Category: 4th of July

June 19, 2021

DIY 4th of July Napkin Rings

Create 4th of July napkin rings to dress up your patriotic barbecue — they can be used for a place setting or displayed on a buffet table. I love having themed napkin rings but can never seem to find my fancy ones when the holiday rolls around. This is an inexpensive… Read more

4th of July / Bubble Wrap / kids / Paper Towel Rolls

June 9, 2021

DIY Firecracker Decorations {Bubble Wrap Firecrackers}

Here is an easy way to make DIY firecracker decorations. These safe bubble wrap firecrackers party favors are sure to make a bang at your 4th of July celebration. This firecracker decorations craft can be made from either toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls and filled with bubble wrap.… Read more

4th of July / Father's Day / Food / football / summer

June 5, 2021

Brownie Burgers on a Faux Charcoal Grill

I love summertime grilling and entertaining so I created this Faux Charcoal Grill to enjoy the summer theme regardless of the weather outside. I like serving food that is delicious with a fun presentation so it adds life to my party. This is why I created these brownie burgers that… Read more

4th of July / Luau / summer / Water Bottles

May 30, 2021

DIY Water Bottle Flameless Tiki Torches

I love using tiki torches, they add instant charm to any barbecue. I was planning a summer cookout and I thought why not make a version that can be used inside as a table decoration. I still wanted to have the look of a lit tiki torch even if it… Read more

4th of July / Oatmeal Container / Reuse

July 4, 2020

Cookie Rocket – 4th of July Decorations

I love creating theme platters for my parties like this cookie rocket…it not only is a fun way to serve food but it doubles as a party decoration. For the 4th of July, I wanted to make a rocket with a cookie exhaust to put on my dessert table. I… Read more

4th of July / red white blue / Reuse / Water Bottles

July 3, 2020

DIY 4th of July Water Bottle Fireworks

Create these fun, safe DIY 4th of July fireworks out of repurposed water bottles. These make a great centerpiece for your 4th of July party or cookout! They are so easy to make and it could be a fun project for kids. Add LED lights to the center of each… Read more

4th of July / DIY / Everything / independence day / lanterns / Reuse / reuseable / tissue box / Tissue Boxes

June 30, 2020

Easy Tissue Box American Flag Lanterns

As some of you may already know, I love to reuse and repurpose items when I create my designs. These easy to create tissue box American Flag lanterns are no exception. These will add a fun and festive patriotic flair to your 4th of July party or BBQ and you… Read more

4th of July / Food / Reuse / summer

June 29, 2020

Red, White and Blue Strawberry Kabobs

White chocolate dipped strawberry kabobs with blueberries create a fun and festive dessert for the 4th of July. They are so easy to make and a perfect accent for any table setting. The white chocolate and strawberry flavors meld together to make these decorative dessert kabobs taste like strawberries and… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / DIY / terracotta pots

June 28, 2020

DIY Uncle Sam Hat Candle Holders

I love decorating for the 4th of July! It is so much fun barbecuing with family. I thought it would be fun to use create some of my themed decorations to add a patriotic flair to our 4th of July celebration. I made these cute Uncle Sam hat candle holders… Read more

4th of July / Food / summer

June 22, 2020

Easy and Unbelievably Delicious Homemade Barbecue Sauce

When it comes to cooking, I tend to be old school. I cook everything from scratch and I still use a charcoal grill. I just love the flavor of chicken with this easy and unbelievably delicious homemade barbecue sauce grilled over hardwood charcoal. It puts me in a summertime kind… Read more