Home on the Range: 19 Country Western-Inspired Crafts and Recipes

May 24, 2016 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

While I certainly would never claim to be a country girl, I have to admit that I’ve always been captivated by all things Western. The cowboys, old black and white Westerns, the beauty of the American Southwest, all of it. So while you may be a city slicker like me, you can still channel a fun Country Western vibe with this list of summer crafts and recipes, all geared toward letting your inner cowgirl out into the open.

I’ve complied the best Southwestern recipes that are perfect for a summer cookout, from adorable dessert recipes to easy-to-make alcoholic drinks. If you’re new to playing bartender, then you should definitely check out this super handy how-to guide for making cocktails and other drinks. If you’re less of a mess cook and have more of a crafty side, then you’re totally covered. I’ve included denim crafts, yard and garden projects, and other awesome DIY home decor ideas that will let you totally trick out your homestead.

Be sure to comment below and let me know your favorite cowboy-inspired crafts and recipes. Saddle up and get ready, because I know you’ll love these easy craft ideas and yummy recipes.

Home on the Range: 19 Country Western-Inspired Crafts and Recipes

Cowboy Crafts: Rustic-Inspired DIY Projects

These boots were made for planting!

Vintage Tins and Cactus Succulents
Cowboy Boot DIY Planters – Brand New!
Whimsical Western Wall Hanging
Father’s Day DIY Bolo Tie – Dad Will Love It!
Cowboy Love No-Sew Pillow

A wonderful recycled craft project that your family will love!

Rustic Denim Napkins
Tribal Painted Pumpkins – Perfect for Fall!
Painted Navajo Plate
Salsa Can Recycled Planters

Saloon-Worthy Drinks and Southwest Recipes

Tasty + adorable = the perfect desert dessert combo!

Desert Desserts Cactus Cupcakes – So Adorable!
San Antonio Margarita Recipe
Five-Minute Navajo Tacos – Super Fast!
Avocado Pico de Gallo Recipe
Southern Cornbread Recipe – Just Like Grandma’s!

The perfect compliment to warm summer weather!

Texas Peach Sangria Recipe
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
Easy Cowboy Bean Recipe – One of My Fave’s!
Aunt Bee’s 5-Ingredient Cowboy Chili
Strong and Sweet Tea

What are your favorite Country Western crafts and recipes? Leave a comment below!

HOO Will Love These DIY Owl Crafts and Recipes?

June 19, 2015 by FaveCrafts

When I was a kid, there was an owl’s nest outside my window in the tree. Owls are nocturnal. They hoot incredibly loud at night, and they’re territorial. Those things would screech with so much hostility that I ended up keeping my blinds and windows closed for nearly two years. When Dad finally knocked down the nest and cut off the branch, there was a celebration in my room. Tea and candy for all! Before you get PETA on me, the branch was growing towards the house, and had been weighed down in an ice storm, and the owls had left the premises. Thank the Lord. Lately, I’ve been noticing a chic trend of people wearing cute owl jewelery and having neutral owl nurseries. Some of this DIY statement jewelry has had gaudy, detailed owls with their wings spread wide across the collar bone or is a simple, geometric basic of accenting a baby’s room. No matter what you use it for, you’re going to love these easy owl crafts.

HOO Will Love These DIY Owl Crafts and Recipes?

As much of a pain they were in real life, the owl trend that is creeping in throughout life is actually adorable. I may or may not have some owl jewelry… With their geometric design and simplistic design, owls are a symbol of wisdom, nighttime. The Greek goddess Athena was known to have an owl as her symbol! Do as the Romans do, right? (Except Greek).

Especially with owl creativity, they are a minimalist piece that work for free jewelry projects, easy crafts, and easy recipes.

This owl cake design is the cutest cake ever. It uses two whole boxes of cake that will definitely feed the crowd that will be lining up to see this creative cake design. It’s chocolate “feathers” look just like the real thing. It uses chocolate devil’s food cake, a homemade Nutella frosting, and Oreos for the body, feathers, and eyes. Your friends and family will love this easy cake recipe that is great for any occasion. Owl or woodsy-themed nursery or party? This will go with any of your party decor.

