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Best Backyard Barbecue Ideas

June 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hello and happy Friday, friends! With it being summertime, it’s the perfect time for partying outdoors with your family and friends. I gathered up the Best Backyard Barbecue Ideas so that you can throw the ultimate backyard party. Everything from food, games, lighting, DIYs, tips, and more!

Watermelon Pops

DIY Outdoor Games

Sunscreen and Bug Spray Station

Condiment Station using mason jars

25 Sides to bring to a BBQ

DIY BBQ Apron

Bubble Refill Station

Easy Outdoor Serving Station

DIY Beverage Station

Creative BBQ Napkin Ideas

Grilled Tiki Orange Cornish Hens and veggie skewers

DIY Summer Picnic Coasters

DIY Personal S’mores Pots

Ultimate Hot Dog Bar

12 Backyard Lighting Ideas

How to Clean the Grill

Grill Cupcakes

Campfire Cones

Aren’t you ready to throw your next backyard barbecue?! I know I am! I can’t wait to try out some of these ideas.

Stay tuned for more summertime tips and ideas from Allison next week!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: BBQ, holidays, party, summer, tips

Patriotic Wreaths

May 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

Happy Friday! Allison here, back with our last week of patriotic goodness for our Must Have Craft Tips and More weekly posts. This week I’m sharing an assortment of glorious patriotic wreaths!

It is Memorial Day weekend and with that comes a longer weekend so why not craft up one of these fabulous Patriotic Wreaths to place on your door for this holiday and for the upcoming patriotic holidays?!

4th of July Wreath from Craftaholics Anonymous

Yarn Patriotic Wreath from Nap Time Crafts

Burlap and Denim Ruffled Patriotic Wreath from The Scrap Shoppe

4th of July Clothespin Wreath from Miss Butterbean

Bow Patriotic Wreath from Bombshell Bling

Patriotic Tulle Flag Wreath from A Night Owl

Patriotic Stars and Stripes Wreath from Positively Splendid

Paper Patriotic Wreath from Blooming Homestead

Ruffly Patriotic Wreath from Creative Capital B

Patriotic Pom Pom Wreath from Flamingo Toes

Stars and Stripes Patriotic Wreath from The Scrap Shoppe

4th of July Ribbon Wreath from Landeelu

Patriotic Bandanna Wreath from Life in Wonderland

Old Glory Wreath from Stone Gable

So many great ideas! Which is your favorite?

Stay tuned for a whole new topic of posts next month!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: 4th of July, decor, holidays, patriotic, tips, wreath

Patriotic Outdoor Decor

May 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hello makers and welcome to another week of Must Have Craft Tips and More. Kara from Mine for the Making here to bring you more fun craft tips.

We’ve been sharing all things patriotic this month, so I thought I would share some really fun Patriotic Outdoor Decor with you! Let’s get our patios and backyards ready for the upcoming holidays.

Star Spangled Flower Pots

Red, White, and Blue Bandana Banner

Tin Can Luminaries

Painted Lawn Stars

Rustic Ribbon and Lace USA Flag

DIY Patriotic Tiki Torches

Red, White, and Blue Bandana Pillows

Painted Flag Picnic Table (source unknown)

Patriotic Jar Luminaries

Outdoor Patriotic Tassel Garland

Burlap Patriotic Stars

Stick American Flag (source unknown)

Wooden Fireworks

Flag Placemat Pillows

Patriotic Patio inspiration

Such fun ways to dress up your outdoor area for the upcoming patriotic holidays! Now you’re ready for BBQs and fireworks with friends and family.

Thanks for joining us for another tips-filled-Friday. I’d love to hear how you decorate your outdoor space for Memorial Day and Independence Day!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: 4th of July, decor, holidays, tips

Fabulous Patriotic Sewing Projects

May 12, 2017 Leave a Comment

With Memorial Day and July 4th just around the corner – it’s the perfect time to start some patriotic sewing projects! I’ve gathered up some inspiration for you – I think there are so many fun things to make here!

There are fun home projects, cute things to wear and sweet party decor! Let’s dive in!

Scrappy Flag Pillow

Vintage Bandana Bowl Covers

Scrappy Flag Quilt Block

DIY Bandanna Tablecloth

July 4th Ruffle Skirt

Ruffled Burlap Wreath

Rustic Ribbon and Lace Flag

Bandanna Skirt

Old Glory Pillow

Which is your favorite? I think I want to make that scrappy pillow or the American Flag pillow. So cute!!

