Jennifer Perkins hosts as experts on the cutting edge of crafting share their knowledge and offer valuable tips on topics like soap making, art dolls, computer crafting and more.
About The Show
Jennifer Perkins hosts as experts on the cutting edge of crafting share their knowledge and offer valuable tips on topics like soap making, art dolls, computer crafting and more.
Episodes
S2 | E1
S2 | E1
All That Glitters
Guest Kathy Cano Murillo's obsession with glitter has inspired her to creative heights. She demonstrates several glittery projects from the simple to the more advanced with host Jennifer Perkins.
S2 | E2
S2 | E2
Painting With Crayons
Guest Traci Bautista discusses crayon painting, how different papers allow you to create amazing finished products, how to make a crayon cupcake, and how to use a travel iron, quilting iron, and metallic crayons to create cool designs.
S2 | E3
S2 | E3
Leather Brew
Host Jennifer Perkins demonstrates how to make leather belts, and then guest Nicole Williams demonstrates how to make a very unique beer holster from leather.
S2 | E4
S2 | E4
Retro Home
Guest Matt Maranian demonstrates how to make a bamboo garden side table.
S2 | E5
S2 | E5
Beaded Jewelry
Guest Maya Brenner, the founder and designer of Maya Brenner Designs, discusses different types of beads, design philosophies for combining them, and makes several great jewelry pieces with host Jennifer Perkins.
S2 | E6
S2 | E6
Ceramic Bisque #1
Guest Alexis Sadler joins host Jennifer Perkins to demonstrate how to use household items such as bubbles, shaving cream and rubbing alcohol to create innovative finishes on ceramic bisque.
S2 | E7
S2 | E7
Torched Resin Table
Guest Mary O'Brien demonstrates an innovative resin technique with use of a blowtorch for elimination of bubbles, as well as, melting crayon shavings embedded in the surface.
S2 | E8
S2 | E8
New School Puppets
Guest Claudine Hellmuth uses a funnel, tissue paper and acrylic paints to create "New School" puppets with moving mouths and background environments.
S2 | E9
S2 | E9
Wood Burning Purse
Guest Vani Sodhi Gundara demonstrates how to make a bamboo box purse with advanced wood burning techniques.
S2 | E10
S2 | E10
Torched Metal Clay
Guest Cathi Milligan demonstrates how to make a fun belt buckle and matching buttons using Precious Metal clay and a torch! You'll learn how to make your own impression plates using UV sensitive materials.
S2 | E11
S2 | E11
Sassy Mosaic Girl
Host Jennifer Perkins demonstrates how to make a mosaic project and how to make a sassy mosaic girl.
S2 | E12
S2 | E12
Soldered Glass Box
Host Jennifer Perkins and guest construct a soldered hinged keepsake box that is made with meaningful double-sided collaged images encased in two glass plates. The box is created by soldering the edges of each framed panel to each other. The top is attached with a hand made hinge, fastened with a metal tube and wire mechanism.
S2 | E13
S2 | E13
Shadow Puppets
Host Jennifer Perkins demonstrates how to make paper puppets on a bamboo stick, and how to make shadow puppets out of contact paper and monofilament.
S2 | E14
S2 | E14
Balloon Art
Learn how to make fun hats and flowers out of balloons.
S2 | E15
S2 | E15
Bamboo Paper
Susann and Jen take a new twist on the bamboo arts and make a fibrous bamboo paper from the sheath of the plant and adding old brown paper bags to help bind the pulp. They will also make a fun Bamboo photo frame.
S2 | E16
S2 | E16
Airbrush Guitar
Guest Chris Derubeis demonstrates basic and advanced airbrush techniques to decorate an electric guitar.
S2 | E17
S2 | E17
Paper Embossing
Guest Julia Andrus demonstrates how to emboss paper for a metal finish, and uses it to create an innovative and functional wall vase.
S2 | E18
S2 | E18
Mondo Foam-O
Learn how to make star magnets using foam and acrylic paint and Egyptian foam sculpture.
