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We recently added an awesome fire pit area to the side of our barn. It is a great space to hang out under the trees and twinkle lights and watch a movie on the projector screen. As you know, Fall is my favorite time of year and I couldn’t wait to get this area decorated […]
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Here is an easy Fall project for you that doesn’t cost a lot! These trees add a colorful pop on our front porch and at night they turn magical! HOW TO: Grab a planter or urn that you already have for the bases. Next we trimmed two tomato cages we already had to the height […]
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It’s time for my favorite project of the year! Our Halloween front porch! When Old Time Pottery asked me to do a Halloween porch three years ago I was a little nervous. I was afraid I couldn’t do it without it being tacky. It turned out to be one of my most popular posts ever! […]
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I started a YouTube channel! For my first video, I created this cute ghost vase and flower arrangement. Check out my tutorial below! Please subscribe to see new projects weekly! If you don’t have YouTube, here’s a quick summary of this DIY- I started by grabbing a white vase I already owned and I added […]
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Faux Firecrackers
Here is an easy craft idea for your July 4th table. Bonus-you don't have to worry about injuries with these firecrackers AND you can use them as party favors!
You'll need:
- Mailing tubes and plugs in assorted sizes ( ; 800-PAPER-01)
- Red, white and blue construction paper or scrapbook paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Silver tassels
- Star-shaped paper punch
- Assorted ribbons and rickrack
1. Cover a tube in construction paper, using glue to secure, alternating colors and designs.
2. Use scissors or a knife to carefully make a small slot in one plug. Thread silver tassels through opening and tie in a knot to secure.
3. Decorate by gluing star-shaped cutouts and ribbons on tubes as desired.
4. To use as party favors fill with red, white and blue M&Ms or other festive candies.
5. Group various sizes and designs together on a plate or tray and sprinkle tray with patriotic confetti.
(photo from allyou.com)
How cute are these!!!
Great idea! I love these!
That is such a great idea! Now this is the kind of decor I like to use at my parties! Great find, thanks for sharing Joanna 🙂
Oh these are really cute! Thanks for sharing.