Tagged: 4th of july decorations

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 / 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 / jars / lanterns / lights

June 24, 2020

Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns

You can create these festive patriotic mason jar lanterns to illuminate your Memorial Day or 4th of July cookout. I love the look of glowing accents at BBQs. It adds a fun party atmosphere to any gathering. You can also use these jars as flower vases to accent your table.… Read more

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

June 24, 2020

Bubble Wrap Firecrackers

Here is an easy way to make safe bubble wrap firecrackers party favors that are sure to make a bang at your Fourth of July celebration. They are made from paper towel rolls and filled with bubble wrap. I left the bottom of the tube open so you can pop… Read more

4th of July / Crafts / Reuse / summer

June 30, 2019

Fireworks at the Washington Monument

Growing up in the DC area, the Washington Monument being illuminated with fireworks in the night sky has become an iconic symbol for the 4th of July. As you may already know, I love creating theme platters for my events like I did here and here. I thought a miniature… Read more

4th of July / jars / Tissue Boxes

June 30, 2018

Three Easy DIY Patriotic Lanterns

Illuminate your 4th of July cookout with three fun and festive patriotic lanterns. It is easy to create a whimsical party atmosphere using household items and battery operated lights. These are fun projects you can also do with the kids. Click here to watch my 4th of July TV segment… Read more

4th of July / gift bag / gift box / Gift Wrapping

June 22, 2018

4th of July Gift Wrap Designs

You may know someone who is celebrating a special occasion on the 4th of July or you would just like to create a fun 4th of July gift wrap design as a hostess gift. Here are three designs I created that are custom tailored for almost any recipient. I created… Read more

Crafts / kids / Media / Reuse / reuseable / summer / TV Segments

June 29, 2013

Fourth of July Decorations

There is still time to make some fun Fourth of July decorations for your patriotic barbecue using household items and inexpensive things found at the craft store. Here are some of my ideas I demonstrated on WBAL. Click here to watch the video.… Read more