17 easy 4th of July crafts that celebrate American pride
Add patriotic style to your home (and parties!) all summer long.
Light the Way
Light the Way
Pickle jars get a second life as glowing luminaries decoupaged with stars and stripes.
PHOTO: Keep Calm and Decorate
Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
Thanks to a printable template, these red and blue stars are much simpler than they look.
PHOTO: Lia Griffith
Patriotic Shutter
Patriotic Shutter
If you start with a white shutter, all this festive DIY requires is strategically-placed tape and two coats of spray paint.
PHOTO: Hoosier Homemade
Uncle Sam's Hat
Uncle Sam's Hat
While this top hat project is stunning as a centerpiece, it could also double as a photobooth prop. We're all about the family photo op.
PHOTO: Consumer Crafts
American Flag Log
American Flag Log
You'll need to grab a drill to make this candle log, but for a final result as rustic and patriotic as this, we're game.
PHOTO: Redhead Can Decorate
Potted Pride
Potted Pride
A few swipes of paint give standard terracotta celebratory style 鈥� and the planter is extra peppy when paired with red, white and blue blooms.
PHOTO: Lolly Jane
Welcome Wreath
Welcome Wreath
This bold door decor showcases the American flag's iconic prints.
PHOTO: Craftaholics Anonymous
Patriotic Poms
Patriotic Poms
This fuzzy garland is an unexpected (and super cute!) way to welcome guests to your summer cookout.
PHOTO: Adventures in Making
Wow-Worthy Wall
Wow-Worthy Wall
This entire spread has us smiling, but we're particularly impressed by the cheeky firework-inspired backdrop.
PHOTO: Hostess With the Mostess
Party Flair
Party Flair
The magic of washi tape strikes again with this easy way to jazz up typical plastic flatware.
PHOTO: Tikkido
Kitchen Cutie
Kitchen Cutie
Add a subtle starry touch to a plain white tea towel with this whimsical craft.
PHOTO: Sparkle Living
Dynamic Display
Dynamic Display
Patriotic pinwheels create a poppy paper firework effect on your front door.
PHOTO: Design Improvised
Spot the Flag
Spot the Flag
This creative twist on the painted mason jar gives your buffet an instant Americana theme.
PHOTO: It All Started With Paint
Bright Bites
Bright Bites
Tinsel poms and patterned flags turn appetizers and desserts into party-ready food for the Fourth.
PHOTO: Crafts Unleashed
Bursting Blooms
Bursting Blooms
These impressive paper flowers start with simple circle shapes, so even novices can dress their patio table.
PHOTO: Live Laugh Rowe
Cool Runner
Cool Runner
Americana colors start your tablescape with a solid and stylish foundation.
PHOTO: Bliss Bloom Blog
Better Banner
Better Banner
Trade your everyday door number for a more festive sign this season.
PHOTO: Just A Little Creativity
Light the Way
Light the Way
Pickle jars get a second life as glowing luminaries decoupaged with stars and stripes.
PHOTO: Keep Calm and Decorate
Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
Thanks to a printable template, these red and blue stars are much simpler than they look.
PHOTO: Lia Griffith
Patriotic Shutter
Patriotic Shutter
If you start with a white shutter, all this festive DIY requires is strategically-placed tape and two coats of spray paint.
PHOTO: Hoosier Homemade
Uncle Sam's Hat
Uncle Sam's Hat
While this top hat project is stunning as a centerpiece, it could also double as a photobooth prop. We're all about the family photo op.
PHOTO: Consumer Crafts
American Flag Log
American Flag Log
You'll need to grab a drill to make this candle log, but for a final result as rustic and patriotic as this, we're game.
PHOTO: Redhead Can Decorate
Potted Pride
Potted Pride
A few swipes of paint give standard terracotta celebratory style 鈥� and the planter is extra peppy when paired with red, white and blue blooms.
PHOTO: Lolly Jane
Welcome Wreath
Welcome Wreath
This bold door decor showcases the American flag's iconic prints.
PHOTO: Craftaholics Anonymous
Patriotic Poms
Patriotic Poms
This fuzzy garland is an unexpected (and super cute!) way to welcome guests to your summer cookout.
PHOTO: Adventures in Making
Wow-Worthy Wall
Wow-Worthy Wall
This entire spread has us smiling, but we're particularly impressed by the cheeky firework-inspired backdrop.
