4th of July Trifle

This is what I am bringing for dessert today to our family BBQ!  I can't wait to taste it!  

Here is where I got the recipe from.  YUMMY!

Happy 4th of JULY!

Red, White and Blue Mod Podge Craft

I have mentioned there is a craft store nearby that is going out of business.  Well let's just say I have been there a few times and now everything is at least 50% off!

I bought some blank MDF boards that were 70% off that I thought I could decorate with scrapbook paper and maybe paint.  

I don't have very many 4th of July decorations so here is what I did to the first board I bought:

It was super easy!  I painted the whole board with red acrylic paint.  Let it dry completely.  Then I sanded the edges everywhere.  

Next, I cut out the letters using my Cricut and Lyrical Letters cartridge.  I also found the stars and fireworks on one of my cartridges.  

Lastly, I coated the whole thing with Mod Podge!  I am very happy with the way it turned out.  

What an easy and quick 4th of July decoration!  It cost me about $1.50!  

What kind of 4th of July crafts are you working on??

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A Glimpse Inside

Somewhat simple
The Shabby Chic Cottage
Fireflies and Jelly Beans
Fingerprints on the Fridge

Pillow from a Placemat

I was at the Dollar Tree yesterday and saw some red, white, and blue place mats!  I have seen this idea somewhere out there in blog land, so it wasn't my idea, but I did make it my own.  

First I unpicked one end of the place mat.  It went really fast.  Only took about 5 minutes!

Then I stuffed it with tons of white polyfil stuffing that I already had on hand, making sure I got the stuffing in all 4 corners.

I had about 1/2 a bag of stuffing and used it all.  Next, I sewed the place mat shut!  I pinned it so all the edges matched and it took me about 5-10 minutes to sew it.  I went over the seam about 3 times.

I took these pictures in my basement (cave).  That's why the pictures look like I used a flash, because, well...I did.  

I added a ribbon rosette and some fabric flowers with leftover fabric I had sitting around from a few years back.  

I don't have very many 4th of July decor, so I am so excited to display this place mat turned pillow!  

If you don't count the fabric ribbon and polyfil I already had on hand, this pillow cost me about $1.00.  

Woohooo!  Love when I use stuff I already have.  

Have a Sunny Day!!

Partying here:

Naptime Crafters

The answer is Chocolate

Young and Crafty

It's so very Cheri

Keeping it Simple

Craftomaniac

Red, White and Blue favorites

Have you heard of ALL YOU?  Well I stumbled upon it the other day while I was looking for 4th of July ideas.  They have some of the cutest red, white and blue decorations I have seen out there in blogland!

Come take a look:

Oh, how I want these on my front porch!  They are so festive.  Love the daisies too.

These firecrackers are to die for!  I want to make them and display them on my back deck!

Lovin' this wreath made with scrapbook paper!  ADORABLE!!

How cute are these??  I love it that they are simply made with craft paper, paper edging scissors and star punches!   Super EASY.

Go check out All You.  I know you will find some great ideas for Summer crafts and great ways to decorate your home on a budget.

Some of my favorite 4th of July Etsy Crafts

Don't these cookies look yummy? I love the red, white, and blue frosting!

Oooooh, and those cupcakes.....divine!! So festive. Those cute 4th of July tags are sooooo adorable!

I wish I had a kid the right size for that lovely little skirt! It is so cute!

I love Patriotic Wood Crafts!! These ones are really vintage looking and adorable!!

You should check out ETSY. They have something for any occasion! There are so many talented people there. Check it out!

Happy Birthday America!!