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July 4, 2012

A Picket Fence 4th of July!

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Can you tell how much we LOVE celebrating our nation’s Birthday?!!
As we are busily preparing to enjoy this holiday with family and friends, we thought we would do a recap of all of our 4th of July Projects we have shared with you over the last couple of weeks. Some of them are so simple that you could still get them done in time for your own celebrations!
So, let’s take a look back at
A Picket Fence 4th of July!

“4th of July Jello Firecracker Shots”
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“Patriotic Pool Noodle Firecrackers”
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“Tissue Paper Firecrackers”
Tissue Paper Firecrackers
“4th of July Paper Wreath”
4th of July Paper Wreath
“Tissue Paper Ball Topiary”
Tissue Paper Ball Topiary
“Mod Podge Flag Hurricane”
Mod Podge Flag Hurricane
And here are some of our projects from last year!
“No-Sew” Patriotic Pillows
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“No-Sew Pennant Banner”
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“4th of July Flower Tower”
“4th of July Bandana Pillow”
We want to wish Americans everywhere a Happy Fourth of July and remind you to take a moment to remember the WHY behind this holiday!


We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls.  ~Robert J. McCracken
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We have enjoyed so much freedom for so long that we are perhaps in danger of forgetting how much blood it cost to establish the Bill of Rights.  ~Felix Frankfurter
Graves at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego, California, USA


One Nation, Under God, Indivisible, With Liberty and Justice for All! 
~United States of America Pledge of Allegiance
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Thank you so much for joining us as we celebrate this very special day and we wish all of you and your families a very
Happy 4th of July!!
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  1. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    July 3, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Happy 4th to you both! Hope you have a wonderful day celebrating with your family and friends! Loved all of this inspiration!

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  2. Shelia says

    July 3, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Wonderful post, ladies. Love seeing all of your projects and I too want to wish you and your families a fabulous 4th of July!
    Be a couple of sweeties,
    Shelia 😉

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    July 3, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Happy 4th to you both!!!

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  4. Patty (Patty's Pretty Things) says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    You did a beautiful job with this post. Love the picture of the front porch – lovely. Have a fun time with family and friends.

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  5. FABBY'S LIVING says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Gorgeous everything in your post, I love it!!..so, have a wonderful 4th. of July!! Yes, I can tell you love the celebration..and so do I!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!
    FABBY

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  6. Coastal Cottage Dreams says

    July 3, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Beautiful post…Happy 4th!

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  7. NanaDiana says

    July 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Wonderful project. I especially love the banner. I hope you have a wonderful 4th. xo Diana

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  8. Honey at 2805 says

    July 4, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Gorgeous! Have a wonderful 4th of July!

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  9. Kelly says

    July 4, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    Y’all featured some wonderful patriotic decorations! Hope y’all have a great 4th tomorrow too.

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  10. Heather says

    July 4, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    Happy Independence Day Heather and Vanessa! Wishing you and your family a wonerful July 4th celebration today! Wonderful inspirational projects featured here and as a miliary spouse its fantastic to see your remiinders of the true meaning of the day! Heather 🙂

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  11. Dewdrop Gardens says

    July 4, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Happy 4th of July to my friends south of the border!! We just celebrated our equivalent on the 1st of July, Canada Day, marking the day we became a nation. Our countries are close in so many ways…and I am proud to call the United States a friend and neighbour. 🙂

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  12. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Loved the recap….have a very safe and fun 4th with your families!!!

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  13. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Love your projects … love the reminder (yeah, I teared up) … and happy 4th to two of my favorite bloggers! Hope you have a wonderful day surrounded by friends and family!

    🙂

    Linda

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  14. Sue says

    July 4, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Happy Independence Day Heather and Vanessa! You two are amazing!

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  15. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    July 4, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Happy 4th girls! Such great ways to incorporate a little patriotism in our everyday lives!!!

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  16. Cindy says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Have a great 4th! Lot’s of inspiring projects! Cindy

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  17. Vicki Shead says

    July 4, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Happy 4th! Stay cool and be safe!!

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  18. Maggie Ann says

    July 5, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    What a beautiful and touching post! Loved it…

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  19. Cocalores says

    July 5, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Happy 4th July! Love those pillows =)

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  20. Dixie Delights says

    July 7, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Hi ladies – I nominated y’all for the Versatile Blogger Award. I find inspiration every day on your site and have thoroughly enjoyed becoming your “virtual friend.” All the best! Amanda
    https://dixiedelights.blogspot.com/2012/07/blush.html

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  21. Four Marrs and One Venus says

    July 7, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Great Post- loved all the photos and projects! Hope your 4th was Amazing!

    Reply

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