I was searching for some patriotic ideas on Pinterest and am sharing a few of my favorites here. Check out the full board for more great stars and stripes ideas!
These strawberries look easy to make. Melt the white chocolate and dip the strawberries. Then, dip the covered strawberry into some of the blue sugar crystals. (You can find these at most craft stores, in the cake-decorating section.) Then set on wax paper to let them harden. If you’re not a chocolate-lover, you could dip the strawberries into white icing, and then into the blue sugar crystals. To get those to set, you’d probably need to let them harden in the fridge. Enjoy!
This looks like a fun craft that would add a touch of patriotism to your house. It could also be a very nice gift for a friend or family member who has served in the Armed Forces. This could also be a kid-friendly craft, especially for little hands. You could buy the letters at the craft store. Doing one letter at a time, cover the front in glue and then dip into red sequins or glitter. The individual frames finish it off nicely!
This is a project that can be as easy, or as detailed as you’d like to make it. I pinned this picture for use as a project for small hands. Cake-baking and frosting are things that little ones can help with. You could use straws and string or ribbon, and decorate with small pieces of patriotic ribbons that you can glue together at the bottom. If you’re more creative, or not having small hands participate, you might frost the cake and add your own decorative touches on top, or around the sides.
This one caught my eye because it seems so easy! Choose your size of styrofoam wreath, and then buy the patriotic-colored umbrellas to just stick into the styrofoam!
There are a lot of other great ideas over at the July 4th Pinterest board - ideas with licorice, lollipops, candles in tin cans, and more! Stop by for some great ideas! Happy summer!
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Oh my gosh. I love those strawberries!! How neat those are.
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Becky Reply:
April 19th, 2012 at 2:54 am
I know! I’m super excited to try them! Loved these ideas!! Thanks for taking a look!
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This is awesome, Becky! Thank you SO much for featuring my Stars and Stripes linky party! And I love your inspiration! I just made a vase with the red, blue and white beans. Can’t wait to try the strawberries and ice cream cones! I’m a new follower!
Michelle @ Teagan’s Travels
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Becky Reply:
April 19th, 2012 at 2:56 am
Hey Michelle! I’m a huge fan of the stars & stripes and was so excited to come across your linky party! These all seemed like some fun ideas that my kids could help with and enjoy. Thanks for stopping by & for the follows on my blogs.
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Mmmmm- I gotta try the pretzels and strawberries for sure! I’ll be repinning! New follower hopping from Katherine’s Corner. The Thrifty Blog Frog http://thriftyfrogblog.blogspot.com
Huge green hugs,
Pat @ Thrifty Frog Blog
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Becky Reply:
April 21st, 2012 at 2:04 pm
Hi Pat! Thanks for following! I finally have a chance to head over to your blog today - it’s been an oddly busy week here! Thanks for stopping by!
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great ideas!! hugs and thank you for linking to the Thursday hop!
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Becky Reply:
April 22nd, 2012 at 9:50 pm
I found these ideas and thought they were so cute! Can’t wait to try them!
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I really like that wreath, and it seems so easy to make too!
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Becky Reply:
April 24th, 2012 at 2:56 am
I think so, too! I’m excited to try it!
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I would love for you to come by and share this post on the Creative Corner Hop. The linky party starts on Monday and stays open all week.
Sandy
Cherished Handmade Treasures
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Becky Reply:
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Thank you so much!!
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All great ideas! Thanks for linking up to the Creative Corner Blog Hop. Now following on GFC.
Holly
http://hollysstampingaddiction.blogspot.com/
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Becky Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Thanks, Holly!
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Hiya! love all the ideas you gathered! I found you through Michelle’s Party~
I’m also hosting one- Red, White and BLue- link up anything with those colors and Patriotic pictures, crafts and recipes!
I”d love for you to join in. Mine is also a contest and I will pin all post that link up on Pinterest!
Come join the fun! Susie
http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2012/05/link-up-anything-patriotic-25-amazon.html
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Becky Reply:
May 25th, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Thanks so much! Heading over to see you now!
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Love the umbrella wreath and the framed USA letters. Simple projects are always right up my alley! Happy 4th!
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