Fun Memorial Day Kids Crafts for the Memorial Day Weekend

Patriotic Pebble

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Kids Crafts Materials

Pencil

Smooth, flat pebble or large rock

White, blue, and red tempera paint

Acrylic varnish or shiny varnish

Paintbrushes

Instructions

1. Mark off the upper-left corner of the pebble where the stars will be. Color the area with blue paint.
2. Paint the other part of the pebble white and leave it to dry.
3. Once the color has dried, paint red stripes on the white area and white stars on the blue area.
4. Put a coat of acrylic varnish for a shiny finish.
5. Firecracker Photo Album

Kids Crafts Materials

Chipboard album

Red paper – we like getting a construction paper pack

White paper

Glue stick

Ribbons

Star stickers

Adhesive letters

Patriotic Photo Crafts

1. Apply glue stick to the red paper and use the paper to cover the base of the album.
2. Cut out two thick stripes from the white paper. You can make lovely patterns on the borders of each paper.
3. Use glue stick to overlay the white pieces for the stripes.
4. Trace a triangle on the blue paper and cut it to use as a firecracker tip.
5. Add the ribbons, star stickers, and adhesive letters.
6. Fill the album with your photos or patriotic photos.

Patriotic Plant Pot

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Materials

A terra cotta plant pot

Paintbrushes

White acrylic paint, blue acrylic paint, and red acrylic paint

Patriotic Crafts Directions:

1. Paint the flowerpot’s rim blue and the lower part white or vise versa.
2. Apply the white paint again for added depth.
3. Add red stripes to the white part and white stars to the blue part.

These Memorial Day kids’ crafts can be done by children in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school. They are a great way to show off your American pride as you grill some barbecue and enjoy the hot weather. Make them with your kids and create wonderful memories together.

For more patriotic kids’ crafts on Stagetecture, click here.

I want to thank each and every one of you for your support votes and encouragement during the Lamps Plus contest over this last month

Today is the last day – November 15th — until 11:59pm EST

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Thank you all for Voting Stagetecture!

-Ronique

Thank you so far to all of my readers for helping Stagetecture get to the ‘Top 10’ out of 25 design blogs so far for the 

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The “Best Home Blog Awards” is our way of recognizing and rewarding the best work in the Home blogs.

Starting on October 14, 23013 through November 15, visitors to the Lamps Plus Facebook page will be invited to vote in four different categories for their favorite Home blog. Individuals will be able vote for their favorite blogs once every 24 hours. Top vote-getters will be awarded a 2013 Best Home Blog badge of distinction to display on their site. The highest vote-getter in each of the four categories will receive a $1,000 shopping spree from Lamps Plus.

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Thank you everyone and especially Lamps Plus for a friendly competition that everyone wins with gorgeous home inspiration.

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You know that feeling when you watch those music awards shows like the Grammy’s and when they get down to best album of the year, and you like EVERY SINGLE ALBUM and you just don’t know who should win?

Well that’s how I feel after being told Stagetecture is nominated for the…

Lamps Plus 2013 Best Home Blog – ‘Interior Design’ Category!  

I’m so excited because the competition is pretty stiff and so many of them are my good friends that I have gotten to know personally through BlogTour LA, Brizo NY Fashion Week, World Market Las Vegas and so many other events. So to say that I’m taken back.. I really am very honored to be nominated along with the other 24 home design blogs.

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Lamps Plus 2013 “Best Home Blog Awards”

The “Best Home Blog Awards” is our way of recognizing and rewarding the best work in the Home blogs.

Starting on October 14, 23013 through November 15, visitors to the Lamps Plus Facebook page will be invited to vote in four different categories for their favorite Home blog. Individuals will be able vote for their favorite blogs once every 24 hours. Top vote-getters will be awarded a 2013 Best Home Blog badge of distinction to display on their site. The highest vote-getter in each of the four categories will receive a $1,000 shopping spree from Lamps Plus.

Guidelines:

You can vote once a day starting Monday, October 14th – Friday, November 15th 

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You can see the other nominated blogs in Interior Design on Lamps Plus blog here.

