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By Chris Dunmire
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For some of us, this holiday needn't be all about pretty pyrotechnics and war-mimicking thunder. It's a great time to reflect on our freedoms and enjoy summertime barbeques, family, and togetherness. It also presents many opportunities to express ourselves through bold colors, celebratory projects, and party favor fun!
Whether you're looking to engage your inner artist or crafter, party planner, or gourmet caterer, these creative ideas will make your next Fourth of July celebration more memorable and creative.
Fourth of July is a patriotic holiday, so the colors and symbols from the American Flag rule. Stars, stripes, red, white, and blue should be the main themes running through your party decorations, picnic dishes, and crafty novelty gifts. Other colors may complement the basic three (greens, yellows, pinks), just be sure they are vibrant and bold!
Other popular symbols include the
Kids will love contributing to your party decorations and having celebratory projects to do on their own. You can easily
turn any ordinary craft project into a Fourth of July Celebration craft simply by incorporating the
Some craft (and gift) ideas for little hands can be made with construction paper, finger paints, wood cutouts, glue,
crayons, sheets of foam (or foamie pieces), felt, polymer clay, or any other creative material. Fun projects ideas include:
Remember, think red, white and blue for your balloons, party streamers, napkins, cups, plates, and plasticware, and soon your party decor will be festive and complementary towards the day.
Thanks to edible food dyes and "canvas" foods such as whipped cream, cottage cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla cake,
Remember, with a few simple embellishments and by sticking with patriotic theme colors and symbols in your party
decorations, craft projects, and picnic foods on
Free Printable Downloads
Patriotic Project: Make a
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Create your own Independence Day Parade Flags in four easy steps:
This flag printable can also be used in other projects such as collage, scrapbooking layouts, journaling, or anything else your imagination thinks up!
American Flag Coloring Page
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Patriotic coloring fun for kids and adults! Download and print this PDF file on regular printer paper and get your crayons
out for some coloring fun! You can even cut out your finished flag to use as a 4th of July decoration or element
in another project.
Better Homes and Gardens Patriotic Crafts & Quilts
"Show your patriotic spirit with easy-to-make crafts and cozy quilts." Craft projects include Bubble Wands, Stand-Up Stars,
Star-Rimmed Basket, Star-Studded Centerpiece, Freedom Frames, Patriotic Peekaboo Wreath, and Uncle Sam Outdoor Whirligig.
Patriotic Crafts from MakingFriends
A super kid-friendly craft resource with miles of free craft project instructions. Includes an assortment of patriotic jewelry,
crafts, decorations, and embellishment ideas; a stars and stripes birdhouse, painted yo-yo, parade banners, patriotic fun
glasses, finger cymbals, and many coloring pages.
Family
Corner Fourth of July Crafts
Blast off rockets, musical instruments for kids, hand painted patriotic jars, parade stick, 4th of July wreath, stars and
strips shirt, patriotic candle.
By Kara Kelso
Deciding on just a few candles is rarely easy. With so much to choose from now (possibly even thousands of scents), it's next to impossible to choose just one. This is part one of a number of articles to follow on choosing candle scents for your home.
With 4th of July and several weeks of celebration, it seems only natural to choose an American type candle, or even a "summer" scent. Here are some suggestions for scents that "fit" the month of July:
American Style Containers:
Many candles companies are now offering candles with red, white, and blue layers. Others offer American flag design
containers and votive holders.
Apple Pie Scent:
This has become quite popular, and for a good reason. It's absolutely yummy, and smells good enough to eat! Nothing says
American quite like Apple Pie.
Blueberry Muffin:
Another very "American-like" scent. This scent smells just like blueberry muffins right out of the oven.
Watermelon Scent:
Looking for something a little more sweet? Try this summer favorite. Watermelons are a picnic favorite, and a fun
summer treat.
Cinderella Scent:
If you prefer floral scents, here's a nice one for mid-summer. This unique scent is a romantic aroma of amber, musk, vanilla,
with base tones of fresh cut violets and lily of the valley. Available at many candle stores online.
Dandelion Pear:
Another unique summer scent. This aroma begins with the slightly bitter aroma of dandelion, and wildflowers; perfectly
mellowed out with tart fresh pear, green tea leaves, and cool aloe vera.
Honeysuckle:
Still looking for something a bit more floral? Try this simple favorite. While more of a spring-time scent, this one is also
nice for mid-summer.
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