Firecrackers!

I am not really huge on decorating my house for holidays.  Between 4 kids, keeping house and my love of sewing, decorating for the holidays is pretty low on my list.  I have decide to have a sofa table in my entry that I can decorate for the holidays and call it good.  Then I can have a few decorations for holidays to feel festive and not to much to store the rest of the year.

I have had this idea in my head for a while and finally saw what I need to make it happen at Michaels. Wahoo!!!

So here is version #1

Ribbon Style

Let's start with a supply list:

Paper pencil cups

(These come in a package of 6 by Creatology at Michaels)

2 inch ribbon (1 yard will make at least 3 firecrackers)

1/2 inch ribbon (1 yard)

3/4 inch or 1 inch ribbon (1/2 yard)

Wilton cupcake picks ( I got mine at Michaels in the patriotic holiday section)

A crafty girl's best friend = Glue Gun

Optional blue or red spray paint

Start by punching a hole in the center of your pencil cup.

I am a little old school.  I still have my Making Memories punch kit. Similar to this one.  I still use the eyelet setter and hammer to make my holes.  It works great.  If you don't have a similar item I was thinking you could use a toothpick or bbq skewer to punch your hole.

Here is the step I missed.  If you would like to paint your cups, paint them now. Just give them a light coat around and a second coat on the top.

Find the center of the cup and place a small line of glue starting at the center and going 2 inches to the edge.

Start with a small line of glue in the center and move to the edges of the container.  Lay edge of ribbon on glue and wrap around container.  Place small line of glue on top or first edge and glue down. Repeat for second piece of ribbon.   

Repeat last step for blue ribbons around edges.

This is what it will look like.

Add your cupcake picks and stick them into the holes you punched in the beginning.

Wrap your last ribbon around your firecracker ans VOILA your done.  Super easy your kiddos could do it!!

I added my 4th of July free Printable and I have the beginning of my holiday decoration!

Version #2

Glitter style

Supplies:

Pencil cups

Red or Blue glitter

Spray Glue

Wilton cupcake picks

1-Punch Hole in cup

2- Spray glue on cup

3- Sprinkle glitter on cup.  All over.

4- Let dry

5- Add Pick

6- Wrap with ribbon

All finished.  I can't decide which on I like more. I love fireworks.  Our first summer in Idaho Falls were eventful. But one memory I have is the Fireworks.  Melaluca, a local company put on an amazing fireworks show.  You can see them from miles around and they shoot them off from the a spot around the falls of the Snake River.  It is awesome. I can't wait to see the show this year!

 I hope you all have a safe and fantastic holiday!!



Linking up too:
Night Owl Crafting
http://733blog.blogspot.com/
I Heart Naptime
Tatertots and Jello
Bacon with the Hungry Hypo
Spunky Junky
Funky Junky Interiors

Pull over Baby Bib

Finding a unique gift for a new mom can sometimes be hard.  I found one of these bibs and fell in love with it.  I needed more. Little ones can really make a mess.  It seems like bibs only make it through one kiddo. I discovered fingertip towels are the perfect size.  So now with each new little bundle I make a few new ones. Just so they get something new.   You can never have to many bibs right??

Supply List:

Fingertip Towel ( I got these at Target for $2 each.)

Ribbing

 Begin by folding top of towel down about 6 inches.

 Use piece of paper to make 5 inch circle. Fold circle in half. Lay straight edge on folded edge. Cutout circle.

 Take ribbing and cut a strip 12 x 2.5.  Make sure the ribbing stretches the length of your strip.  Inmy photo I cut the ribbing on the fold. So I cut it 6x2.5 on the fold.

 Stitch short ends of the ribbing.

 Divide towel and ribbing into 4 equal parts. 

 Pin towel and ribbing together.  If you need to divide into more equal parts go for it. 

 Sometimes it makes sewing it easier.

 As you stitch the ribbing and towel together pull ribbing to the same length as the towel.

Take it one section at a time.

After stitching neck either serge the edge or zig zag around edge to give it a finished look. 

(I missed the picture for this step)

Once you have finished the edges do a top stitch around the edge of the neck line. 

 Your done!  Quick and easy.  A great gift for a new mom. 

This is perfect for my new little guy.  He is not quite ready for solids but when he is he will be sporting several of these!

This one fits my baby and my 3 year old.  I have seen these made with hand towels and dishcloths for older children or disabled adults.

I was thinking these would be totally cute using fabric and the silhouette for some cute appliques for plain towels. 

