4th of July ideas

Our Country is preparing to celebrate our Independence. So lets decorate and party!

To see my BBQ ideas go here

To see my 4th of July activities go here

Star Garland:

6x11 inches of red, white & blue stationary weight paper

scissors

stapler

pencil

hole punch

string

See my tutorial here

Martha Stewart's directions here

Patriotic pinwheels:

5 inch squares in two sided decorative paper

glue

scissors

map tacks

clothes pins

My decorative pinwheel tutorial here

Martha Stewart's directions here

Sand candles:

sand in red, blue, white

drinking glasses

clear vases or jars

funnel

small candles

directions here

Wind streamers:

empty oatmeal containers

blue & white craft paper

glue

double sided tape

twine/string

red & white ribbon/crepe paper

hole punch

directions here

Centerpiece cans:

clean cans

festive craft paper

double sided tape/hot glue gun

directions here

Flag party favors:

2x10 inch clear plastic bags

round blue candies

red & white candy sticks

string/ribbon

directions here

Martha Stewart gives us these great ideas and more, check them out here.

Family fun has tons of children's crafts and ideas as well, check it out here.