What are SVG files?

You can use SVG files, a vector image file, for various projects, including camping ones. This file type is perfect for making detailed images with intricate lines and is resizable without sacrificing the high resolution. This function makes them ideal for use in the vector programs that most digital cutting machines need.

Regarding camping projects, you can use SVG files to create everything from mugs and t-shirts to pillows and totes. You can even use them to create custom-made stickers and decals. So if you’re looking to add a little personal touch to your next camping trip, be sure to check out some SVG files found at the bottom of this post!

There are a few things to remember when using SVG files for your next camping project. First, ensure that your file is compatible with your software. Second, experiment with different colors and sizes. You can easily customize SVG files to fit your needs. And finally, have fun! Camping is about returning to nature and enjoying the simple things in life. So go ahead and start planning your next adventure with the help of some free SVG files. It’ll be a trip you’ll never forget!

Where can you find SVG files?

There are many different options when finding free camping SVG files online. Of course, I’m pretty partial to all the free SVG files available in my Tried & True Creative Library. You can find many different themed free SVG files I have lovingly created with Adobe Illustrator to share with you!

Get the Camper Love SVG Bundle!

If you love the Adventure Awaits free SVG file, you’re going to adore the rest of the camping-themed SVG files I created for the Camper Love SVG Bundle! The five files are perfect for mugs, totes, t-shirts, wall art, and so much more. They originally cost $8.99 but are on sale for $4.99.

Motivational SVG Bundle

Find your motivation with these inspirational SVG files! You’ll receive instant access to the files and a commercial license.

Original price: $8.99
SALE price: $4.99

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Another excellent resource for free camping SVG cut files is Creative Fabrica. This online marketplace offers various graphics and SVG files perfect for camping projects. So if you’re looking for something unique and customizable, check it out!

Depending on whether you have a Cricut machine or a Silhouette, you may also find SVG cut files available through their platforms (Cricut Design Space and Silhouette Studio).

Regardless of where you get your SVG file, ensure usage includes a commercial license if you plan to sell physical products made with the design. If you’re just doing personal projects, you’re good to go!

Types of projects that you can make with Camping SVG files

You can do several projects with a free camping SVG file, including mugs, t-shirts, pillows, and more. Here are a few of our favorite ideas:

• T-shirts: Whether heading out on a hike or just spending the day at the park, a custom-made t-shirt is a perfect way to show off your love for camping.
• Mugs: A camping mug is a perfect way to start your day on your next outdoor adventure by bonfires. Just fill it up with coffee or tea, and you’re ready!
• Pillows: A camping pillow is an excellent way to add a little comfort to your next campsite. Whether sleeping in a tent or just taking a break from hiking, a custom-made camping pillow is a perfect way to relax.
• Stickers: If you want to add a little personality to your next camping trip, consider converting these SVG files into stickers. You can use them on notebooks, containers, water bottles, and more.
• Tote bags: A tote bag is ideal for carrying your camping gear. Even when you’re not camping, you can use the Adventure Awaits tote bag to remind you of all the great times you’ve had outdoors!

Now that you know where to find free SVG files and what types of projects you can make with them, it’s time to start creating for your next camping trip! Some of my favorite supplies are Permanent Vinyl, Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV), Infusible Ink, Easy Press, and Cricut Blanks. So gather your supplies, fire up your crafting software, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories.

Want more Free Camping SVG files?

I’ve partnered with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you tons of Free Camping SVG Files that you will totally love! Just click on the links below to download.

The Fun of Camping | Abbi Kirsten Collections

Adventure is Out There | Persia Lou

Camp More | Brooklyn Berry Designs

Home is Where You Park It | Brooklyn Berry Designs

Life’s Better Around the Campfire | Gina C. Creates

Happy Camper | Color Me Crafty

Welcome to Our Campsite | The Denver Housewife

I Sleep Around RV | The Quiet Grove

Give Me S’more | Dinosaur Mama

Let’s Camp S’more | Kiy’s Craftroom

Let’s Sleep Under the Stars | Crafty Life Mom

Camping is in Tents | Artsy Fartsy Mama

I’m a Glamper, Not a Camper | Liz on Call

Camp Wander Explore | Simple Made Pretty

Camper Box Card | The Bearded Housewife

I’m Going Camping and I’m Taking | The Walnut Street House

Queen of the Camper | Sunshine and Munchkins

Make S’more Memories | Craftara Creates

Camping Outside | Simply Made Fun

Adventure Awaits | Tried & True Creative

Summertime Memories

Even though our temps are often in the tripple digits, I love spending time outdoors in the summer. So many great memories of BBQs and picnics with friends and family! 

