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SENIOR LADY: JULY 4TH FLORAL CRAFTS! #3

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I have been collecting women's scarves for several  years. I probably own about fifty scarves. These scarves are various sizes, colors, and textures. Some scarves are cotton bandanas , long silky shawls  and sheer for head wrap . I had pulled all the scarves out so I could organize them. My plan was to group the 15 bandanas, 15 silky shawls , and 20 pull on head wraps. I found a very long red, white, and blue Infinity scarf . I forgot I had it and it had never been worn. I was happy I found this scarf because I could use it for July 4th decor . Here are details for Patriotic Scarf Project : Need: 52 inch Patriotic Infinity Scarf 5 inch Patriotic Table Top  Centerpiece with Silver Base  Red Cardinal Ornament , 2 Count 7 inch White Planter   Recycled Bags or Paper Filler INSTRUCTIONS: Remove tags from center piece & scarf. Remove  Cardinals  from card.  Stuff the planter with the  recycled grocery  bags or crumbled newspaper  unti...
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SENIOR LADY: JULY 4TH FLORAL CRAFTS #2

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    I  visited my local Dollar Store last month. I was looking  for July 4th decor . There wasn't a lot of items available  at that time.  I went back to two weeks ago and there  were lots of  July 4th decor displays on hand.  This store had plenty of white and blue flowers available this time. I bought several patriotic flowers , picks, white planters. I was on a creative vibe after my first floral craft. This time I wanted to use a different shade of blue flowers. I noticed that the trend had switched from traditional  dark navy blue in patriotic crafts. I have seen shades of  blue ranging from light to medium blue. Roses range in different sizes now. Baby's Breath is also available in colors other than white. Computer generated color mixing offer complex color variety  for faux flowers.   Here is the details for my second  floral project: JULY 4TH FLORAL BOUQUET #2 NEED: 7 Inch Red Glass Pot Belly Vase (1) L...
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SENIOR LADY: JULY 4TH FLORAL CRAFTS

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  I have always loved celebrating July 4th .  Our  family would go to fireworks show  at the  fairgrounds. A few years later,  my sons  wanted to enjoy fireworks at  home or  with neighborhood friends.  My  husband  always loved showing off   his grilling skills. Our  family ate burgers,  hot dogs, steak, and  chicken legs. We were  so full, that every body wanted to take a  nap.  One year,  my husband included a smoked  turkey with  the celebration meal. I made my annual red ,white, and blue Jell-O  poke cake.   It was so refreshing during hot weather. We  ate it right before we started  the fireworks. I'm retired now so, I have more time to devote to my craft hobbies. I'm anxious to plan each years July 4th yard decor.  I have moved to an  area that has a lot of senior citizens. So, my style of July 4th decor has changed. I don't  have a...
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SENIOR LADY: REMEMBERING DAD PROJECT!

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  When me and my friends were teenagers, we played the, "when I get married" game. I declared that I wanted to be a Mom who had all boys. The Lord honored my request. I didn't realize at the time, what dilemmas  I would encounter.  My front yard had no  grass. My sons and the neighbors' boys   played football every afternoon.  Sunday afternoons were noisy because the guys screamed with each touchdown. I hung out on Saturdays at fishing ponds and lakes. My car smelled like a fruit basket. After the soccer games, my sons discarded their empty juice boxes on the back seat.  Father's  Day is coming soon. I wanted  to  forego the neck tie and gift cards.  I was  researching online and I saw  personal  journals and scrapbooks  on sale. I had  already given a mini scrapbook  with  childhood, high school, and adult pictures for Father's Day a few years ago. He enjoyed looking at the old  family p...
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SENIOR LADY: EASY DIY MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS #2

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The online Mother's Day greeting cards for 2026 are  very unique.  Colors generated by computers and  " AI " seem more vibrant. The graphics are vivid and more concise. There  were multiple lettering styles   of the words Mother,  Mom, and Mama. Most Mothers  should get a loving  feeling when they receive these  cards.  Viewing these letter styles gave me ideas for my next Mother's Day gifts . Endless possibilities for creating scrapbooks, journals, and DIY greeting cards exist. I'll purchase a printer eventually. I don't mind utilizing my artistic skills in the meantime.  Here are the details for a last minute Mother's Day gift: MOTHER'S DAY MINI SCRAPBOOK : NEED: 8 inch x 10 inch, Marker\ Watercolor Pad Permanent Markers, Medium & Fine tip: Mother's Favorite Colors Gem Stickers, Assorted Colors One Hole Puncher ( optional) Matching Yarn for Tying Scrapbook,  (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Note: Printer not used. Free-handed ...
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SENIOR LADY: EASY DIY MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS

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I was visiting my local Dollar Store 2 weeks ago. I was  hunting for new gem and crystal stickers , to add to my collection. The addition of bling to your DIY projects is a necessity.  This store  had gotten  in a new feature. Lots of   art and craft   supplies were stacked  on the shelf.  Lovely  unfinished stretched canvas pictures   were  on display. I have never heard of this  craft.   I decided  to get a few of these pictures.  They m ay all be gone  next week. I will watch  some  online videos which   will help me learn  how to  paint on canvas .  I was  ready to experiment  with the canvas painting after  I reviewed a  few  painted stretch canvas pictures.  Here  are the details for my project: MOTHER'S DAY STRETCH CANVAS PICTURE: NEED: Crafter's Square Stretch Canvas ,  Unfinished, 8 inch x 10 inch  ( for ...
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