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Monday, August 22, 2011

flag day



This summer has been many things but it has not been crafty. So when I decided to quickly assemble some sandcastle flags for a trip to the beach, I was compelled to capture this short but blissful moment of creativity.



Simple as can be and splash-ready these colorful pennants are simple triangular snips from the sides of a shopping bag ...



that are glued from inside the fold to wooden toothpicks.



Because any castle no matter what size ...



becomes much more regal when festooned with a flag!

xo
elyse
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17 comments:

  1. The Old ParsonageAugust 22, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    I agree they remind me of flags flying from turrets!

    Leann

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  2. NanaDianaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I love your little flags. I love any kind of flag -especially little ones.

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  3. Cindy@CutepinkstuffAugust 22, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Cute flags! Mine would be pink and my boys would say, "what?" Glad I stopped by...and I learned a new word: festooned!

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  4. KitAugust 22, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Perfect! Kit

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  5. JillAugust 22, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    So clever! I bet your kids love finishing off their creations with those fun little flags!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  6. lilybetsAugust 23, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    ...funny !Have a nice week Elyse.

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  7. Paula ~ castleandcottagesignsAugust 23, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    cute Elyse! We just came back from a week at the beach...we could of used a flag for our castle!
    hugs,
    paula:)

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  8. TheresaAugust 23, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Too cute, I am gonna do this for an upcoming trip to the beach with the Grandbabies!

    Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!

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  9. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Well that's simple enough! ♥

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  10. CassyAugust 23, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Such a cute flag.

    Cass from Learn Bass Guitar Online

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  11. Into VintageAugust 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Very cute! It wouldn't surprise me one bit if you also starting creating sandcastle furniture as well. :-) My summer hasn't been terribly crafty either but it's time to get back in the doily factory and make some things. ;amy

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  12. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    So so cute!

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  13. debiAugust 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Oh, you're so creative! Looks like a fun little project, for a fun day!

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  14. hilary@oldhousetrueloveAugust 24, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    u are too cute : )

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  15. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I love these little flags, and the colors that you used. What gorgeous photographs against the sand. I bet your boys loved this idea, and Mommy love always makes everything better, especially building sand castles in the sand.
    Karen

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  16. Katherines CornerAugust 25, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    the perfect touch! Hugs

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  17. permanent magentaAugust 27, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Great idea, so fun.

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i treasure your comments and thank you so much!

xo
elyse