7 simple tips for July 4th fun with family and pets

Make it easy crafts would like to wish you a very Happy July 4^thholiday.  We hope you will enjoy the sunshine and other outdoor fun activities.  In addition, we are listing 7 simple tips for July 4^thfun with family and pets.

We hope you enjoy this free printable Happy 4th of July coloring page with your family and friends.

Updated July 2018

7 simple tips for July 4^th fun with family and pets

1. Don’t allow children to ignite or play with fireworks.

2. Keep a bucket of water handy and dispose of used fireworks properly after igniting.

3. Keep pets indoors. Fireworks can terrify pets.  If you choose to allow your pet outdoors, make sure they are wearing an ID tag in case they become frightened and run away.

4. Do not drink alcoholic beverages and ignite fireworks. Much like drinking and driving the two do not mix.

5. Make sure there are plenty of outdoor games and activities to entertain children and guests. Print the coloring page and have a contest for the best one.  Games like badminton, volleyball, and even wading pools are great for family get-togethers.

6. If you are serving salads at your event make sure any that include mayonnaise, dressings or easily contaminated dishes are refrigerated. Replace them under refrigeration promptly after serving.

7. Never pick up a firework that has failed to ignite.

Halloween freebie! Download the best Halloween puppy coloring page

Halloween coloring page

Do you like to color for relaxation and fun?  Many people, young and old alike are using markers, gel pens, pencils and more to color.  There is evidence that coloring relieves stress.  And in this stress filled world what else could be relaxing, stress relieving and more fun than coloring?  Simply download this free Halloween puppy coloring page, then grab some colored pencils and let the stress fade away!

Download these free printable doggie coloring gift tags

Christmas is coming and you can label all your gifts with these doggie coloring gift tags. 

Adult coloring is all the rage these days and these free downloadable doggie coloring gift tags are a great way to label your gifts.  Dog lovers will love these tags and you can color them in their favorite colors.  It’s also fun for kids, keeping them busy while you wrap. 

Simply download the free doggie coloring gift tags and print them on white card stock in your home printer.  Cut out the tags, punch a hole in the top center with a paper punch and add a gold cord. 

Optional:  Color the tag in and add the names to and from, (Ex: To: Pet’s name, From: Santa) Use some self stick laminating film to cover, add the gold cord to hang and hang on the tree for a lasting personalized Christmas ornament!

Materials:

Coloring gift tags printable

Paper punch

Gold cord

Colored pencils or markers

Optional self-stick laminating film

White card stock

Home printer

Instructions:

1.     Download the doggie coloring gift tags printable.

2.     Print on white cardstock.  Color with fine lined markers or colored pencils

3.     Use a paper punch to make a hole in the top center of tag.  Thread some gold cord through for hanging.  Add names and use to tag all your gifts.

Make a quick little pumpkin pocket candy favor

Don’t you think this little pumpkin pocket candy favor is adorable?  And they are so quick and easy to make you will have a whole pumpkin patch in no time!

Simply add small candies and add to your table or even for the trick or treaters.  I usually make little treat bags for Halloween and they are always a hit. 

Don’t stop with candies because this little pumpkin pocket candy favor isn’t just for candy.  Be creative and fill with small jewelry items, folded dollar bills and more. 

Materials:

Bowdabra mini bow maker with hair bow tool and ruler

Bowdabra bow wire

Pumpkin pocket candy favor pattern

Scrapbook paper in color and print of choice (white on one side)

Scissors

Ruler

Bone folder (or dried ink pen)

Piece of corrugated cardboard

Tacky craft glue

Wiggle eyes in two sizes

Small scrap of black felt

Lighter

8 inches 5/8” satin Halloween ribbon

Large dark sequin or rhinestone (optional)

Instructions:

1.     First cut your scrapbook paper to fit your printer and make sure the white side is the side that you will print on.  You may, however, alternately print the pattern and transfer it to your scrapbook paper.  Now using your home printer, download and print the pattern.

2.     Then cut out your pumpkin pocket candy favor pattern.  After you’ve cut out your pocket, place on a piece of corrugated cardboard.  Then, use the ruler and a bone folder to score all the fold lines.  Next fold the pocket.

3.     So now glue the pocket together with the tacky glue.  Glue the right side flap to the left side tab.  Then glue the bottom on top.

4.     To finish your pocket place and glue on two eyes (I used two different sizes) a small circle and triangle of felt.  Finally, glue on two 1” piece thin strips of felt for eyebrows.  Set aside.

5.     To make the bow cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire 12” long, fold in half and place into the Bowdabra.  You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other.

6.     Cut an 8” piece of 7/8” satin ribbon. Run a lighter quickly on the ends to seal the ribbon. (Mine was double sided) Fold in half to find the center and place into the Bowdabra with the wrong side facing up.

7.     Bring the right side around and make a loop at the 1 ½” mark and insert into the Bowdabra.  Make a matching loop on the opposite side.

8.     To finish the bow, insert the two loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra.  Now remove the bow from the Bowdabra, separate the ends, turn to the back and tie a knot.  Clip the wires short.  And glue the bow onto the front of the pumpkin. Add a dark sequin or rhinestone with some more glue to the center of the bow. (See photo)

9.     Fill your pumpkin pocket candy favor with small candy or treat. 

Download now - a fun, free coloring bookmark

I love my kindle but I also love regular books as well, and this coloring bookmark is perfect to keep my place in style. 

Download this fun coloring bookmark that features a cute little puppy sitting on a stack of books.  I colored mine using gel markers but you can use colored pencils or regular makers to color it in. 

Materials:

Printer and white card stock

Download bookmark pattern

Markers or colored pencils

Clear contact paper

Paper punch

Scissors

Optional tassel

Instructions:

1.     Download the free coloring bookmark pattern.  Print on cardstock in your home printer.

2.     Color the bookmarks as you desire using your favorite colors.

3.     After you finish coloring them (and coloring is a great stress reliever) Cut a piece of clear contact paper to cover and apply to the front making sure you flatten to remove any bubbles.  Turn over and apply another piece to the back.

4.     Now, cut the bookmarks out with scissors.  You can substitute decorative scissors for an extra decorative touch.

5.     Use a paper punch to cut a hole in the top center of the bookmark.  Attach an optional tassel if you desire.   

We hope you enjoy creating your one of kind coloring bookmark and stop by Make it easy crafts often for more free printables and quick and easy craft tutorials.  We’d love to hear your comments!