Hand Painted Patriotic Sign for the Porch Decorating painted decor for the holidays rocks. This hand painted patriotic sign for the porch was made from a big scrap piece of wood that has been in the garage for longer than forever. DecoArt Patio Paints work GREAT on wood and last in the outdoors! It’s amazing the coverage with just ONE coat. Get an ENTIRE SET of the paints on Amazon! …
Patriotic Rock Painting Patriotic rock painting is a fantastic activity for creating festive fun at season parties, cookouts and picnics. It is so simple and requires little prep and few supplies/materials. DecoArt makes Multi-Surface paints that are PERFECT for painting on rocks. Patriotic rock painting works great with the Multi-Surface paints. I will share the colors in a bit. But first, look at these darling rocks. A few years ago …
If you are wondering how to create patriotic goody bags to take to the fireworks, this post is for you! Kiddos get bored with all of the waiting so why not make them a bag filled with awesome entertainment and snacks. Of course the cuter and more festive the bags are, the better. These darling ones are made with a simple watercolor activity and amazing adhesive from Xyron, the Mega …
This giant no sew patriotic flag pillow is super festive and bright! It was not easy to make but worth every minute. Working with Oly*Fun from Fairfield World is great because the material cuts like paper but acts like fabric. It makes cutting super long strips simple which I like. I love celebrating Independence Day and all that it stands for, even in the chaos of our nation today. Decorating …
Felt Firecracker Placemats These Felt Firecracker Placemats are super crazy easy to make and create adorable decor. I love using felt because it doesn’t fray. The colors are bright, bold and beautiful too which is a plus. The completed placemats are fun to use for decorating a festive table for the 4th of July decor, Memorial Day decor and Labor Day weekend decor too. Supplies Needed for Felt Firecracker Placemats …
These 5 minute patriotic paper flowers are so crazy easy peasy to make. Today is day three of Craft Lightning Patriotic series sharing crafts and projects that can be done in 15 minutes or less. I am pretty excited to be co-hosting this series and after I share this project, share the others that were posted yesterday by fellow friends and bloggers. To make the flowers you will need paper …
Patriotic Popcorn Mix in a Jar This super cute patriotic popcorn mix in a jar it a total hit with our kiddos. We like to make it to take with us to the fireworks. If you want to make it and give it as a fun little yummy gift, the added garland created with my Badges die that I designed for Ellison/Sizzix and their die-cut machines. makes it perfect. Of …
Ice Dyed Patriotic Firecracker T-Shirts These ice dyed patriotic t-shirts are perfect for the Fourth of July and also really fun to create. They are quick and easy which makes them perfect for the Craft Lightning Patriotic series that I am co-hosting this week with Angie and Carolina! Craft Lighting features projects within a theme that can be completed in fifteen minutes or less. I spent a year as a …
DIY Clay Patriotic Fireworks Accessories Polymer clay is a fantastic medium to create DIY Clay Patriotic Fireworks Accessories for the 4th of July. My project for today is DIY fireworks accessories. This clay pin is super easy peasy to make. You only need three things. Sculpey Bake Shop Clay E6000 Glue Pin Back Mold the clay to create your fireworks. Press them together and bake following the directions …
This. This orange cherry mocktail for Memorial Day (and every single other day) is awesome sauce. Seriously, the combination of just FOUR things creates a splash of yumminess. The paper straws make it darling! Kids (of all ages) LOVE special drinks for celebrations, especially ones that include maraschino cherries. I whipped this up with my favorite Sanpelligrino fruit beverage (from World Market of course) and Cherry Man. It is easy …