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Awesome DIY Memorial Day Patriotic Decor

CheerUp — Tue, 09 May 2017 15:02:48 +0000

If you too wish to celebrate Memorial Day in a family environment and share your patriotism and support all the soldiers throughout the history of this great nation by decorating your home, we offer you the top 10 Memorial Day ideas and tutorials for some memorable decorations that you can use for all patriotic holidays and events.

Red White And Blue Pom Garland

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A simple and quick way to decorate your home is by hanging a big poofy garland that will easily fill up any empty space. Making this pom garland won’t take much of your time and you can even use the poms separately as bits of decor around the house.

Easy Patriotic Table Decor

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Once you set everything n the dinner table, there usually isn’t much room left for decorations. However, you will always have room for a thin glass or vase and that is all that is needed for this patriotic table decor, along with some colored tissue paper, small flags and a fun pinwheel.

Patriotic Mason Jar Luminaries

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We light candles and place flags on the graveside when we pay our respects for the deceased. Do the same at your home, by making these lovely patriotic mason jar luminaries. that will look amazing lighting up your walkway.

Patriotic Bandana Tablecloth

via meandmyinsanity.com

Perhaps you feel that your home has enough decorations without having to put more on the dinner table, but you still wish to give it a patriotic touch. Placing a patriotic tablecloth will do the trick and if you don’t have one you can easily make it from red, white and blue bandanas.

DIY Felt Poppies

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The poppy flower has been the symbol of remembrance to the armed forces since 1920 and it is a good way to separate the Memorial Day decor from all the other patriotic holidays. You can add these felt poppies to your clothes or decorations, like with this Memorial Day wreath.

Flag Windchime

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There is something peaceful and unique in watching and listening to a windchime swaying in the breeze, just like the American flag. Put those two together and you get a US flag windchime and you can easily make one from craft foam. Let your swaying flag be heard far and wide.

Apothecary Jar Patriotic Decor

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Here is a decorative piece that is full of beans, literary. Using regular beans, black beans and red kidney beans to fill an apothecary jar or any other glass container, you can make some pretty sweet decor pieces. Just be careful not to spill the beans.

American Flag Centerpiece

via ext.homedepot.com

Are you feeling that your BBQ table is missing some patriotic touch, yet you refuse to put a vase on your manly table setting? Then you will love this patriotic colored construction material. These strategically stalked bricks are the perfect flower holder for the outdoors.

Cheap Memorial Day Decor Ideas

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If this is the first time you’re hosting Memorial Day dinner and you wish to go all out and make it extra special, but you have a limited budget, then you will love some of these decor ideas that will bring something extra to your home by spending the minimal amount of effort and money.

Patriotic Door Decor

via growingupblackxican.com

Memorial Day my not be a flashy patriotic holiday like the 4th July, but is an important one and the next generation must learn o honor and respect it properly. Make this patriotic door decor together with your kids and start teaching them the meaning of this glorious day, so that they’ll never forget the price for their freedom.

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Amazing St. Patrick’s Day Crafts For Kids

CheerUp — Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:20:25 +0000

Here’s a great post over at the No Time For Flash Cards blog with 15 different St. Paddy’s day crafts for kids.

My favorite is the potato printing/stamping project. I know my two boys would eat this up and have such a blast. I am pretty sure I did a similar project as a kid but it’s all a little fuzzy at this point.

Here’s the link to all 15 ideas…

No Time For Flashcards: St. Paddy’s Crafts

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Amazing Valentine’s Day Knitting Patterns

CheerUp — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 10:10:25 +0000

That awesome feeling is part of why we love knitting. In fact, we love it so much that we tend to knit most gifts that we give family and friends, especially on holidays.

Since the next big holiday in line is Valentine’s Day, check out this list of 15 completely adorable knitted Valentine’s Day projects that your loved ones will be thrilled to received!

1. Valentine’s Day Boot Socks by Mary Kaiser

Do your loved ones enjoy being comfy, cozy, and warm more than anything else in the month of February? Then knitted gifts are perfect for them, but especially knitted boot socks! These are perfect for wearing inside a pair of boots to keep extra warm outside, or they can wear them in the house as toasty slippers in the mornings and evenings.

2. Valentine’s Day Bonnet by Melody Rogers

Is there a brand new little one in your life who could use an extra layer? Hats and bonnets are always a great excuse to knit something fast but, even more so, something completely adorable. What’s more adorable than a little baby in a holiday themed hat? That’s why we loved this cute little Valentine’s Day bonnet design so much!

