~who's ready for a little fireworks DIY?~

Who's ready for the Fourth Of July?

We are getting there.

I am putting some finishing touches on a few things, but it's looking mighty patriotic around here!

Be sure to come back Friday as I have a HUGE reveal of a project we've been working on.

Cannot wait to show you!

Now, who's ready to make some cute little boxes for your fireworks?

I started out with a bunch of wood out of a house being torn down.

If you don't have old wood you could always use new and paint it.

OR, you can buy a pre made box :)

I started with my bottom piece and cut the sides on 45 degree angles to fit around it, 

then nailed in place.

Once I was finished I painted on some wording.

You could use stencils or free hand.

I thought snap crackle & pop would be cute for all the fireworks.

For this one I used empty Starbucks bottles and filled them with sparklers.

Adding the word sparkle seemed fitting.

After I painted on the letters I roughed them up a bit with sandpaper.

Just a reminder to stop back by here Friday for a HUGE reveal!

xoxo

~our 4th of July in photos~{& a giveaway winner}

Better late than never on 4th of July pictures right?
We joined our friends in celebrating a 70th birthday extravaganza,
and here are some of the photos from the photographer, at Stehr Steps Photography.
She did a wonderful job at capturing the fun moments we all had!

All photos by Stehr Step photography, {go like them on Facebook!} except for the one by me, that doesn't look quite as good! :)

And, the winner of the Olive Leaf Stencil giveaway is......

THE TEXAS COWGIRL!
{and how did I not see your darling blog sooner?}
CONGRATS! COME BACK EVERY MONDAY FOR MORE GREAT GIVEAWAYS!

xoxo