Independence Day is right around and the corner and the date deserves the best celebration. Don’t be afraid to go all out, with some 4th of July decorations, colorful dishes, and fun festivities, as the day truly requires it. Here you’ll find some of the best red, white, and blue DIY projects to decorate the house and to celebrate the holiday!

"One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation forevermore!" - Oliver Wendell Holmes

Patriotic Centerpiece

Focus on red, white and blue!
Focus on red, white and blue! Source: BHG 

Let’s start with one of the most important 4th of July decorations: the centerpiece. Revolving around the three American colors - red, white, and blue - is a fail-safe strategy. In the picture above, you can see spray-painted matching antiques (easily found at thrift stores) in the three colors.

  • You can easily make a simpler composition by using a striped runner matched with red, white, and blue tableware
  • Take advantage of blue glassware, too!
  • Add red, white, and blue flowers combined with planters in matching colors
  • You also use patriotic bunting around the edges of a clear glass vase, and fill it with flowers

Let the creativity run wild!

Yarn String Lights

These string lights are perfect for your 4th of July party!
These string lights are perfect for your 4th of July party! Source: eHow 

You can easily make some patriotic string lights just using yarn, balloons, and glue. To make it, you’ll need to soak the yarn in a mixture of water and glue, and wrap it around small inflated balloons. Let it dry, pop the balloons, remove the residue, and then attach the yarn balls on string lights! There you go: simple 4th of July decor that looks awesome!

America Sign

Every mantel would look great with this addition!
Every mantel would look great with this addition! Source: Landee See Landee Do 

Your mantel can also benefit from a beautiful 4th of July decor, and this beautiful tutorial from Landee See Landee Do is just the perfect DIY, adding just the right touch of patriotism to your home.

DIY Bunting

A bunting is a great way to decorate the porch.
A bunting is a great way to decorate the porch. Source: BHG 

Welcoming your guests with this easy Independence Day decoration is a great way to start the day. Buy a few yards of a patriotic patterned fabric and secure the gathers using yarn at every few inches. Use the same yarn to attach the bunting to your porch rail and you’re done!

4th of July Garland

This simple garland looks great on the living room and on the backyard!
This simple garland looks great on the living room and on the backyard! Source: Adventures In Making 

This patriotic garland is probably one of the easiest 4th of July decorating ideas! You’ll only need baker’s twine and some red, white, and blue construction paper. To make it, start by punching stars in the paper and then hot glue them on the twine, about 1-2” apart. Let the glue dry and display!

Painted Lawn Stars

This idea is great for those hosting a party or a BBQ!
This idea is great for those hosting a party or a BBQ! Source: The Concrete Cottage 

This 4th of July decor idea is perfect for those hosting a BBQ. Make a star cut out from an old piece of cardboard and spray paint the lawn using the star as a stencil. Easy, simple, and awesome!

Patriotic Wreath

This beautiful wreath is a great way to welcome the guests!
This beautiful wreath is a great way to welcome the guests! Source: Blooming Homestead 

Of course there has to be 4th of July wreath for the holiday, right? This beautiful one above is made of paper, and you can do it following the detailed tutorial at Blooming Homestead. This idea is a great project for a lazy afternoon! Invite the kids to help and it will become a fun afternoon with some quality-time together.

Mason Jar Luminaries

The luminaries are great the light up the pathway or backyard.
The luminaries are great the light up the pathway or backyard. Source: For The Love Of 

These beautiful luminaries are great to show patriotism! To make, you’ll need to glue red, white, and blue paper on the inside of a Mason jar and add a LED candle inside. You can also use normal candles but you’ll need to use sand to secure the candle in place. Add a stick flag on the side and you’re done! You can use it on the pathway, on porch steps, or even as a centerpiece!

4th of July Firecracker Centerpiece

Every 4th of July needs some firecrackers!
Every 4th of July needs some firecrackers! Source: Chicken Scratch NY 

Firecracker decor is a must for the holiday! And this one from the photo is actually way easier than it looks: you’ll only need to paint the wood and glue a white rope on top for the ‘fuses’. Use some burlap to keep them together and you’re done! You can check out more details over at Chicken Scratch NY.

Streamer Lights

This idea is a great last-minute decoration option!
This idea is a great last-minute decoration option! Source: Style Me Pretty 

This beautiful idea is perfect for a last-minute decor. You’ll simply need some rolls of paper streamers in patriotic colors and string them up on your outdoor lights. It’s an easy, simple, and quick 4th of July decoration!

Bonus: Patriotic Confetti Launchers

These confetti launchers will make the day even more fun!
These confetti launchers will make the day even more fun! Source: Piikea Street

Many residential areas don’t allow popping of fireworks, but these confetti launchers are a great way to add a similar effect to your 4th of July party. Besides, they are impressive and they will certainly keep the kids entertained! Check out the full tutorial over at Piikea Street.

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