One of my favorite memories is from a swimming party we had a few years ago with visiting family. We all enjoyed grilled hot dogs and hamburgers (plant-based, of course!), played games, and watched a projected movie outside. It was such a fun night!

This year, I’m excited to add a touch of fun to my summer gatherings with this free “Let’s Chill & Grill” BBQ SVG file I designed in Adobe Illustrator. This file is perfect for creating invitations, decorations, and even t-shirts for your next party. So fire up the grill and get ready to have some fun!

What You Can Do With the Digital Download

This file is perfect for creating invitations, decorations, and even t-shirts for your next summer party. Some fun ideas of what you can do with the file:

• Create invitations: Use the file to create fun and festive BBQ invitations. Print them out on cardstock or add them to an email invitation.
• Decorate your party space: Print out the file on sticker paper and use it to decorate water bottles, cups, plates, and more. You could even use it to make a banner or garland for your party space.
• Make t-shirts: Use the file to create custom t-shirts for you and your guests. Add the design to a plain t-shirt or tank top using heat transfer vinyl.
• Scrapbooking: Use the file to add some fun to your scrapbooking page. Perfect for remembering all the fun you had during the summer!
• Hostess Gift: Add image to a decorative plate with cookies for a cute gift.
• Summer mug: Celebrate summer all year round with a fun mug!

How to Use the Free SVG File

Grabbing the Let’s Chill & Grill BBQ SVG free file couldn’t be easier if you’re already a Tried & True Library member! Just click over to the library, enter the password you received in your welcome email, and click on the image of this file to download.

Not a member yet? No problem! You can sign up below to become a newsletter member (don’t worry, you can cancel at any time and we promise to protect your privacy) and receive free access to the library.

Once you have downloaded the SVG, upload the SVG file to your preferred digital cutting machine to get the creative juices flowing. This is super easy if you’re familiar with Cricut Design Space. You’ll need silhouette designer edition to upload SVG if you’re Silhouette users.

Don’t have a cutting machine yet? My favorite is the Cricut Maker 3 and Cricut Explore 3, but I’ve got a super helpful article that will help you decide which is the best for YOU! Click on link below to access:

Want more BBQ free SVG cut files?

If you liked this file, you might also like these other BBQ freebies from some of my favorite bloggers! Just click on the links below to be taken to their websites.

• BBQ Patio Sign – Abbi Kirsten Collections
• Hot Grill Summer – Persia Lou
• Smoke Show – Crafting Overload
• I Do BBQ Wedding Tags – Gina C. Creates
• Smokin Hot Grill Master – Color Me Crafty
• I’d Grill That – The Denver Housewife
• Hot Stuff BBQ – The Quiet Grove
• Hangin’ with my Grill Friend – Kiy’s Craftroom
• BBQ SVG – Crafty Life Mom
• Serial Griller – Artsy-Fartsy Mama
• Grillin and Chillin – Liz On Call
• I Turn Grills On – Simple Made Pretty
• BBQ Grill Box Card – The Bearded Housewife
• Grills Well With Others – The Walnut Street House
• Marinate Grill Eat Repeat – Sunshine and Munchkins
• Let’s Eat Potholder – Simply Made Fun
• Let’s Chill & Grill – Tried & True Creative

Summertime is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for some good old-fashioned BBQing. This year, add a touch of fun to your party by using this free “Let’s Chill & Grill” BBQ SVG file. The possibilities are almost endless for what you can do with this file, so get creative…and don’t forget to have fun!

How do you like to add a touch of fun to your summer grilling? Let me know in the comments below!

