2. Stars-and-Stripes Straws Your lemonade and other beverages will taste all the sweeter when sipped from these fun DIY stars-and-stripes straws. Encourage the kids to help you with this fun activity using safety scissors! To make: You will need a star-shaped paper punch to cut out star shapes and a pack of red and blue striped straws. Take each star shape and make two small slits the width of the straw in the center of the star. Thread the star over the straw.
If you are planning a Fourth of July barbecue this year, you’ll want to offer your friends and family more than good company, great food, and conversation. With the right decorations and fun games, you can really get them in the patriotic spirit and make this one holiday celebration they won’t soon forget! Nothing sets the mood like festive decorations. Below you will find a list of easy-to-make trimmings that will quickly set your party apart from others!
Decorations: 1. Tie Wreath
This first DIY decoration gives a fun and thrifty approach to the traditional wreath by taking old men’s ties and forming them into an unusual but cool door wreath. Peruse your dad's or grandad’s closet or check out a nearby second- hand shop to find an assortment of about 10 vintage ties in patterns that feature red, white, and blue. To make: You will need to measure each tie from its widest end and then cut it until it is approximately 7 1/2 inches long. Once you have cut all the ties, arrange the pieces around a 12-inch wooden craft ring, making sure the pointed ends are facing outward, and the cut ends are facing inward. Next, fold the cut ends over the inside edge of the craft ring. Hot glue in place, and repeat the process, making sure the craft ring is completely covered.
3. Bandana Napkin Ring This is as simple as can be, but adds a splash of color to your table settings! Set your table with your flatware on the napkins of your choice, and then bundle them together by tying a strip of a red or blue bandana around the bundle.
*This idea is a terrific way to celebrate Father’s Day as well!
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