Independence Day
Hand Winged Bald Eagle
The Bald Eagle is our National Bird. With all the red, white, and blue crafts and décor this week a Bald Eagle sounded like the perfect symbol of freedom to add to our Independence Week.
This fun project turned out to be my little guy’s favorite of all time. HE LOVES HIS EAGLE.
Upcycled Patriotic Windsock
Happy July! This month I will be contributing two blog posts on Typically Simple. Today I’m excited to kick off the new month over on Typically Simple showcasing my festive outdoor décor.
Click here to learn how I created these Upcycled Patriotic Wind Socks to celebrate summer, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day.
And a big thank you to Kelly for publishing my July craft post on her website!
– T
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“Hand” Made Flag T-Shirts
Last year me and my little guy made flag t-shirts for him and his big brother.
These Patriotic shirts turned out perfect for Memorial Day, Flag Day, & Independence Day.
My teen still wears his regularly however my tot has grown a few sizes since last summer and with a Marine Boot Camp Graduation in our near future as well as Flag Day and Independence Day we made him a new one this week that fits.
To create this Flag T-shirt you will need five items …
*White T-Shirt *Blue Fabric Paint *Red Fabric Paint *Paint Brush *Small Hand
Instructions: Prewash t-shirt; Place a piece of cardboard inside the t-shirt so that the paint does not bleed through to the back of the shirt; Start with the blue hand print before adding the red stripes with a paint brush; Allow time to dry before wearing and washing. Wear with Pride.
And one more suggested instruction: if your little one is anything like mine I recommend you pull out an old t-shirt from the Goodwill box in the Garage and some washable paints to paint while you work on the red stripes. My tot loved every minute of painting a t-shirt “just like Momma” and was extremely proud of his finished product.
Cute, right?
– T
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Red, White & Blue Cookie Bar
Happy Memorial Day! Today we remember all of those who served in the US Military and gave the ultimate sacrifice while in service. God bless them and their families. Thank you. And thank you to former & retired service members and those who are currently serving to protect our great nation.
In celebration of our freedom and the service men and women who protect our freedom I made Red, White & Blue Cookie Bars. They make a perfect treat to add to an afternoon picnic or BBQ.
Cookie Bar Ingredients:
2 Cups Flour
1/2 Cup Powder Sugar
1 Cup Butter (room temperature)
1 Egg
1/4 Cup Almond Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add parchment paper to a 9×9 baking pan leaving a little overhang for easy removal. In a medium mixing bowl stir Four, Powder Sugar, Butter, Egg, Milk & 
Vanilla with a wooden spoon until combined then knead with hands creating a dough ball. Place dough into baking pan and press down to even out the dough. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until edges are golden and the middle of the cookie bar passes the toothpick test.
Filling Ingredients:
1 Block (8oz) Cream Cheese (room temperature)
1/4 Cup Splenda Sugar Blend
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Lemon Juice
Fruit Toppings:
1 Cups Sliced Strawberries
1/2 Cup Blueberries
1/2 Cup Raspberries
Directions: Add Cream Cheese, Sugar, Vanilla & Lemon Juice to a small mixing bowl, mix until well blended. After Cookie Bar has cooled, remove from pan then spread filling mixture to cover cookie bar then top with fruit. Cut into bars, keep refrigerated.
Enjoy! – T
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