This is a dramatic transformation. These shoes were a basic tan and with a bit of red, white, and blue paint they are now a stylish and festive fashion statement. Pop on over to the link Cindy sent in to … Read More...
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8 Patriotic Scrapbook Layouts
Now that the July holiday is over, we thought you’d appreciate a little inspiration for preserving those memories. Here are 8 Scrapbooking layouts you can use for scrapbooking all of those fun pictures of parades and fireworks. Spellbinders Some of … Read More...
Knitting Patterns to Knit for Canada Day
Lest you think we’d forget our cousins to the north (here in America, anyway), I thought it would be good to collect some fun knitting patterns to celebrate Canada Day. Or hockey season. Or any other time you … Read More...
Help Pacifica Yarn Company Launch its Made in America Yarn
Over the holiday weekend, the people behind New Stitch a Day and the 30 Day Sweater launched a new project, called Pacifica Yarn. This will be the first “house yarn” for their new online yarn shop, Argyle Sheep.
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Firecracker Cakelette
Now here is a dessert that really pops. These cute little firecracker cakelettes have Pop Rocks inside for a popping surprise. Their eyes and mouth will explode with excitement when you serve these at your 4th of July party. Kids … Read More...
Book Review – 100 Colorful Ripple Stitches
The only ripple stitches I ever truly loved fell into the category of round ripple – until I met this book! I have never seen so many cool ripple patterns as author Leonie Morgan has gathered here. The title tells … 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...
Simple Patriotic Tea Light Holders
Nap Time Creations made a lovely set of patriotic tea light holders for Independence Day here in the US. These tea light holders are simply made with permanent markers, glue and glitter.
Fireworks to Embroider
One of my friends pointed out this fireworks sheet on Facebook. It is designed to be a coloring sheet, but would easily work as an embroidery project. I think it would be fun to work up some napkins tonight to … Read More...
Sprinkles Will Fly! Cupcake Couture Blog Party for the 4th, with a Big Giveaway
I’m compelled to share with you this 4th of July cupcake greatness, the Sprinkles Will Fly Cupcake Couture party hosted by Carrie Middlemiss from Bella Cupcake Couture and Betsy Eves, of JavaCupcake.com, Each blog dressed up their 4th of … Read More...
Chocolate Pretzel Flag
I can’t get enough of this chocolate pretzel thing lately. This clever idea for arranging dipped pretzels to look like the American flag has me picturing more art from colorful pretzels. Find the how-tos HERE at Country Kitchen SweetArt.
Trending: Clever Chocolate Covered Pretzels and 8 Ideas
While I’m all about sweets, my big secret is that I actually prefer salty. Now, chocolate-covered salty is perfection. Specifically, chocolate-covered pretzels are a profound weakness for me, which I suppose is why I’ve not made them in ages. … Read More...
22 Food and Party Ideas for Memorial Day, Past and Present
It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the … Read More...
Driftwood Candelabra
P.S. I Made This shares an amazing idea for using driftwood to make a totally gorgeous candelabra for tea lights. Check it out!
Independence Day Necklace
Here’s a fun crafty project that is perfect for creating with your kids! Jenni shows how to make this cute necklace from wooden beads. See how easy it is at Vintage Umbrella.
Berry Star JellO
Despite JellO’s big comeback in recent years, doesn’t this JellO star with berries still feel so very retro? It’s the mold. And fruit and JellO thing. Make a JellO star for the 4th of July HERE at CraftFoxes.
Candy Uncle Sam Cupcake Toppers
These perfect Uncle Sam cupcake toppers are made with mini marshmallows, Tootsie Rolls and Hershey’s Kisses. How can that be? I mean, the eyebrows, the beard… perfect. Find the how-tos to make cake Uncle Sams HERE at Sugar Swings!.
6 Family Friendly Crafts
If you’re looking for some fun projects that are family friendly, here are six great choices. From boredom busting ideas to games to play, there’s something fun for everyone. These projects are perfect for the warm weather days ahead. parents, … Read More...
Fruit Pops for the 4th
Healthy, super cute and on a stick (well, technically, straw)? Perfection in my eyes. Learn to make fruit pops for the 4th of July HERE at Bakers Royale.
Ice Cream Cone Wrappers
This idea from Martha is intended for Independence Day (and the printables are in the red, white and blue way), but I think this is one that translates to any party. Use any printed card stock or craft paper in … Read More...