How else can you incorporate owls into your life?

So, You’re Throwing a Memorial Day Cookout…

May 19, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Throwing a Memorial Day cookout this year? Lucky you; hosting a Memorial Day BBQ is a time-honored American tradition. Decorate for your perfectly patriotic party with our Memorial Day crafts and DIY party decorations. We have ideas for a Memorial Day table spread, with cups, containers, and Happy Hot Dog Trays. Plus, we have a stellar Memorial Day menu to boot. Your party will look and taste awesome with all of these Memorial Day Ideas. Fire up the grill and celebrate the American way: with great friends, flags, family, and food!

DIY Party Decorations

Party in the USA with these inspired Memorial Day decorations. DIY party decorations are must-haves when hosting one of the biggest outdoor holidays of the year. So, make your backyard picnic spread patriotic with stars and stripes. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create the perfect party decorations with a little help from these fun tutorials.

Memorial Day Menu

Add some red, white, and blue to your Memorial Day BBQ with these patriotic, Memorial Day recipes. These fun side dishes and darling desserts will form an excellent Memorial Day menu, because they’re delicious and decorative. Your guests will admire your creativity in crafting such fabulous foods. Pop some burgers and hotdogs on the grill and your menu is complete.

How do you spend Memorial Day?

Berry Sweet Crafts and Strawberry Recipes for National Strawberry Month

May 13, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

If you couldn’t tell from the piles of low-priced strawberries greeting you near grocery store entrances, May is National Strawberry Month. Those juicy red berries are taking over! We at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com don’t mind one bit.

In fact, we welcome the sight of strawberries, that iconic summer fruit. Strawberries are so cute and girly, not to mention delicious. A whole month of strawberries sounds like the perfect way to welcome summer! To join in on the fruity fun, check out our strawberry-themed summer ideas.

Strawberry Crafts

Strawberries are a perfect symbol of summer. They’re so attractive with their bright red color and that permanently-wet look! Just imagining sinking your teeth into one is refreshing. It’s the flavor of the season, and seeing strawberries just makes people happy.

That said, decorating with these fun summer decorations will help you transition from spring to summer. As the temperatures rise, so does the crafty cuteness level!

Strawberry Recipes

What’s even better than looking at adorable strawberry crafts? Devouring strawberry recipes, of course. Strawberries have the perfect balance of juicy and sweet. Best of all, they’re healthy! Let’s say thank you to Mother Earth for providing such a perfect fruit for desserts and salads. Strawberries are a guilt-free sensation.

These recipes will have you snackin’ on berries all month long.

What’s your favorite strawberry craft or recipe?

Be a Hero! Superhero Crafts for Free Comic Book Day

May 2, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

This Saturday, May 3rd, is Free Comic Book Day. On this day, generous comic book shops throughout the country give away comics, completely for free! Since we love superheroes and all things free at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, we’re celebrating this super-holiday with superhero crafts inspired by everyone’s favorite comics.

Just because Comic Book Day is once a year doesn’t mean that these DIY projects have a deadline. Celebrate your inner-hero on the daily with decorating ideas, creative recipes, and amazing costumes, masks, and capes! Don’t forget to head out to your local comic book store this Saturday to grab your free comic, perhaps dressed in one of the handmade costumes below.

Costumes and Capes

Be the hero on Free Comic Book Day with our favorite superhero costumes and capes. No matter what your favorite comic book is, there’s a simple superhero craft you’ll enjoy below. Put your sewing skills to the test and create a cool cape or mask.

Comic Book Decorations

Get your home ready for Free Comic Book Day with a few handmade decorations that you’re sure to love. Invite all of your comic-obsessed friends over so you can read your free comics together! A party isn’t a party without decorations, and the ones below are super, man!

Super-Food

After your decorations are in place, you’ll need some super-snacks to replenish yourself. From Spider-man to The Avengers, the cute treats below perfectly demonstrate your comic book craze.

What is your favorite comic book?

