Kids Kraft Day Supply List

Happy Saturday Crafters!

As I previously announced on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube yesterday, I will be hosting a Kids Kraft Day YouTube LIVE event on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 8pm CST.  I came up with a craft to do with your kids for Independence Day...a table place card arrangement...or you could use it at as a decoration.  My youngest daughter, Lucy, and I will be creating them together with you.  I want to get kids crafting! In case you missed it, here is the YouTube LIVE video from last night where I discussed the supplies you will need to make this craft with me on Monday:

Now here are some close-up pictures of the supplies which were all purchased at Hobby Lobby.  You don't have to buy the same ones, but I wanted to give you an idea of the things you will need.

Container, Foam, and Floral Picks--These were found in the floral section.

Filler from the Holiday Section

 Flags and Floral Picks from the Holiday Section

(I ended up not using the flags, but my daughter did.)

 I used one of these in my arrangement.

 I used one of these in my arrangement.

 I used three of these.

Some Floral Picks from the Floral Section (Not shown is an addition white curly pick...see video).

I used one of these blue firework-looking picks in my arrangement.

I used two of these in my arrangement.

A Floral Pick from the Party Section and chalkboard picks from the Scrapbook Section. 

I used one of each of these.

If you want to add a bow, you will need some ribbon of your choice.  Additional supplies that you need are a hot glue gun, glue sticks, scissors, and wire cutters (great for cutting floral pick stems).  I just recently purchased these diagonal cutters  HERE, and they are AMAZING!

I hope you and your kiddos will join me and my daughter to make this fun craft!

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Patriotic Centerpiece in 30 Minutes

Happy Flag Day Crafters!  I have just the craft project to help you celebrate the day.

A few day ago I was strolling around Hobby Lobby getting supplies for my curtain project in the sitting area, and these centerpieces kept catching my eye:

I found myself thinking, "The height of this would look just right in my foyer.  I'm going to try this project."  So I bought a bunch of patriotic supplies and drove home to give it a whirl.  The supplies included several different lengths and types of patriotic floral sprays, glittery container filler balls, and some stars.

STEP 1:  Pick out a container.  I already had this glass apothecary jar at home that I purchased a few years ago at Hobby Lobby. 

STEP 2:  I also already had a piece of floral foam in my craft room that was the right size for the glass apothecary jar.  Yay, no cutting necessary!  I placed it inside.

STEP 3:  Begin adding the glittery container filler balls all around the floral foam until you about, but not quite, have it all concealed.

STEP 4: Start the design by adding your tallest pieces.  Now I am not a professionally trained floral designer.  I am self-taught in a lot of the crafting I do.  It may not be the "right" way to do things, but it's the way that works for me. 

STEP 5:  Now add the medium size floral sprays, spreading them around to make it pleasing to YOUR eye.

STEP 6:  Add a few statement pieces.  I bought these three foam, glittery stars...not knowing exactly how I would use them...but they are sparkly...and well me and sparkle have a relationship. When I got home, I noticed that one of the tips on the red star was broken.  So I cut off a small piece of floral wire and stuck it in the broken section and pushed the other end of the wire into the floral foam of the centerpiece.  With the other two stars I poked a hole at the end of one of the tips of both stars with scissors and stuck the floral wire in the holes and attached them to the floral foam as well. 

STEP 7:  At this point I covered the rest of the floral foam with the glittery container filler balls.

STEP 8:  Finish filling in the base of the centerpiece with the smaller floral sprays, again putting them in the centerpiece thinking of balance and of what makes you happy.

STEP 9:  Arrange it with a few other fun pieces.  The yellow truck with the fireworks is from The Round Top Collection Gallery.  They have a lot of super cute Americana and seasonal metal home accents.  Use my coupon code PYLRTCG for a one-time use, online only 20% off discount of your entire subtotal.  Click here to shop The Round Top Collection Gallery.

This is a super easy but impactful craft project.  I hope you give it a try!!!

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Episode 129: Crepe Paper Ruffles

Did you know you can ruffle crepe paper?  I didn't until my friend Heather told me she had done it for a baby shower and that it was easy.  So, I googled it.  I guess I've been living under a rock and unaware of this technique.  But, NO more!  I decided my Memorial Day doorscape was the perfect time to try this ruffle out.  So, I went to my trusty Hobby Lobby and purchased some patriotic crepe paper (at least that's what I call it, but the package says crepe streamer).  I found it on the party decor aisle with the patriotic stuff.

SUPPLIES NEEDED:

Sewing Machine

White Thread

Patriotic Crepe Paper

Scissors

Now here was the only tricky part to this mini project--getting the tension right on my sewing machine. I have a basic Singer Sew Mate sewing machine.  I bought it for my daughter.  It sat around unused, so now I guess it's mine.  Anyway...check out the settings that I used to make the ruffles:

Here we go:

Now, take a look at the video.  Yep, I goofed in the beginning, but it turned out great in the end. Persevere crafters!

I'm really excited about the finished ruffles and can't wait to add them to my decorations!  A lot of people sew two streamers together and ruffle them at the same time.  

Check back soon for my Memorial Day Doorscape!  Since it is #TBT, take a look at my Memorial Day Door from 2012 by clicking HERE!

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Take time to "Prettify Your Life"!!!

~Angela~

Episode 97: Memorial Day Doorscape

Happy Memorial Day!

Did you know that Memorial Day was once called Decoration Day...referring to the decoration of the  graves of soldiers that gave their lives for our country?

It is an honor for me to be able to acknowledge the sacrifices of so many by decorating my door in remembrance this Memorial Day.  My family and I have the highest regard for our nation's military.  Thank you!

Here is my video:

I used 21" red, white and blue deco mesh; red deco mesh ribbon; yellow satin ribbon, blue sparkly picks, and lots of American flags.  I bought the floral containers (in place of wreaths on the door) at Hobby Lobby.  I placed some floral styrofoam in them and poked all the American flags in the styrofoam.  I found the "Honor and Remember" banners at Lowe's.  Here are the pics:

And here is my kitchen island:

From my family to yours, Happy Memorial Day.  And God bless the USA!

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