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Flag day

1. American Flags , 2. American flag at Odell Lake , 3. American Flags , 4. American Flag , 5. Flag Waving , 6. Flag above Prescott June 14th is Flag Day. The day we celebrate "old glory". She deserves a lost more respect than being displayed on t-shirts, bikinis and some one's behind. Check here to learn how to properly display the flag.

You may have noticed my ornament topiary in my last post about my window wreaths. That was another project that was on my list last year. I was inspired by these at BHG because they were in my color scheme. I set out to make one this year. I didn't follow the directions at BHG. Instead, I did a little more searching and then just did it my way. Most people suggest painting your stryofoam ball in a complimentary color first. I skipped this step because I was in a hurry, but I do recommend you do that. I used a 4 in styrofoam ball, 3 different size ornaments and a glitter pick. I also used a dowel rod which I covered in washi tape and a planter from the dollar tree. My planter was originally bronze, but with a few coats of spray paint it became silver. You also need some foam for the planter and something to cover it with. I used moss and blue glass pebbles. The pebbles give the bottom some weight. I think this makes a much better centerpiece f...

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Friday Feature- Red, white, and blue

Flag day

7 Awesome Driftwood Projects

Friday Feature- Tinkeranniebelle

7 Ways to decorate with maps

10 Ways to Repurpose an Old Sweater

Organize it: The craft room- 10 ways

Friday feature- One Artsy Mama with giveaway

A quick and easy stocking stuffer

DIY Polka Dot Planters

DIY ornament topiary

Ceramic tile coasters- easy and inexpensive gift