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Patriotic Hot Dog Trays

I just recently shared these Patriotic Hot Dog Trays as a guest post over at Lil Luna and wanted to share them here with you in case you missed them.

These hot dog trays are so easy to make and they make it easy for the kids (both big and small) to eat their hot dogs while containing some of the messy drips.

The hot dog trays are simply made out of some colored scrapbook paper. The paper is a little heavier weight so that the trays have some stiffness to them. Thinner paper will make it so they are not as sturdy, which may lead to dropped hot dogs and tears.

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{Patriotic Hot Dog Trays Pattern}

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To use the pattern, simply print and cut out the pattern. Trace around the pattern on your scrapbook paper and then cut out and fold where the dotted lines are. Then simply place some glue on the 4 tabs and glue the tray together. I glued the end tabs to the outside, but either way will work.

And…you can make these for any activity or party where you will be serving hot dogs. You could even use them to serve nachos or sub sandwiches. The possibilities really are endless.

I will be sharing some more 4th of July printables with you for some of the other items you see pictured here…because really…who doesn’t love free printables? So be sure to come back!

June 13, 2013 · Filed under: Fourth of July, Free Downloads Tagged with 4th of july, fourth of july, free fourth of july, hot dog holders, hot dog tray patterm, hot dog trays

4th of July Printable

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Hey guys! I am hanging out over at Lil Luna today and sharing a fun 4th of July Printable today. I would love for you to head on over to her site and check it out! She has some really cute ideas so…you might want to check around her site a bit! xo

May 30, 2013 · Filed under: Fourth of July Tagged with

PVC Sprinkler: Lowe’s outdoor challenge

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The last week here has been H.O.T…HOT!! With temps in the high 90’s and low 100’s we have been feeling the heat. So when Lowe’s challenged their Creative Network to create something to make the outdoors more fun and memorable, I knew this PVC sprinkler would be a perfect fit and would cool us off.

I have seen a few of these around, but the first one I saw was in the Family Fun magazine a couple of years ago. I have always wanted to make one.

I decided to come up with my own design and drew it out before we even got started. My husband and I made a few changes to the design when we actually put it together.

I was really happy with how it turned out. The kids LOVE it. We even had the neighborhood kids and some cousins over to play in it with us. The kids rode their scooters through it and we have plans to put it over the slip and slide. Doesn’t that sound like a ton of fun?!

PVC is really inexpensive and we were able to put this whole thing together for $25. That is a pretty great price for something that entertained the kids for a couple hours every day and cooled them off during the hottest part of the day.

I will be back to share with you the specific details for how we build this in case you would like to make something similar at your house.

What are some fun ways you are making memories outside this summer? We could always use some fun ideas around here!

Next month I will be back with another outside idea, courtesy of Lowes and I’ll be giving away another Lowes Gift Card! So be sure to keep checking back!