I designed this summer SVG free file because summer is a time for fun, and I wanted an svg file that would celebrate the season. I hope you enjoy using the free file in your projects!

Memories of summer around a pool

As a child, summer always meant swimming in the pool. Whether at a friend’s house or the community pool, I always loved spending time in the water. Even now, summer time always brings back memories of swimming in the pool with my friends and family.

The best part was always going on those giant inflatable rafts and floating around in the water. It was always so much fun! And, of course, no pool day was complete without some delicious summer snacks. Watermelon always tasted extra sweet when eaten by the pool.

Now that I’m an adult, summertime still brings back all those nostalgic memories of childhood pool days. But now, I can add a new summer memory: making creative family t-shirts with my Cricut machine! You can, of course, use a Silhouette cutting machine for this file as well. I’m just partial to my Cricut!

It’s so easy to do, and it’s a great way to show off your personality. Plus, it’s the perfect summer project to keep you busy when you need a break from the heat. So if you’re looking for a fun summer project, check out our Pool Vibes SVG Free Files!

What can you make with summer SVG digital files and Cricut?

What can you make with these fun summer files? I’m glad you asked because I’ve got tons of ideas for craft projects:

• T-shirts
• Tote bags
• Summertime decorations
• Gifts for summer birthdays
• Coffee mugs
• travel wine glasses
• tumblers
• towels
• swim bags
• invitations
• scrapbook pages
• ocean beach bags
• and so much more!

So whether you’re planning on using this SVG design with HTV or adhesive vinyl, you can get started crafting summer memories today with these free summer SVGs!

How to download Pool Vibes SVG File

Downloading the Pool Vibes Free SVG File is easy if you’re already a Tried & True Creative Library member. Just enter the password you received in the welcome email and find the image of this post.

Not a member yet? All you have to do is sign up below, and we’ll send an email out to you immediately (don’t forget to look in all your mailboxes!) with the password you need to access our library. And the best part is, it’s free!

Sign up today and start downloading summer SVG files!

Want a Commercial Use option?

All of our free SVG files are for personal use only. If you want to use this file commercially, you’ll need to purchase the bundle linked below. In addition, you’ll have access to 4 other awesome designs!

Summer Pool Party SVG Bundle

If you love this Pool Vibes free svg file, you’re going to ADORE the entire Summer Pool Party Bundle!

Original price: $8.99
SALE price: $5.99

Buy Discounted Bundle!

More fun pool party-themed SVG files

Want more fun pool party-themed SVG files? I’ve partnered with other fabulous designers to bring you more summer SVG file fun! Check out these other excellent summer SVG files by clicking on the link below to be taken to their site.

• Beach Ball SVG from Persia Lou
• Make a Splash from Crafting Overload
• Summer Vibes from Studio Xtine
• Pool Party Lifeguard from Polka Dotted Blue Jay
• Citrus Swimsuit Wet Bag from Oh Yay Studio
• Pool Party Cut Outs from Gina C. Creates
• Goodbye School Hello Pool from Poofy Cheeks
• Ice Bucket from Me and My Inklings
• Pool Hair Don’t Care from Artsy-Fartsy Mama
• Sweet Like Summer from Crafty Life Mom
• Unicorn Pool Float from Liz on Call
• Life is More Fun at the Pool from My Designs in the Chaos
• Dive In from Weekend Craft
• Pool Party Side Edge Card from the Bearded Housewife
• Pool Side Vibes The Walnut Street House
• Pool Life from Sunshine and Munchkins
• Cannonball Pool SVG from Lettered by Stephanie
• Flamingo Table Decoration from Craftara Creates
• Summer Slim Can Coozies from Spot of Tea Designs
• Pool Junkie from Simply Made Fun
• Pool Vibes from Tried & True Creative

Check out these other summer project DIY tutorials

If you’re looking for more summer project inspiration, be sure to check out these other excellent summer DIY tutorials:

• Summer Happy Place Free Coloring Page
• Summer Screen Time Checklist for Kids
• 101 Totally Awesome Summer Projects
• The Perfect Summer Pasta
• Instant Summer Sugar Scrub
• Summer Playdate Ideas

If you’re looking for a fun summer project, check out our Pool Vibes SVG Free Files! These summer SVG files are perfect for making t-shirts, totes, bags, etc. And the best part is, it’s free to download! So why are you waiting? Get started crafting summer memories today!

