Monthly Archives: June 2011
Safe Sparklers
Sparklers are a fun way to celebrate Fourth of July but these are a safe alternative for your kids. They are created from BBQ Skewers, multi-color star garland and silver duct tape. The white stars are painted with glow in … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything
Tagged 4th fo july, blue, fourth of july, glow in the dark paint, red, red white and blue, sparkler, stars, tinsel, white
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Patriotic Napkin Rings
These red, white and blue napkin rings can be used for a place setting or displayed on the buffet table. They are created from paper towel rolls covered with ribbon and star buttons. This is the perfect way to dress … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Recycle
Tagged 4th of July, barbeque, blue, fourth of july, napkin ring, paper towel rolls, patriotic, red, Ribbon, stars, white
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American Flag Masks
American flag masks make great favors and are fun to create with your kids. Inexpensive plastic masks can be found at a local craft store. They are painted with acrylic red and blue craft paint. Small stars are cut from … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th of July, blue, fourth of july, glitter glue, glitter paint, masks, plastic masks, red, red white and blue, white
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Popping Fire Crackers
These safe firecracker favors are made from paper towel rolls and filled with bubble wrap. They are decorated with red, white and blue scrapbooking paper and ribbon. The fuse is made from a silver pipe cleaner and a red star … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th of July, bubble wrap, firecrackers, fourth of july, party favors, red, red white and blue, Ribbon, scrapbooking paper, white blue
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Mini-Grad Cap
My daughter just graduated from kindergarten and I wanted to make her a cute little cap with a tassel to match her dress. It couldn’t be too big or it would overpower her pretty little head. I also wanted … Continue reading
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Tagged barrette, black, black satin, Cap, emboidery floss, graduation, satin button, tassle
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Knitted Bow
A knitted bow adds a heartwarming touch to a gift. It especially looks nice on a baby gift because of the softness of baby yarn. This is a perfect project for a person who is just beginning to knit and … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged baby, baby shower, baby yarn, bear, gift wrap, knitting, new baby, rhinestone, wrapping paper, yarn, yellow
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Ribbon Apple Gift Bag
This is an updated version of giving an apple to your teacher. I used Scotch® Packing Tape to create this cute ribbon apple gift bag that can be filled with goodies or a gift to show appreciation for your teacher. This … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts, Everything, Gift Wrapping
Tagged apple, apple teacher, brown bag, gift bag, packing tape, rhinestone, Ribbon, scrapbooking paper, teacher, teacher gifts, twine
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