Are you hoarding red and white ticking in your stash for Christmas crafts? Well break it out now for these quick and easy stick American flags. I was pleasantly surprised when I made up a batch of these flags for the local store where I sell my crafts. They sold right away and I had […]
Tag: 4th of july
Scrap Wood Patriotic Tags-DIY
If your scrap wood pile is getting out of control and Independence Day is right around the corner, DIY a set of scrap wood patriotic tags. Yes, I’ll admit I hoard my scraps. I have a hard time throwing away even the tiniest pieces because I think I may need it for something else. My […]
Patriotic Flag Wall Decor From Recycled Bottle Caps
I can’t decide if this would be classified as a recycling craft or junk crafting. Either way, it was way cool to make. This patriotic flag made from bottle caps was a fun project, mainly because it was simple and turned into wonderful wall decor for my home. I do feel I need to clarify […]
Chenille Bedspread Flag Throw Pillow-Tutorial
Recycle an old chenille bedspread into an American flag pillow to use it as a summer holiday decoration or as an accent to Americana room decor. An old white chenille bedspread provides vintage charm, while the addition of tea dyeing gives it that loved-for-years age. The appliquéd pieces are quickly attached using a simple sewing […]
Outdoor Decor Crafts-Tutorials
This is a recent article I finished for LoveToKnow. Technically, the title is Outdoor Decor Crafts, but these projects can easily be made for use indoors. Construction of each also make them great summertime crafts for kids. Seashell and Rope Candle Holder Watermelon Mason Jar Vase Patriotic Rag Strip Flag Hanging Click on the highlighted […]
Fence Wood Flags My brother has been replacing his fence and I have been lucky enough to be the recipient of the old wood, as well as scraps of the new wood. These flags were created from the new wood scraps because most of them were already cut to the size I wanted. The only […]
Patriotic Funky Chicken Sometimes you just gotta let your funk fly. I haven’t done anything with albums since I made my snowmen signs last year, but my pile of vinyl has been calling. A couple coats of tan paint created the background and then a line traced horizontally across the record, just above the center […]
Wow! Where did the week go? I think I’m still recovering and catching up after our family’s weekend trip to Seward, Nebraska for the 4th of July festivities. My husband’s brother and his wife invited us to enjoy the town’s Independence Day celebration. We had no idea how fabulous it would be! It is only […]
Tin Patriotic Flags
Tin Patriotic Flags I have lots of scrap galvanized roofing tin in storage. I usually cut it to size and attach it to things without painting it, but I have become so inspired by Shelly at MinettesMaze. I had no illusions that my painting would look anything like hers. Shelly has mad painting skills that […]
Signs-Patriotic & Then Some
Signs-Patriotic & Then Some Never one to throw out anything, it was no surprise that I saved the little scraps of siding from the repair on our old garage. I had a few other boards that I had also been hoarding, so I used both board types for signs. A red, white and blue patriotic […]