It’s time for the June’s Pinterest Challenge! The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month’s challenge could be two options, red, white and blue inspiration or some summer fun. The challenge is hosted by Erlene, My Pinterventures Blog. I will link all the participants at the bottom of my page.
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For this simple craft I am using 5 paint stir sticks and paint. The pin I saw that inspired me came from Jodie and Jen over at Eighteen 25. Their star was so cute I wanted to try making one. Instead of using yarn for my star I am going to use paint.
To view all of my July 4th DIYs from the past you can click here → JULY 4th.
Here are the supplies I am using:
- 5 paint stir sticks – I am always purchasing paint which means I have tons of stir sticks
- red, white and blue craft paint
- star template
- wood glue
- stapler and staples
- paint brushes
- scissors
- ruler
- pencil
- assorted ribbon
As Jodie and Jen the first step I laid my sticks in the shape of a star and marked where the sticks cross over to divide my blue area from the red and white.
Once I had my lines marked I started painting. I used Admiral blue painting in the line area.
After the blue paint dried, I took my ruler and pencil making lines for the stripes. I marked every 3/4 of an inch. Painted the red stripes first with Apple red.
After the red was dry, I paint with white to the other stripes area.
Once my paint was all dry I formed my sticks back into the star.
I attached the ends together with wood glue and a staple. Using the staples to keep the ends in place until the wood glue has time to dry.
Using a star stencil to add white stars to the blue area.
Adding several different ribbons to make a bow to add to the star with a little dab of hot glue.
This is a cute little July 4th decoration to make.
This is a easy and cute July 4th craft. If you want to try making one for your holiday….
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂
Paint sticks make such awesome stuff! This looks great and is perfect for the 4th of July. This is totally my style and I need to make one of these.
They do Jenny. I think everyone should stock up on them. ha! I have a lot saved from painting our home but when run out I will be buying packages of them.
Hope you have a great summer.
I like how that turned out. I’m a sucker for red white and blue and stars of any color.
Me too Lydia. The three colors always puts a smile on my face.
Happy July 4th my friend.
What a great use of paint stirrers! Your patriotic star turned out great, Terrie!
Thanks Beverly. I have tons of stir sticks. Making crafts out of things I have on hand is like killing two birds with one stone. I get a cute craft plus use up things to make room for more. ha!~
What a cute decor for the 4th!
Thanks Roseann. It is so cute and so easy to make.
I love this! Something different than a typical wreath and not super complicated to make. Pinned.
It was so simple and very affordable. Most of the items I had on hand. It would make an adorable door decor. Thanks Erlene!
Wow, you made it so easy and it looks adorably cute. It also gives a very expensive look! You are so creative my friend!!!
Hey there Bushra, so happy to see you. Hope all is good with you and your family. The star was so easy to make and look how stinkin’ cute it looks. I just love it. Thank you so much!
What a fun craft, love the addition of the bow, really cute!
Thank you. I love the bow addition too. Happy Wednesday my friend.
This is such a cute decoration idea! Pinned.
Thank you Joanne.
Your star turned out really cute, Terrie! What a creative way to use paint stirrers! And adding the assorted ribbon bow is like icing on a cake – the finishing touch! You certainly made a lovely patriotic decorative piece!
Thank you Gail. It was missing something to me without the bow. I think like you, adding the bow was like icing on the cake. Thanks so much for stopping by! Love working with you on the hop.
Cute, cute, cute! I pinned it for future reference.
Thanks Donna. It was so easy to make and super cute. Hope you have a great day!