Plan the Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch

May 1, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

If you have taken you mother out to eat for Mother’s Day in the past, you know it can be a huge hassle to make reservations for a restaurant. Beat the crowd by throwing mom a Mother’s Day brunch that she’ll never forget, complete with DIY party decorations. Browse our homemade Mother’s Day ideas for special decorations. Another way to brighten her day is to invite her to a Mother’s Day brunch. Over at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, we have plenty of brunch recipes for the occasion. She’ll be thrilled by your thoughtfulness.

Brunch Decor Ideas

While food may be your priority when it comes to brunch, all crafters know a party is made perfect with handmade decor. Add a few feminine touches to your brunch table. DIY paper flowers and centerpieces scream “Mother’s Day” without costing too much.

Brunch Recipe Ideas

You can’t throw a party without food! But don’t panic! We have a great selection of brunch recipe ideas to choose from. Find yummy tarts and appetizers that you can follow-up with Mother’s Day cakes your guests will be certain to love.

What’s your idea of the perfect Mother’s Day
brunch?

11 Sinfully Easy Late Night Snack Ideas for Your DIY Wedding

April 3, 2014 by AllFreeDIYWeddings

Weddings can be exhausting for guests. With all that dancing and drinking, wedding party-goers often end up hungry before they are ready to exit the festivities. These 11 Sinfully Easy Late Night Snack Ideas for Your DIY Wedding will send your guests home with a happy stomach. Many wedding themes are ripe with easy midnight snack ideas. Having a Hollywood wedding? Serve up some popcorn. Throwing a down-home shindig? Pass out some crock pot applesauce. The possibilities go on and on. These unique wedding ideas will add an extra memorable moment to your wedding that guests will be talking about for years to come.

I absolutely love the idea of midnight snacks at a wedding. Too many times, I have left a wedding in search of some late night cheap snack ideas to quiet a rumbling stomach. All that dancing, partying, and drinking can really make you work up an appetite. These late night smorgasbords are a dream come true for out-of-town guests who are not familiar enough with their surroundings to hunt down some late night snack ideas on their own. They are perfect to pass around a party, too. Just like appetizers, they can be enjoyed while the festivities are still happening. There is no need to stop the celebration for a rumbling stomach.

Fabulous Wedding Late Night Snack Ideas

Yummy donuts and a caffeinated pick-me-up for the drive home? Could this idea be any more perfect?

Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food. I would be knocking down other guests to grab a handful of these little treats. Bonus points if you pair these with a tasty little cup of tomato soup!

I love applesauce, especially when it is chock-full of cinnamon. This would be an amazing healthy snack to munch on post-wedding. It’d be great paired with some cinnamon donuts and cider, too!

You cannot have enough sweets at a wedding. It is a fact. This tasty Down Home Dessert Table would be an amazing late night snack to roll out, especially if you pair it with coffee and some ice cream a la mode.

Cookies and milk? A classic. Plus, how cute is the milk in a martini glass? This is one of my favorite late night snack ideas.

Whenever I go to a diner late at night, you can be sure I will be ordering the waffles. So, these little late night waffles? A total dream come true.

A late night snack does not have to happen at your wedding. Consider sending your guests home with a doggy-bag of take-out. A little bag of popcorn or some fries would be great in the car or back at a hotel room.

These Sweet Mini Blueberry Tarts taste as sweet as they look

How yummy do these Mini Banana Pudding Cups look?

These little sliders and tiny beer mugs will definitely keep the party going.

These dainty doughnuts and hot cocoa would be delicious at a winter wedding.

What do you love to munch on late at night?

Sweet and Simple Valentines

February 7, 2014 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays dedicated to giving, sharing and, of course, love! Over at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com, we know how much handmade means on a holiday like this, so we’ve hand-selected a few of our favorite ideas. This collection of our cutest Valentine’s Day sweets and treats is sure to keep your heart happy all February long. From our thrifty and simple handmade gifts to our stylish and sweet Valentine’s Day Recipes,this assortment of ideas will be sure to surprise your sweetheart, friends, and family – even at the last-minute!

Tasty Treats

Everyone knows that the quickest route to the heart is through the stomach! No matter the specifications of their sweet tooth, your sweetheart will be sure to love any of these easily affordable Valentine’s Day Recipes. Choose your favorite through their eyes and get ready for a perfectly practical, yet romantic, Valentine’s Day.

