June 20, 2012

Patriotic Crafting!!

With the recent installation of "better/brighter" lighting in my craft room, I was inspired to do a bit of crafting.
 
Here are a few of my latest projects. 
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As you can tell, Magpie Ethel and Creative Breathing have inspired me to get out the red, white and blue!  I'm just getting started.  Wait until you see my patriotic tree!  Linking up with:
It's a Very Cherry World:  Rednesday
and
Very Merry Vintage Style
 
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31 comments:

  1. Thoroughly Modern MeJune 20, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    A patriotic tree! I should have guessed! Can't wait to see it. All these projects are amazing. Red, White and Blue crafts look like they would be fun to put together-a great color combo.

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  2. vivianJune 20, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    OOO! I just get all excited and inspired to craft more myself when I look at your pictures! so much fun! Someday Kim, we have to find a way to craft and play together!
    have a great day my very creative friend!
    xoxo

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  3. DearHelenHartmanJune 20, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    It must be like a party everyday at your place! So jealous that you get all these gorgeous projects done instead of just dreamed of or pinned to do later! Love 'em.

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  4. NanaDianaJune 20, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Very, very, very cute! You got so much done and I love the dolls all re-dressed for the Holiday- xo Diana

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  5. ImagiMeriJune 20, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I'm so jealous! All I can do is stare at my unfinished craft room right now! I've got about 20 projects tucked away in bags just waiting to be finished!!!!

    Your creations are stunning girlfriend! Thank you for sharing them with us.

    Big Hugs,
    Meri

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  6. LeeJune 20, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Terrific ideas~you are the crafting queen!
    Have a terrific day!

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  7. craftylesJune 20, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    I just got off of E's blog and now that I've seen what you've done, I'm really fired up. I love what you did with each thing, but especially the dolls. What cuties, Kim!

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  8. KimJune 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I just can't get over how crafty you are... wish i had a touch of that..
    Hugz..
    Have a great Wed...

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  9. My Vintage MendingJune 20, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Oh that cone is magical....you are amazingly gifted. That big girl job is just a cover for your real talent...smiles...Renee

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  10. BucksCountyFolkArtJune 20, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Oh my gosh, Kim! What wonderful, absolutely creative ideas you have! Love the change of the old dolls and what you did with those horns....amazing! Makes me wanna get crackin'!

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  11. Shirley HatfieldJune 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Just one word...WOW!

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  12. HeatherJune 20, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    I love red, white and blue!

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  13. JanetJune 20, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Great patriotic inspiration! Love everything you created, especially the ribbons!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  14. DonnaJune 20, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    How fun, Kim! Your patriotic vintage dolls are just too sweet!!! Keep cool today:)

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  15. Sally Annie MagundyJune 20, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Everything is so darling Kim, you've got me all inspired. I love what you've done with the dolls - I just found one yesterday, with her wig askew and looking rather sad - perhaps a new 4th of July hat and ensemble would be just the thing for her. :) & love how you flipped the horn toots and put things inside, what a terrific idea. So charming!

    Happy Rednesday!

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  16. vintage greyJune 20, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    I LOVE your vintage cone creation!! So beautiful and creative! I need to keep my eye out for some of those cones, so sweet! Can't wait to see your patriotic tree, I know it will be amazing!! Happy crafting! xo Heather

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  17. LynnJune 20, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Wow amazing goodies!! I love the dolls that you turned into patriotic cuties!
    Have a blessed day!
    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  18. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJune 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Kim,
    Thanks so much for always stopping by and being so encouraging of all of my projects!!
    My day is always brightened when I see you have been by!

    LOVE all your cute Patriotic decorations especially the dolls!!They are wonderful! And everything looks fantastic!!

    Looking forward to seeing your tree and you do know me with trees!!!

    LOL!

    Many Hugs,
    Deb

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  19. Tammy's in LoveJune 20, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Those are not 'before and after' pix, they are before and ADORABLE!
    I love it and my little gal is stationed in the Patriotic forefront of my red, white and blue tags!

    Tammy

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  20. GenevaJune 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    How clever...I was very impressed with your before/after pictures. You did a great job on these projects.
    Blessings!
    Geneva

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  21. Chenille CottageJune 20, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Three cheers for your red, white and blue dollies! They are adorable on their little beribboned pedestals!
    Have a happy Rednesday, Kim!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn

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  22. KJ@letsgoflyakiteJune 21, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Yeah for patriotic crafting! everything looks so festive especially the sweet dollies, and I love the inspiration photo too! the US flag as a kite, so cute! Looking forward to seeing your 4th of July tree.

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  23. Corey June 21, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    I love your little dollies- they have such sweet dresses! Your patriotic display looks so wonderful! I could never keep up with all the holiday decorating like you do- I'd drive myself crazy with it!

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  24. Janet B.June 21, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Kim,
    You have outdone yourself this time! The dolls are adorable!

    XoX,
    Janet B.

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  25. Joanna BJune 21, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my goodness, those dolls turned out so cute! I love them!

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  26. DiannJune 21, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Everything looks so fun Kim! You can tell you really love crafting because all your projects are so wonderful! Visiting from rednesday.

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  27. Cheryl G.June 21, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    Wow!
    So much fun!

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  28. laurie -magpie ethelJune 22, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Loving all the patriotic decor and you have certainly been busy creating...enjoy that vacation!

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  29. very merry vintage styleJune 26, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Gorgeous red, white and blue for the 4th! Love all your "afters..." you are so talented Kim! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  30. Sweet Bee CottageJune 27, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Wow! I love what you did and how you display it. I was just thinking these remind me of Magpie Ethel! Elizabeth and Laurie are such sources of vintage and festive inspiration!

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  31. UnknownJuly 4, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Kim, you have given us the most wonderful crafting ideas for the holidays. I will be sure to file these away! Thank you so much for all you share. E

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Thank you for following our adventures. I always enjoy reading your comments. Happy crafting! Happy thrifting! PS. Ignore that "robot" verification. You can ignore/skip that step since I can't seem to remove it from blogger.