3. Valentine’s Day Twisted Kisses Turtleneck Scarf by Linda Lehman

Do you like the idea of making your loved ones things that will keep them comfy and warm but none of the ideas above have quite appealed to you yet? Then check out these cute red scarf alternative instead! We love that it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day because of the rich colour, but that it’s not so overtly themed that your loved one can’t ear it the rest of the winter too.

4. Valentine’s Day Skirt by Over the Rainbow Yarn Designs

Do you know someone who’s totally into DIY and handmade fashions? Then knit them an adorable skirt! This one’s perfect thanks to the adorable cabled heart pattern down the front. In fact, if we’re being honest, we like this pattern so much that we might actually knit it for ourselves instead of giving it as a gift.

5. Valentine’s Day Onesie by Cynthia Kais

Remember when we asked you what could possibly be cuter than a little baby in a holiday themed hat? Well, the answer just might be a baby in a cute holiday themed onesie! We think homemade onesies are an adorable idea any time, but this Valentine’s Day pattern is particularly sweet looking.

6. Valentine’s Day Candy Pop Hat by The Big String

have you been looking for a cute little Valentine’s Day hat pattern that’s suitable for bigger kids too, rather than just babies? Then we might have found the answer for you! This hat is much simpler than it looks because you’re striping frequently enough to carry the yarns rather than cutting them, but the effect is still very impressive and skilled looking!

7. Valentine’s Day Thrum Mittens by Sarah Boudreau

If you’ve never knitted thrum mittens then trust us when we say that you are missing out! These Valentine’s Day mittens featuring little hearts are the perfect starter project for you to try because when you do a thrum stitch, the shape of the knit stitch actually looks like a heart already anyways. It couldn’t be simpler!

8. Knitted Valentine’s Day Card by Elanor King

Are you looking for a knitted gift that’s small and very quick to do, but still shows your loved ones that you care through handmade wares? Then even a simple knitted square in a card that you made yourself will show them the love and thought that goes into the things you make them each year. Knitted cards are also very unique compared to the cards they usually get!

9. Pillow Talk Valentine’s Day Pillow by Beth Richardson

Maybe your loved ones are simply visiting but they’re usually far away and you’d like to give them something that reminds them of you when you’re not around? Then you might as well make them something they can hug! This adorable little stuffed pillow is perfect. In fact, it’s so perfect for the job that it actually reminds them to squeeze the pillow whenever they think of you!

10. Happy Valentine’s Day Hat by Michelle Kupfer

Have you seen the other Valentine’s Day hats on this list and thought they were cute, but not quite been convinced? Then put your colour working skills to use and make one that’s got some cute little hearts built right into the construction of the hat instead! These cute little beanie style toques are quick and easy to make for as many Valentines as you please.

11. Valentine’s Scarf or Shawl by Marriana Designs

Are you hoping to make a piece that’s a little more versatile and wearable for someone you really care about? We’re talking the kind of investment piece that they’ll wear for years and maybe even pass down to future generations. Then try making them this stunning lace shawl! The little heart images are simpler to do than they look but you’d never know just by looking at them.

12. Be my Valentine Sock by The Cozy Knitter

Are socks your absolute favourite thing to knit for the people around you? We’ll admit that we’re pretty fond of making socks ourselves, and we’ve always though they make great and totally practical gifts! Valentine’s Day is no exception, especially if you pick a sweet looking self striping or variegated yarn in lovely shades of pink or red to suit the holiday.

13. Two Hearts One Kitchen Hanging Hand Towel by Cathy Waldie

Perhaps the person you love is a wonderful home decorator and has cute holiday themed things set out no matter the season, regularly changing the decor over to keep up? Try contributing to their collection in order to show them how much you care! These cute little heart dish towels are a sweet and subtle way to remind them of you.

14. Knitted Hearts Door Hanger by Tanya Shipp

Maybe your decor-loving Valentine would prefer something more decorative than functional in their holiday decoration collection? Instead of tea towels, knit them a heart garland! We love the way this one is knit in reds that are just different tonally than the classic bright red you see everywhere on Valentine’s Day, just to change things up a little bit.

15. Heart On a String by Susan B. Anderson

Are you still on the hunt for a cute Valentine’s Day hat but you just haven’t quite seen it yet? Then we present to you something a little bit different! This hat features a heart on a string, but it’s constructed in a different than you’re used to creating images in knitting. Rather than colour working the heart right into the hat, you’ll stitch on top after using double knit stitching techniques! This makes the heart look like an awesome textured embellishment.

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Cute Heart-Shaped DIY Ideas For Valentines Days

CheerUp — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:53:54 +0000

Take a look at these Cute Heart-Shaped DIY Ideas, we found like interesting and easy to make.

Heart-Shaped Eggs in Toast for Breakfast