Phase 2 of The House Behind The Trees ~ The downstairs #TeelsBuildaHouse

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So we are starting the downstairs ... I HATE to say basement because we had a basement in our old home, where you opened a door and went down stairs separated from anything else. It was a finished basement complete with a bedroom, craft room, family/game room and we spent a lot of time there ~ our oldest son moved down there in jr high and stayed through high school ... until we finished the master suite in the attic then he moved back up to the bedroom floor with his brother and sister.  So here our downstairs is open to the rest of the house, you can see through to the outside from the top of the stairs going down because we have a wall of windows down there as well.  We really didn't plan to have a kiddo down there but since we are having to do a switch-a-roo with rooms (I'll explain later) he is moving home soon and will be downstairs. Anyhoo, our downstairs will house our main family room, our middle sons room, a full bath and kitchenette.  I thought it would be fun ...
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Americana Red, White, and Blue Crafts and Party Decorations ~ Add some Patriotic flair to your home this summer season with these cheap, easy and fun {and of course some DIY} ideas.

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Star Garland ~ Fly the nation's colors on the Fourth with this jaunty string of stars. Just cut out stars from colored paper and attach to twine.

Tissue Fan Firework Medallions ~ An array of circular tissue fans, cut to different sizes, creates a marvelous fireworks effect. Snip the center flat to make room for a festive clip-art medallion.

Fireworks Table Setting ~ Liven up your table by making pom-poms and table runners inspired by fireworks.

Stars and Stripes Paper Cones ~ Any patriotic scrapbook paper will do and filled with a mix of beet and blue-potato chips, or any snack you are serving, this easy-to-make container is something to cheer for.

Sophisticated Stripes ~ This modern nod to luminarias -- paper bags with votives inside -- updates the look with chic stripes printed onto vellum and wrapped around straight-sided square glass vases.

Flag Cake-Stand Monument ~ Pledge allegiance to this festive flag stand, placed atop a two-tiered cake stand to form a mini-cupcake monument.

Four-Star Dining Decorations ~ Add pizzazz to your Fourth of July party with starry tabletop runners and napkin ties made from red and white paper.

Patriotic Entry ~ An easy addition to the front door, this festive doormat is perfect for last-minute Fourth of July decorating. Add a crock full of flags to add festive flair!

Striped Picnic Table~ Set the table for a whole season of festive cookouts by giving it a new summer coat.

Paper Wind Streamer ~ With little more than an empty oatmeal container, glue, scissors and colored paper, you can create a festive decoration that's perfect for any patriotic occasion.

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