Happy 4th of July 50 States Rhyme

Happy 4th of July everyone!!!

I know, are you checking your computer and asking yourself is this really happening? A post from me??? :-)  I'm so sorry that it has been so long since I've posted...

One of our summer projects will be to learn the states and capitals, so I was searching with one of my favorite "friends"... google, and found this "50 States that Rhyme" song... figured we'd give it a try.  It won't help with where they are located on the map, but it is supposed to help with retention of what the states are... I suppose it is worth a try :-)  If you have any tips or hints, I'd love to hear them...

So, on this July 4th Independence Day I am sharing a printable with the rhyming song with you...

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Most importantly be Fantastically Creative You!

Looks like rain this morning, but I think it is supposed to be another really hot day :-)  Hope you have a beautiful day wherever you are today!!!

Enjoy!
Antonella DeFalco

Free Love Bird Pattern

Here are two love birds enjoying a kiss on a red, white, and blue tree branch. They are posted in preparation for Memorial Day - may we all remember. I hope you enjoy this little treat:

Love Bird #1

• Head - 1 inch (2.5 cm) White + 6 inch (15.2 cm) Blue roll into Tight Roll and glue
  
• Body - 12 inch (30.4 cm) Red roll into Shaped Teardrop, glue to head
  
• Wing - 4 inch (10.2 cm) White Teardrop, glue to body
  
• Tail - 4 inch (10.2 cm) Blue Alternate side looping - loop to make center, then add loop to each side, glue at bottom (see photo), glue to body
  
• Beak - .5 inch (1.3 cm) Red, cut to point at both ends, fold and glue to head
  

Love Bird #2

• Head - 1 inch (2.5 cm) White + 6 inch (15.2 cm) Red roll into Tight Roll and glue
  
• Body - 12 inch (30.4 cm) Blue roll into Shaped Teardrop, glue to head
  
• Wing - 4 inch (10.2 cm) White Teardrop, glue to body
  
• Tail - 4 inch (10.2 cm) Red Alternate side looping - loop to make center, then add loop to each side, glue at bottom (see photo), glue to body
  
• Beak - .5 inch (1.3 cm) Blue, cut to point at both ends, fold and glue to head

Tree Branch

• 3 Red - 4 inch (10.2 cm) C-Scroll


• 3 White - 4 inch (10.2 cm) C-Scroll


• 3 Blue - 4 inch (10.2 cm) C-Scroll
  
  Arrange alternating red, white, blue (see photo for placement)
  Glue birds to Tree Branch
  

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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Free Quilling Pattern Shooting Stars

This is a great patriotic pattern for the 4th of July. I was trying to get the feel of fireworks, and I think this works.

Stars (make 3 stars)

• Make 4 of these Red and White Teardrops
• 1 - Red (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) plus 1 White (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) - glue these strips end-to-end and make a Teardrop shape- roll this very tightly
  
  
• Make 1 of these Blue and Red Tight Rolls for the center
• 1 - Blue (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) plus 1 Red (1.5 inch, 3.8 cm) - glue these strips end-to-end and make a Tight Roll
• Place the Tight Roll in te center and glue rounded end of Teardrop to tight roll

These are the "Shooting" part :-)

• 1 - Red S-Scroll (6 inch, 15.2 cm)
• 1 - White S-Scroll (6 inch, 15.2 cm)
• 1 - Blue S-Scroll (6 inch, 15.2 cm)
• Curl all S-Scrolls so that the top of the "S" is smaller than the bottom
• Glue S-Scrolls together and arrange all 3 Stars as shown in the photo

I hope that you have a chance to make some for your 4th of July Celebration!

Enjoy!
Copyright for Personal Use Antonella DeFalco

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