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Roundup: 20 Festive Fourth of July DIY Ideas

by on Jul 1, 2013

Party People

Independence Day is fast approaching, but there’s still time to make some fun fourth of July inspired crafts. Whether you’re hosting a big bash or just celebrating at home with family and friends, adding some red, white and blue will surely lend a festive feel to your day!    

A red, white and blue wind sock, a red, white and blue string of paper stars, and red, white and blue water bottles.

1. Make a fun crepe paper wind sock using these easy instructions. [Photo: Multiples and More]

2. Try your hand at a red, white and blue star banner. Check out the full tutorial here. [Photo: Madigan Made]

3. Stay hydrated with these festive little water bottles. Find these and many other printables right here. [Photo: Tweedle D Designs]

A series of America themed decorations and cupcakes.

4. Decorate your cupcakes (or anything, really!) with these adorable little pinwheels. Find instructions here. [Photo: On To Baby]

5. Make a patriotic paper chain! Find printable files and a tutorial here. [Photo: Love The Day]

American flag painted on wood pallet above fourth of July votive candle holders.

6. Recycle an old pallet to make this festive American flag. Check out the directions here. [Photo: Alex Haralson]

7. Use rice and food coloring to create your own version of these candle centerpieces. [Photo: Bright Nest]

8. Find instructions for these beautiful luminaries right here. [Photo: Bravo Events

American flag themed wreath made of clothespins next to an American flag themed wreath made of ribbon.

9. Make a wreath out of clothespins… easy peasy! [Photo: Fun Holiday Crafts]

10. Or make one out of yarn. Find out how here. [Photo: Naptime Crafting]

11. Here’s another yarn idea. [Photo: Emily Sparks]

Several colorful tablecloths filled with decorative objects.

12. Decorate your table with crepe paper! Find out how here. [Photo: Party People]

13. Cover your mason jars with these pretty paper circles. [Photo: Casa Diseno]

14. Now onto the food… use cookie cutters to make watermelon stars. Find lots of other creative ideas here too. [Photo: Kara’s Party Ideas]

A red, white, and blue parfait in three glasses, a red, white blue cake on a blue cake plate with sparklers on top and a plate of red, white and blue strawberries.

15. A red, white and blue parfait will hit the spot! [Photo: Martha Stewart]

16. Make a trifle if you’re having a party. Get the recipe here. [Photo: Martha Stewart]

17. Patriotic strawberries will be a hit at the party too. Check out the recipe here. [Photo: Spoonful]

Cut up berries and stars inside glass pitcher next to swirled straws on table.

18. Decorate your punch with patriotic fruit! [Photo: HWTM]

19. Spiked raspberry lemonade is a refreshing cocktail for a hot day. Find the recipe here. [Photo: Fabulous Foods]

20. A layered red and blue cocktail will be the hit of the party! Find out how to make one here. [Photo: Food Network]

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