Sharon from Crafts n’ Coffee shows how to make fabric covered balls that you can toss in a bowl or basket to add a quick bit of color to your decor. They’re quick and easy to make, and no sewing … Read More...
Search Results for: 4th of July
PB Inspired American Flag
Pottery Barn inspired projects are always fun. I love to see how someone takes a great looking, high priced item and creates something of their own just by looking at the original. Inspiration is a marvelous thing. With the 4th … Read More...
Tutorial: Flag Day Pillow
Autie from iCandy Handmade guest blogs over at The Crafting Chicks with a tutorial showing how to make her Flag Day Pillow. The front of the pillow is inspired by the American flag. Instead of stars on a blue field, … Read More...
Easy Paper Bag Lanterns
Aren’t these pretty? I love all the different colors and they are a simply centerpiece or would look great hanging in garland fashion too. With the end of school, beginning of summer, graduations and 4th of July on the horizon … Read More...
Patriotic quilt for Memorial Day
Ramona from Suture for a Living made this patriotic quilt as a gift to her nephew. The center 8-point star is surrounded by squares/diamonds, then stars. I’m really digging those red and white waves. She said,
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Tutorial: Floral love applique tee
Rachel from Maybe Matilda shows how she created this fun floral love tee. The oversized letters are cut from a floral fabric and appliqued on an existing t-shirt. Get the tute to make one of your own.
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A Foodie President’s Day
Celebrate the US President’s Day the proper way, with food. Find food-related tidbits on ten US Presidents HERE at Chow. For example, President Taylor consumed a large bowl of cherries and a pitcher of iced milk at a 4th … Read More...
Groundhog Day Cake
Edible crafts abound for every holiday. Christmas, Valentine’s, 4th of July… I never have trouble finding posts. But Groundhog’s Day. Now that’s one that doesn’t scream edible crafting. Not so to CakeSpy. Learn to make her Groundhog Day cake HERE … Read More...
Freebie: Printable Bunting and Cupcake Toppers
This printable was meant for the 4th of July, but I think these colours can work for many things! Click here to go to freebie.
Inspiration: Cyan Chain
Originally uploaded by Thea Clark
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!
American Flag Jello
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]
Tutorial: No-sew scrap fabric holiday wreath
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...
Kiddie Flags
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...
Roundup: Red, White and Blue Treats
The last one for Indpendence Day (though perhaps some may be used for Bastille day, too, non?)…
Make Creme Filled Strawberries at Bakers Royale.
Independence Day sale at Squiggly Twigs Designs
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...
How to make festive jewelry with a recycled plastic cup
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...
Treats for Independence Day
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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Tutorial: Starry placemats
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]
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Red, White and Blue Ice Box Cookies
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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Free charts: Cross-stitch
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...