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 […]
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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 […]
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American Flag Upcycled Crib
What do you do if your babies have outgrown the crib? Restyle that crib into an American Flag Upcycled Crib. With so many patriotic holidays in the summer, you will be able to enjoy it for several months. Let freedom ring on your front porch or patio! Things You Need: Acrylic enamel craft paint-red, white […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Corrugated Tin Flag
A little Americana from the junk pile. My son was cleaning up some stuff beside the garage today, so I had to check out what treasures he was unearthing. This piece of corrugated tin was just one of the treasures that had the wheels turning in my head. It was already the perfect size. No […]
It’s Spring! Well, sorta. The calendar says it’s spring, but Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. Last week we actually had 80 degree weather. This week…not so much. In fact, snow is being forecast for the weekend. Ugh! Oh well, I’m moving forward. Spring usually means pulling old treasures out of the […]
I just can’t seem to stop making scrappy tags. These scrappy flag tags are my newest tag design. You may remember the scrappy fabric tags I made a while back. I used lots of scrap lace and white fabric to make them, but…I save everything. I have scraps and bits of fabric and trim in […]
I love free projects. I didn’t spend any money on this design. All the supplies were already in my craft room. Recycled Book Flag