Tagged: fourth of july

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 / 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 / Paper Towel Rolls

June 25, 2020

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… 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 / Crafts / kids / Media / Occasions / Reuse / reuseable / TV Segments

June 23, 2014

4th of July Party Ideas

I absolutely love celebrating the 4th of July — the barbecues, desserts, decorations and the fireworks are things I look forward to every year. Here are some of my ideas for creative 4th of July decorations and centerpieces using household items so you can get a start on preparing your… Read more

Crafts / Everything / Food / Occasions

July 1, 2013

Decorating with Cupcakes

I like to use food as decorations…it makes an event more fun when you can actually eat the party decor. A simple way to add a Fourth of July flair to purchased cupcakes is to add red candy to the tops of white icing and add small America Flags to… Read more