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How to make an American flag with mason jars

June 4, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

mason-jar-flags-red-white-blue-painted-distressed_thumbWith 4th of July just around the corner the red, white and blue is popping up all over. I love how the clever crafter at the blog It All Started With Paint created a flag motif on 3 mason jars. … Read More ...

How to make straw paper rockets

May 13, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

How to make a straw paper rocket

Is there anyone who hasn’t shot the straw paper at their sibling, parent or friend in a restaurant to bother them? My brother and I grew up doing it to each other all the time. Fast forward to now. I … Read More ...

How to make hand heart bookmarks

April 11, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

heart hand book mark I am now on the look out for 4th of July crafts and Mother’s Day crafts and I spotted this cute tutorial on how to make heart hand bookmarks over at the blog Nearly Crafty. I bet every mom would … Read More ...

How to make organic lawn stars for the 4th of July

April 7, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

EASY Lawn STARS Pinterest buttonOMG! When I read how these were made my lawn is not going to be safe from art of all sorts for every holiday and even just because! Pop on over to the blog Pink and Green Mama to see … Read More ...

Thread spool patriotic decoration

July 3, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

Mercer3EC 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 ...

How to make a 4th of July fire cracker decoration

June 30, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

4th-of-july-fireworks-decoration Here is a quick and easy fun summer project to use to decorate for the 4th of July. I bet it would make a fun centerpiece. pop on over to Craftside for the tutorial on how to make a recycled … Read More ...

How to make a cute flag decoration for the 4th of July

June 27, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

048v2This is a great 4th of July decoration but really a flag is fun to decorate with year round. Pop on over to the link Holly sent in to the blog The Coconut Head’s Survival Guide for the family friendly … Read More ...

How to make a paper straw 4th of July decoration

June 18, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

July4thEasyDIYArtwork2This straw decoration would work great for any patriotic holiday or mix up the colors and shapes and you could make it for just about anything. Pop on over to the link Shirley sent in to the blog Satisfaction Through  … Read More ...

How to make a 4th of July t-shirt

June 23, 2013 by Stefanie Girard

Screen-Shot-2013-06-02-at-9.07.19-PM OK, well this tutorial on how to make bleach designs on clothes could be used with anything but if you are looking to make a new outfit (out of maybe a t-shirt that has some spots already?) for the 4th … Read More ...

How to make a recycled star spangled straw caddy

June 15, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

I love how this practical straw caddy looks like a fire cracker perfect for 4th of July! See how to make a recycled straw caddy over at Christina’s blog I Gotta Create.

Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these … Read More ...

Book Review: Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World by Amy Anderson

May 30, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

Just the cover of the book Mod Podge Rocks!: Decoupage Your World and the name makes me smile. But you can judge a book by the cover as that is just what the projects included in Mod Podge Rocks! make … Read More ...

How to make a fold out photo album in a recycled tin

March 24, 2012 by Stefanie Girard

This is just darling and so perfect for the 4th of July! Pop on over to Lowri’s blog Paper vine for the tutorial on how to make a fold out mini album in a recycled tin (the album is a … Read More ...

How to make a recycled tin can windsock

August 5, 2011 by Stefanie Girard

Over at Kelli’s blog Random Thoughts of a Supermom she posted a fun tutorial on how to make a patriotic recycled tin can windsock. I love these and will be sure to make some to add to my recycled … Read More ...

How to make festive jewelry with a recycled plastic cup

June 29, 2010 by Stefanie Girard

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 ...

Plastic necklace beads are melted into shining star earrings

July 3, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

star-melted-bead-earrings 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 ...

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