~American flag tank giveaway~

One of My Sweet Savannah's new sponsors, Shop Joyworks,  is generously giving away this adorable American flag tank to one lucky reader!

All you have to do is follow Shop Joyworks on instagram to be entered. Once you have followed, head on over to my instagram and comment that you've done so on the picture that matches one of the above.

If you do not have a instagram account, commenting on this post here will count as an entry.

I will choose a random winner on Friday.

Good luck!

xoxo

~dollar store flag banner~

This is a project I did last year, but thought I'd share it again as the Fourth of July is right upon us!

It's an easy no sew project that can be done in a matter of minutes.

Start out with as many flags as you want.

I purchased mine at the dollar store.

They were on sticks which I discarded.

You will also need ribbon or bias tape, and fabric glue.

Find a long flat surface to lay your flags on.

I weighted mine down because I was outside and the wind was blowing that day.

Glue the bias tape or ribbon on and then tape down until dry.

When it's dry you are ready to hang!

What are your plans for the Fourth of July?

xoxo

~thrifty thursday~{fabric scrap & lace flag}

On one of my recent trips to the thrift store,

 I picked up this bag of lace trim for $1.99.

And with that bag of lace trim, as well as some red and blue fabric scraps, I created this flag.

I cut out a large red rectangle and a smaller navy blue one.

Then I cut strips of fabric and lace trim to length.

I tied the ends just because I think it gave it a more finished look.

Lastly, I cut some of the lace up to make the "stars"

I used  fabric glue for the "stars" but sewed everything else on.

Super easy wall decor for the 4th!

xoxo

~4th of July DIY~{blog hop!}

I am so excited to be hosting my first ever blog hop!

I have picked 7 bloggers, myself included, to share with you 

some fabulous do it yourself ideas for your 4th of July.

I am first up and am going to show you how to make this inexpensive no sew flag banner!

Here is what you will need:

Fabric glue

bias tape {or ribbon} in your choice of color

flags from the dollar store

blue painters tape

You will need to slip off the flags from the plastic poles.

You can toss these as you will not be needing them.

On a long work surface lay out your flags.

Since I did this outside, I weighed mine down with pots so they wouldn't fly away on me.

Next you want to glue the bias tape {or ribbon} to the top of the flags.

The bias tape I used had a double fold, so I had to glue the fold shut as well.

To secure it while it dries, use pieces of painters tape.

The instructions on the glue says to let dry for approx. 4 hours. 

I waited about 7, as mine was still wet after 4.

Once dry you can remove the tape and hang anywhere you like!

This is a super simple project that will make a big impact for your 4th of July decor!

To see what my friend Karianne is up to, head on over to her blog at

Thistlewood Farm.

xoxo