Celebrate Independence Day With These 50 July 4th Decorations!
Updated on June 23, 2017
Independence Day will be here before you know it! And you’ll need to don the house with a bit of the festivities. Celebrate in all the right ways with these 50 July 4th decorations that you can make right at home. Take a peek and scroll through some of our favorites below!
1. Fake Sparklers
Brit + Co gives us this fabulous recipe for fake sparklers. Great for the kiddos to have fun with and to take festive photos with!
2. Festive Cozies
Brit + Co also shows off how to whip up some cozies for the day’s events too! Completely with red, white and blue stars!
3. Mason Jar Lanterns
Over at Addicted 2 DIY, you’ll learn how to turn some mason jars into lanterns to use for the holiday. Take a peek at the tutorial after the jump.
4. Starred Table Runner
We’re loving this adorable star table runner from The Shabby Creek Cottage. With a little paint and a little burlap, you can make on too!
5. Rockets
Handmade some rockets for the windowsill over at Deena Rutter! It’s super festive and fun for the kiddos as well.
6. Home of the Brave Chalkboard Art
The Golden Sycamore gave us some great inspiration from in and around our home. Just check out what you can turn your chalkboard into in celebration.
7. Pineapple Sparkler Centerpieces
Fruitcake combines the festivity of the 4th of July with the style of the summer with these fun centerpieces! Pineapples never looked better.
8. Designer Beer Pong Table
Even your activities for the day can be festive. Just check out this designer beer pong table from Mr. Kate!
9. Stars & Stripes Banner
Sometimes just the simplest piece of decor can be the best. Like this stars and stripes banner that you can hang on the porch or on the fence! (via)
10. Candle Firecrackers
You can always turn your candles into “firecrackers” and make an adorable centerpiece for the events as well. Add a bit more festive patriotism to the tables! (via)
11. Lollipop Centerpiece
Gluesticks made a centerpiece with some help from Tootsie Pops! This kid-friendly project is perfect to celebrate the 4th with!
12. Patriotic Tablescape
Aesthetic Nest gives us some beautiful inspiration concerning tablescape designs for our July 4th BBQs! From stitching together a red and white striped tablecloth to topping it off with charming lanterns, it’s a great idea.
13. Americana Decoupage Chairs
Turn some of your old chairs into seating for the family and part of the day’s decor too! Check out all the details over at H2O Bungalow.
14. Easy Rice-Filled Centerpiece
Tidy Mom started with a jar and rice then turned it into something extra special. Whip up several of these to go all around the house!
15. American Flag Marshmallow Pops
Your decor pieces can be edible too! Just visit Living Locurto to learn how to whip up these marshmallow pops.
16. Dip-Dyed Fan Garland
BHG shows off these dip-dyed fans that can be turned into fun garland for the bar or food table. And it’s such an easy craft to dive into!
17. Star Food Picks
BHG also showed off how to jazz up the dessert a bit with some festive food picks. Stars, blue, white and fans too, they’ll be fun for the kiddos to decorate.
18. Paper Star Garland
Here’s another great garland idea that we’re loving. Check out this charming piece brought to us by Adventures in Making.
19. Foiled Bunting Banners
Damask Love brings us a snazzy, foiled bunting banner that we fell in love with too. It’s definitely a bit of extra glam for the day’s fun too!
20. Starburst Tissue Paper Garland
Check out this starburst tissue paper garland from Tell Love and Party! It mixes well with other banners and garlands too.
21. Carnival Games
Provide decor and fun for the 4th with these carnival game ideas from The Hostess with the Mostess. Hop on over now and take a peek!
22. Fourth of July Matchboxes
Almost Makes Perfect includes a free printable in their adorable matchbox designs. Set off those fireworks in style!
23. Party Favor Candy Boxes
Hop on over to Design Eat Repeat and check out these candy boxes! Send some sweets home with your friends, family and even some of the neighbors.
24. Party Poppers
You can pass out some party poppers for the holiday too! Check out the free printable after the jump. (via)
25. Firework Pom Pom Mobile
The Merrythought created a mobile that can be hung in any corner that needs a bit of jazzing up. We love it over the desserts!
26. Cake Centerpiece
Style Me Pretty gives us some beautiful cake inspiration for the 4th of July as well. Even your edibles can be a focus of the festivities!
27. Ruffled Patriotic Wreath
Welcome guests at the door with something fun and festive. This ruffled piece is quite easy to make, just follow along with the tutorial! (via)
28. Hanging Shooting Stars
Good Housekeeping showed off these charming hanging shooting stars. Dress up your porch or back patio with a batch!
29. Bean Bag Toss Games
Here’s another activity that can double as decor for the big day. Check it out over at Charles and Hudson.
30. Kite Garland
Brit + Co went with a red, white and blue garland as well. But this time, it’s charming and sweet, and full of kites!
31. Tin Can Windsocks
Check out these tin can windsocks. They’re easy to recreate and the perfect way to add some patriotism to the front porch. (via)
32. Mason Jar Sippy Cups
Two Shades of Pink shows us how to make some personalized sippy cups for everyone at the party. Fill them up and let them play!
33. Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers
Nest of Posies knows that even the food at your event can sport of patriotism too. Even the cupcakes with these pinwheels on top.
34. Matchbox Labels
Here are so more ideas for decorating your matchboxes come July 4th. Light up your fireworks in style! (via)
35. Star Spangled Confetti Balloons
Studio DIY took some balloons and turned them into festive bits as well. Take the leap and check out the tutorial now.
36. Star Checkers
Have something else for people to have fun with while they snack on some stuff on the grill. The Source has all the details behind this fun piece.
37. Confetti Wands
Handmade Mood made confetti wands which are more like kid-friendly fireworks. Make sure all the kiddos stay safe but are filled with fun by whipping up some of these cuties.
38. More Poppers
Let’s Mingle has some more poppers for you to try making for the day’s events! Check out the details and add more for your friends and family to celebrate with.
39. Firework Table Runner
Let’s Mingle gave us this fun table runner ideas as well! Snag all the details behind its creation after the jump.
40. Tie Dye Firework Napkins
Fruitcake even has some firework napkins you can whip up in time for the big BBQ. We love how quirky and creative this idea is!
41. Firework Sunglasses
Studio DIY made some firework sunglasses that can easily used as party favors. If not, they’ll at least be perfect for topping of the hostess’s outfit, don’t you think?
42. Rocket Pop Piñata
Over at Brit + Co, you’ll learn how to make this rocket pop piñata. It’ll top the party’s decor off and serve as another bit of fun.
43. Snow Cone Garland
We have another charming garland that could really jazz up your 4th of July celebration. Paint The Gown Red has all the details.
44. Sewing Machine Garland
You can even whip up some star garland with some help from your sewing machine. It’s a lot more durable this way! (via)
45. American Flag Water
BHG gave us another great idea for us to use for our July 4th celebration. Wrapped the bottles of water in a bit of festivity too!
46. Scrap Flag
Craftiments had us swooning with this innovative idea. Leftover ribbons, lace and other fabric bits came together to create this beauty.
47. Decoupage Balls
Over at The Magic Brush, you’ll find another great centerpiece idea. Grab some styrofoam balls and start decoupaging!
48. Denim & Burlap Garland
Create Craft Love had us loving another garland so much we had to feature it too! Denim and burlap never looked so festive!
49. Painted Lawn Stars
You can paint stars right on the lawn. Just allow The Concrete Cottage to help you out with the logistics some.
50. Photo Backdrop
Brit + Co leaves us off with another great idea. Again, it acts as style for the day and a great way to get everyone mingling.