• Felt or craft foam in appropriate colors (red, white and blue for Independence Day or red and white for Canada Day)
• Ribbon in patriotic colors
• Scissors
• Craft glue

1. Cut hearts out of felt or craft foam. Make them different sizes and colors.
2. Cut pieces of ribbon 12-18 inches long.
3. Cut two slits across the center of each heart.
4. Weave a piece of ribbon through the hearts. String several hearts on one piece of ribbon if you want. Add a little glue to keep the hearts from slipping.
5. Gather the ribbons together at the top and tie into a knot. Add a bow.
6. Add buttons and other embellishments if you want.
7. Hang on your door and enjoy.

• Craft foam in color or pattern of your choice
• Rexlace (flat plastic lacing)
• Craft foam shapes (flowers or other shapes)
• Hole punch
• Scissors
• Foam glue

1. Cut a piece of foam 4 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches.
2. Fold the strip in half so that the ends match.
3. Punch holes (through both layers) evenly spaced around three sides of the strip.
4. Cut a piece of lace and tiea knot in one end.
5. Hold the folded craft foam strip together so that the holes match. Starting at the top on one side, insert the lace through both holes (from back to front) and pull it through until the knots rest against the pouch. Repeat this step until all three sides of the pouch are laced together.
6. Tie a knot at the end and trim off any excess lace.
7. Take another piece of lacing and thread the ends through the top hole on each side. Knot the ends to form a neck strap.
8. Glue craft foam shapes on the front of the pouch.
9. Put your sunglasses in the pouch and hang them around your neck.

• Spring loaded wooden clothespins
• Magnetic strips
• Assorted fun foam bugs (available at craft shops)
• Tacky craft glue
• (Optional) Markers, glitter glue pens and sequins

1. Cut a piece of magnetic strip to fit the back of the clothespin.
2. Remove the paper backing and place the magnetic strip along one side of the clothespin.
3. (Optional) Decorate the foam bug with markers, glitter pens and sequins - adding details, spots, etc.
4. Glue the foam bug on the front of the clothespin.
5. Place on fridge or other metal surface to hold a note, car keys or even a necklace.

More July Crafts!

• Canada Day - Make "Maple Leaf Lapel Pins."
• Fourth of July - Make "Uncle Sam Lapel Pins."
• Decorate & Accentuate - Make "Rocket Centerpieces."
• Parties & Socials - Make room decorations and centerpieces for your "Moon Party."