Easy Patriotic Craft For Kids

This is a simple craft for the 4th of July for Kids.

Just paint some rocks white and let them dry....

Use some blue and red permanent markers....

use lots of stars and there you have it

Independence Day decor!!!!!

Just put some mod podge on it and you can have them outside if you want. You can use them on the tablecloth to help hold it down if it's breezy!!!

You can find this post at any of the blogs on my Parties Tab above!!!!!

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A Marvelous Mess Party!

Thanks for joining me this Sunday night!!!! I am really looking forward to the 4th (if there is a change in a weather). Right now, we've got flash flood warnings and thunder booming in the distance.

I hope you all have a safe and happy Independence Day!!!!!

Here is my fave from last week:

Modern Mini from Windsor and Maine.

Fitting for the 4th don't you think?

Now, on to the party!!!!

Winner of Shabby Apple Giveaway!!!!!

The Shabby Apple Ballerina Dress Giveaway winner is......

Somebody new! The first winner never got back in contact with me (and didn't leave their email address) so I've had to choose someone new!!!!

Henria O.

Congrats!!!!!!

Please email me your shipping information at marvelouslymessy@gmail.com

Thanks to all of you for entering!!!!

Painted Rocks Inspired By Pinterest

It's a rainy day in Maine. Boredom is looming..... let's paint!!!! I was inspired by (and practically copied) some images I found on Pinterest. Image hiding these rocks throughout your flower gardens. A little mod-podge and they are rain-proof.

I collect nice shaped rocks from beaches we visit (and there are a lot) here in Maine. There are tons of fantastic rock artists out there. The pin that inspired me came from an artist named Ernestina Gallina:

Check out my Painted Rocks board on Pinterest for more ideas on what you can do with those pretty rocks you find:
Painted Rocks

You can find this post shared at all of the parties listed under the Parties tab above!!!!!

Shabby Apple Giveaway and Party!!!!!

Okay folks, I have got a great giveaway for this weeks party.....

This is called Ballerina from Shabby Apple. So super cute, eh?? It'd be great for a summer wedding. 

I love the trendy style of the vintage clothing at Shabby Apple. Those dresses in particular have the look of movie stars from a long time ago. 

So, they're letting me give one away!!! Yay!!

Here's the deal to win this dress:

Giveaway Ends June 28th at 11:59pm

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Now, on to the party:

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Summer Skin Safety and Marvelous Mess Party!!!!

I just wanted to remind all of you of the dangers of too much sun this summer.....

Don't forget, stay covered up, especially during the hottest hours of the day. Use sunscreen (not chemical!!! Use a titanium dioxide brand) and dress in UV protective clothing. You can burn even on a cloudy day. 

Skin cancer is a disease that mostly effects young people.

Don't use tanning booths.

Don't try to bronze yourself outside.

Check your body once a month and keep track of what your moles look like, if you notice any changes GO TO YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. 

Here are some images from the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund:

How to detect melanoma:

How to check for melanoma:

On the site they also have blank body charts that you can fill out to keep track:

Woman

Man

Checking could *save your life*. Take the time and just do it!! Please be safe this summer and especially keep your children from sunburning!!!!!

Now, my favorite post from last week was.....

Faux Finished Piano from Enchanted beginnings

Love it!!!

Now, on to the party!!!!

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Farm to Fork and Repeal the Monsanto Protection Act!!!!!

This infographic is so full of some incredibly important information about how we get our food and what is *in it*. Please take the time to read and share. Also, I'd love it if you'd consider signing this petition to repeal the Protect Monsanto act that was so underhandedly snuck by the general public and put into law:

Repeal Monsanto Protection ACT!!!

The Monsanto Protection Act allows agri-businesses like Monsanto to sell genetically modified franken-seeds *even when federal courts have blocked them from doing so*. Please. Sign the Petition!!!!!


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