I don’t know about you guys but our summer days are usually spent trying to convince my pre-teen boys to get off their screens. Whether it’s a computer, tablet, or phone, screen time is seriously regulated in our house.

I am, by no means, against all screen time but I do believe their little developing minds would do well to run outside a bit. Or read a book. Or clean the kitchen…a girl could hope!

Summer Screen Checklist

Last summer, I got tired of asking my kids to complete their responsibilities before asking for screen time so I made this easy checklist. Now they know exactly what needs to be done before even thinking of pulling out their tablets.

The checklist includes these responsibilities:

Have you:

• made your bed, brushed your teeth, put away pajamas, and eaten breakfast?
• had 20 minutes of reading a book of your choice and 20 minutes of writing or drawing?
• completed one family responsibility?
• played outside for at least 30 minutes?
• been creative for at least 30 minutes? (Legos, art, music, science kits, etc.)
• worked on your daily math problem?

I’ve included a second page to this file that is completely blank. You’ll be able to write in whatever responsibilities make sense for your own family!

Now, they know if they can have screen time because their checklist has been marked off!

One of the great side effects of using this chart was that often times, one of their responsibilities often led to them completely forgetting that they wanted to play on a screen.

What started off as wanting to check off the “play outside” box would end up becoming an all day adventure!

More Summer Free Printables

I’ve partnered with some amazing bloggers to share even more fun summer free printables! Just click on the links below to go to their blogs.

• Super Summer Schedule – Hello Creative Family
• Summer Bucket List – Happiness is Homemade
• Summer Matching Page – Crafting in the Rain
• Summer Sticker Sheet – The Country Chic Cottage
• Summer Crossword – Everyday Party Magazine
• Summer Lego Task Cards – Happy Go Lucky
• Summer Ice Cream Treats Coloring Page – 100 Directions
• Summer Word Scramble – Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
• Welcome to Summer Water Bottle wraps – See Lindsay
• Hello Summer Coloring Page – Creatively Beth
• Summer Screen Checklist – Tried and True
• 28 Day Activity calendar – Mad in Crafts
• Summer Activity Page – Artsy Fartsy Mama
• Beach Coloring Pages – Pineapple Paper Co
• Popsicles coloring page – Liz on Call
• Sunglasses Coloring Page – Printable Crush

Want more fun projects?

101 Totally Awesome Summer Projects

Instant Summer Sugar Scrub

The Perfect Summer Pasta

Simple Summer Bracelets

Crazy Summer Playdate

Summer Bucket List

This post on STEM Subscription Boxes for Kids contains affiliate links.  The small percentage I may earn off your purchase comes at no extra cost to you and helps T&T continue to offer free printables and tutorials!

My 7 year old son (soon to be 8!) is absolutely crazy about anything STEM related. I was able to keep up with his insatiable curiosity for a long time. Now he’s expressed interest in circuitry and coding and those just aren’t my area of expertise.

Thank goodness there are now amazing STEM-focused subscription boxes for kids that can fill in the gaps and continue feeding my child’s natural interests!

A month ago, I reached out to six STEM subscription box services. You know that there’s no way I’d give you an opinion without having seen them first! Here are the boxes:

I’m happy to report that while the contents and focus of each is drastically different,  all six boxes were thoughtfully assembled, extremely well made, and totally able to hold my child’s attention. Since I was happy with the quality of the boxes, the only thing left to talk to you all about are the specifics like categories, price points, and targeted age brackets.

I hope having all of this information in one place helps you make the right STEM subscription box choice for you and your child!

Below you’ll find the name, suggested ages, and price of each box. Age requirements can fluctuate depending on child maturity and adult interaction. Prices will vary depending on length of subscription.

MEL Science & MEL Kids

5-10 years old & 9-14 years old, $24.90 & $34.90 (Use code JULY25 for 25% off first box!)

