Here on our HomeSeasons blog, we have a great time blogging about upcoming holiday decor and project ideas for everyone. We enjoy blogging so much, we think it’s time to start branching out into other outlets, as well!
We recently started our own youtube channel to teach everyone more fun holiday decorating tips! We foresee many more fun holiday related videos coming up, so please subscribe to our channel for updates!
Our first video is going to teach everyone how to decorate your party for 4th of July. We’re also going to show you how to create two patriotic tablescapes, along with a few other tips and tricks!
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Fun DIY Pinwheel Project for 4th of July
Ever since I was young, I have been a fan of pinwheels. Not only are they great decoration pieces to have in your yard and home, they are also interactive! Though pinwheels may seem like complex decorations, they are actually quite easy to make.
Pinwheels are great for little children during 4th of July. Not only will they get to take part in the 4th of July festivities, but they will also have a blast blowing into the pinwheel! In today’s post, I’m going to share with everyone a fun DIY project to make your own pinwheel for 4th of July.
From Shindigz
Supplies:
- printed paper (red & white stripes, stars, or make your own!)
- scissors
- pencil
- pin
- glue (optional)
- straw (or pencil, wooden dowel)
With the paper you want, cut out a shape of the template below:
If you want each flap of the pinwheel to have a different pattern, glue the 2 patterned papers together (pattern facing out) before cutting out the template.
Use the scissors to cut out the lines. Curl all the dotted corners toward the middle dot and secure with a pin. Once all the corners have been secured, poke the pin into a stick. If the pin is too long, cut it shorter before inserting it into the stick (we don’t want any poking accidents!)
There are many ways to decorate your home with these 4th of July pinwheels. You can put them into a vase:
From Sunshine and Chaucer Blog
Or create your own pinwheel garden!
From Ralston House
More 4th of July holiday decor ideas and projects coming up soon! If you have any ideas you would like to share, please leave them below!
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4th of July Bunting & Pennant Decorating Ideas
4th of July decorating cannot be complete without at least a few red, white, and blue patriotic buntings and pennant flags. Buntings and pennant flags are popular for 4th of July because they are decorations that are synonymous with the traditional Americana style. They are often used for presidential campaigns and other smaller occasions all over the US, included 4th of July parties in your backyard!
For those of you who are unfamiliar with buntings and pennants, here’s an example:
From INMAGINE
Typically, pennants and buntings are used to decorate walls and railings. However, with a little brain power, they can be used for so much more! Below, we have 3 quick tips for your 4th of July buntings and pennants.
- Great for table trims at a party or picnic (see below)
- Cut them apart to use as individual place settings on a table
- Think of a design and cut them out of the pennants and buntings for an unexpected twist to the ordinary triangle and semicircle shape
From About
Visit our website for our recommended 4th of July Patriotic Pennant Banner decoration! It comes with 24 ft of patriotic pennant flags. Each flag measures 19.5 ” W, 27.5″H, and is made with plastic. They are perfect for decorating large areas on a budget, indoors or outdoors!
More 4th of July holiday decorating ideas coming up! Happy decorating!
4th of July Project – Easy Patriotic Paper Lanterns
Though 4th of July is a holiday that can be enjoyed by everyone of all ages, there are many activities that younger children cannot participate in. For example, fireworks and barbecuing are activities strictly reserved for older kids and adults.
To keep smaller children occupied during the more intense 4th of July activities, we can give them a fun paper project to do to keep them busy! Remember paper lanterns we used to make in elementary school? They are also great for 4th of July!
From Easy Preschool Craft
From Indus Ladies
Supplies:
- scissors
- pencil
- paper (red, white, blue)
- ruler
- pens, embellishments
- glue or tape
With a ruler, cut a rectangle around 5-6″ in H, and 6″ W. Fold the paper in half lengthwise and draw lines extending from the folded edge like so:
Cut the lines while the paper is still folded. Open the fold and roll the paper into a cylinder shape. Using glue or tape, fasten the top and bottom of the roll.
