The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays to celebrate outdoors with the family. What better way to get into the spirit than by creating cute DIY 4th of July decorations for your family bbq this year. In between the parades and fireworks you can enjoy your handmade patriotic decorations with friends and family! Whether you are looking for cute 4th of July decoration ideas or just want to add some decor to this years celebration, we have easy and affordable ideas you can copy for your home.
As someone who loves crafts especially DIY decorations, I am so excited to share with you the best DIY 4th of July decoration for your home. These are such fun crafts that I would actually recreate with my family for my own personal Fourth of July celebration.
In this blog post, we will show you DIY 4th of July decorations that you can easily make. From mason jar 4th of July crafts to patriotic wreaths, we have covered all decoration ideas for the fourth! If you’re looking for some DIY decoration ideas for the Fourth of July, look no further! Here are 19 creative and pretty ideas to get you started.
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How Do You Make A Fourth of July Party Fun?
Here is a list of some ways that you can make a Fourth of July party fun:
- Have a fun playlist to play during your bbq
- Set off fireworks (if you are able to) or have sparklers handy
- Decorate with fun red white and blue decor
- Serve classic food like hotdogs and hamburgers
- Make Fourth of July themed cocktails or mocktails
- Provide entertainment for kids (pool, bounce house, chalk)
- Provide entertainment for the adults (corn hole, giant jenga, beer pong)
- Keep your guests cool (air conditioning, pool, fans, sprinklers)
Best DIY 4th of July Decorations
1. Patriotic Wreath DIY
Create yourself a fun patriotic wreath with red, white, and blue ribbon! We love this DIY idea for the Fourth of July because it looks like a cute wreath that was bought from a high end store!
This DIY home decor idea can easily be accomplished by cutting ribbon pieces and attaching them to a wire wreath! Click here for the entire DIY Fourth of July Wreath idea!
2. DIY 4th of July Candle Holders
This easy 4th of July candle holder craft is the perfect outdoor activity to do with the kids on the fourth! Add red, white, and blue sand to candle containers for a patriotic touch.
You can even add battery operated candles to the top of your craft so that you never have to worry about the kids near the flames! We love this Dollar Store DIY 4th of July decoration idea!
3. American Flag Table Runner
Create a table runner with a flag motif using fabric or burlap with stars! When setting your outdoor table for your 4th of July bbq, be sure to add different textures and layers in your table decor. We love this cute DIY idea of adding personalized napkins to each guests plate!
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4. Homemade Fourth of July Decorations: Patriotic Banner
Make a striking Fourth of July banner with red, white, and blue ribbon pieces! Tie tiny strips of patriotic ribbon onto a red string to make this July 4th ribbon garland that will really stand out to your guests!
5. DIY Fourth of July Flower Vases
Use empty glass containers or bottles as flower vases for your outdoor party decor! Pick up flags from your local dollar store and divide a bouquet of flowers into each of your vases. This is such a cute and affordable 4th of July DIY decoration idea that you should definitely try!
6. Star-Shaped Lights
Even though this idea technically isn’t a DIY craft idea, this would be the perfect addition to any of these DIY ideas! Hang star shaped lights in red, white, and blue for a fun touch to your outdoor or even your indoor space this Fourth of July!
TIP: Add these star lights with your DIY banners to showcase them at night!
7. Flag Bunting
Create a bunting with cute fabric in red, white, and blue to decorate your home this special day! Check out Southernmomloves for an easy tutorial on this DIY Fourth of July decoration!
8. Patriotic Centerpiece for Your BBQ
Create a fun centerpiece with flags, baseballs, and cute table decor pieces! This indoor table decoration idea is very simple and affordable if you are looking for an easy last minute centerpiece. We love how they layered each table setting to make the decor feel intentional and elevated.
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This set of clear flower vases is a steal for under $18! Fill these vases with your patriotic decor and then reuse them for each holiday!
9. Patriotic Pinwheel Wreath
Make a wreath with red, white, and blue pinwheels this 4th of July! Buy these inexpensive pinwheels from your local craft store or dollar store and add them onto a wire wreath with hot glue or zip ties! This is an easy way to DIY a 4th of July wreath for your front porch.
10. Patriotic Mason Jar Utensil Holders
Paint a set of three mason jars in red, white, and blue paint and use them to hold your plastic utensils for your bbq. Add a cute burlap ribbon and some colored utensils to make your party decor really stand out!
Start this DIY project off right with this acrylic paint set! If you frequently DIY decor for the holidays then this will definitely come in handy again!
11. Firework Centerpiece
Pool noodles are not just for the pool, they can be used for many DIY projects! Use a pool noodle as a centerpiece this 4th of July!
12. Patriotic Mason Jar Candle Holders
Create these patriotic mason jars with red, white, and blue dyed rice! These are one of the easiest homemade 4th of July decorations for toddlers that will keep them busy and entertained!
13. DIY 4th of July Table Decorations
This is probably one of the easiest 4th of July centerpiece ideas for both indoors and outdoors! All you need to do is add red and blue food coloring to the water of your vases and add cute seasonal flowers in it. Love this table decor idea for your Fourth of July party!
14. Patriotic Paper Lanterns
Create paper lanterns using red, white, and blue construction paper for a fun and crafty idea for your outdoor space. Craftingchicks shows you exactly how to create this easy 4th of July paper lantern that you can make with the kids.
15. Star-Spangled Banner
Create this Pottery Barn inspired banner by painting a burlap banner with stars and stripes!
16. Patriotic Mason Jar Flower Arrangements
Add burlap and unique patriotic ribbon to your mason jars and fill them with flowers. We love using hydrangeas as part of our flower arrangements because they are very full and can easily fill a mason jar on a budget.
17. American Flag Door Hanger
Create a door hanger with small flags and florals in a door basket. We love this cute DIY Fourth of July idea for your front porch! These door baskets have been trending this year and add lots of curb appeal to your home!
18. Patriotic Tablecloth
Create a 4th of July DIY tablecloth using red white and blue bandanas. This is a unique tablecloth idea that you can’t purchase from just any store!
19. DIY Outdoor Fourth of July Decorations
Get your outdoor patio ready for your 4th of July party by adding a cute floral arrangement, lanterns under your umbrella and a tablecloth for the final touch!
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