Randomcreative Art: Fourth of July

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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

4th of July Boat Ride

Jake's birthday is July 3, which means that many years we end up doing something over the 4th of July holiday with family and friends to celebrate both his birthday and Independence Day. This year is the big 3-0 so we're actually doing multiple birthday events throughout week, which included an Edelweiss Cruise along the Milwaukee River on July 4th. The big downtown fireworks show is on July 3 so we avoided those crowds and still had plenty of time to get to a fireworks show in the suburbs that night.

A boat tour is such a fun way to enjoy your city, even if it's a place that you've lived for years. If you live in Milwaukee or are ever visiting the area, put it on your list of things to do.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Happy Fourth of July

Happy 4th of July!

Today I'm keeping it simple with some inspiring patriotic images. Click on the images to check out these photographers' stunning Flickr photostreams.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/alanasteinberg/7503216120

https://www.flickr.com/photos/bestrated1/5884527706

https://www.flickr.com/photos/jdhancock/7499460404

https://www.flickr.com/photos/liljackslade8/9203891851

https://www.flickr.com/photos/adelmann/3686817717

https://www.flickr.com/photos/76297493@N02/9210228102

How are you celebrating the 4th of July this year?

Thursday, July 4, 2013

G is for Grant Park

Happy 4th of July!

I hope that everyone in the states has a wonderful holiday filled with food and fireworks or whatever you enjoy most on this day. Normally I would put together a short holiday greeting and leave it at that, but it's another week of Alphabe Thursday. Are you ready? Let's go!

I recently made my second trip to Grant Park in Milwaukee. Grant Park is best known for its expansive stretch of beach and collection of bridges, which were two of the main subjects that I photographed the first time I was there back in April.

This excursion took a completely different direction that didn't include the beach (from beach level anyway, views of the lake were still abundant) or the bridges. And there were so much to see! I still can't believe it. The excursion didn't even begin to scratch the surface.

Check out what the other Alphabe participants posted this week for the letter G right here!

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Saturday Link List: Easy Fourth of July Decor

Welcome to a special edition of my Saturday Link List! I've put together fun, relatively simple ideas for 4th of July that you can make this week before the holiday. Enjoy!

My Summer Mantle {Part 1}: Great Fourth of July Decor Ideas! from Delicate Construction

4th of July Crafts: 5 Fun Patriotic Craft Ideas for Kids from Alissa Roberts

How to Make a “God Bless America” Frame from Mom It Forward

4th of July Crafts: How to Make Jeweled Firecracker Decorations from Jamie Brock

God Bless America patriotic printable from Landee see, Landee do

Patriotic Clothespin Wreath from All You

Star Topiaries: 4th of July Edition from Simply Designing With Ashley

Burlap Flag Banner - 4th of July from Brassy Apple

Red, White, and Blue Beans Vase from The Kim Six Fix

Patriotic Paper Chain from A Pumpkin and A Princess

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Stay tuned next week for a June tutorials link list!