S2 | E19
S2 | E19
Epoxy Layered Dolls
Learn how to make unique and funky-layered dolls that are inspired by the Pacific Northwest's nature. Whether creating realistic, character or abstract pieces, there is a hint of nature in all of them. Most of the techniques demonstrated in this episode are derived from self-taught explorations.
S2 | E20
S2 | E20
Glass and Patina Journal
Guest Thomas Ashman demonstrates how to make unique glass journals. He also shows a new technique of binding using plumber's tape.
S2 | E21
S2 | E21
Pleased as Punch
Guest Matt Maranian shows how to make his Garish Garnishes and light them on fire. Then he follows by creating a Light Up Punch Bowl.
S2 | E22
S2 | E22
Story-Box Collage
Guest Josie Cirincione creates a one-of-a-kind story box collage, using vintage images and memorabilia to bring the past and present together.
S2 | E23
S2 | E23
Crafty Flowers
Guest Jon Fong creates a spider and bunny floral arrangement using floral basics and his unique, pop sensibility.
S2 | E24
S2 | E24
Polaroid Art
Guest Michael deMeng teaches Polaroid art. He uses Polaroid photos as the basis for building a project with multiple techniques of washes over a textured base, resulting in an elaborate antiquing finish.
S2 | E25
S2 | E25
Plexiglass Lantern
Guest John Ahr shows how to make a thermoformed Plexiglas lantern.
S2 | E26
S2 | E26
Polymer Pop
Returning guest Anne Igou shows how to make a cute retro pop polymer vessel.
S2 | E27
S2 | E27
Kaleidoscope
Guest Keri Plezia makes a kaleidoscope with techniques she has amassed as a stained glass artisan.
S2 | E28
S2 | E28
Hipster Parasol
Guest Lori Meeker shows how to create and personalize parasols from existing umbrellas, and host Jennifer Perkins creates a funky fabric greeting card.
S2 | E29
S2 | E29
Metallic Clay Effects
Guest Karen Mitchell uses solid and liquid polymer clay adhesive techniques to create a hip sun mirror. She also uses liquid polymer clay sequins to add some sparkle to any project.
S2 | E30
S2 | E30
Photographic Floral Arrangement
Guest Katy Parks Wilson teaches how to make a myriad of frames for the black-and-white decorated photos. She demonstrates mod designing techniques including decals to look like a Kandinsky inspired painting and optical illusion grid drawing. Then she shows how to display frames and pictures in a bouquet arrangement.
S2 | E31
S2 | E31
Balloon Party
Guest Addi Somekh demonstrates how to make instruments such as drums and flutes out of balloons.
S2 | E32
S2 | E32
Polymer Clay MP3 Player Holders
Guest Randy Townsend shows how to create a polymer clay MP3 holder with tiger stripes.
S2 | E33
S2 | E33
Pet Name Plates
Guest Steven James shows how to manipulate metal, etch images and make cute personalized nameplates for pets.
S2 | E34
S2 | E34
Copy Machine Art
Guest Stephen Horn shows a way to use a copy machine and mono printing onto clay to make unique pieces of art.
S2 | E35
S2 | E35
Waterslide Decals
Guest Jen Perkins's mom, Fredda Perkins, shows how to make a cool art deco frame using waterslide decals.
S2 | E36
S2 | E36
Lucha Libre
Kathy Cano Murillo explores the world of Mexican wrestling — Lucha Libre. First, Murillo decorates a wrestling mask with paint, thread and jewels to create a personalized look. Next, Murillo creates Lucha Libre Cascarones — hollowed egg shakers decorated and filled with confetti. Finally, Murillo and Perkins make Lucha Libre place card holders using simple materials and generic Mexican wrestling figures.
S2 | E37
S2 | E37
Gasket Material Book
Guest Josie Cirincione creates a Gasket Material Secret Book with distressed images, gaffer's tape and beaded elements.
S2 | E38
S2 | E38
LED Desk Lamp
Guest Syuzi Pakhchyan shows how to make a simple and elegant desk lamp using LED lights and metal etching on a circuit board.