Description: MEL Science “is about exploration, experiments, discovery, and asking questions – all of which comes naturally to all children.” They provide a Chemistry monthly subscription box that contains 2-3 experiments appropriate for ages 9-14. They also have a younger box option that comes with a hands-on wood device model and colorful activity booklet.

Mom P.O.V: I’m waiting on my first box to arrive but based on the videos I’ve seen, MEL Science Chemistry subscription box is going to be tons of fun for the entire family! I’m really hopeful that it’ll be able to keep the attention of my older kids. I’ll update this post once I’ve played around with it.

UPDATE (1/9/2021): The MEL Science box is absolutely AMAZING. It definitely kept the attention of my 11 yr. old with minimal supervision from me.

The starter box comes with everything you need to complete the monthly chemistry kits. This includes beakers, stands, phone magnifier, and two sizes of safety goggles. I love that I didn’t have to provide anything other than water!

He was totally amazed by the chemical reactions and immediately asked when the next experiments were going to arrive! We’re planning on incorporating the boxes into our homeschool schedule.

My 9 year old worked on the MEL Kids kit. I was really impressed with how fun the delivery of all the information was. My son enjoyed it but went through it really fast. They suggest the kit for 5-10 year old but I’d probably go with 5-7 year old instead.

If you’ve got a science-loving kid that has moved beyond the basic STEM subscription boxes and asking for “serious” science, MEL Science is the answer!

MEL Science gave me an awesome discount to share with you all! Use code “JULY25” for 25% off the first month! >>>CODE HERE<<<

Spangler Science Club

Kindergarten – 6th grade, starts at $14.99

Description: The Spangler Science Club is all about giving kids hands on science experiments and real world STEM activities. Each STEM subscription box contains at least 5 projects focused around a central theme (such as Solar Science). Also contains instructional booklets for both the child and adult guide.

Mom P.O.V: Steve Spangler is almost a legend when it comes to getting kids excited about STEM. It should come as no surprise that his subscription box service is completely on point.

The science experiments were thought-provoking and entertaining for both my kindergartner and my 2nd grader. The box did require a few additional supplies but they were pretty standard household items that weren’t difficult to find.

Creation Crate 

Suggested Ages: 12+, $29.99/mo

Description: Creation Crate is focused on teaching children and adults alike how to build electronics without any prior experience. Each tech subscription box contains a combination of hardware and programming software. Since each month builds on the skills learned previously, your child will gradually become more and more proficient in the basics of electronics.

Mom P.O.V: My seven year old was practically foaming at the mouth when he saw the wires and circuit board in this box! He’s still a bit too young to complete the Mood Lamp entirely on his own. It’s a great project to work on with either his father or me. To tell you the truth, I’m kinda excited to begin learning about electronics too!

UPDATE 11/10/2019: My son is now 10 years old and still loves this box! He’s able to do the projects almost completely by himself. He’s now working on the Memory Game box and can’t wait to do more!

Green Kid Crafts

Suggested Ages: 2 – 10+, $19.95/mo

Description: Green Kid Crafts was created by a working mom and environmental scientist. It offers children 2 – 10+ a monthly STEM subscription box dedicated to science, tech, engineering, art, math activities. Each box comes with 4 -8 STEAM projects and a 12-page magazine all focused around one central theme.

Mom P.O.V:  I love that each of the projects are completely enclosed in their own packaging. I can grab one and throw it in my purse for on-the-go learning. Perfect for doctor’s offices or restaurants. LOVE that they have a sibling discount too!

Bitsbox 

Suggested Ages: 6 – 12 years, $40/month

Description: Bitsbox is a monthly subscription box that shares easy coding projects that teach kids to program apps. Because the kids learn by copying small bits of code into an online editor, it’s essential that they have access to an internet ready computer with a physical keyboard. Once written, the apps can be shared and viewed on any mobile device.

Mom Point-Of-View: I was initially worried that this was going to be above my child’s head. We don’t allow much screen time but as soon as I explained how to use the “shift” key, he was ready to go! I’m really impressed with the quality of the book design and the fun little trading cards. If you feel like your child doesn’t need physical copies, there’s also a $20/mo. PDF-only option as well.

