4th of July Patriotic Tablecloth Weights

A metal washer provides the weight in these decorative tablecloth weights

These are fun to make and practical, too. They are easy enough so the kids can help. Put clips on the back to make tablecloth weights that hang from the hem, or set them on top of the tablecloth. Either way, they will add some fun decorations to the table. 

You will need:

Red, white, and blue thick yarn

Large metal washer

Scissors

Mini clothespin

Pipe cleaner

Fingernail clippers

Instructions:

4th of July Yarn Garland

All you need for this festive 4th of July garland is yarn and pipe cleaners. 

A garland makes any party more festive. You can make the tassels in solid colors or use red, white, and blue yarn together. Make it as long or short as you like and decorate inside or outdoors. 

You will need: 

Red, white, and blue yarn

Notecard

Red, white, and blue pipe cleaners

Fingernail clippers

Scissors

Instructions:

Patriotic Tissue Paper Carnations - Bouquet for 4th of July

Craft a patriotic bouquet of red, white, and blue tissue paper carnations.

These flowers make an eye-catching decoration for your table or brighten any corner of the house. They are easy to make and use just a few simple and inexpensive supplies. 

You will need: 

Red, white, and Blue tissue paper

Large paper cup or lid (about 4" diameter)

Pencil

Scissors

Pinking sheers or decorative scissors

Green pipe cleaners

Instructions:

4th of July Patriotic Wall Hanging Decoration

This patriotic wall hanging is stunning but simple to make with craft sticks, glue, acrylic paint, and glitter. 

Use twelve jumbo craft sticks and twelve regular craft sticks to create the starburst design decoration. Spray it with a sealant for outdoor use. 

You will need:

12 jumbo craft sticks

12 regular craft sticks

Acrylic paint

Paintbrush

Waxed paper

Craft or wood glue

Glitter glue

Glitter

Instructions: