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: Labor Day
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 […]
Crochet Uncle Sam Hat Straw Covers-Tutorial
Keep the bugs out of your drinks with Uncle Sam hat straw covers. It’s that time of year again. The heat is on and we are spending a lot more time outside. You will inevitably have drinks with straws and lids. No matter if the containers come from your own cupboards or a fast food […]
Patriotic Rag Strip Garland Spring has sprung in my neck of the woods and I’m already itching for summer. Well, kinda… I’m not a big fan of the sweltering heat, but I do love the barbecues, fairs and festivals. Lately, I’ve been making a variety of garlands and, after sorting through my stash of red, […]
Rustic Window Lath Flags
Rustic Window Lath Flags I love old windows, even the ones that are missing glass. I had two like the one above. Actually, one window still had one pane still intact. It was easily removed. 😉 Yep, I’m fearless that way. I decided to turn them into American flags just in time for the Fourth […]
Quick Patriotic Tutes and Inspiration
Are you ready for a relaxing holiday weekend with family and friends? With that in mind, I decided to post the links to a few of my patriotic tutorials. Have fun and enjoy! Primitive Applique Flag Pillows-Mini Sew Patriotic Coasters From Scrap Fabric Primitive Star Bowl Fillers Sew a Chenille Flag Throw Pillow-Long Sew Patriotic […]
My husband and I stumbled onto a fantastic “yard” sale. It was actually in the parking lot of a liquor store. Our town doesn’t allow liquor sales on Sunday, so the owners of the store waited until Sunday for their yard sale. They had two large storage units they were emptying, so the trucks just […]