S2 | E39
S2 | E39
Ceramic Bisque #2
Guest Alyson Udell demonstrates the sponging and spattering technique for decorating bisque. She also shows a carbon tracing approach to make a cool pet bowl and how to use a spray bottle for added finishes.
S2 | E40
S2 | E40
Polymer Clay Molds
Ann Mitchell shows us how to work with polymer clay and create a clay skull belt.
S2 | E41
S2 | E41
Concrete Candle
Guest Matthew Newman demonstrates how to mold a concrete candleholder.
S2 | E42
S2 | E42
3-D Photo Collage
Guest Claudine Hellmuth uses paper transfer and collage to create three-dimensional figurines.
S2 | E43
S2 | E43
Candy Wrapper Project
Guest Jen Perkins shows the crafters how to make a cute napkin ring using candy wrappers and wire. Kate Richbourg shows how to make lovely purses using potato chip bags.
S2 | E44
S2 | E44
Mosaic on Styrofoam
Guest Mary Clark Camargo demonstrates how to make a mosaic wind chime.
S2 | E45
S2 | E45
Blowtorch Candles
Host Jennifer Perkins shows how to adorn candles, and guest Tiffany Miller demonstrates how to make blowtorched candles with a simple flower and stained glass design.
S2 | E46
S2 | E46
Fusion Wall Sconce
Guest Cathi Milligan shows how to make a hip flaming heart wall sconce. She teaches glass fusing techniques and how to make the pieces individually.
S2 | E47
S2 | E47
Crafty Graffiti
Guest Traci Bautista demonstrates different techniques of Graffiti Art on wine glasses, plates, mugs and a cool pair of sneakers.
S2 | E48
S2 | E48
Copper Patina
Guest Anne Igou shows how to make candle votives using a lovely copper patina effect.
S2 | E49
S2 | E49
Feather Frenzy
Sonya will be showing us how to have fun with feathers! She will demonstrates various projects using feathers as the decorative piece.
S2 | E50
S2 | E50
3-D Polaroid
Guest Michael deMeng teaches how to build a multi-leveled, burnt edged, concentric imagery Polaroid.
S2 | E51
S2 | E51
Walls that Wow!
Guest Jon Fong demonstrates how to create crafty wall decor using wrapping paper, handmade bows, placemats and decorative switch plates.
S2 | E52
S2 | E52
Animated Music Box
Guest Thomas Ashman shows how to make a creative animated music box out of a mint tin and an acrylic ballerina.
S2 | E53
S2 | E53
Horror Heads
Jon Neill will be reconfiguring the head of an action figure doll by making a silicone mold, carving wax, pouring resin and painting. The result will be you very own custom made scary horror head for your action figurine.
S2 | E54
S2 | E54
Photo Slide Book
Josie Cirincione creates a Photo Slide Book with vintage images and metal embellished slides.
S2 | E55
S2 | E55
Flower Fantasy
Kathy demonstrates how to use silk flowers as a table runner and light decoration.
S2 | E56
S2 | E56
Indistinguishable Transfer Art
Yvonne shows the crafters how to make simple collages using clip art, gel medium, and dry pigment. Yvonne shows us how to indistinguishably transfer art.
S2 | E57
S2 | E57
Graffiti Chic
Alisa shows us how to upholster a chair with canvas using graffiti art techniques.
S2 | E59
S2 | E59
Altered Papers
Julia Andrus demonstrates a leather and stone aesthetic altering paper technique and helps construct a unique set of matchbox drawers.
S2 | E62
S2 | E62
Kitschy Holiday Ornaments
Leah will make a series of kitschy ornaments inspired by the 50's.
S2 | E63
S2 | E63
Kid Holiday Crafts
Tamara will be showing us how to have some fun with the holidays. We will be making our own kids' holiday crafts.
S2 | E65
S2 | E65
Funky Egg Art
Guest Bethany Mann, host Jennifer Perkins and the Craft Crew create a rebellious hinged, latched and coated punk rock style egg. This cute project has a spray paint resistant exterior.