Tatertots and Jello

Family Rules

I say somthing similar someone had made and loved the idea.  Subway Art and Chevron prints are all the rage so I used both for my family rules.  Lots of fun colors to choose from. They are sized 11x 14. Right click and save to your computer. Enjoy!

PLEASE follow the following rules for Free Time Frolics printables:

• I would love for you to become a follower of Free Time Frolics. More Free Printables are coming. You don't want to miss out.
• Free Time Frolics printables are for PERSONAL USE only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim them as your own.
• If posting on the internet, you MUST post a link back to the original post or this page.
• Freebie printables are offered "as is" unless otherwise noted.
• Pin, share, use in your home or as a gift. Enjoy.

Linking this post to:

Tatertots and Jello

I Heart Naptime
Bacon with the Hungry Hypo

Yummy Banana Cake

I have this adorable cousin who lives across the country.  I love to look at her food blog.  She has awesome recipes.  This is one of our favorites.  Sometimes I just get tired of plain old banana bread. This is just enough of a change to liven things up with out changing too much! Enjoy

 

Creme De La Kim

Tiered Plates

I found a serving tray at Target I loved.  But the price was a little more than I wanted to spend.  I searched the internet and found just what I needed to make my own.  I though they would make great gifts for Weddings, Teachers, Girlfriends, Birthdays or even Christmas. Here is what I came up with... 

What you need

Melamine plates (I got mine at Target)

Cake Stand Handles (HERE )

This company is going to be expanding.  They have told me they will be getting more styles soon!

Painters Tape

Drill and Drill bit (Mine was 5/16ths)

Tape your plates in a plus sign  on the right sides of the plate.  Find center and mark it with a marker. Make sure you are taping and drilling from the right side of the plate.  Drilling from the wrong side can cause the plate to crack and break.  I learned from experience. Cracking can occur at anytime. But I have found the tape really helps alot!

Place your plates right side up and on something you can drill into.  I just used and old board in my garage.  Do not do it on your nice kitchen table or floor (I did that once.Right into my linoleum.  Live and learn!) 

Drill slowly into the plate.  Once through reverse the drill and pull out. You should be left with pretty little holes like these above. 

Take your handles and thread the screws through the holes.  Voila, a beautiful new serving plate. I am excited to try the 3 tiered plate too.  The great thing about these handles is you only need one set and you can change them out for holidays or seasons.   

Perfect for serving 2 Princess there lunch!

I am linking up too:

I Heart Naptime

Skip to my Lou

Bacon time with the Hungry Hypo

Crystal and Co.

Springtime Fun

Here is a cute little neighborhood pass around for spring.  I have seen the Halloween Ghost for fall and thought it would be nice to have a bunny hop for spring.  A great way to meet your neighbors again after a long cold winter.

Neighborhood Bunny Hop Printable {Here}

PLEASE follow the following rules for Free Time Frolics printables:

• I would love for you to become a follower of Free Time Frolics. More Free Printables are coming. You don't want to miss out.
• Free Time Frolics printables are for PERSONAL USE only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim them as your own.
• If posting on the internet, you MUST post a link back to the original post or this page.
• Freebie printables are offered "as is" unless otherwise noted.
• Pin, share, use in your home or as a gift. Enjoy.

Linking up to:

4th of July Subway Art

I fun freebie printable for all to have!  I have been wanting a 4th of July printable. I finally found time to make one. Right click on the image and save to your computer.  Printing size is 8 X 10. Enjoy!
                                   

Please follow the rules of free printables . Thanks!

• I would love for you to become a follower of Free Time Frolics via Rss or Facebook or G+ . More Free Printable's are coming. You don't want to miss out.
• Free Time Frolics printable's are for PERSONAL USE only. You may not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim them as your own.
• If posting on the internet, you MUST post a link back to the original post or this page.
•  Freebie printable's are offered "as is" unless otherwise noted. 
• Pin, share, use in your home or as a gift.  Enjoy!

First Post

I am so excited to get started!  I have been a blogger for a while but as of late I am really behind. Now is time for me to start. I have been racking my brain for a catchy name and here it is. Free Time Frolics. 
I have so many ideas in my head and I need to get them out.  I love crafting, sewing, digi scrapping, and trying new things (to a fault). I drive my husband crazy with all my craftastic stuff! I have 4 kiddos that keep me busy but crafting, sewing and all things girly keeps me sane.  Eventually I will introduce you to my 3 Princes and a Princess but for now Enjoy!

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