Friday, July 4, 2014

Five for Friday/***4th of July***

*****!!!Happy Fourth of July!!!*****

Link up time with Doodle Bugs Teaching

{1}  Easy Independence Day Refreshments
I'm dreaming of making something fresh and light today.  These are some ideas I found on Pinterest:




{2}  Summer Chalkboard Art
I've had this vintage chalkboard since I was a child...a very, very long time ago.  Who would have known that I would enjoy playing with it decades later!

{...and bare feet too!}

{3}   Paddle Boarding
A colleague and I went out for a little paddle boarding early yesterday morning.  I cherished the time and it was beautiful out.

{4}   Thrift Store Crafting
Summer gives me more time to hunt the thrift stores for vintage plates and candle holders. With a little E6000 glue, and a few minutes, I have a special plate for someone special.  At Christmas time I load these with chocolate truffles from Whole Foods, add a few festive touches and wa-lah, I have a pretty gift for my parent volunteers. Here is a tutorial. 

{5}   School Pride
So proud of my school...We are healthy Stingrays!  Click here to find out why.
*******Have a sparkling 4th!*******

3 comments:

  1. Love your pinterest 4th of July photos. I'm going to a pool party this afternoon and have to make something. Better get myself in gear. Your chalkboard writing is gorgeous. Hope do you get it to look so nice? I have nice handwriting, but not sure about using chalk. Happy 4th!

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    1. Sherrie, Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comments. If you have nice handwriting, you are most of the way there! A steady hand is a must. After I figure out what I want to say, I start with Pinterest, of course! Looking at various designs from the pros, I choose a variety of fonts and other components (borders, swirls etc.) that I like. Then, I sketch a design on paper. After that, it's just time, and patience, and baby wipes! On this one I did use a ruler to get the block letters straight. I hope that helps.
      Enjoy your pool party and have a sparkling 4th!!!
      ~Brenda~

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  2. Those pinterest treats look so great, I wish I had seen them earlier! Those are great chalkboard tips, I need all the help I can get.

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