Create a Pretty Patriotic Tablescape

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Create a Pretty Patriotic Tablescape

It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for a pretty table. I just love making it look nice and creating a special seat for everyone!

Last week I shared ideas for a Patriotic Porch Party and got quite a few comments about the tablescape.

I thought it might be helpful to share a mood board with some similar items so that you could easily recreate the look for your own patriotic celebration.

All of the items shown in the mood board are available via Amazon Prime, so even if you’re late to the game and are just starting to plan, you can still get these goodies…in some cases, the very next day after you order. Gotta love Amazon!

Take a peek below at a few pics from the porch party, then follow the links to similar items on Amazon so you can shop the look!

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Christmas Memory-Making Paper Chain Activity Advent Calendar

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Christmas Memory-Making Paper Chain Activity Advent Calendar

Do you remember the paper chain advent calendars that we used to make as kids to countdown the days until Christmas? Well, this Memory-Making Activity Advent Calendar was inspired by that concept, but with a really special twist!

Consider this a modern version of the vintage classic, with the paper chain links representing magical memories to be created with your kids throughout the holiday season.

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You've Been BREWED! A Fun Twist on the "You've Been Booed" Craze!

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You've Been BREWED! A Fun Twist on the "You've Been Booed" Craze!

Move over, “You’ve Been Booed,” there’s a new craze in town…

…You’ve Been Brewed!

I came across this “Scream and Sugar” coffee when I was in TJ Maxx one day and I instantly thought it would make a cool Halloween gift. A little stroll down the Halloween aisle led to the “Basic Witch” mug and some cute witch napkins, resulting in the perfect little gift idea for my best witches!

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"Too Cute to Spook" Kids Halloween Party

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"Too Cute to Spook" Kids Halloween Party

Halloween is such an exciting holiday for little ghouls and goblins! Visits to the pumpkin patch, carving pumpkins, dressing up in costumes, candy…there’s so much fun to be had!

Halloween can be a little scary, though, especially for the younger kiddos. I recently styled a “Too Cute to Spook” Party for Oriental Trading Company that celebrates all of the spooktacular things that Halloween has to offer…minus the fright. It’s the perfect celebration for all of the little ones that are too cute to spook!

I created this super cute kids Halloween party invitation for our “spookless” soiree, and it’s available as a free download that you can use, too!

The printable invitation can be customized with your own party details prior to printing; simply download the invite, click in the text boxes to enter your info, save to your computer, then print! So easy and so very cute!

Download the free “Too Cute to Spook” Kids Halloween Party Invitations here.

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4th of July Ideas with Patriotic Printables

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4th of July Ideas with Patriotic Printables

Whether you’re celebrating Independence Day with a big bash, a small backyard BBQ or you just want to add a patriotic pop of fun to your decor, these 4th of July Ideas with Patriotic Printables are a super easy way to add some flair to your fourth!

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4th of July Hostess Gift Ideas

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4th of July Hostess Gift Ideas

Hostess gifts never go out of style. I can’t name one single hostess who would ever say “I’m so mad that you brought me a nice little something to thank me for having you over, cleaning my house like a mad woman and cooking my butt off all day for you.” In fact, after all the work the hostess has put into making your visit special, a little gift of appreciation is actually very welcome. (Take it from a girl who’s almost always the hostess)!

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DIY Monster Halloween Costumes for Babies and Kids Using Your Cricut Machine

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DIY Monster Halloween Costumes for Babies and Kids Using Your Cricut Machine

I don’t know about you, but finding the perfect costume can be a real struggle! The process usually ends up involving some form of DIY project because I can never find exactly what I’m looking for. That’s what happened for the Halloween Monster Mingle that I recently hosted for Oriental Trading Company.

I wanted everyone to be dressed in their “monstrous” best, but none of the costumes that I found were striking my fancy. So, as I tend to do, I pulled out my Cricut machine and started crafting up some designs. About an hour and a half later, a few solid tees and a solid baby romper were transformed into some super cute DIY Monster Halloween Costumes! Take a peek below to see how you can recreate these monstrously adorable costumes for your own little ghouls and goblins!

