Category: 4th of July

  • Americana Welcome

    Americana Welcome

      In an effort to use up more stuff and make something new for the 4th of July I came up with this super easy welcome. I found a couple of short 2″ X 4″ pieces and cut them into 2-3 1/2″, 3″, 4″, 5″ 5 1/2″ and 6″ lengths.  The size of each letter…

  • 4th of July Pipe Cleaner Crafts

    4th of July Pipe Cleaner Crafts

    I’ve been attempting to be creative with my kids again. They had such a good time with the Pipe Cleaner Bugs I thought we’d try pipe cleaners again. I found some great pipe cleaner tutorials for some 4th of July fun here, here, here, and here. Our first creation was supposed to be a pipe…

  • Pecan Fudge Brownies

    Pecan Fudge Brownies

    1 cup butter1/2 cup cocoa2 cups sugar4 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cups flour, sifted1 cup coarsely chopped pecans In a large sauce pan melt butter.  Remove from heat.  Add cocoa and sugar.  Blend in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts.  Spread in a greased and floured 13″ X 9″…

  • Star and Heart Banner

    Star and Heart Banner

    Another project for my family room. I’m so excited to put something else on my boring walls. It could also be for the 4th of July or you could make them any shape you want. Supplies: fabric – 4 or 5 colors  backing fabric battingribbon – cut 2- 4 inch pieces and 8- 10 inch…

  • Flag Blocks

    Flag Blocks

    We’ve lived in our house a little over 3 years now and I’m finally getting around to decorating my family room.  I was waiting for some sort of inspiration that wouldn’t brake the bank. I had a few  pictures on the wall and I hung a flag quilt a couple of July’s ago, I liked…