. Prepare dye according to the directions on the box. Keep in mind the water-to-dye ratio, more water the lighter the color and vice versa. Be sure your wearing your rubber gloves!

3. Take each piece of fabric, lay flat and tie as desired. Let your creative energy flow and it will turn out great. Check out some tie-dye methods & patterns on Wikipedia.

4. Now start applying the dye. The options are endless, use multiple colors, dye by section or just apply the dye and hope for the best. One simple rule of thumb if using more than one color: Start with light colors.

5. According to brand of dye, rinse immediately after or wait a given amount of time. Most dyes require the tie-dyed items to set for 24 hours in a plastic bag, which helps increase the intensity and wear-time of the colors.

6. Wash all containers, surfaces etc. that were exposed to dye with soap and water.

7. Once the tie-dyed fabrics have set, wash in cold water and separate from other clothing.

Tie-dye summer craft projects can engage the entire family this season. Come pick up the needed supplies at your local Beverly’s Fabric & Crafts or shop at beverlys.com. I recommend the Tulip® One Step Fashion Dye™ for purchasing individual colors. Also available are convenient tie-dye kits, so depending on your preference Beverly’s can supply it. Have a great summer with your kids and Happy Tie-Dying!

Here are a few fun tie-dye sites to check out for more inspiration:

Show & Tell Friday — Patriotic Tie Dye T-Shirts
Totally Tie Dye
A funny story that lead to some tie-dying! Tie Dying a T-Shirt and Almost Dying at the Hands of Your Cousin (Allegedly)
eHow Videos: How to Tie-Dye Shirt Designs


How have your experiences been with tie-dying? Any fun, childhood memories to share or additional tips to add? Leave a comment below for our community...


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July 6, 2010

Coupon: Fiskars Border Punches 50% OFF

Beverly's Fabric and Crafts In-Store Coupon: Fiskars Border Punches 50% OFF regular price. Selection and styles vary by store. Good thru July 31, 2010.

Crafters and Scrapbookers!! Through July 31st, get 50% off Fiskars Border Punches when you bring this coupon with you on your next visit to your local Beverly's store. You can check out a complete listing of Fiskars Border Punches on fiskars.com. Our selection will vary by store, so call or visit to see what we have on our shelves. See you soon!

Hey everyone, what are some of the crafting / scrapbooking projects you're workin' on? Any wedding albums? Fun summer albums?? Post a comment for us and our crafting community...


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June 14, 2010

Coupon: Potted trees and topiaries 75% OFF


Print this coupon and visit us during the month of June to receive 75% off the regular price of potted trees and topiaries. Expires June 30th. The selection and styles of our potted trees and topiaries will vary by store. We look forward to seeing you!


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May 10, 2010

Burgundy Red Rose in Faux Water - $1


Receive a beautiful burgundy red rose in an elegant glass of faux water for just a dollar when you print our new May coupon and bring with you on your next visit to your local Beverly's store. Expires May 31. We hope to see you soon!


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April 12, 2010

Buy 1 MakingMemories Item, Get 1 Free!


Print our new April coupon and bring with you on your next visit to your local Beverly's store to receive a free MakingMemories item of equal or lesser value with the purchase one at full price. Expires April 30th. We hope to see you stopping by soon with this great coupon!

What's Your Story
Are you working on any new scrap projects? Are there any that you are hoping to start soon? What are you looking to pick up when you visit with your new coupon?! Click on the "comments" link below to share with the Beverly's community...


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March 11, 2010

Zhu Zhu Pets Are Here!



The best alternatives to real live hamsters, Zhu Zhu Pets™ hamsters are a riot of motion and sound. Darting around in their hamster tubes, busily scurrying from room to room, you never know where they'll go next! Zhu Zhu Pets are the world's first innovative, realistic, interactive, plush, and artificially intelligent hamsters that talk and move around in their own playsets. They include two play modes: nurturing mode where the hamsters coo and purr, and adventure mode where the hamsters explore their habitat with intelligent audio and mechanical responses to various habitat stimuli. Add-ons can be purchased to build an ever-evolving hamsterworld for your hamsters to play in and explore.

Zhu Zhu Pets are the newest craze among kids and expected to be the most popular toy of the year. They're only available in limited quantities in Soquel, Monterey, Santa Rosa, Rocklin, San Luis Obispo and Modesto... So visit your local Beverly's store soon before they all scurry off! :)

Here's the Zhu Zhu's on display in Santa Rosa


(new) What's Your Story
Post a comment and tell our community about you and your child's experiences with this fun, new toy :)

March 8, 2010

March In-Store Coupon!


That's right!... Print our new March coupon and bring with you on your next visit to your local Beverly's store and receive 50% off all lamps. This offer is limited to what we have on our shelves, so hurry in before they all disappear!

(new) What's Your Story
Tell us and the rest of the Beverly's community about the lamp(s) 'n such that you picked up on your visit with this coupon. What does it look like? Where are you placing it? Or maybe it's a piece of a larger project you're working on?? Click here or on the "comments" link below to share your story! And be sure to check the bottom of our blog posts from now on to find the next installment of 'What's Your Story'...


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March 5, 2010

New How-To: Jelly Belly Carrots


A great party favor for your next spring festivity or Easter gathering. Kids will love helping put these together with you while eating a few candies along the way, of course ;) ...Make a bunch and tie name tags to each, place in a big basket and let your guests leave your home with a fun treat! Click the picture to download the step-by-step tutorial.

PS. Your local Beverly's store has one of these on display right now, so be sure to stop by to see the real thing and pick up your supplies.


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March 3, 2010

New How-To: Friendship Dolls


Aren't these the cutest little dolls? Your kids will need only a few supplies to make a ton of these just for fun or to give to their friends. Click the picture to download the step-by-step tutorial.

FYI, the Super Giant Floss Pack needed for this project is on sale this month too, so come on in and get started! For a list of all of our sales this month, view our March Mailer. We hope to see you soon :)


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March 1, 2010

New How-To: Treat Tube Rabbit


Click the picture above to download the directions and cutouts for this cute little project. The Treat Tube Rabbit can be used as a party favor at each person's place setting, could be part of the center piece...Or simply put all the pieces into individual kits and have the kids make them together at a party! The possibilities are endless, easy and fun.

ps. Several other really cool projects will be posted soon, so check back often :)


NEW! Here's the Treat Tube Rabbit video...



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January 25, 2010

Gift Card Winners!




Thank you all so much for entering our recent drawings on both New Years and Customer Appreciation Day! Here are the names of some of our prize winners:

Terry Manning
Lisa Duncan-Purcell
Lori Halstead
Veronica Parks
Valerie Miller
Nancy Rice
Barbara De'Arman
Muriel Dinshaw
Pam Rohrkemper


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January 14, 2010

Happy New Year!!

We've made a little Valentine Pocket for each of our stores to display. A perfect place to store your valentines.

Click here for instructions. Here is a little tip for you when you go to make the flourish design out of rhinestones. We used Fade-resistand Dye Ink by Memento (Lady Bug) to stamp a flourish design on the red paper. Now add the adhesive rhinestone in any color following the lines of the flourish. The red ink just about disappears - check the sample in the store : )

The crumpled flowers are all the rage now. You could even you text from an old book (and layer 6-10 hearts) or old valentine cards. Get creative and see what you come up with.

Kids will enjoy leaving notes for family members in this pocket or you could fill with silk flowers. Let us know how you plan to use yours. We'd love to see some pictures.

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