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
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Patriotic Yarn Wrapped Mason Jars
I'm back with another fun way to decorate your mason jars. With summer around the corner, I'm all about red, white, and blue in my decorating. You know how much I love yarn wrapping, so it didn't take long for these Patriotic Yarn Wrapped Mason Jars to be born! I really wanted a summer version of my yarn wrapped jars. They are so versatile! I grabbed my handy dandy Mod Podge, some yarn from my stash, and I was ready to go! I started by painting some Mod Podge onto the jar. I ... Read More