July 4th Decorations

July 4th is celebrated with red, white, and blue, hats, shirts, banners, wavers, flags, and more. This year create your own July 4th celebration with easy to make crafts. Dress up your home,...

Costumes aren't just for Halloween. Dressing up for other holidays, such as Independence Day, can be just as fun, especially if you or your children are in a holiday parade or pageant. Perhaps...

Give your home a patriotic feel by designing craft projects to adorn the rooms or serve as festive decorations for a Fourth of July party. Gather inexpensive red, white and blue craft supplies and...

Colorful paper flags make wonderful decorations for parties or other special events such as parades, political fundraisers or Independence Day celebrations. You can buy American flags easily (and...

If you ask people what the safest firework is, most will likely say sparklers. While sparklers may be less dangerous than some other types of fireworks, they are not completely free of...

Flag bunting is red, white and blue bunting that usually has patterns of stars or stripes on it. Bunting is a material that is used in many different ways, such as to string on porches or fences...

This 4th of July poker chip necklace is one of the best 4th of July crafts for kids. An adult will need to drill the chips, but the kids can do the rest. This project is easy and fun and comes...

Create an impressive and attractive centerpiece for your next patriotic-themed celebration. American flags are an appropriate decoration for Fourth of July parties, welcoming a soldier home and...

You can get replacement medals that you received while serving your country if they where lost or stolen or thrown away and know you want them back. Spouses or children of deceased fathers and...

You want your July 4th celebration to be a time that everyone will enjoy and remember. To make any celebration complete, you'll need good company, good food and festive decorations. A beautiful...

Whether it's the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, a patriotic-themed banquet isn't complete without the right decorations. Outside or in, patriotic banquet decorations will pull your party together...

Backyard barbecues and parties mark the Fourth of July for many people. Homemade Fourth of July party decorations add a festive touch to any celebration for the holiday without blowing the party...

Let the littlest participants enjoy the spirit of Fourth of July fireworks without the hazards of matches or sparks. Create simple and shiny "no flame" sparklers that mimic the real...

Flags serve as a strong symbol of national pride and, like most things, come in a variety of sizes. While the larger emblems wave like patriotic capes in the wind atop the tallest of buildings and...

4th of July, the biggest American festivity, is coming up soon and already now and then we can hear the noise of fire crackers. And for the most people the firework is the sensation of the day....

Painting the windows for July Fourth can be a fun family project as well as a festive decoration. One person can paint the flag while others make their own decorations around the window. Family...

Everyone is so busy; there isn’t time to do everything. But we still like to entertain friends especially on a holiday like the Fourth of July. It’s such a casual day for relaxing, we don’t...

This project will be sure to start the celebration of July 4th off right! It's as easy as blowing through a straw. Even little ones can do this project and is much safer than real fireworks! ...

You're having a big bash...and you need just the right finishing touch for your table. Here are some ideas that will wow your guests.. and are fun to put together as well!

Most 4th of July activities take place outdoors. But if the weather is extra hot or rain forces the kids inside, what are some easy activities to keep them busy?

Fourth of July parties are a popular summer event for Americans, featuring barbecues, fireworks and family and friends. When it comes time to invite loved ones over for a 4th of July party,...

If you live in a part of the country where the summers are hot but not scorching you will be lucky enough to be able to grow Petunias all summer long in your garden. The many hybrids being...

Are you planning a 4th of July Cook Out or party? You will of course need to decorate accordingly. Part of what makes a 4th of July party special is all of the wonderful red, white, and blue...

Make your very own American flag pin to show your patriotic side. Making your own flag pin is not too difficult and can be rewarding. You can even show your finished product to your family and...

Sparklers can burn at up to 3000 degrees Fahrenheit. Most accidents occur from young children handling the sparkler inappropriately. Sparklers burn slower than other fireworks and are actually...

Whether or not you are planning a July 4th celebration, it’s fun to add patriotic decorations to the exterior of your house. July 4th decorations will be in red, white, and blue. Let those three...

Celebrate the 4th of July by creating decorative boxes. These make great additions to any 4th of July party, provide summer projects for the kids or enhance decorations around your house....

Fourth of July decorations are a fun DIY project for the whole family. A lot of the things you need can be found around the house, at the dollar store, or cheaply at craft stores.

The American Flag is more than a symbol of enduring freedom, Government and ideology, the 50 stars in the 'Union' represent all 50 States. However, the thirteen alternating red and white stripes...

There is a proper ettiquette when dealing with American flags. There are proper ways to fold it, hang it, and even dipose of it once it is dirty or tattered. It is very disgraceful to fly a torn,...

Aerial Fireworks are called shells. Each has four components: a container, stars, a fuse and a bursting charge. The container, made of paper and string, is the outer portion of the shell. Inside...

Fireworks have a long and proud history in our culture and have been around for hundreds of years. These days, there are a wide variety of fireworks to choose from, both simple and complex. To...

Make a simple patriotic craft with kids of any age. A great item for Fourth of July or Flag Day. This craft can be made by kids at home, at Scouts, or other youth group meetings. If this craft...

This patriotic candle wrap is a wrap that is wound around a bundle of taper candles. The concept is similar to a napkin ring with the taper candles lying horizontally on a table. This candle wrap...

A red, white and blue flower bouquet is the perfect touch to a 4th of July picnic table. To represent the colors of the flag, you may need to use some food coloring to dye some of the flowers the...

The Fourth of July is an exciting and entertaining American holiday that is filled with BBQs, Fireworks, and a lot of red, white, blue. There are several decorations that can be displayed for...

Add spark to your next 4th of July party with a patriotic table centerpiece. It's quick, easy, and fun to make. This project is simple and you may want to include the kids in this undertaking.

Americana projects are very popular in "primitive" or "rustic" crafting. Make this primitive flag pillow to show your spirit and warm your home. Primitive crafting can be very whimsical and...

Remember to follow a few simple rules when displaying your flag.

Everyone loves decorating for special occasions, and children love to help. It's a wonderful use of quality time to sit and make decorations for the 4th of July with your child .... especially...

Whether it is the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, there is always time for a fireworks display. You can learn how to make your own display and have it ready just in time to celebrate the next big...

Most American Flags are kept outdoors in some of the harshest conditions. That's when purchasing an American Flag you have to look at some options for quality and care.

The 4th of July, September 11th, and Memorial Day are days to celebrate the good of our country and our glorious flag! Why not decorated for the holiday or day of remembrance, with a simple...

Add a little festivity and patriotic spirit to your door with a beautiful patriotic wreath. The wreath is very easy to assemble and requires minimal supplies. This project could easily be used as...

Luminaries for July 4 are a wonderful way to bring a festive atmosphere and add a bit of light to walkways or rock gardens this summer. Children can make luminaries as long as there is an adult...

The fourth of July has been celebrated with fireworks and decorations for generation upon generation! The summer is still new enough to truly be celebrated, and the freedoms we all enjoy can be...

You can do a lot more than hang a flag to celebrate the 4th of July. Choose from a variety of creative ways to decorate your home and party tables for Independence Day. Combine homemade items and...

Up, up, in the air it soars with its tail of red, white, and blue. Children will have so much fun making this hanging firecracker. This decoration looks wonderful in any window or on your...

Your front door looks so plain, why not dress it up with this fun and easy welcome star! Perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day or any day you want to show your patriotic spirit!

This cute little box is not just reserved for the Fourth of July! It is perfect for Memorial Day, September 11th, or any day you feel like showing your patriotism!