Spark up with 4th of July with these patriotic projects!

The shadow box and welcome sign are magnetic so you can simply change out your decorations each season.

Below are pictures and recipes to create these precious creations, simply follow the links below to purchase your crafting supplies today!


July Stars Welcome Slat Sign (Left) I Love America Shadowbox in Black Frame (Top Center) Home with Uncle Sam “o” (Center Right)

I Love America Magnetic Shadow Box Recipe

Foundations Décor:  I Love America Shadow Box Kit #02654-7; Black Magnetic Shadow Box Frame #02602-8

Paper:  Liberty Collection by Authentique 

Ink:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink

Paint: Apple Barrel – English Navy 20773E; Apple Barrel – Flamenco Red 21468E; Deco Art Americana Sand DA04 

Embellishments: Foundations Decor Yellow Star Buttons; Burlap Twine  

Tools & Supplies needed to complete this project: Paintbrush, Scissors, Pencil, Large Paper File, Small Paper File, Precision Needle Files, Matte Mod Podge, Foam Brush, Zig Glue, Distress Ink Blending Tool


Home with Vintage Uncle Sam “o” Recipe

Foundations Decor:  Uncle Sam #02112-2 ; Home with Interchangeable “o” #02105-4

Paper: Liberty Paper by Authentique 

Distress Ink:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink

Paint: Apple Barrel – English Navy 20773E;  Apple Barrel – White 21119E; Apple Barrel – Territorial Beige 20558E 

Flesh Mixture: 1/3 – Folk Art 2485 Seashell Pink, 2/3 – Folk Art 450 Parchment 

Embellishments: Foundations Decor Yellow Star Buttons; Burlap Twine  

Tools & Supplies needed to complete this project: Paintbrush, Scissors, Pencil, Large Paper File, Small Paper File, Precision Needle Files, Matte Mod Podge, Foam Brush, Zig Glue, Distress Ink Blending Tool


Home with Uncle Sam “o” Recipe

Foundations Decor:  Uncle Sam #02112-2 ; Home with Interchangeable “o” #02105-4

Paper: Foundations Decor Red; Foundations Decor Cream; Foundations Decor Blue 

Distress Ink: Fired Brick Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink; Faded Jeans Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink; Frayed Burlap Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink; Fossilized Amber Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink

Paint: Apple Barrel – English Navy 20773E;  Apple Barrel – White 21119E; Folk Art – Christmas Red 958 

Flesh Mixture: 1/3 – Folk Art 2485 Seashell Pink, 2/3 – Folk Art 450 Parchment  

Embellishments: Foundations Decor Yellow Star Buttons; Burlap Twine  

Tools & Supplies needed to complete this project: Paintbrush, Scissors, Pencil, Large Paper File, Small Paper File, Precision Needle Files, Matte Mod Podge, Foam Brush, Zig Glue, Distress Ink Blending Tool


Slat Welcome Sign Recipe

Foundations Décor:  Welcome July Stars #02765-0 ; Welcome Slat Sign #02758-2

Distress Ink:  Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink

Paint: Apple Barrel – English Navy 20773E;  Apple Barrel – Flamenco Red 21468E 

Embellishments: Foundations Decor Yellow Star Buttons; Burlap Twine  

Tools & Supplies needed to complete this project: Paintbrush, Scissors, Pencil, Large Paper File, Small Paper File, Precision Needle Files, Matte Mod Podge, Foam Brush, Zig Glue, Distress Ink Blending Tool

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