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DIY Sassy Little Lassie Shirt

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DIY Sassy Little Lassie Shirt

Your little girl will be the cutest clover in the patch when she sports this adorable DIY Sassy Little Lassie St. Patrick’s Day Shirt! Whether you’re heading to a St. Paddy’s Day celebration or just want your little one to show off her sassy spirit, this shamrock shirt is just too cute to resist. We created it for a St. Paddy’s Day Shenanigans Party and it was the perfect attire! Take a peek below for step-by-step instructions for creating one of your own.

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Galentine's Day Gift Idea

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Galentine's Day Gift Idea

Do you have a friend that’s always there for you when you need her, or a gal pal that might need a little pick-me-up this Valentine’s Day? Why not show her a little love and surprise her with this cute Galentine’s Day gift idea!

All you need to whip this gift together is an insulated bottle, our free printable Valentine’s Day tags and about 15 minutes to cut and apply some vinyl that you probably already have on hand. Easy peasy, affordable, and so cute! Get the quick “how to” below.

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Valentine's Day Classroom Gifts You Can Make with Your Cricut Machine

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Valentine's Day Classroom Gifts You Can Make with Your Cricut Machine

I’m a lover by nature, so anything Valentine’s Day related gives me all the happy feels. :)

What breaks my heart, however, is that we parents spend an outrageous amount of cash on classroom Valentines that just get a quick glance and then end up in the trash can. What a waste, right?

I decided that I wanted to come up with some Valentine’s Day Classroom Gifts that would actually be useful and might stick around for a while. So, I pulled out my Cricut Explore Air 2 and created some interactive Valentines that the kiddos can actually use…and they turned out pretty darn cute!

Take a peek below for two easy Valentine’s Day DIY Gifts that the kids will love!

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DIY St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Garland Using the Cricut Scoring Wheel

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DIY St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Garland Using the Cricut Scoring Wheel

If you’re planning a St. Patrick’s Day Party or if you’re looking for some cute St. Patrick’s Day decorations for around your house, I’ve got the cutest idea to share with you today! This adorable little DIY Rainbow Garland is modern, fun, and perfect for party or home decor!

I’ll be honest. I do a lot of projects for work that I either end up giving away or donating because I just don’t have the room to store them all. Every once in a while I’ll keep the really special ones because I can’t bring myself part with them. You guys, this one is a keeper! It is sooooo darn pretty in person…I can’t stop lovin’ on it!

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Valentine's Day Embroidery Hoop Decor with Cricut and Martha Stewart

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Valentine's Day Embroidery Hoop Decor with Cricut and Martha Stewart

Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? I don’t know about you, but when all of the Christmas decorations come down, I feel like the house looks so empty and blah! Adding a little bit of life back into the decor for Valentine’s Day seems to perk things right back up.

Embroidery hoop crafts are all the rage right now, so I thought it might be fun to give this trendy craft a Valentine’s Day twist. With just a few materials, I was able to whip this Valentine’s Day Embroidery Hoop craft up in a jiffy, and I’m gonna show you how you can, too!

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DIY Stocking Idea with Martha Stewart and Cricut

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DIY Stocking Idea with Martha Stewart and Cricut

Hey y’all! I’m back again with another project that I created in collaboration with Cricut, Michaels, and Martha Stewart, and I can hardly wait to share this one with you!

It’s fast, it’s affordable, and it’s so darn cute!!! I’ll give you the full “how to” for this DIY Stocking Idea below, but I hope you’ll use it as a baseline to get your creative juices flowing. The possibilities are endless here!

Obviously, most people personalize stockings to hang in their home, but think outside of the box, too! In this case, I used the stocking as gift wrap.

The holidays can be super stressful, and I thought my girlfriends might want some wine to help them cope through the craziness. I gussied up a simple stocking using my Cricut Explore Air 2 Martha Stewart Bundle and the brand new Cricut EasyPress 2 Martha Stewart Edition, tucked some chocolate and wine inside, and voila! A sanity-saver in a stocking! ;)

This would also be a great gift for neighbors, Christmas Party hostesses, your boss…heck, anyone really. The point is, don’t be afraid to add your own spin to the personalization (there are a slew of fun options in Design Space), or even the gift inside. It doesn’t have to be wine…it can be anything!

