Mason jars are the jack of all trades when it comes to storage, crafts and recipes. There isn’t much that can’t be done with a mason jar. In fact, they are growing in popularity so quickly that new sizes and colors are being introduced. I recently picked up a bunch from a local yard sale and immediately starting search for uses for mason jars. Today, I am sharing some of the ideas I found for using mason jars in crafts
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Washi Tape Wreath for July 4th
This has definitely been the year for July 4th crafting around our house. Maybe it is because I actually paid attention to the calendar and got started when I wanted to but I have really enjoyed sharing differents ways to celebrate July 4th {like marshmallows, ribbon wreaths and wooden firecrackers} with you all.
Today’s project: a washi tape wreath for July 4th.
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July 4th Mini-Firecrackers {and a Giveaway!}
July 4th decorating can be so fun! You just can’t get much better than red, white and blue! I had picked up one of the little wood packages from Pick Your Plum awhile back and used them to make these July 4th mini-firecrackers for the upcoming holiday.
Pssst…be sure to read to the end because there is a giveaway for your choice of $150 to Target, Home Goods or World Market that you will definitely want to enter at the bottom!
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Wood Shim Art
This post originally appeared on Alderberry Hill. I wanted to be sure to share it with you as well.
Awhile back, I picked up some wood shims from Lowe’s with plans to make some makeshift pallet artwork out of them. I also grabbed one of the Valspar sample pots from the spring color line. Thankfully, I finally found the time to create my wood shim art and wanted to share it with you!
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July 4th Ribbon Wreath
You know I love a good wreath. Wreathes were one of the first crafts I ever made and I still love making them. From yarn to ribbon to paint, I am always up for making a new wreath.
For July 4th, I decided to start with ribbon for my wreath.
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20 Ways to Celebrate Independence Day
Are you having a hard time wrapping your mind around the fact that it is already June? I know I am. The end of the school year always seems quickly followed by July 4th celebrations. So, I thought we would start the week out with 20 ideas to help you celebrate Independence Day.
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Washi Tape Serving Trays
Summer in my house means lots of BBQs and lots of visitors. That means LOTS of serving trays come out so I am always on the look out for some cute ones. I found some plain ones at target and dressed up the serving trays with some washi tape.
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Father’s Day Display {Plus Free Printable}
Remember how we talked last week about how fast Father’s Day is approaching? Well, you’ve got just over 2 weeks before the big day hits. Are you ready?
Today, I’ve partnered with one of my awesome friends from Snap! to bring you a quick and easy project that will get you moving in the right direction for celebrating the dads in your life.
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{Late} Spring / {Early} Summer Burlap Wreath
A few weeks ago, I made a spring ribbon wreath and proudly hung it on our front door. Then, Mathlete came home and asked me why I had a Christmas wreath on our door. Insert sigh followed by immediate crafting of new wreath which I will call my late spring/early summer wreath
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Father’s Day Tool Wreath
Dads are special people. Mine {especially before I was married} was my go to for any kind of fix it related question. In my mind, he could/can build/fix/design anything I could/can envision. These days, I may go to Mathlete first but I often chat with my dad about any project too. There have definitely been many a phone call from me to him while I am standing in the middle of a Lowe’s aisle.
So, of course, a plain old gift or decoration just won’t do to recognize him on Father’s Day. Instead, I combined the gift and decoration into one
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