Make these easy red, white, and blue decorations for the 4th of July.
Create this vibrant DIY tablescape for everyone to enjoy at your 4th of July bash.
Make a swimming pool-blue tablecloth using powdered dye and ice, and layer with splatterware dishes.
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DIY Flag Banner
This DIY flag is a fun project for the whole family to make together.
Using watercolors, paint the American flag on a yard of canvas or denim fabric.
Therules of flag display decorumapply to this painted one too.
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We used white spider mums, red carnations and gerbera daisies, and blue delphiniums.
Watercolor Fan Decor
Splatter-paint banner paper with watercolors before folding to create this patriotic decor.
We love the way the white wreath (perfect for other holidays, too!)
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ties together the simple DIY planter rocket in the plants.
Find tinted fans at a local crafts store or dip-dye plain white fans in red and blue dyes.
Then hang fans on a length of twine above your bar and add a spread ofpatriotic cocktails.
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Our free printables make it so easy to set up the bar area!
Patriotic Treat Tags
Turn ordinary picnic items into adorable Fourth of July decor with simple paper accents.
Use a long piece of sturdy string and tie each lantern onto it.
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Fold the string in half before hanging it to create a layered look.
Starry Night Decorations
Give your lawn the star-spangled treatment for a 4th of July party.
Focus the stars near the entrance to your yard for a dramatic welcome.
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To make, cut a star shape from a piece of cardboard, or buy a reusable star stencil.
Place the stencil on the lawn and spray the grass lightly with water.
Leaving the stencil in place, use a flour sifter to lightly fill the shape with flour.
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Remove the stencil and repeat.
Our free printable makes it easy to hang for a patriotic celebrationjust print, cut, and string!
Add an extra pop with red, white, and blue confetti.
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Flag Centerpiece
Make the flag the star of your 4th of July decorating with thiseasy outdoor centerpiece.
Tuck an American flag around the edges of a clear glass vase.
Then fill with your favorite red, white, and blue 4th of July flowers.
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A base of fresh, juicy fruit doubles as a serving platter and adds pretty color.
Rockets Centerpiece
Paper rockets blast off from a shiny sand-filled bucket in this fun4th of July craft.
Paper Pinwheel Wreath
Make a bright and fun 4th of July pinwheel wreath in just minutes!
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Make small pinwheels from double-sided scrapbook paper, then use glue to attach the pinwheels to an embroidery hoop.
Hang thefinished wreathon the front door, or use it as a festive piece of wall decor.
Sparkler 4th of July Decorations
Dress up sparklers and set them out astable decorations.
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We love the way they look mixed in with red and blue confetti!
Fireworks Bucket
Make a colorful container for carting treats to the fireworks display.
You only need red and blue bandanas and a plain hoop wreath.
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Flag-Theme Centerpiece
About 300 miniature flags make up this eye-catching centerpiece.
It’s easier to make than you might think.
Cut paper to size, and use a glue stick to adhere to the outside of each container.
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Purchase a small amount of chalkboard paint to make easy labels.
Dessert Decor
Add a little pizzazz to your treats table with festive toothpicks.
Look for premade picks at a grocery or crafts store.
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These little red, white, and blue flags are also great for differentiating yourpatriotic dessertsthis holiday.
These decorations are perfect for lining a walkway or filling a tall vessel.
They also make great DIY party favors!
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Our free pinwheel pattern makes it so easy to create these decorations.
Bicycle Decor
Don’t limit your 4th of July decorations to your home or backyard!
We love how a few simple stars transform an ordinary bicycle into a fun, patriotic display.
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Cut stars from colorful cardstock and weave them through the spokes of your bike.
Secure with a strip of tape.
Perfect for a 4th of July parade or jut a ride around the neighborhood!
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Bandanna Table Runner
Give yourpicnic tablea 4th of July makeover with patriotic table decorations.
4th of July Napkin Ring
Upgrade your 4th of Julysummer dinnertable with patriotic place configs.
Layer a box of sparklers on top of a dinner napkin, and wrap it with your ribbon loop.
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Plastic or fabric flags work bestpaper flags will wither as the water condenses.
Make these centerpieces your own with red, white, and blue patterned paper.
Attach to the clear vessels using adhesive.
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4th of July Chair Cover
Add July 4th flair to your chairs withcloth napkin slipcovers.
To make, fold a napkin in half and iron to crease.
Cut four pieces of red, white, and blue ribbon, then glue one inside each napkin corner.
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Hot-glue or stitch red cording to spell “4th,” and you’re done!
Tie the look together with a colorful table runner andfresh berry pie!
Pair them with American flags and color-coordinated flowers for a table setting that’s ready in no time!
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USA Letters
Show your American pride with these colorful letters.
Buy plain wooden letters and get creative with red, white, and blue acrylic paint.
Mix and match solid colors with stars and stripes.
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4th of July Lanterns
Illuminate the outdoors with festive 4th of July decorations.
Search for fireworks-pattern lanterns, or create your own with stencil designs atop large white paper lanterns.
Fill the buckets with whole fresh fruits, or use them to displaydelicious strawberry dessert recipes.
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Just wrap each flag around a table napkin, pin it, and your party place setting is ready.
4th of July Flags
Make your own4th of July flags!
Purchase wooden skewers and a spool of flag-print ribbon at your local crafts store.
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Wrap a 3-inch length of ribbon around the top of each skewer; secure with tape.
DIY Bunting
Add bunting to your porch to welcome guests this 4th of July.
Buy several yards of patriotic-pattern fabric (determine length based on where the bunting will hang).
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Use the same color of yarn to attach the patriotic bunting to a porch rail.
Patriotic Table Edging
Turn a plain table into something special for your 4th of July celebration.
Three-Vase Patriotic Centerpiece
Transform red-white-and-blue striped paper lanterns into 4th of July centerpieces for your table.
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Just slip each lantern over a clear glass, and tuck a handful ofwhite bloomsinside.
Red, White, and Blue Fan Favors
Paper fans help guests keep cool atoutdoor summer parties.
These darling ones add patriotic flair to any event.
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Insert sturdy straws or dowels between the ends of opened mini decorative paper fans.
Glue a circle of firework-pattern paper in the center.
4th of July Flower Centerpiece
Your 4th of July decorating ideas don’t have to be complicated.
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This fun centerpiece takes just minutes to pull together.
Festive Flag Wreath
Thisrustic summer wreathadds instant patriotic charm to your front door.
Wrap rope around a lifesaving ring or wreath base using hot glue to secure.
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Then add a few American flags for a touch of U.S. decor.
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