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Here is some inspiration for you. This piece is wonderful with lots of unexpected textures and materials in unusual combinations. The pearls really just finish off this piece perfectly.
Happy 4th of July!
Yep. Jell-O. Learn how to make the American flag from Jello HERE at Polywig.com.
[tags]Jello, 4th of July, American flag, Independence Day[/tags]
Becky from Patchwork Posse shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this no-sew wreath. She made it in red, white, and blue for a fun 4th of July decoration, though you could easily change the look (and … Read More...
These flags are really cute and perfect for the young ones on the 4th of July. Who doesn’t love a craft that involves using the glue stick the whole time! Check out A Crafty Escape for her step by step … Read More...
The last one for Indpendence Day (though perhaps some may be used for Bastille day, too, non?)…
Make Creme Filled Strawberries at Bakers Royale.
Debbie from Squiggly Twigs Designs is offering a special sale in honor of 4th of July weekend. From now until July 4, 2010, you can get 50% off all of her pattern tutorials. Just use the code Independence at checkout. … Read More...
Just like the title states this festive jewelry is made from a fast food plastic cup. Pop on over to the blog Punk Projects for the tutorial. If you make them in red, white and blue like Katie did you … Read More...
Find a collection of fun foods to make for the US Independence Day HERE at Family Fun, such as this edible eagle, uncle sam ice cream, and a fruit flag.
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Vickie from Spun Sugar Quilts shows how to dress up purchased plain cotton placemats with stars made from fun red, white and blue fabrics. Get your patriotic on! Get the tutorial.
[tags]placemats, Fourth of July decor, tutorial, sewing[/tags]
Looking … Read More...
Find the recipe for these gorgeous red white and blue (actually, Berry Raspberry) ice box cookies HERE at The Cooking Photographer.
(Update: I added the links again, not sure why they weren’t published the first time around!)
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This week, we’ve gathered the greatest hand-embroidery patterns for you to try! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or an expert. Our free patterns range from simple cross-stitch designs to more complicated flower and animal motifs. With … Read More...
Find a step-by-step photo tutorial for this fantastic American flag cake HERE at Make It and Love It.
[tags]American flag, cake, 4th of July[/tags]
A mother wanted to make felt Pinkalicious Cupcakes for her little girl’s birthday party. She wanted the tutorial and pattern, so FairyFox created the cupcakes, the wand and the crown and you can find the tutorial in her ETSY shop… Read More...
Tracey from Traceyjay Quilts created the patterns for these two quilted tablerunners, both in a softly patriotic color scheme. She used fabric from the French General and Rural Jardin collections. Get instructions for both versions at the Moda Bake Shop… Read More...
Saltwater Kids shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make this patriotic American flag bunting. She uses the red and white ticking to create the stripes on the flag. A bit of denim is the field of blue. … Read More...
Cherri from Cherry House Quilts has a personal connection to the recent events at Fort Hood, Texas USA. Her son is stationed there and thankfully was not harmed. Most of us would stop there, but not Cherri. She is calling … Read More...
If you spent a little bit too much time out in the sun at a 4th of July BBQ yesterday, try this simple cooling peppermint sunburn lotion recipe from Bath and Body Recipes to help soothe your skin.
Ingredients:
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Renata’s quilt from Flickr pool proves that cats are patriotic, says SewCalGal in her humorous blog post about cats and quilting. Go here to read it. This quilt could be easily adapted to use your … Read More...
Over at Sweater Surgery, sweaters aren’t the only thing that goes under the knife. See how an old plastic bead necklace gets cut up and melted into a pair of star spangled star earrings perfect to celebrate the 4th … Read More...
This is a good one! Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet blog is giving away, 7 floursack dishtowels, 24 DMC floss, needle assortment, and Day of the Week iron on transfer.
You have until midnight on Saturday, July 4th … Read More...
