I love decorating for the Fourth of July. I have my decorations up from Memorial Day until the middle of July!
Love the red, white, and blue!
I really like that vintage look too, so here's an easy way to get that look.
Started with these flags from the Dollar Spot at Target.
Filled a large bowl with hot water from the tap and put in some tea bags.
Take a bath now little flags. I promise the water's nice and warm.
Done? No not yet.
It took about 3-4 hours of neglectful tea dyeing to get them to this point.
Uhh - must confess that I played a bit with the color on this photo. It's my artistic shot. :)
And now they look like they are least 50 years old. (Can't be much older than that since Hawaii was the 50th star added in August of 1959.)
Just something simple and fun!
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I agree with liking vintage looking things especially Americana stuff. I am sure you saved yourself some money too because they would have been more if you would have bought them this way. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCute idea. They certainly look better aged. I happen to love coffee, too! Can't start the day without it...even roast my own beans...what a difference!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! And I LOVE the dollar bin at Target!:0)
ReplyDeleteTarget has a dollar bin? Why have I been going to the Dollar Tree?!
ReplyDeleteI like the way they look with the tea bath!! Very cute. Great Idea!!
ReplyDeleteI agree....they look better "older".....and I love those dollar bins as you walk into the store! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm trying this today! I love the vintage look:) Thanks for sharing this idea!
ReplyDeleteMy flags turned out great! Thanks for the idea:)
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http://myblessedlife-lora.blogspot.com/2010/06/fun-with-4th-of-july-crafts-part-1.html
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