To make handles, cut a strip of paper and attach it to the top of the lantern.
Decorate with glitter, stickers, markers, or color pens!
Once your little ones have create a whole batch of these, string them up on the porch for a lovely DIY 4th of July decoration! Not only will it add extra red, white, and blue ambiance to the porch, but the kids will love having their project displayed for everyone to see!
Barbecues! Fireworks! Sparklers! What do all of these activities have in common? They all happen outdoors! When the sun sets and the night turns a deep blue, we need some form of light to illuminate the festivities. This is when fun luminaries come into play!
Luminaries are easy to make, and are perfect for any occasion. All you need is a little bit of inspiration, and you will be able to create ones for every holiday!
From Shindigz
For 4th of July, stars and stripes rule all! In today’s blog post, I’m going to share with everyone how to easily make your own starry night 4th of July luminaries!
Supplies:
- paper bags
- star hole punch (optional)
- pencil
- scissors or x-acto knife
Draw star patterns onto the bag and carefully cut out the stars. Create big and small stars. You can also make any other designs you would like (try a fireworks pattern)! Fill the bottom of the bag with sand for weight and put a small tea light into the bag. Light up the candle, and watch as the starry night is illuminated onto the bag!
For a safer alternative, use battery operated tealights!
This project is easy, and can be modified any which way you like. Want to add stripes to the luminary? Go for it! The possibilities are endless!
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4th of July Themed Whoopie Pies
Though we barely stepped into May, we can’t forget that 4th of July is right around the corner! Two months will pass by like a breeze, and we won’t be ready for the celebrations if we don’t start preparing early!
I’m going to start our string of 4th of July holiday posts with a fun dessert recipe to make 4th of July whoopie pies (it even rhymes)! I don’t know about you, but whoopie pies are one of my favorite desserts. Turn it into a red velvet whoopie pie, and my love for it soars even higher. In today’s blog post, learn a quick trick to turn ordinary red velvet whoopie pies into 4th of July themed desserts!
For easy red velvet cookie recipes, visit our Heart Shaped Red Velvet Cookies For Valentine’s Day or visit Macaroni and Cheesecake‘s blog post!
Now that you have the red and white down, it’s time for some blue to complete the look. Roll the edge of the whoopie pie onto a plate of blue sprinkles (if you have star shaped sprinkles, even better)! There you have it, a quick and easy dessert recipe to make red, white, and blue whoopie pies for 4th of July!
More 4th of July holiday idea posts coming up! Stay tuned! If you have any 4th of July holiday ideas you would like to share with us, leave it in a comment below!
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Spring Projects for Recycling Plastic Easter Eggs
For those of you who have a lot of extra plastic Easter eggs from your Easter celebrating earlier this month, I have a few fun project ideas to share with you that I found from the internet to put them to use for Spring. We can reuse and recycle old plastic Easter eggs and give them new life. Now they don’t have to go to waste!
With no further ado, enjoy the next few projects!
Egg shaped rice treats
From Food Family Finds
Use the plastic Easter egg shell as a mold for your rice treats! Remember to coat them with a nonstick spray first!
Teacups
Make cute playhouse type cups for your little ones! Decorate it however you wish and use a button to create a steady bottom!
Stretchy egg snake
From Craft Test Dummies
With a few supplies around the home, you can assemble your own stretchy snake!
Egg Tealight Holder
From Dollar Store Crafts
Using half of a plastic egg, you can create your own holder for tealights! However, never leave a lit candle unattended! The holder is for decorative purposes only! We suggest not having lit candles in the holder, as they might melt.
Letter matching eggs
From Squidoo
Make a fun letter matching game with plastic Easter eggs! Using stickers or kid safe paint, add upper and lower case letters to eggs and have your kids match them!
What are some other uses you know of to reuse plastic Easter eggs? Share with us in the comments below! We love projects that can take ordinary items and give them a new spin!