Update: Bitsbox has improved their already great box by including a Trapper Keeper (for reals!) to store all the perfectly sized coding worksheets. My son had a difficult time laying out the previous workbook while trying to type so this improvement is awesome. Same great kid-friendly apps!

Tinker Crate 

Suggested Ages: 9-16+, $19.96/mo

Description: Tinker Crate provides hands on STEM projects straight to your door. Each box contains supplies to make a single project. Also includes additional materials to allow your child to “tinker” with the completed project. Since they are part of the Kiwi Crate umbrella, you also have the option of switching your subscription to one of the other box options.

Mom P.O.V: They recommend ages 9-16 but my 7 year old was totally able to complete the project without any assistance. This, of course, may vary with each box but it’s a good baseline to go off of. I’m totally digging the solid wood supplies and love the basic problem solving skills this box provided.

UPDATE 11/27/2018: KiwiCo has expanded to offer 7 different boxes for different interests and age groups. From 0 months (Panda Crate) to 104 years (Eureka Crate), there’s a subscription box for everyone!

Groovy Lab In A Box

Suggested Ages:  8+, $29.99/mo

Description: Groovy Lab In A Box is your classic STEM subscription box for kids. It has enough supplies to complete approximately 5 projects for the month. The 20+ page lab notebook was easy enough for my 7 yr old son to read through by himself. It taught him the beginning basics of the engineering design process. Our box sample contain projects that were themed around water and ice.

Mom P.O.V: I absolutely love that every single supply needed to complete these projects was delivered in this box. That meant my son could open the box and start working immediately without any frantic runs to the drugstore. The five different experiments plus the design challenge at the end continued to engage my son throughout the entire month.

UPDATE 4/15/18: We’ll be signing up for this box during summer break. Perfect for “I’m bored!” moments!

Girls That Make

Suggested Ages: 10+, $39.99/mo

Descriptions: Each Girls That Make box features a wearable tech project that can be made with the step-by-step instruction booklet and included components. Projects include flashing bracelet, cloud pillow, and singing cat hat.

Mom P.O.V: Made by the same company as Creation Crate (see above). The Girls That Make box is equally challenging and educational. My 10 year old son was absolutely fascinated but did need some assistance. (Totally okay with that because I was learning too!)

I love that they’re focusing on getting girls interested in electronics. Please don’t let that deter you from getting a box for your boys though. My son turned the bracelet into a flashing door hanger after assembly!

Looking for even more STEM Subscription Boxes for Kids?!

There are so many great options over on Cratejoy that I haven’t tried yet! Let me know if you have any personal experience with them!!

UPDATE 1/9/2021: We absolutely love ordering from Cratejoy! We recently signed up for the Finders Seekers escape room box and spent 2 hours as a family working on it.

There’s seriously a subscription box for every interest on Cratejoy!

Want more great kid projects?!

• Creative Gifts for Boys Gift Guide
• Inside Out Emotion Box
• Super Easy Washi Tape Gift Wrapping
• Family Time Cell Phone Box
• Dinosaur Lunch Box Notes

This 4th of July Paper Firecrackers tutorial contains affiliate links. The small percentage I may earn off your purchase comes at no extra cost to you and helps T&T continue to offer free printables, tutorials, and more!

Making this really couldn’t be easier! You’ll need the free “4th of July Paper Firecrackers” Free Printable, a straw, tape, and some Oly-fun or tissue paper if you want to add streamers. The printed paper straws add a fun element to this project but obviously, you can use any straw available. I love the idea of having a small table reserved for this project at your 4th of July shindig!

Print the 4th of July Paper Firecrackers here!

Allow your child to choose which one of the 5 designs he/she likes best and let them loose with some colored pencils! Don’t worry if they don’t keep within the lines or choose to use non-traditional 4th of July colors. Firecrackers aren’t meant to be perfect. Plus, they’re having enough fun coloring that you’ll probably have enough time to grab another slice of apple pie from the dessert table!

If working with older kids, have them cut a strip of Oly-Fun or tissue paper fringe equal in width to the cut-out paper firecracker. Use tape to attach to the base of the firecracker.

