In case the other red, white, and blue lighted centerpiece that I have previously shared isn't your style, I have another one for you today! I used supplies from the dollar store to make this sparkly trio of bottles. To make my bottles … [Read more...]
PAINTERLY AMERICAN FLAG SIGN
Perfectionists, look away! This project emphasizes rough edges, uneven paint, and bright colors. The resulting American flag sign is perfectly imperfect! Read on to see how you can make this project in about 30 minutes. PAINTERLY AMERICAN FLAG … [Read more...]
MAKE A MASON JAR CHALKBOARD IN 15 MINUTES
When you are looking for craft supplies at the dollar store, you need to have a little bit of vision. Not everything sold there needs to be used exactly as it is sold. Dollar Tree tends to stock season signs that might be a little tacky looking but … [Read more...]
15 MINUTE AMERICANA CLIPBOARD
It's time for another round of Craft Lightning! This month several other craft bloggers and I are sharing quick tutorials featuring wood. For my project, I decided to give a raw wood clipboard an Americana makeover fitting for Memorial … [Read more...]
RED, WHITE & BLEU MINI MASON JAR SALADS
I am a big fan of themed party foods, especially if they have punny names. This refreshing red, white and bleu salad is great for summer picnics, and it is so easy to make. With just three ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you … [Read more...]
5 MINUTE PATRIOTIC CENTERPIECE
I'm of the opinion that summer parties should be no-fuss, no-muss situations. Put some beer on ice, grill up some meat, and spend time with friends and family. I think the party decorations should be equally laid back. That's why I … [Read more...]
CHALKY PAINT FLAG MASON JAR
If you are a regular reader of Mad in Crafts, you know how I feel about red, white, and blue in the summer. You just have to take one look at my front porch to know that I go a little flag-crazy in June and July. Today's mason jar craft … [Read more...]
PATRIOTIC WELCOME MAT MAKEOVER
A red, white, and blue front porch needs a coordinating welcome mat, wouldn't you say? Instead of buying a brand new mat, I gave our old mat a patriotic welcome mat makeover with a few coats of spray paint. This technique can be used to … [Read more...]
DISTRESSED WOODEN AMERICANA SIGN
While I love the wood shim flag that I made for our front door last summer, this sign was too good not to display in a prominent place. I found this "land that I love" sign in the dollar spot at Target a few weeks ago and fell in love. … [Read more...]
PATRIOTIC FRONT PORCH
If you have been a reader for a few years, you know I am kind stuck in my ways when it comes to decorating my front porch in the summer months. I started using a red, white, and blue color scheme years ago, and I haven't looked back since. … [Read more...]