Family Fun

Family Fun at the beach in Monterey, California ... I love-love the people in this picture so much. Thanks for letting Grandma join you for the weekend ... it was Fabulous!!!

(Photo courtesy of Michelle Tandy Photography)

July 4th Firecracker Cans

Here is an fun and easy July 4th craft that I actually made several years ago ... but still love to put out every July.

Supplies Needed: Tin cans (all sizes - empty, label removed and washed), Acrylic paints in Patriotic colors, star shaped paint sponges, Sharpie marker (black), hammer and nail, chenille stems in red, blue, gold or silver.

Directions: Remove label, wash out cans and let dry. Paint the can (make take two coats) with acrylic paint - let dry. Don't forget to paint the top of the can also!!

Using sponges and acrylic paint apply stars in any pattern/design you choose - let dry. Using the Sharpie Marker - Outline some of the stars if desired. Punch a hole in the top of the can with the hammer and nail. Curl several chenille stems around a pencil or dowel - insert in to the hole on top of the can. And there you have it!!! Sooooo super simple and easy!!