Patriotic Dollar Store Find - Part I

I'm part of the reason why dollar stores exist in this country. I get completely caught up when I enter one because everything is so affordable! So the other day I found some red and blue miniature watering cans - is it just me, or does everything look irresistible in miniature form?

I also found some red and blue tablecloth weights...

I combined both of those items together to create a party favor for a 4th of July shindig.

This is super easy to make. I bought three watering cans, one can of white spray paint and sisal twine. Since the watering cans and tablecloth weights only came in blue and red, I spray painted one set white. I then removed the clip from the weight and tied it onto the can with twine. Finally I added some hydrangeas from my garden and that's it!

Stay tuned for more patriotic dollar store finds coming soon!

Almost Famous...

I was giddy with excitement when I received the current issue of FamilyFun Magazine in the mail. Why 'giddy' you ask? Because two of the crafts that I originally created for this little blog are featured in the magazine! Here's the cover of the magazine on newsstands now...



Remember this post featuring the bandana placemat and banner? Here is FamilyFun's take on those crafts...

I simply supplied the ideas and they did all the rest...

So now that I'd been published, I sat patiently waiting for the call from Martha's people. And waited. After three days with no call, I realized there had to be a problem. I went back to the magazine and there it was...THE WRONG BLOG ADDRESS! Well at least that explains why I hadn't heard from Martha yet!

I am completely honored to have been asked to contribute to a magazine that I love! Thanks so much to FamilyFun for the opportunity to become (almost) famous!!