Learn how to make festive DIY 4th of July napkin rings to dress up your patriotic barbecue. They are super quick and easy to create by cutting tubes from a paper towel roll and covering them with ribbon.
They can be used for a place setting or displayed on a… Read more
I visited Channel 8 in Washington DC to demonstrate how to easily create inexpensive and festive 4th of July decorations. I like to use household items and easily accessible materials found at your local craft store. These projects can be made in advance to help reduce the stress of entertaining… Read more
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
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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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
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