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Easy 4th of July Decor and Crafts

June 27, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 3 Comments

Ribbon Topiary by Whitney Caroline Designs

Isn’t this cute?! I have the Styrofoam ball and moss left over from my DIY moss ball project (coming soon). I bought a container I am going to paint and a some star ribbon at the dollar store yesterday so I just need a little more ribbon and a dowel!

Sand Candles from Martha Stewart

If you can pour, you can do this! Just add a votive candle to a cup of sand. Easy peasy!

Easy Sand Candles

Presidential garland by Lipstick and Laundry

She got the president flashcards from the Target dollar section and hung them with twine and mini clothespins. What a fun idea!

Uncle Sam Windsock by McIllece Spot

Another fantastic use for an oatmeal can!What a cute and friendly way yo dress up your doorstep or deck!

Little Hands and Feet flag from Serendipity

This is just too cute! The kids will love playing with the paint and displaying this work of art.

Paper Cone Fireworks by Little Birdie Secrets

This one was not necessarily meant to be for the 4th, but wouldn’t those paper cones make really cute fireworks made out of Red, White and Blue papers?!

Party poppers by Little Birdie Secrets

I totally have plans to make some of these for my little guy and nieces and nephews. I am going to combine this design with the next one so they look more like firecrackers with the tie on one end only. I got a bunch of fun 4th stuff (necklaces, bubbles, pop-its, etc) in the Target dollar section to fill them with. Now I just need to use a bunch of toilet paper and fast! I need those cardboard rolls!

Firecracker Candy Favors from Homemaking Fun

Lifesavers never looked so good!

Firecracker Craft from make and Takes

A really fun craft for the kiddos. I just got a pack of really bright tissue paper at the dollar store to make my party poppers and was wondering what to do with the orange and yellow.

4th of July Twirlers by Family Fun

All you need is plastic lids, scissors and string!

Fourth of July Twirlers

Star Spangled Luminaries from Family Fun

A great way to brighten up the night at home! Make them festive with tissue paper lining the cutouts or to keep it simple, just leave them brown.

Just one week until the fourth! Better get to it! Later!

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Feature Friday-April Showers (Blog Design)

June 26, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 3 Comments

Today’s Feature Friday is April the mastermind behind April Showers! April is the creative genius behind my new and improved wardrobe change (blog design). I am so happy with how it turned out. Not only does April do personalized blog designs (they are one of a kind and can come with custom illustrations, can’t you tell that’s me up top?!) for unreasonably reasonable prices, she makes you laugh your head off. Literally, I have to keep it from rolling down the stairs sometimes.

Like this video she shared the other day. I saw the five minute time stamp and thought I would just watch a few seconds…NOPE. I could not tear myself away.

April recently started including tutorials on her blog for those of you who are really motivated to have things just right on your blog. I obviously need to visit the How to Make Your Own Menu/Navigation Bar tutorial and get mine working! 😉

And did I mention the freebies? I used a ton of these before my redesign. The secret is out. They are such a fun addition and you can’t beat free! Here are a few examples:

So, if you are looking for a new blog design or just a good laugh, April comes highly recommended!! Here is a sneak peek in to her portfolio:

Love it! Great new BlOg DeSiGn April! Let me hear a woot!

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June Visiting Teaching Handout

June 26, 2009 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

If you are a slacker like me and have not done your June visiting teaching yet, here is a handout to take along. I tried to do 4th of July, but in my 10 minute time allotment got more of Rusty barn star.