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I am still very much in the patriotic frame of mind. Summer just scream patriotism to me. I have found some great ideas online that I just had to try.
These pinwheels were very springy, but I wanted to go more old-time classic red white and blue with mine.


This 2x4 flag block was genius. I love how cheap and easy it was. I was able to make 3 out of one 2x4 that only cost me about $2.

I grabbed this here. I'm always a sucker for a "keep calm" slogan! She has it in red, white, or blue.

This is just beautiful. You can get it here. I just printed and framed them with an IKEA frame.

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Here's my latest holiday banner. I just LOVE how it turned out. I think red, white, and blue, can look tacky, or really great. And I think this looks really great. I love the balance between old charm, like the twine and nautical paper, with the fancy, like the glitter and crystals.


With left over paper I always like to make an "insect" art. I found this frame at my mother-in-law's house. It was gold leafed and very out of date, but I just love the details of it.

I made this Uncle Sam back in my college days when I was trying to raise money to go on an LDS church history trip with my parents and brother. I still love him to this day, and if you know me and want one, let me know, my mom just made some more for a craft open house.

I also made these firecrackers then too. I have changed out the raffia I originally tied them with for twine. It was a nice refresher.

patriotic printables

One of my favorite holidays is the 4th of July. I am already getting into the spirit of things. It always kicks off around this time, Memorial day. Then comes flag day, then the fourth.
I love all the flags that appear on the homes on my street. It is just so warming to relfect on what our country was founded for.
Here are a few printables to frame and display.

Just click on the pictures.