I love potato salad and have never once thought about putting bacon in it! I’m sure you bacon lovers were already putting bacon in your salads.
Here is a potato salad recipe for the summer bbq, picnic or a side … Read More...
Search Results for: 4th of July
Photography for Scrapbookers | How to Photograph Fireworks
If you’re heading out to watch the fireworks tonight, make sure to read these three articles first!
How to Photograph Fireworks by Decor & the Dog
How to Photograph Good Enough Fireworks with a Point and Shoot by Unskinny Boppy… Read More...
DIY Yarn Napkin Rings Tutorial
“How Mom Craft” has this chic “DIY Yarn Napkin Rings” Create your own DIY Napkin Rings. You’ll need toilet paper or paper towel rolls, yarn scraps and hot glue. Cut the toilet paper rolls into 1” strips. Glue an end … Read More...
Thread spool patriotic decoration
I just happen to be saving some large spools of thread and yarn to use to make decorations. I love this cone of thread embellished with 4th of July decor featured at the blog Crafty Goodies. Connie sent in a … Read More...
Patriotic Paper Flowers
Gather together the kids and make a variety of red, white and blue flowers that can be used as decorations, turned into fashionable barrettes or brooches, and even hostess gifts. All you need is some fun paper and whatever base … Read More...
Flag Fruit Pizza Recipe
Happy Canada Day! I probably should have done something in red and white, but I didn’t realize it was Canada day till after I picked my photo.
Here is a fun dish to bring to the 4th of July celebration. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew fabric bangle bracelet
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make these cute wrapped fabric bangle bracelets. They’re super easy to make and no sewing is required. You’ll just need thin strips of fabric (she used bandana for a … Read More...
Salad Spinner Fireworks
Learn how to make this fast and easy fireworks picture that can be used as a wonderful 4th of July decoration. Heidi, from Happiness is Homemade, had her son use a salad spinner to make the red, white, and … Read More...
Layered Chicken Taco salad
When it’s hot, I don’t feel like cooking or eating. If I don’t have a meal for the crock pot then I go for the salad.
This layered salad is easy to make with storebought tacos chip
s for crunch … Read More...
Tutorial: Stars and Stripes wristlet
Jonie from Knot So Normal shares a tutorial for making her Stars and Stripes wristlet. The small zippered pouch is just big enough to hold a phone and other small essentials for a day out and about, perhaps to watch … Read More...
Free pattern: Star Spangled Skort for little girls
Amy from Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop shares a tutorial for making these Star Spangled Skorts for little girls. It’s a gathered skirt with a pair of shorts sewn in so your little girl can play all she likes without about modesty. … Read More...
Tutorial: No-sew bandana Patriotic flag t-shirt
The flag on this 4th of July t-shirt is made from a couple of bandanas. Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts shows how you can make one. With fusible webbing to attach the applique pieces, it’s a no-sew project though you … Read More...
Kids Craft – Crepe Paper Flag Craft
Start planning for 4th of July now by making a large flag just like this one shared by Jodi from Meaningful Mama. Hang it up in honor of Flag Day (June 14th) and leave it in place until Independence Day. … Read More...
One Minute Tip: How to Make a Felt Ball Garland
This is an “Apartment Therapy Video” by Maxwell with a step-by-step video plus a pictorial on how to make this holiday “Felt Ball Garland”! With the 4th of July just around the corner, these would make a delightful decoration in … Read More...
Party Hacks: DIY a Felt Typography Banner for Every Occasion
Anjelika Temple of “Brit + CO” has this “Party Hacks: DIY a Typography Banner for Every Occasion” and it could not come at a better time with graduations, parties, 4th of July and birthday. She has a printable alphabet template … Read More...
American Flag Jars
Happy Memorial Day! If you need a last minute project to celebrate the holiday, try combining burlap and mason jars to create these American flag jars These could also be used for the 4th of July!
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Patriotic Stars
This Memorial Day I would like to thank the men, women and animals that served our country. Your service is recognized and appreciated. Susan Saltzgiver Designs created this wonderful pattern and can be purchased for instant download on … Read More...
Tutorial: Americana fringed star pillow
Heather fromThe Sewing Loftshows how to make her Americana Star Fringe Pillow. It’s a simple white pillow with red piping and an oversized star applique from a dark denim. With some clipping, the raw edges make a pretty … Read More...
7 Candles For Your Memorial Day Celebration
Memorial Day is a solemn occasion that serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by brave men and women who have fought for our country’s freedoms. It is a time to honor their service and sacrifice, to remember … Read More...
Tutorial: Stars and Stripes Baby Romper
Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern for her Stars & Stripes Baby Romper. The romper is a variation on her Summer Breeze dress (free pattern, linked in her post). She uses the dress bodice but replaces the … Read More...