Finding a Family Circle 4th of July Decoration from the 1980s
I would like the instructions for a 4th of July decoration that was in Family Circle magazine prior to July 1984. It consisted of making a drum with poster board and Styrofoam then covering Styrofoam balls with fabric.
Craft Project: Star-Spangled Pinwheels
Whatever way you plan to celebrate the fourth of July, it's a really nice idea to make your own decorations to help your event go with a swing. With just some paints, paper, and a bit of imagination you can create some stunning star-spangled pinwheels.
Craft Project: Independence Day Wreath
Celebrate the 4th of July by showing how Patriotic you are with this beautiful easy to make Patriotic wreath. Begin by wrapping the foam wreath with one roll of the red white and blue ribbon. Tape the edges to keep it secure.
Craft Project: 4th of July Party Shaker
Red, white, and yoo-hoo! Celebrate America's Independence Day with these festive noisemakers!
Craft Project: Red White And Blue Heart Pin
Two sizes of hearts for a pin, or magnet. Chain 4, make all stitches in the first chain. 3 trc, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 trc, chain 1, 3 dc, 3 trc, chain 2 slip stitch. Fasten off.
Craft Project: 4th of July Angels
Stiffened fabric with felt backing can be made into one of three gifts!
Craft Project: Americana Crocheted Coasters
Using tan, burgundy and navy yarn, you can make these wonderful star shaped coasters for indoor or outdoor use this summer.
Cut out material to go around oatmeal container, a little extra on ends to go inside. Apply w/ glue, Then cut out eight strips of material the length of container about an inch thick. Space around on one end.
Craft Project: Americana Door Decor
This craft is so simple, not only because of it's design, but because you can customize it any way you want.
To make a wind blower for Independence Day, buy several rolls of ribbon-red, white and blue of course!, and a wooden or metal embroidery hoop. Simply cut long strips of ribbon and tie onto hoop in some pattern or mix.
Craft Project: Americana Wooden Wall Display
Take all those tiny wooden items you may have that are unpainted and give them an Americana theme to display in a group for Memorial Day and 4th of July.
Craft Project: Americana Lantern
Give your old Lantern a new look for your Memorial Day Celebration. This was an old rusty lantern that I gave new life to with an Americana Theme for Memorial Day and can be used as well for 4th of July.
Craft Project: Car Tag (License Plate) Flag
Make an American flag from an old car tag. Spray paint the tag (license plate) using either red or white. That way you will only have to paint one set of stripes. Let dry. Paint on your blue background for stars, let dry. Paint on your other colored stripes, let dry.
Craft Project: Patriotic Wind Chimes
Here is an inexpensive, easy craft for kids to make to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Craft Project: Firecracker Flower
This cute kids craft is perfect for the "Fourth Of July." It has a simple flower shape with a glitter like a bursting firecracker. Make one to hang on the wall, or have a group of children each make one, then hang along the wall with red, white, and blue streamers for decoration!
Here's a fun little wind chime your kids will love to make and hang for their Fourth of July Celebration. Place a line of masking tape around the blue plastic disposable cup, 2 - 2 1/2 inches from the bottom. The tape will prevent the cup from splitting when it is cut.
Flag Lapel Pin (Safety Pin Jewelry)
Here's a fun lapel pin to make with safety pins and beads.
These candle holders are made from clay pots. Paint the pots and saucers in patriotic colors, let dry, then stencil on stars or stripes or free hand it. Just use your imagination. Let dry. Seal if you like, then put in candles.
Here I would like to share an idea that really uses something that most people have or can easily come by and that makes a beautiful decoration for your garden. The instructions are easy and it is not really messy; so it is even something that older children or teenagers might like to do.
This cute little pin is easy to make and fun to wear in celebration of the holiday. Trace the heart pattern on both the blue craft foam and blue felt. Trace the star pattern on the white craft foam. Cut these three shapes out.
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Craft Project: Independence Day Wreath
Celebrate the 4th of July by showing how Patriotic you are with this beautiful easy to make Patriotic wreath. Begin by wrapping the foam wreath with one roll of the red white and blue ribbon. Tape the edges to keep it secure.
Craft Project: 4th of July Party Shaker
Red, white, and yoo-hoo! Celebrate America's Independence Day with these festive noisemakers!
Craft Project: Red White And Blue Heart Pin
Two sizes of hearts for a pin, or magnet. Chain 4, make all stitches in the first chain. 3 trc, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 trc, chain 1, 3 dc, 3 trc, chain 2 slip stitch. Fasten off.
Craft Project: 4th of July Angels
Stiffened fabric with felt backing can be made into one of three gifts!