Come back next week for more fun patriotic projects!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: holidays, patriotic, sewing, tips

Patriotic Food Ideas

May 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hello, friends! Welcome to a new month of our fun series, Must Have Craft Tips & More!

You can catch up on past Craft Tips here!

This month we are bringing you sorts of red, white, and blue ideas to get you ready for upcoming patriotic holidays! I don’t now about you, but I love to celebrate and decorate for July 4th from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

This week I’m focusing on patriotic food ideas. I have found 15 easy, festive recipes that you can whip up for summer barbecues and 4th of July celebrations. They range from snacks and appetizers to side dishes to fun dessert ideas and even a fun beverage idea.

American Berry Pie from Land O Lakes

Fourth of July Deviled Eggs from Singing Through the Rain

Patriotic Popcorn from The Scrap Shoppe

Lightened Up 7-Layer Dip from Mariah’s Pleasing Plates

Red, White, & Blue Layered Drinks from Like Mother, Like Daughter

Easy Flag Fruit Dessert from Family Fresh Meals

Patriotic Pretzels from The 36th Avenue

4th of July Star Cookies from The BakerMama

Fruit Cubes from Pip & Ebby

Patriotic Popsicles from Oh, the Things We’ll Make

Patriotic Cupcakes from Wilton

Patriotic Rose Cake from I Am Baker

Red, White, and Blue Pie from Smart School House

4th of July Glittery Candy Apples from Rose Bakes

Red, White, and Blue Gumdrops from Hungry Happenings

Don’t these look perfect for summer?

Stay tuned all month long for more patriotic ideas!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: 4th of July, food, holidays, memorial day, patriotic, recipe, tips

Floral Themed Mother’s Day Gifts

April 7, 2017 1 Comment

It’s a new month, and that means it’s time for a new theme for our Must Have Craft Tips series!
Can you believe it’s April already? This month we’re sharing a little bit of Mother’s Day inspiration and some ideas for spring. I am loving these floral themed Mother’s Day gifts!

Today you’re getting a little bit of both! I’ve rounded up some stunning ideas of floral-themed gifts for mom that she can appreciate all spring long! Florals don’t just have to be in arrangements. They can be on decorative items as well! Hopefully you will love these creative DIY ideas as much as I do!

Hexagon Wall Florals from Style Me Pretty

Floral Embroidered Dishtowels from Flax & Twine

Floral Cross-Stitch Leather Cuff from The Scrap Shoppe

Chalk Paint Mason Jar Vases from Dainty Dress Diaries

DIY Perfume Roll-On from Hotel Wilderness

Mother’s Day Floral Printable from Holiday Printables

DIY Foral Embroidered Shoes from Canary Jane

Floral Zipper Pouch from Lana Red Studio

Reusable Grocery Bag from By Dylan M

Embroidered Baseball Hat from Lindsey Crafter

Photo Covered Notebooks from Personally Andrea

Floral Bath Salts from Married to the Earth

Dried Flower Pendant from Crafty Anne

DIY Disco Ball Vase from A Bubbly Life

Spring Flower Wreath from Little Red Window

Aren’t these gorgeous ideas?

Don’t miss next week and our next installment of must have craft tips!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: flowers, gift, holidays, mother's day, motherhood Tagged With: floral

Delicious and Creative Easter Foods

March 25, 2017 Leave a Comment

Welcome to the final Must Have Craft Tip and More post for March. Easter is only a few weeks away and it is never too early to start planning your menu. Today, I am sharing some delicious recipes you can include in your Easter dinner as well as some fun creative foods that are perfectly festive for other times of the day.

We’ve got everything you need for breakfast, brunch, treats, and hearty eats! Click the links to for the how-tos and recipes.

Slow Cooker Honey Baked Ham from The Kitchn

Crispy Potato Roast from Cakes Cottage.com

Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots from Carlsbad Cravings

Cauliflower Bacon Gratin from Reluctant Entertainer

Hot Cross Buns from Jo the Tart Queen

Italian Easter Pie from Key Ingredient

Hashbrown, Spinach and Tomato Pie from Diethood

Italian Easter Bread from Bake with Christina

Dyed Devil Easter Eggs from FOODjimoto

Bunny Pancakes from I Heart Naptime

Easter Bunny Naked Cake from Angel Foods

Carrot Patch Dirt Pudding Cups from Erica’s Sweet Tooth

Peanut Butter Chocolate Next from Dessert Now Dinner Later

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting from Two Sisters Crafting

Peeps Skillet S’mores from Delish

What are your favorite recipes to include in your Easter meal?

