I love having fresh flowers in the house but we somehow always have a shortage of nice pots. It's easy to find plain ones that need a little decorating, though. Red, white, and blue always makes me think of summer, so what better way to show off some summer blooms than with this fun Red, White, and Blue Decorative Garden Pot? This post first appeared on the Expo International blog. Supplies: clay pot white paint foam brush craft glue blue button red tassel Wanda ... Read More
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Patriotic Felt Heart Ornaments
I don't know what it is about warm weather that makes people feel more patriotic. It's more obvious to me in the States because summer starts with Memorial Day, includes the Fourth of July, and ends with Labor Day (roughly), but I've seen it in the other places I've lived, too. Scott and I have now lived in three countries that call red, white, and blue their own (New Zealand, USA, and the UK) and I love being able to create something that could be called patriotic for all three. These Patriotic ... Read More
Patriotic Heart Headbands
We are all about the red, white, and blue during the summer. The girls love getting dressed up for parades and fun events and recently asked me for something to put in their hair. I had a lot of fun coming up with these Patriotic Heart Headbands. They were so easy to put together and there are so many variations to try out! This post contains affiliate links. I used: Sizzix Big Shot Plus Sizzix Bigz Die --Heart #5 red and blue felt red and blue embroidery floss headbands ... Read More
Red, White, and Blue Yarn Hanging
I think I've said it before, but American summers just scream red, white, and blue to me. It's the perfect time to let your patriotic side run wild. I've joined in with a bunch of talented bloggers to help you out this summer with a Red, White, and Blue Blog Hop! If it's red, white, and blue, you'll find it here! I have been obsessed with yarn hangings since I first started seeing them pop up on Pinterest. I decided to make one with a themed twist for this blog hop, and thus my Red, White, and ... Read More
Map Display Board
I have a wee bit of an obsession with maps. There's something special about being able to see the world and smaller parts laid out on a piece of paper. I wanted a display board for our kitchen desk for notes and pictures and decided a Map Display Board was the way to go. I first shared this project on Hazel & Ruby's Blog. thick posterboard or piece of cardboard Mod Podge clothes pins baker's twine Hazel & Ruby DIY Decor Tape in Wooden Grain Hazel & Ruby Wrap it Up, ... Read More
Lest We Forget Cross Stitch Pattern
Scott and I were recently talking about Memorial Day and Anzac Day and how both of our home countries commemorate our fallen soldiers. "Lest We Forget" is frequently used in Kiwi observances and I thought it was perfect for Memorial Day, as well. This easy to stitch Lest We Forget Cross Stitch Pattern is a great display piece and gift and you can choose whether or not to include the words. The pattern calls for all cross stitch, but if you want to stitch the stripes like I did, use three ... Read More