Happy Fourth of July

Happy Fourth of July!!!

Today is the day we celebrate America's independence.  It's also a time for many people to get together with family and friends and have some fun.  Here are some different ways to celebrate.

Go to the lake

Have a picnic

Enjoy a parade

Grill some yummy food

Speaking of food, today is the perfect day to enjoy some great American dishes.

Hamburgers

Hot Dogs

Baked beans

Grilled corn on the cob

Watermelon

Of course, you can't forget dessert!

Apple Pie

Ice cream

A patriotic cake

 Fruit kabobs-delicious and healthy!

Finally, you have to take in a great fireworks show!!!

Whatever you decide to do or decide to eat, take a moment and reflect on the freedom we have in this country.  I would not want to live anywhere else! 

Patriotic Letters

I was inspired by this DIY patriotic craft and set out to make my own.  It was incredibly easy and very inexpensive.  Plus, it took no time at all to make!

Supplies:
3 5x7 frames (Dollar Store)
3 5" wooden letters ($.99 at any craft store-can be cheaper if on sale or with a coupon)
Scrapbook paper ($1 each-can be cheaper if on sale or with a coupon)
Red Spray Paint ($3 from Home Depot)
Hot glue gun
Double sided tape

I spray painted the letters red and let dry.

I took the glass out of the black frames and saved them for a future product.

I found some sparkly blue paper that I measured to fit the frame.

Using double-sided tape, I attached the paper to the backing of the frame.  Then, insert it back in the frame.

Next, attach the letters to the blue paper using hot glue.

That's it!!!  You have a beautiful patriotic craft ready to decorate a table, mantle, or anything else you desire.

Flag Wreath

Memorial Day is coming up and I started looking for some easy Patriotic crafts. Patriotic crafts can be used for Memorial Day and through the Fourth of July.  I saw this beautiful Flag Wreath on Pinterest and quickly gathered my supplies.

Source: naptimecrafting.blogspot.com via Desiree on Pinterest

Start with your wreath.  I like using the foam tubes and I tape the ends together.

I had some white yarn already, so I just bought some red and blue skeins.

Wrap the yarn tightly around the wreath.  You can leave a little tail at the end and wrap over it with the other color of yarn.

Or you can pin the ends with a straight pin.

Repeat the wrapping with red and white yarn.  Make sure your blue section is the biggest part.

For the stars, I found some self-adhesive felt shapes at Hobby Lobby.

Stick them on the blue.  For added reinforcement, I used hot glue.

On the back of the wreath, I hot glued a red ribbon that I had formed into a loop.

It's ready to hang on the front door.

Note:  It took a couple hours to make.  The longest part was wrapping the yarn.  It's easy, just time consuming.  I used the foam tube, but I may make another one using a wider wreath or wider tube.  It has the 'skinny' look.  It doesn't look bad, just not as full.  You could also double the layers of yarn to give it a thicker look.  Overall, I like it!