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DIY 4th of July Banner

Who’s excited for 4th of July Weekend?! If you’re looking for a simple DIY decoration, we have just the thing for you. This glittery banner is super easy to create and you can customize it to say anything you’d like!

DIY 4th of July Banner | Vicky Barone

Supplies: glittery gold scrapbook paper, a printer, a pencil, scissors, string, and hot glue.

Directions:
1. Choose a font and a phrase and print it out on cardstock.
2. Cut the letters out and use them as stencils. Trace the letters backwards on the back of the glitter paper.
3. Cut out the letters from the gold paper.
4. Use hot glue to attach the letters to one long string or three pieces of string.
5. Hang and enjoy!

DIY 4th of July Banner | Vicky Barone

While you’re enjoying your new banner, you can munch on some red white and blue Rice Krispie Treat pops! Find the recipe here.

DIY 4th of July Banner | Vicky Barone

Let Freedom Ring! Have a great week, everyone!

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DIY Holidays Recipes

4th of July Rice Krispie Pops

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4th of July Weekend is almost here! To celebrate the red white and blue, we made some tasty treats. These Rice Krispie Treat pops are dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with patriotic colors! Here’s how to make your own:

4th of July Rice Krispie Pops | Vicky Barone

Supplies: Rice Krispie Treats (you can buy these from the store, but homemade are SO much tastier!), candy melts in white, blue, and red, wax paper, a cookie sheet, Ziploc sandwich bags, and striped paper straws.

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Directions:
1. Melt candy melts in the microwave (each color in its own bowl) according to directions on package.
2. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
3. Insert paper straws into each Rice Krispie Treat.
4. When the chocolate is melted, dip a Rice Krispie Treat into one of the colors. You may need to use a spoon to spread the chocolate onto the Rice Krispie Treat. Set on wax paper and dip the next treat until all are covered.
5. Scoop the remaining chocolate into Ziploc bags and cut one corner. Squeeze the chocolate out of the bags in a zig-zag or striped pattern on the treats!
6. Let the chocolate harden (you may need to pop these in the fridge for a few minutes!) and serve!

4th of July Rice Krispie Pops | Vicky Barone

4th of July Rice Krispie Pops | Vicky Barone

4th of July Rice Krispie Pops | Vicky Barone

You can find even more 4th of July treats and DIYs right here. And don’t forget to follow Vicky Barone on Instagram!

 

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Holidays Parties and Events Recipes Things I Love

18 Patriotic Desserts for the 4th of July

Fourth of July Weekend is here! To celebrate, we collected 18 delicious red white and blue desserts from across the web. Don’t they all look amazing?!

Click on the links below to see each recipe. We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and happy weekend!

18 Patriotic Desserts for the 4th of July | Vicky Barone

1. Donuts | 2. Rice Krispie Treats | 3. Cookie Cake
4. Pretzels | 5. Brownie Kebabs | 6. Trifle
7. Margarita Floats | 8. Oreo Pops | 9. Ice Cream Cones

10. Yogurt Berry Popsicles | 11. Crinkle Cookies | 12. Pie
13. Ombre Cake | 14. Fireworks Cookies | 15. Fruit Tart Pies
16. Popcorn | 17. Marbled Cupcakes | 18. Strawberries

 

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DIY Holidays Kids Things I Love

Things I Love: The 4th of July

1. Noisemaker | 2. American Flag Shorts
3. Star Garland | 4. Paper Flowers
5. Braided Headband | 6. Painted Tree Slice

Here are 6 fun DIY ideas for the whole family to try this 4th of July! Have any fun plans this weekend? There’s a tropical storm headed our way! We’re hoping it doesn’t keep us inside all weekend!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day!

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DIY Parties and Events Recipes Things I Love

Things I Love: The World Cup 2014

1. Pão de Queijo | 2. Fútbol Cake Balls
3. Printable World Flags | 4. Capirinha
5. Brigadeiro | 6. American Flag Nails

Are you having a World Cup Party this weekend? USA plays Portugal this Sunday and we’ve got a couple ideas to help get you into the spirit! Paint your nails red, white, and blue and snack on some traditional Brazilian treats while you cheer on your favorite team. Enjoy!