Sweetheart Sugar Cubes

Have you been looking for creative sweets that you can share with sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? These adorable sugar cubes can be molded into hearts, letters, flowers, and many more shapes. Place them in a cup of coffee or tea for your sweetheart while you spend a romantic night together. Don’t forget to dye them red, pink or purple for an added Valentine’s Day flair.

Love Struck Chocolates

If you want to make a Valentine’s Day recipe you can share with your sweetheart and your little one, how about making these adorable Love Struck Chocolates. These yummy treats are simple, edible Valentine’s Day crafts that you can whip up in no time.

Handmade Valentines

A handmade valentine can go a long way, whether it’s for your sweetheart or a dear friends, this age-old sentiment is always appreciated. These handmade Valentines are a quick solution to that last-minute holiday rush. Nothing shows how deep your devotion is than a handmade valentine.

Candy Heart Printable Valentine

You get the entire package when it comes to the Candy Heart Printable Valentine tutorial. You’ll be able to combine a sweet valentine with a tasty chocolate to make the perfect handmade card for the holiday, without the extra effort! What makes this Valentine’s Day craft such a winner is the free printable that is included!

I Heart Ruffles Paper Valentine

If you are looking for a valentine that you completely make your own, the I Heart Ruffles Paper Valentine is perfect for you. This sweet Valentine’s Day card can be personalized in more ways than we can count. Simple pick your favorite fabric, get out your needle and thread and follow these instructions to make one of the most unique homemade Valentine cards we’ve ever seen!

What will you make fore your valentine this year?

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Warm and Toasty Winter Craft Ideas (Plus Coookies!)

December 18, 2013 by FaveCrafts

This post is brought to you by Mary Egan of CraftFoxes.com.

Now that brisk winter weather is here, you may be feeling a bit of cabin fever from being all cooped up in your house. Why not put a positive spin on all that time you have to spend indoors? With these winter crafting ideas from CraftFoxes, you can spend some snowy days making delicious winter-themed snacks, holiday decorations or winter clothing like sweater knitting patterns and boot cuffs. When it’s blustery outside, snuggle up in a sweater and do some crafting! Here are four ideas from the CraftFoxes website for awesome winter crafts.

Winter Maxi Skirt

When I think of long, flowing maxi skirts, I tend to think of summer outfits. But this winter maxi skirt can be worn with thick tights or leggings underneath for some extra warmth and a fashionable flair. To make this maxi skirt, you’ll need a section of stretch knit fabric about 60 inches wide, as well as other assorted sewing materials. Using your measurements, cut and sew the fabric as directed in this tutorial. This is a great statement piece to have in your wardrobe, and should keep you warm when paired with some tights or leggings. You can make your maxi skirt whichever color you’d like — a frosty, winter blue or some holiday red and green!

Snowflake Ornament

Even if it doesn’t snow where you live, the snowflake is often recognized as the quintessential symbol of winter. This embroidered snowflake ornament makes use of the snowflake in a really cute and commemorative way. To make this ornament, which you can hang on a Christmas tree or anywhere in your home during the winter holidays, you’ll need the template from CraftFoxes, an embroidery hoop, fabric, needle and thread, and other sundry materials. In addition to the snowflake, you can also embroider the date on your ornament. It might be a cute idea to embroider one of these ornaments every year, to commemorate your family’s celebration of the holiday season.

Knitted Nordic Mittens

When the weather outside is frightful, it’s easiest and most comfortable to just stay indoors. But sometimes you have to leave the house when it’s downright freezing! If you have to go out and brave the cold weather, you might want to take along a pair of these Nordic mittens. To make these knitted Nordic mittens, you’ll need some yarn in red and white (or any colors of your choice), as well as a stitch marker and one set each of sizes 3 and 5 (3.25 and 3.75mm) double-pointed needles. You can follow the knitting pattern on CraftFoxes. This pattern makes mittens for a hand circumference of 7-1/2 inches /19cm, but can be adjusted.

Bacon Banana Cookies and Melted Snowman Cookies

These absolutely delicious cookies are the perfect treat for your kids when they get home from school, or when they’ve just started their winter break! How can you go wrong with bacon banana and cinnamon cookies?

