My sister-in-law Shannon and I threw a patriotic craft party for some girls in our ward. Just an excuse to throw a party and craft at the same time! :-) We love to throw parties with a specific theme and colors and had a blast with this one! there was red, white, and blue everywhere, and the whole feel was vintage patriotic. Outside I had mason jars with sand and votive candles and flags stuck in the ground lining our driveway and porch. I wish I took a picture of our invitation before they were all handed out. they took so long to make and turned out so adorable, now I know for next time! We all had a blast making patriotic crafts (everyone brought their own project) and chatting till 11pm! Mike took the boys fishing for most of the night, and they thought the "party" was so cool when they got home! This garland is what I started making-of course I didn't get much done at the party-too much talking to do! I love naptime-its when I can get my craft on!
Almost everyone invited was out of town on their summer vacations, but I always love having a smaller more intimate group to enjoy!
Our red, white, and blue drinks. You put ice in a tall glass (the ice is key so the liquids don't all mix) and layer cranberry juice, blue gatorade, and 7-up! Yummy and so cute!
My first time making a red velvet cake, and turned out oh-so-yummy and moist! I should have taken a picture after it was cut!
These centerpieces are made of paper towel and toilet paper rolls! Just wrap them in tissue paper and put a pipe cleaner sticking out the top and embellish with vintage images, lace, ribbon, glitter, etc.! So easy, cheap, and cute!
My patriotic entryway. I made these apothecary jars and fill them different with each holiday. For easter they had sticks, moss, and robins eggs! So easy and fun to fill throughout the year!
The favors we handed out full of patriotic candy, soap, and lifesavers wrapped in paper with ribbon sticking out to look like mini firecrackers.
I took this picture before most of the goodies were placed out, but you get the idea! 