Thank you everyone and especially Lamps Plus for a friendly competition that everyone wins with gorgeous home inspiration.

-Ronique

Can you believe it? 4 years ago on August 15, 2009 – Stagetecture began as an idea for helping homeowners stage their homes for sale and today it has grown to a home lifestyle destination that is trafficked worldwide by loyal and new Stagetecture readers. I thank you for helping Stagetecture become a wonderful “home” to help grow with all of you.

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Over the last 4 years here’s just a few milestones Stagetecture has accomplished:

• Over 1,000 guest bloggers who bring you varied expertise across all Stagetecture’s categories
• Over 2,700 posts dedicated to making your home a place you love to live in.
• Nearly 9,000 images that Stagetecture has grown to be known for – several thousand are on Stagetecture’s Pinterest boards
• Over 3,000 fans on Stagetecture’s Facebook page, Nearly 5,000 Twitter followers, Over 3,000 on Pinterest and countless number of comments from you over the years.

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Milestones for me personally and for Stagetecture:

When you grow a blog/website it becomes like your child. Who has been raised from infancy into adolescence, teenager and then into adulthood. Over the last years I’ve definietly gone through the “Terrible Two’s” of website issues, loss of Facebook Fans from new algorhythms and other “small meltdown” issues I won’t bore you with! He he.. but Stagetecture survived and I can say is a better blog because of them. Some personal milestones for me have been:

• Launching my first Ebook – 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home and seeing it featured in Better Homes & Gardens
• Hosting my first radio show – Your Weekly Home at Stagetecture that is on iTunes
• Being invited to some of the most magnificent Blogger Events with home lifestyle brands
• Professionally writing for amazing blogs, publications, and home lifestyle brands

The best part of these last 4 years has been forming awesome communities and connecting with homeowners around the world that have a passion for gorgeous homes!

I look forward to many more!

-Ronique

One year ago I was fortunate enough to scratch off another item on my “Bucket List” – and this was to write a book. It had always been a dream of mine and a year ago today, June 21, 2012 (coinciding with the first day of Summer and my late Father’s birthday) – I decided it was time to put my thoughts to paper.

111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home – ebook was born and I have had such wonderful success with it:

• It was featured in Better Homes & Gardens’ – Kitchens & Bath – November/December 2012 edition. 
• It was featured on Freshome – 11 Clever Ways to Maximize Space in Every Room of your Home
• I created my first video featuring 111 Simple Tips Ebook on Stagetecture’s You Tube Channel
• I created a Stagetecture Affiliate program for anyone who wanted to help promote the ebook to their readers & friends.

I was featured and mentioned on several blogs, radio shows and interviews over the course of the year. It has been a wonderful experience.

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Take the guess work out of organizing, decorating, and maximizing space in your home with 

111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home Ebook

Order your copy for $11

Click on the shopping cart button to safely pay for your copy with Paypal, or major credit card. You will be able to download your copy of the ebook directly to your computer, and will receive an email with the immediate directions.

To celebrate the 1 year anniversary I am giving you a special offer:

BOGO – Buy One Get One (to give to a friend!)

Throughout the summer months – June, July, August you can buy one copy of 111 Simple Tips Ebook and then I will send you a free download code to forward to a friend (or I will send it to them on your behalf!)

A few weeks ago I had a Facebook Stagetecture fan purchase a copy and then she forwarded the free copy to another Facebook Olioboard Fan Room member – who was so surprised to receive it!

Testimonials:

Here’s what they said –

“I am amazed that you are able to bring so many thoughtful and real world home solutions to the forefront, in such a delightful and clear manner, with quite beautiful and applicable photographs. I love that the book is divided into sections so that I can solve the issue that I want to tackle on any given day, or time. Your ideas, from the office, to the children’s room are truly inspiring and conscientious. I also appreciate that you assist us with the areas that are often avoided, from the laundry room to the garage, and I am glad that you are speaking from your own experience as well. Congratulations on your unique and timely book. Thank you also for the give one to a friend gift.”