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DIY Holiday Gift Tags Using the Cricut Maker

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DIY Holiday Gift Tags Using the Cricut Maker

I absolutely love wrapping pretty gifts to go under the Christmas tree! If you ask my family, they may even tell you I’m a little obsessive about it. But there’s something so special about receiving a beautifully wrapped present, isn’t there? I mean, if there were a dozen gifts under the tree, and only one of them was tied up with a pretty ribbon and tag, wouldn’t you wish that the jazzed up one was for you? Exactly. Plus, the gifts under the tree are basically house decor until they get opened, so why shouldn’t they look nice? I know y’all get me. My family just doesn’t know any better. ;)

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Buffalo Check Thanksgiving Table with Cricut

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Buffalo Check Thanksgiving Table with Cricut

Happy almost Thanksgiving, y’all! The day to eat all the things is almost here…do you have your stretchy pants ready? I sure do! ;)

I’m super excited to share my latest collaboration with Cricut, Martha Stewart, and Michaels with you because I think you’re gonna love it! If you’re mad for plaid and like to get a little crafty, this Buffalo Check Thanksgiving Table is for you!

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Spooky Halloween Dinner Party with Cricut and Martha Stewart

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Spooky Halloween Dinner Party with Cricut and Martha Stewart

Grab your ghouls and ghoul-friends because this Spooky Halloween Dinner Party is one they won’t want to miss! If you’re looking for a casual way to celebrate Halloween with your friends, this ghastly gathering is for you!

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"Bad to the Bone" 80s-Inspired Halloween Party

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"Bad to the Bone" 80s-Inspired Halloween Party

Bust out the Aqua Net, shoulder pads, and jelly shoes…we’re bringing the 80s back, baby!

This “Bad to the Bone” 80s-Inspired Halloween Party was so much fun to plan! Bright colors and abstract art elements + skeletons and pumpkins = an 80s Halloween Party that is totally rad…and bad…to the bone. ;)

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Unicorn Trick or Treat Bag with Cricut EasyPress 2

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Unicorn Trick or Treat Bag with Cricut EasyPress 2

What’s black and white, and magical all over? This adorable Unicorn Trick or Treat Bag!

If your little ghoul is a unicorn lover, this DIY is for you! With the help of a Cricut cutting machine and the new EasyPress 2, you can transform a plain canvas bag into a cute Halloween treat bag that can be used year after year. Oh, and ya might just win Mom of the Year, too. ;)

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DIY Halloween Sugar Scrub Gift Idea with Cricut

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DIY Halloween Sugar Scrub Gift Idea with Cricut

Wanna surprise your pals, coworkers, or your kids’ teachers with a fun little Halloween treat? This DIY Halloween Sugar Scrub Gift Idea is sure to do the trick!

We all love a little pampering every now and then, so sugar scrub makes a wicked cool Halloween treat. Tint it to look like candy corn, and it’s just boo-tiful!

To kick it up a notch and make it even more spooktacular, personalize the jars with a sassy saying. I used my Cricut® Explore Air™ 2 Special Edition, Martha Stewart Machine Bundle to jazz up the jars with some fun personalization. If you’ve been following my blog and have seen my “Mint to Be” Baby Shower or my “She’s a Succa for Him” Succulent Bridal Shower, then you know how obsessed I am with my Martha machine.

It can cut over 100 different materials at twice the speed of previous models, and the bundle (which is available exclusively at Michaels) includes twenty-five exclusive Martha Stewart images. This is in addition to the thousands of ready-made projects and images that are available in Cricut’s Design Space! There is so much fun to be had with this bundle!!!

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St. Patrick's Day DIY Pinch Proof Bracelets

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St. Patrick's Day DIY Pinch Proof Bracelets

It's inevitable.  Either you're going to forget to wear green on St. Paddy's Day, or you're going to come across someone that did.

Well, if you make these St. Patrick's Day DIY Pinch Proof Bracelets, you can save yourself... and any greenless gals you come across...some potential pinch problems! 

They're ridiculously easy to throw together, they're super inexpensive, but what I love most about them is that they will totally brighten someone's day!

Take some to work with you.  Or to the grocery store.  Send some to school with your kiddos.  They are guaranteed to bring a smile to someone else's face...even yours!

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