4th of July Segment on WBAL TV
This is my latest TV segment in Baltimore Maryland. I demonstrated some of my crafts, food and party favor ideas to celebrate the Nation’s birthday. I love being on TV — it is so much fun!… Read more
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Lotus Blossom Gift Wrap
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This is one of my favorite designs for summer. Its exotic look is very easy to create and can be given for almost any occasion. Scrapbooking paper is accented with coordinating sheer, metallic ribbon and ceramic beads. I bought all of the items used in the design at a… Read more
Pinwheel Cupcakes
Make your cupcakes into festive pinwheels with strawberry and blueberry garnishes. Not only will these patriotic cupcakes add some pizzazz to your Fourth of July celebration, they are absolutely delicious.
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Strawberry Kabobs
White chocolate dipped strawberries and blueberries create a fun and festive dessert for the Fourth of July. They are so easy to make and a perfect accent for any table setting. The white chocolate and strawberry flavors meld together to make these decorative dessert kabobs taste like strawberries and cream.… Read more
Safe Sparklers
Sparklers are a fun way to celebrate Fourth of July but these are a safe alternative for your kids. They are created from BBQ Skewers, multi-color star garland and silver duct tape. The white stars are painted with glow in the dark paint so they come alive after dark.
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Patriotic Napkin Rings
These red, white and blue napkin rings can be used for a place setting or displayed on the buffet table. They are created from paper towel rolls covered with ribbon and star buttons. This is the perfect way to dress up a table for the Fourth of July without spending… Read more
American Flag Masks
American flag masks make great favors and are fun to create with your kids. Inexpensive plastic masks can be found at a local craft store. They are painted with acrylic red and blue craft paint. Small stars are cut from scrapbooking cardstock with a star craft punch and glued onto… Read more
Popping Fire Crackers
These safe firecracker favors are made from paper towel rolls and filled with bubble wrap. They are decorated with red, white and blue scrapbooking paper and ribbon. The fuse is made from a silver pipe cleaner and a red star is glued to the end of the fuse to make… Read more
Mini-Grad Cap
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My daughter just graduated from kindergarten and I wanted to make her a cute little cap with a tassel to match her dress. It couldn’t be too big or it would overpower her pretty little head. I also wanted it to clip right to her hair rather than sit… Read more