Best wishes,
Michelle Clark

“111 Tips for your home is the pocket book of pocket books, for an aspiring designer like myself. This book gives so many great tips from hallway decorating, to how to clean and keep your home from clutter. I was very inspired and will use all this information to help me design and create spaces based on these tips. I had a lot of questions before and well, they were answered immediately when I started to read. Very informative and great for anyone to have in the home for a great reference guide to fabulosity!!! ”
Tee Jay Interiors – Blog & Olioboard
Terri Jones, Kent, WA

Thank you Stagetecture readers! Here’s to a beautiful home!

-Ronique

Best of 2012 – #1

Stagetecture’s 111 Simple Home Tips Decor Ebook

What a year this has been Stagetecture readers! I was so elated to bring you my first ebook in 2012 – ‘111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home’ ebook and I was excited that this post was THE MOST trafficked post of the year! Thank you readers for loving the book that inspires every room of your home!

Take the guess work out of organizing, decorating, and maximizing space in your home with this Ebook.

111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home Ebook

Order your copy for $11

Click on the shopping cart button to safely pay for your copy with Paypal, or major credit card. You will be able to download your copy of the ebook directly to your computer, and will receive an email with the immediate directions.

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Sneak Peek – First 3 chapters free to you!

Since the launch of ‘111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home‘ ebook I have had wonderful comments, and kind words from all that have downloaded the ebook. I was so excited to see my ebook was featured in Better Home’s & Garden’s – Kitchen + Bath November/December 2012 issue!

111 Tips for $11

Click on the shopping cart button to safely pay for your copy with Paypal, or major credit card. You will be able to download your copy of the ebook directly to your computer, and will receive an email with the immediate directions.

Interested in the Affiliate Program?

• Promote the ebook on your blog, website, email, or social media sites and earn a percentage of the book sales! For more information click here –> Join my Affiliate Program!

Commonly Asked Question/Answers:

• When paying you will go through a ‘Paypal’ interface. If you wish to use a credit card instead of a Paypal account, click on “Don’t have Paypal account” once on the Paypal website.

• Do you want to refer this book to a friend? Have them visit HomeTipsEbook.com to come directly to this page for easy ordering, or click ‘Ronique’s Home Decor Ebook’ button in the right hand side bar of Stagetecture.com.

• Questions or Download Problems? Feel free to visit the Contact Us Form on Stagetecture. (Many questions will be answered on the email you receive after paying. Please refer to your email directions first.)

Thank you Stagetecture readers! Here’s to a beautiful home!

-Ronique

For more DIY ideas on Stagetecture, & Stagetecture’s YouTube Channel, click here.

Since the launch of ‘111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home‘ ebook I have had wonderful comments, and kind words from all that have downloaded the ebook. I was so excited to see my ebook was featured in Better Home’s & Garden’s – Kitchen + Bath November/December 2012 issue!

I also contributed to the “Quick Updates – Big Impact’ article on page 14. Pick up your issue at the magazine newsstand today.

Sneak Peek – First 3 chapters free to you!

111 Tips for $11

Click on the shopping cart button to safely pay for your copy with Paypal, or major credit card. You will be able to download your copy of the ebook directly to your computer, and will receive an email with the immediate directions.

Interested in the Affiliate Program?

• Promote the ebook on your blog, website, email, or social media sites and earn a percentage of the book sales! For more information click here –> Join my Affiliate Program!

Commonly Asked Question/Answers:

• When paying you will go through a ‘Paypal’ interface. If you wish to use a credit card instead of a Paypal account, click on “Don’t have Paypal account” once on the Paypal website.

• Do you want to refer this book to a friend? Have them visit HomeTipsEbook.com to come directly to this page for easy ordering, or click ‘Ronique’s Home Decor Ebook’ button in the right hand side bar of Stagetecture.com.

• Questions or Download Problems? Feel free to visit the Contact Us Form on Stagetecture. (Many questions will be answered on the email you receive after paying. Please refer to your email directions first.)

Thank you Stagetecture readers! Here’s to a beautiful home!

-Ronique

For more home improvement ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

For more kitchen & bath ideas on Stagetecture, click here.

