These patriotic painted glass bottles are an easy, low-cost way to add some red, white, and blue to your Fourth of July table! Made from old juice and tea jars, all you need are a few supplies and a few minutes of your time. Supplies Glass jars, labels and stickiness removed Rubbing alcohol Spray paint
4th of July Candy Rockets
Fourth of July is just around the corner, and G and I are gearing up for our 9th annual backyard bash! Last year we had more than 22 kids join the festivities and this year I wanted to make a little something for each child to enjoy – candy rockets! I made these 4th of July
Denim Pocket Bunting
After cutting up some old jeans for my denim USA banner, I knew I had to make something out of the best part of the pants – the pockets! This decorative bunting made from blue jean pockets is an easy way to show a little patriotic pride at your Fourth of July party or upcoming backyard BBQ!
Magazine Coasters {Made from a Pottery Barn Catalog}
Before Pinterest, I used to rip pages out of catalogs and magazines of home decor, DIY, and organization ideas that I loved. Each month, I would protect my precious mags from the recycling bin with the fierceness of a D&R Nestie raiding Ballard Designs. Now that Pinterest lets us go paperless, I’ve shaken my urge
DIY Memorial Day Wreath
Show your love for the red, white, and blue this weekend with this DIY Memorial Day Wreath! Adorned with red poppies (also known as a “remembrance flower”), this wreath is a lovely way to honor the men and women who have given their lives in service of our country. Supplies Foam Wreath Burlap Red Felt
Repurpose, Recycle, Reuse
I love repurposing objects around the home, breathing fresh life into them in lieu of letting sending them to a landfill – and I’m certainly not alone! I’m pleased as punch to be part of a monthly group of bloggers committed to doing a monthly feature on repurposed projects: Started by Carrie from Lovely, Etc., our group
Patriotic Painted Denim Bunting
The end of May marks the unofficial start of summer with Memorial Day, and I’m getting in the patriotic spirit with this DIY painted denim bunting! Supplies Denim (I used an old pair of jeans) Cardstock or cardboard for a template Marker or pen 3″ letter stencils White craft paint Small foam stencil brush Scissors Ribbons,






