Tuesday, June 29, 2010

4th of July Picnic Ideas

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If a picnic is on your agenda for July 4th weekend, here are some ideas for you!

Make this Outdoor Canvas Tablecloth from marthastewart.com...


Or make sure the tablecloth you already have stays put with these Weighted tablecloth tassels from martha stewart

Some ideas for your table...

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Simple centerpieces...

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Woman's Day

I think this idea from colincowie.com is fun (and simple!)


BHG.com suggests this idea for your silverware. Use frosting to attach red and white candied stars to a plate...
Stars and Stripes Chip Cones from marthastewart.com
And of course you can't have a picnic without food! Some great recipe sources for you...

Country Living's Great Grilling Recipes...



Country Living's 20+ Side Dish Recipes like this Sweet and Tangy Melon Slaw

This Berry Cheesecake Pie Recipe is just one of the red, white and blue recipes you can find at Taste of Home...


Strawberry-Blueberry Shortcake Ice Cream Sandwiches from Southern Living...

Photography Van Chaplin / Food Styling Rebecca Kracke Gordon

Patriotic Flag Cake Recipe at examiner.com


Other than announcing the $125 CSN Shopping Spree (don't forget to enter!) winner this coming Thursday, this will be my last post until after the 4th. Hope you all have a great one!


Linking to the Stars and Stripes party at Centsational Girl. Be sure to check it out for more creative ideas!