PHOTO: Hostess With the Mostess
Party Flair
Party Flair
The magic of washi tape strikes again with this easy way to jazz up typical plastic flatware.
PHOTO: Tikkido
Kitchen Cutie
Kitchen Cutie
Add a subtle starry touch to a plain white tea towel with this whimsical craft.
PHOTO: Sparkle Living
Dynamic Display
Dynamic Display
Patriotic pinwheels create a poppy paper firework effect on your front door.
PHOTO: Design Improvised
Spot the Flag
Spot the Flag
This creative twist on the painted mason jar gives your buffet an instant Americana theme.
PHOTO: It All Started With Paint
Bright Bites
Bright Bites
Tinsel poms and patterned flags turn appetizers and desserts into party-ready food for the Fourth.
PHOTO: Crafts Unleashed
Bursting Blooms
Bursting Blooms
These impressive paper flowers start with simple circle shapes, so even novices can dress their patio table.
PHOTO: Live Laugh Rowe
Cool Runner
Cool Runner
Americana colors start your tablescape with a solid and stylish foundation.
PHOTO: Bliss Bloom Blog
Better Banner
Better Banner
Trade your everyday door number for a more festive sign this season.
PHOTO: Just A Little Creativity
Light the Way
Light the Way
Pickle jars get a second life as glowing luminaries decoupaged with stars and stripes.
PHOTO: Keep Calm and Decorate
Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars
Thanks to a printable template, these red and blue stars are much simpler than they look.
PHOTO: Lia Griffith
Patriotic Shutter
Patriotic Shutter
If you start with a white shutter, all this festive DIY requires is strategically-placed tape and two coats of spray paint.
PHOTO: Hoosier Homemade
Uncle Sam's Hat
Uncle Sam's Hat
While this top hat project is stunning as a centerpiece, it could also double as a photobooth prop. We're all about the family photo op.
PHOTO: Consumer Crafts
American Flag Log
American Flag Log
You'll need to grab a drill to make this candle log, but for a final result as rustic and patriotic as this, we're game.
PHOTO: Redhead Can Decorate
Potted Pride
Potted Pride
A few swipes of paint give standard terracotta celebratory style 鈥� and the planter is extra peppy when paired with red, white and blue blooms.
PHOTO: Lolly Jane
Welcome Wreath
Welcome Wreath
This bold door decor showcases the American flag's iconic prints.
PHOTO: Craftaholics Anonymous
Patriotic Poms
Patriotic Poms
This fuzzy garland is an unexpected (and super cute!) way to welcome guests to your summer cookout.
PHOTO: Adventures in Making
Wow-Worthy Wall
Wow-Worthy Wall
This entire spread has us smiling, but we're particularly impressed by the cheeky firework-inspired backdrop.
PHOTO: Hostess With the Mostess
Party Flair
Party Flair
The magic of washi tape strikes again with this easy way to jazz up typical plastic flatware.
PHOTO: Tikkido
Kitchen Cutie
Kitchen Cutie
Add a subtle starry touch to a plain white tea towel with this whimsical craft.
PHOTO: Sparkle Living
Dynamic Display
Dynamic Display
Patriotic pinwheels create a poppy paper firework effect on your front door.
PHOTO: Design Improvised
Spot the Flag
Spot the Flag
This creative twist on the painted mason jar gives your buffet an instant Americana theme.
PHOTO: It All Started With Paint
Bright Bites
Bright Bites
Tinsel poms and patterned flags turn appetizers and desserts into party-ready food for the Fourth.
PHOTO: Crafts Unleashed
Bursting Blooms
Bursting Blooms
These impressive paper flowers start with simple circle shapes, so even novices can dress their patio table.
PHOTO: Live Laugh Rowe
Cool Runner
Cool Runner
Americana colors start your tablescape with a solid and stylish foundation.
PHOTO: Bliss Bloom Blog
Better Banner
Better Banner
Trade your everyday door number for a more festive sign this season.
PHOTO: Just A Little Creativity
Add patriotic style to your home (and parties!) all summer long.
On Independence Day, everything looks better with a little red, white and blue. Turn your house into the home of the brave with one of these star-spangled crafts 鈥� wreaths, centerpieces, cake toppers and all.