For another creative wintertime snack, try out this recipe for melted snowman cookies. The cookies are made from regular, old sugar cookie dough, so you can use any recipe that you have on hand. Then you’ll need lots of icing to add in your melting snowman. You can use a piping bag full of icing or edible icing pens for this step. When you’re finished, you’ll have an adorable, wintery snack!

What’s your favorite wintertime craft?

Impeccable Taste: 5 Best Holiday Party Food and Craft Combos

November 23, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

It’s coming on Christmas, which means your December calendar is quickly filling up with holiday party invites. It can be exhausting trying to come up with a fun new idea for every Christmas gathering. At a certain point, we all want to give in to the call of store-bought Christmas cookies in a tin we brought from home so we can pass them off as our own. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Make the social merry-go-round fun this year with these amazing and easy food and craft combos that are sure to have you at the top of everyone’s guest list. From pies to themed dresses, these are your new Christmas party go-tos.

An Old Favorite

The Christmas casserole is a key staple of any holiday potluck, and each guest has their own family recipe. Try something a little different this year with the Soupless Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole, which is guaranteed to please. This recipe is perfect for parties because you can leave portion sizes up to each partygoer. No need to meticulously cut out pieces—just let everyone scoop as much as they want! Plus, green bean dishes complement almost every other flavor, so your casserole will taste excellent with whatever other dishes guests bring. Cart your dish from your kitchen to the party in this awesome upcycled Placemat Casserole Carrier, which will keep your cooking at the perfect temperature until it’s time to eat!

An Eye on the Waistline

Everyone struggles with weight gain during the holidays. How could they not, with all those delicious desserts at the tips of their fingers? Do your loved ones a favor this Christmas with the Skinny Eggnog Pie. This scrumptious dessert cuts out some of the fat and calories without losing a bit of the taste. Fellow party guests won’t believe that this is a “lite” dessert! Keep your pie looking magazine-cover ready in the Casserole and Pie Carrier, which will protect all your hard work from being jostled or ruined in the car. Choose a Christmas fabric to give this carrier an extra holiday boost!

30 Gingerbread Men (and a Lady)

This Little Miss Gingerbread Dress is too cute for words, and will be absolutely adorable paired with some delicious gingerbread cookies! The outfit is surprisingly easy to put together, and can be made the weekend before its party debut. Even better, the Cut Out Gingerbread Cookies are dairy, egg, and gluten free! You’ll be everyone’s favorite party guest with this considerate treat.

Looks Great, Tastes Better

Be careful with the Dreamy Gingerbread Cheesecake — you might have other party guests forgetting about the spirit of Christmas to fight one another over the last piece of this mouth-watering dessert. This cheesecake is a fun twist on usual gingerbread desserts, and even gives an upgrade to regular cheesecake! A slice of this dessert is the perfect way to finish off a potluck meal. And with the 20 Minute Festive Christmas Cake Frill, your dessert can look as good as it tastes! In less than half an hour, you can whip up some bunting and a little frill to make your dish stand out from the crowd.

Cute Enough to Eat

This easy-breezy DIY Applique Onesie is just the ticket for a baby this Christmas. The applique takes no time at all to make, but will have your baby looking so cute and festive while remaining comfortable and warm. Couple that killer outfit with these tree-shaped Classic Christmas Spritz Cookies and you can bet that you’ll have the best dressed plus-one in the room.

HOO Will Love These DIY Owl Crafts and Recipes?

Crafts

Recipes

Jewelry

How else can you incorporate owls into your life?

Strawberry Crafts

Strawberry Recipes

Fabulous Wedding Late Night Snack Ideas

What do you love to munch on late at night?

Winter Maxi Skirt

Snowflake Ornament

Knitted Nordic Mittens

Bacon Banana Cookies and Melted Snowman Cookies

What’s your favorite wintertime craft?

An Old Favorite

An Eye on the Waistline

30 Gingerbread Men (and a Lady)

Looks Great, Tastes Better

Cute Enough to Eat

What’s your go-to holiday potluck dish?

Crochet

Jewelry

Knitting

Paper

Sewing

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