Fold the edges of the 4th of July Paper Firecrackers together and tape closed. Fold another a piece of tape over the tip of the “firecracker” (opposite the fringe end) and secure. You want to make sure the paper firecracker is as airtight as possible to achieve ultimate flight velocity!

Only thing left to do is to slip the straw inside of the 4th of July Paper Firecracker, blow a puff of air, and watch as the kids squeal with joy as the paper tube goes flying through the air! Hope you and the kids have fun making these on 4th of July!

Making these really couldn’t be any easier. Probably the hardest part of this whole tutorial is remembering to save your toilet paper tubes and lint. I made a handy lint collector a couple months ago that has been perfect for collecting and storing lint until I need it. Grab the tutorial and free cutting file here! To assemble, just shove enough lint into each toilet paper tube until completely full. No need to compact the lint completely, you’ll be amazed just how quickly the lint and cardboard tube catch on fire. Common sense disclaimer: Please take all standard precautions when working with fire. Do not light until you’re absolutely prepared to extinguish a fire if necessary.

I like to make a dozen or so of these Recycled Laundry Lint Fire Starters and store them we need them the most. I’ve been known to occasionally crave homemade s’mores over a backyard fire so having these fire starters ready to go is must! Plus it feels great seeing items like lint and toilet paper tubes being put to good use instead of going directly into the trash. I get to enjoy delicious s’mores while saving the Earth? Win/win!

In addition to using making and using these homemade Recycled Laundry Lint Fire Starters, we try to make our laundry habits as environmentally friendly as possible. I absolutely love that Tide® PODS Plus Downy® can dissolve in any temperature of water so we can save energy and still get our whites sparkling bright! Plus with the addition of Downy Fabric Protect, it’s guaranteed that our clothes are cleaned, conditioned, and protected all in one step! If you utilize the HE Turbo technology of Tide, you’ll get 6x the cleaning power in half the time (although it also works with standard washing machines as well.) A cleaning powerhouse that allows me to use less energy? Totally awesome in my book! (As with all household and laundry cleaners, please remember to keep Tide® PODS Plus Downy® out of reach from children.)

Summer is quickly approaching and you definitely do not want to be stuck trying to light a difficult bonfire. Just whip up some of these Recycled Laundry Lint Fire Starters and you’ll be good to go. Happy summertime!

I’m sharing #Tide in my life as part of a Tide sponsored series for Socialstars

Like everyone else, I’m a huge sucker for pizza. Good pizza, bad pizza, thin pizza, thick pizza…I’m really not that picky! We enjoy making individual pizzas in the oven for Movie Night most Fridays but now that the warmer weather has rolled in (hello desert heat!), I have zero interest in cranking up the temperature in my kitchen by turning on the oven. Here’s where our table top grill comes in handy! Less mess, less heat, and you end up with delicious Grilled Pizza!

Tip 1. The Setup 

We have some friends who have this awesome outdoor pizza oven that they fire up every so often and invite tons of people over to enjoy good times over good pizza. We, unfortunately, do not have a fire stone oven so we just make due with either our gas or charcoal grills. Lately, we’ve been loving a portable charcoal grill that is small enough to fit right on the serving table! It creates a great assembly line where people start by adding pizza sauce and toppings on their personal pizza and end right at the same table where it’s cooking.

Tip 2. The Heat

It took us a while to figure out just how hot we had to let the charcoals get in order to cook the pizza in a reasonable time. Optimally, the pizza would cook in under 5 minutes but we found it more likely to take closer to 7 minutes. Still not too shabby! Another friend highly recommended using a pizza stone to evenly disperse the heat and cut back even more on the cooking time. She was totally right!

Another way we cut back on the prep time before the party was to use HomeRight’s new ElectroLight Fire Starter. With temperatures as high as high 1300°F, it got the charcoal going in about 3 minutes and all without any lighter fluid or other nasty chemicals. It was seriously pretty amazing to watch!

