Fourth of July is just around the corner, and if you are looking for some fun patriotic crafts to do for your home, you’ve come to the right place! While there are a bunch of kid-friendly patriotic crafts out there, what about for adults? I don’t know about you, but I love any excuse to break out my crafting supplies! Whether you want to add a pop of red, white, and blue to your home, or are just looking for a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July, here are some of the best red, white, and ... Read More
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Red White and Blue Cheesecake Trifle
Summer in the States means berry season and the abundance of patriotic berry desserts never gets old. I mean, you really can't go wrong with blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries! Summer also means neighborhood parties and family gatherings where everyone brings their best dishes to feed a crowd. This Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Trifle looks elaborate but is easy to make and you can be sure that there won't be a crumb left by the time the party is over. Ingredients: Vanilla ... Read More
Red White and Blue Decorative Garden Pot
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
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