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It seems every year my neighbor, Ann, adds a unique item to her yard. A visit to her home is like a walk through a garden center.

This year, her husband made a bird bath from chain links. They added a solar fountain pump, and the bath sits in the middle of a perennial bed.

Purple bee balm covers the front exterior of her home. The charming country walkway has a mixture of flowers and garden art.

 

With a warm summer still ahead, children have time to create their own bird baths from items you may already have available. These would make a fun outdoor birthday party project. I made a sample bird bath from a Terra cotta container. Chip and dip bowls will work along with any idea you can come up with.

In 2019, I wrote a blog which showcased a variety of flowers and country items surrounding Ann’s home. To view this charming post, please visit my home page and click on Archives: July 2019 posts–Gardens and Cuts. You’ll love it!

Thanks Ann for always making our lives brighter.

Enjoy!

 

        

Need a delicious and light dessert for the Fourth of July? Just layer Mason jars with angel food cake, cool whip, strawberries, and blueberries for a refreshing treat. Children will love them and want to make their own.

If you want to switch it up with pound or white cake, it’s easy to do.

After I filled mine, I punched circles from cardstock and decorated the tops.

The final touch.

Have a safe and happy Fourth!

Fourth of July is just a few weeks away. If you feel crafty and want an easy wreath project, I have the perfect one. Children will love taking part in this fun idea.

Hockey mom Shannon is one of the most imaginative people I know. She created this clothespin wreath using an ordinary wire wreath, clothespins, paint, and wooden stars. I love the hues she selected along with the distressed look. Just clip the clothespins on. Thank you Shannon!

Here’s a picture of the backside.

My sister’s neighbor, Diane, created Uncle Sam for the Fourth of July. Isn’t he cute? I placed him on my front porch. By the way, he’s situated next to double salmon-colored impatients.

Have a safe and wonderful Fourth!

My friend, Julie, has the best craft gift ideas. She created Nail Day Trays from items purchased at the Dollar Tree–my favorite stop.

These would make a wonderful outdoor summer project for children. No indoor mess. Kids may have their own idea of fun items to include. For those who start Christmas projects early, hum?

Julie purchased all the items from the Dollar Tree except for the netting.

                            

Thanks Julie. You’ve done it again. I have a feeling I’m going to post a lot of your great craft ideas.

Have fun!