Well the day is finally here! Joanne Mathis from Mathis Interiors Blog Talk Radio and myself have launched our new joint venture – Mathis & Gibson Media! Tomorrow  – September 21st at 11:00amEST is the official Mathis Gibson Media launch party – find more details here, or scroll to the bottom of this post.

Mathis & Gibson Media website

First I want to tell you about our new website located here: MathisGibsonMedia.com it will have all the information on how you can gain exposure on Stagetecture & Mathis Interiors Radio together or separately.

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To debut Mathis & Gibson Media – we wanted to assure that all the information – who we are, what service we can provide, and exposure opportunities were in a beautiful digital magazine! Take a look below, visit us at Mathis Gibson Media.com for more information and to contact us!

Here’s a direct link to the digital magazine —> Mathis Gibson Media digital magazine.

Mathis & Gibson Media

Mathis & Gibson Media – Launch Party

Join us on Facebook | Twitter – #MathisGibson | Blog Talk Radio

When: Sept. 21, 2012 – 11:00am EST

Twitter: First – Follow me at Stagetecture  and Joanne at Mathis Interiors – then join the party – Hashtag – #MathisGibson

Facebook: Follow Stagetecture & Mathis Interiors

Blog Talk Radio: Mathis & Gibson Launch Party show  – Special surprise guests will drop in. Make sure and listen in while we Tweet & post on Facebook!

It will be so much fun! We will be giving away prizes, talking about how Mathis & Gibson Media will bring you new opportunities: whether you are a brand, enthusiasts, entrepreneur, listener, reader, international lifestyle person wanting to showcase your talents, goods, services, this party will give you details and we will of course CHAT!!

Join Joanne and me tomorrow – Friday, Sept. 21st at 11:00am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and hear us on Blog Talk Radio – talk about a Multi-media event!!!  All at the same time…. CAN’T WAIT!

For the last year I have been saying that I wanted to accomplish a few things:

• Publish a design ebook – 111 Simple Tips for your Everyday Home
• Be on a podcast and Blog Talk Radio – Artistically Speaking and Mathis Interiors Radio
• Create a Media Kit (That I put off for 2 years) – Advertising
• Create a You Tube Channel – Stagetecture You Tube Channel

and the last item on my list:

To reach a broader number of people through multi-media…

I’m excited to announce that I am joint venturing into a new project that will make this possible!

Introducing: Mathis & Gibson Media

I am joining Joanne Mathis from Mathis Interiors Blog Talk Radio show.  We are partnering to launch Mathis & Gibson Media – A multi-media venture to bring my Stagetecture readers and her Blog Talk Radio listeners multiple ways to connect and share creative ventures. Her listeners will be able to reach Stagetecture readers and vice versa. This opens up the opportunities for you to engage with Blog Talk Radio, as well as her guests to bring their creative content to Stagetecture and Stagetecture’s guest bloggers, DIY content and other home lifestyle topics will be featured on Mathis Interiors Radio.

We will be connecting:

* Radio    * Lifestyle Blog    *Video   *Digital Magazine

Find out more next week.. I’ve already let out enough!

On September 21, 2012 at 11:00am we will be officially launching and having a party!

Mathis & Gibson Media Launch Party

Join us on Twitter – Facebook – Blog Talk Radio

When: Sept. 21, 2012 – 11:00am EST

Twitter: First – Follow me at Stagetecture  and Joanne at Mathis Interiors – then join the party – Hashtag – #MathisGibson

Facebook: Follow Stagetecture & Mathis Interiors

Blog Talk Radio: Mathis & Gibson Launch Party show

It will be so much fun! We will be giving away prizes, talking about how Mathis & Gibson Media will bring you new opportunities: whether you are a brand, enthusiasts, entrepreneur, listener, reader, international lifestyle person wanting to showcase your talents, goods, services, this party will give you details and we will of course CHAT!!

Join Joanne and me next Friday, Sept. 21st at 11:00am EST on Facebook, Twitter, and hear us on Blog Talk Radio – talk about a Multi-media event!!!  All at the same time…. CAN’T WAIT!

Wheh hew!