America!

Oh my goodness! I can't believe how little of time I have on the computer in the summer! I am truly loving swimming and playing with the kids!

I was not planning on sharing this AMERICA banner that I threw together a couple of days ago only because I was making this banner with absolutely no plan or idea on what I wanted! I just started adding to the banner and this is what it turned into:

I think it turned out pretty dang cute! Because I had no intention of sharing the banner with you, I didn't not write down where I downloaded the AMERICA letters from - Sorry!  It is amazing what a few buttons, flowers and pieces of ribbon will turn into!

I had a bunch of vintage 4th of July postcards that I had intended on using elsewhere, but ended up on the banner.

I just love patriotic anything! Oh, and special thanks to my best friend, Sharon, for the stinking cute AMERICA printable that she did! Sharon is stinking amazing on the computer! Check her out on her blog Worleybird Designs.

Ok time to go and play with Sam.....

HAPPY 4th of JULY to all!!!

Be Safe!



July Fencepost Sign

It's that time! Time for the Crafty Girls to make next month's fencepost sign. I will admit, I am a bit behind on getting ready for the workshop in three days...but I am so ready for a fun day!

So, here is the fencepost sign that the Crafty Girls will make:

Very Patriotic for July!

I love how the three stars are layered and make it three dimensional   

I think that the AMERICA in the bottom corner balances it out 

I think this month's sign is perfect for display in July! 

This was June's sign 

And, this was May's sign.

Have a great Thursday!

Firecracker Time!

Oh my goodness! I cannot believe I have not been on my computer for a full week! This has been one busy week! My daughter is graduating from High School on Tuesday and we held her graduation party yesterday. So, it has been a week of cleaning and planning. It was a great time and I am very proud of my daughter!

This afternoon after church I came home and had every intention to take a nap. But then my scrap room called my name! This is what I came up with:

A fun and creative way to make firecrackers! 

I love the thick wire coming out of the top of the firecracker. 

I love the thicker wire mixed in with the skinny red wire.

I love anything patriotic, and this has to be one of my new favorite decorations for the the 4th of July!

Happy Monday!

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag

Before I headed off to bed, I wanted to share with you a cute little block set that I made up.  I love anything patriotic and I love how this turned out!

This cute block set is made with one 3 x 4 inch block, two 11 x 1 inch and three 7.5 x 1 inch blocks. 

I added assorted patriotic papers, making sure each one was different. 

I added a pleated star, flower and star punch as well as button and twine to the "star" block. 

I like how doing that, it added some dimension to the block. 

I guess if you didn't want it to look so much like a flag, you could separate the pieces. I like it most like a flag! 

Then using several different fonts I added the Pledge of Allegiance to the blocks. This is going to be a great addition to my patriotic decorating!

Have a great weekend!

Feeling Patriotic

After the news tonight about Osama Bin Laden, I admit, I am not too sure how I feel. I will say, the first thought I had was actually one of fear. My fear was that all of the followers of Osama would want to hurt the United States for killing their "leader". I am confused with the fact that people have to kill each other to make it so others can live safe. Not right.

But, in the end, the overwhelming feeling that I had tonight is one of pride for my country. Our country is the most blessed land on this earth...and we are blessed to live here. That is a blessing that I will never take for granted.

So, off to my workshop I went after I had these feelings and sat for a while. Then, it hit me. It's May ~ Memorial Day! I needed to create something to have out in May to remind myself, as well as my family, of the sacrifices that others have made so I can enjoy my freedoms.

This is what I came up with:

An AMERICA block set. I love it! 

I love the muted colors of the blocks.  

Gotta have twine... 

I like the brown blocks instead of using the traditional red, white or blue. 

So, I just want to say Thank You to every one that is serving this great country, the United States of America.

Thank you to my family, friends and everyone that is brave enough to sacrifice for my family.

God Bless America!

Linking to:
Dittle Dattle Craftomaniac Crafts Keep Me Sane Making the World Cuter Embellishing Life Everyday Skip to my Lou
Reasonsvto Skip the Housework Sugarbee Crafts Todays Creative Blog Cherished Bliss All Things Heart and Home Someday Crafts Yesterday on Tuesday House of Hepworths
Paisley Passions Young an Crafty Cherished Treasures I heart Naptime