This easy flip flop wreath is a fun way to say summer is here! Quick and inexpensive to make, 3 pairs of flip flops, glue and a little ribbon. The flip flops were on sale for $1 a pair and I used a coupon for the ribbon, total cost $5.50. Materials: 3 pairs of flip flops (I have used adult size small) Glue ( I used hot glue) Pipe … [Read more...]
Glass Bead Necklace
June 19, 2012 by
Shopping in the mall I saw all the fun and colorful jewelry for summer and saw the prices! I always keep Jo An Fabric and Michaels coupons in my car for these reason, I need to stop and get some glass beads and cord. Glass beads cost me $3.00 for a bag(a lot of beads!) and leather cord for jewelry $2.00 (it is thin so the beads will … [Read more...]
Pink Summertime Sangria
July 6, 2011 by
This quick and refreshing sweet sangria is perfect for outdoor entertaining! Ingredients: 1 Bottle of White Zinfandel 8 ounces of Strawberry Daiquiri Mix (non-alcoholic) 6 ounces of Peach-Flavored Mixer (such as Fuzzy Navel - non-alcoholic) 8 ounces of pineapple juice 16 ounces of pineapple rum Assorted fresh fruits: … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Coffee Filter Wreath
June 17, 2011 by
Celebrate America with a fun and festive red, white and blue wreath that's made from colored coffee filters! Get the whole family in the patriotic spirit by getting the kids involved in this project (under adult supervision, of course)! Materials: White coffee filters Blue food coloring Red food coloring Plastic … [Read more...]
Pledge of Allegiance Printable
June 14, 2011 by
Use this free printable to display your patriotic spirit this summer! It is sized to fit in an 8×10 frame, and would look great displayed on a food table at your party, but it could also be used for any other crafty Fourth of July, Memorial Day or Labor Day decorating ideas. DOWNLOAD FREE PRINTABLE HERE! For best use, print on high quality … [Read more...]
Fourth of July Fizzy
June 12, 2011 by
This fun and fizzy refreshment will be a hit with the kids (and it looks great, too)! The layered effect of the drinks is due to the differences in each beverage's sugar content; the higher the sugar content of a drink, the more dense it is. So for our fizzy, the drink with the highest sugar content goes first (with the ingredients used here, … [Read more...]
Patriotic Pretzel Sticks
June 12, 2011 by
Celebrate the U.S.A. with these delicious, festive, kid friendly pretzel snacks! Makes: 10-12 pretzel rods Ingredients & Materials: Vanilla Almond Bark (5-6 squares) Pretzel Rods Red, White and Blue Sprinkles Wax Paper Baking Sheet Directions: 1. Melt Almond Bark squares in a microwave-safe bowl or cup … [Read more...]