Be sure to join us again next month when we begin a whole new topic of Must Have Tips.

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: easter, holidays, recipe, spring, tips

Creative Easter Wreath Ideas

March 17, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hello friends and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Welcome to another week of Must Have Craft Tips! Kara from Mine for the Making here and although today is my favorite Irish holiday, this week I’m here to share Creative Easter Wreath Ideas with you!

I love spring time and I love Easter… there’s something so fresh and happy about this time of year! And I would love a pretty way to greet my guests as they approach our front door this spring. Let’s check out ten creative ways to decorate your front door that are perfect for Easter!

Spring Pom Pom Wreath

Spring Baby Grass Wreath

Rain Boot Spring Wreath

Spring Chevron Wreath

Spring Tulip Wreath

Spring Monogram Door Decor

Boxwood Easter Bunny Wreath

Easter Chicks Spring Wreath

Garden Hose Spring Wreath

Boxwood Easter Wreath

So many creative ways to decorate your door this spring for Easter! Which wreath is your favorite?

Thanks for stopping by today! Join us next week for more Easter tips!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: decor, easter, holidays, tips, wreath

Adorable Easter Sewing Projects

March 10, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hi all! It’s Bev from Flamingo Toes here with this week’s Must Have Craft Tips!

Sewing is such a fun way to show off your style and make custom things for your decor and for gifts – and Easter is a great time to do that! I’ve gathered up some of my favorite, adorable Easter sewing projects for you – I know I’ve added a ton of these to my “to-make” list!

Roly-Poly Easter Bunnies

DIY Easter Basket Totes

Simple and Sweet Wonderland Pillow

Quilted Easter Topper made from selvedges

Canvas Bunny Tote

Scrappy Bunny Wall Hanging

Spring “Peeps” Embroidery Hoop Art

Snuggle Bunny

Little Softie Bunnies

Fabric Easter Eggs

Peeps Plushies

Spring Bunny Pillow

Aren’t they all so cute?? Which will you make first?

Make sure you come back next week for lots more fun Easter inspiration!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: easter, holidays, sewing, tips

Creative DIY Easter Baskets

March 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

Hello, friends! It’s a new month so that means we have a new theme for our Craft Tips & More series!
With Easter around the corner we are focusing on all the things to help you get ready for that special Sunday from home decor to food to sweet sewing projects.

Today I am focusing on Easter baskets. Easter baskets can come in all shapes and sizes, personalized or not, and are great not just for your little ones, but using in your Easter decorating as well.

I have gathered up some creative baskets, all DIY projects, with varying levels of difficulty. The end result on all of them though? Total cuteness!

Easy Easter Bucket from The Pinning Mama

Stuffed Animal Easter Basket from The Idea Room

Simple Easter Basket from A Glimpse Inside

No Sew Easter Basket from Max & Me

Mini Easter Baskets from Mine for the Making

Fresh Flower Easter Basket from Paper & Stitch

Popsicle Stick Easter Basket from The Pinterested Parent

Mickey & Minnie Easter Baskets from The Fairy Tale Life

Felt Easter Basket from Jen Loves Kev

Bunny Basket from Pen + Paper Patterns

Easter Basket Totes from The Scrap Shoppe

Fabric Easter Basket from V and Co.

Paper Plate Easter Bunny Basket from The Girl Creative

Edible Easter Basket from The Krazy Coupon Lady

Handmade Birch Bark Basket from Damask Love

Crochet Bunny Basket from The Lavender Chair

Yarn Egg Easter Basket from Centre Street

Upcycled Coffee Can Easter Basket from Northstory

Ruffled Easter Basket from Crazy Little Projects

Aren’t all of these baskets darling? It really makes you think outside the box, or basket. Any favorites? Have you made an Easter basket before? We’d love to hear about it!

Don’t miss next week when we bring you more fun Easter ideas!

Your hostesses,

The Scrap Shoppe | Flamingo Toes | Mine for the Making | A Glimpse Inside

Filed Under: easter, holidays, tips Tagged With: Easter basket