Tip 3. The Dough

There are tons of dough recipes out there but my favorite comes recommended by Minimalist Baker and can be found on the Food Republic’s site under Best Basic Pizza Dough Recipe. It’s a super easy recipe that grills perfectly. The only hiccup is that they forgot to add that you’ll need 3 tbsp of sugar in the ingredients list. Oops!

The same friend that recommended the pizza stone also recommended baking the individual pizzas slightly before setting them out for your guests who will then place the pizza sauce, cheese, and toppings on the baked side. The unbaked side of the pizza will go on the heated pizza stone and you won’t have to worry about it not cooking all the way through! Do I have brilliant friends or what?!

Tip 4. The Toppings

I’m of the opinion that the more pizza topping options the better! You sit there long enough and most people are going to want to make a second pizza so make sure to have plenty of all topping in stock. My absolute favorite variety of pizza is feta cheese and fresh jalapenos but the sky’s the limit! You could even have some cooked apples, cinnamon, and butter on stand-by to make a yummy dessert pizza. Perfect end to a perfect night!

Tip 5. The Guests

All that’s left to do is invite some of your closest friends and family members for a super fun night of delicious grilled pizza making. With a little bit of prep, it really is so easy and nobody has to sweat in the kitchen. Hope you have a great time!

Tried & True Summer Projects

ALL THINGS CREATIVE

An in case you don’t remember, All Things Creative is a group of bloggers that come together each month to bring you great projects and recipes around one central theme. We do all the hard work so that you can come to one spot for all your creative needs!

So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy this great collection of projects and recipes from some great bloggers!

Domestically Speaking | A Little Claireification | Debbiedoo’s | The DIY Village
Creative Cain Cabin | The Happier Homemaker | Redhead Can Decorate
On Sutton Place | Cottage at the Crossroads | Tried & True

Hi everyone, Vanessa here and I’ve got a special surprise for you today! Alexis from Persia Lou is here to share a super fun tutorial for making Marbled Sunglasses. She is one of my absolute favorite bloggers and I am constantly blown away at her tutorials and creativity. Seriously, she’s amazing and I highly suggest you follow Persia Lou right this second!

Hey there! I’m Alexis, the crafter and blogger behind Persia Lou, and I am so excited to be guest posting on Tried & True today!

I have a simple and inexpensive crafty project for you all today. I have been wanting to try nail polish marbling for ages now, and when I was thinking about fun summery projects, I thought it would be a lot of fun to try it out on a pair of inexpensive sunglasses. And it was! I love the result, and am looking forward to more marbling projects in the future. Here’s what you need to make your own DIY marbled sunglasses:

DIY Marbled Sunglasses

Materials:

• Sunglasses (I picked mine up at the Dollar Store!)
• Nail Polish
• Water
• Container for water (I used a disposable lasagna pan)
• Thin Dowel Rods or Bamboo Skewers
• Masking Tape
• Craft Knife

Step One. Prepare your sunglasses by covering the lenses with masking tape. Layer pieces of tape over the lenses and then trim off the excess around the lenses using the craft knife.

Step Two. Repeat the process so the back sides of the lenses are covered as well. Now your glasses are all ready to marble!

I found that the marbling technique has a little bit of a learning curve, so I would recommend practicing on something else (I did a few plastic cups) before doing your glasses. I tried dollar store nail polish first and didn’t have as much success as I did with the cheap drug store polish.

Step Three. Fill your container with water, and then drizzle nail polish on top of the water. If you want you can swirl the paint with your dowel, but you have to work quickly. Put the glasses face down into the paint, pushing the glasses under the water, and then lifting them out.

Step Four. Let the paint dry completely before touching it. Use a dowel rod to swirl up the leftover paint from the water.

Step Five. Then you can drizzle more paint on top of the water and dip the sides of the glasses.

Step Six. When the paint is completely dry, remove the tape from the lenses.

And, that’s it! Some new fun marbled glasses ready to help you enjoy the sunny days ahead!

I would love if you came by Persia Lou to check out some of my other projects. You will find free crochet patterns, art projects, home decor ideas, and printables. Here are a few favorites to get you started:

How to Make Multi-Colored Foil Prints || Simple Slouch Hat Crochet Pattern || How to Paint Watercolor Agate Slices