so i took some long skinny dowels that i found at Hobby Lobby
and gave them a couple coats of grey spray paint
then i used spray adhesive on about 3/4 of the dowel and sprinkled with silver glitter
then i made the cute little pom pom and hot glued it to the top
shiny sparklers that won’t burn any fingers.
here’s a picture of Jessica’s cupcake picks. she has step by step instructions with pictures if you’ve never made a pom pom before. warning: they are slightly addictive.
patriotic pickle jar project
remember my jars i made at Easter time? well after i saw these hurricanes over at sweet something design… i took the pickle smelling candy out and put it in ziplock baggies for next year. (yes i am that cheap!)
then i put the cheap flags from targets dollar spot in the jars. stuck some cotton balls down in the bottom to hold the flag nicely against the glass and i just have to say…. i love the look of them.
so simple and cheap!
Suzanne says
You crack me up saving your pickle candy because I would too! I have a feeling the folks at Hobby Lobby greet you by name. Such a nice feeling to go to a place where everybody knows your name. 😉
Wendy says
Love the sparklers! I made a free printable on my blog if you're interested: http://www.southernaccentblog.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-free-printable.html
Linda says
Thank you. They are all great projects!! I still love the one with the letters. I need to do that soon!
Christal says
Thank you thank you!! for the canada day link! and all the fun projects you girls are the best!!!!
Stephanie @ henry happened says
These are so clever – thank you for the inspiration (loving that they are totally doable – and as with cupcakes, edible too!)
Stacey says
Thanks so much to link for the Canadian downloads! I live in Alberta, Canada and this is a serious treat!
dawn says
I love all these ideas for the holiday. Have to get started on them soon. Your shelf looks so cool with all your projects on it. Thanks so much for all you ladies do for us. Have a wonderful time this weekend with your family.
Two Shades of Pink says
I absolutely ADORE your sparklers! They look like the real deal and they are more sparkly!!!! Love the silver glitter. Thank you so much for sharing this and I am completely inspired right back! 🙂
Anonymous says
I am in LOVE with your shelf. The huge printable is so cute I wish I had one. I love it all!
{Shaped by Grace} says
Love the cupcake sparklers!!! So cute! 🙂
susy says
Gorgeous, any plans for Australia day in January 😉
Anonymous says
thanks for thinking of us canucks!
the nayz says
I just love the 1776 sign!
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Susan R says
A Couple of things. I tried the USA in silver glitter and got so annoyed at the whole glitter mess that I threw away the whole thing and decided to start over sans glitter. I do better with flat color, although I love glittery, shiny things. I think I have "Glitterphobia".
I made the white, God Bless America on canvas and I LOVE IT. I can't wait until the paint dries.
I really want to try the 1776 picture, but there's that glitter again. What glitter do you use? Maybe that makes all the difference.
Kristen Duke says
This is so stinkin adorable! pinning!