15 Unique Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July

I love 4th of July decorations! I think they are so fun but this year I wanted to find some unique DIYs and foods to celebrate with. All 15 of these are very affordable and can be fun additions to any celebration you’re having.

Here is what I found.

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1. Rice Centerpieces

These are so cute, simple, and cheap. Make several of these and use them as accents all over your back deck. From farmhousetohome.com

2. Painted Lawn Stars

Easy 4th of July decorations with lawn painted stars — Some spray paint, cardboard, and a lawn. doesn’t get much easier than that. From theconcretecottage.com

3. Red, White and Blue Ice Cream Sandwich

4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches — These look delicious and refreshing for a summer day! From freutcake.com

4. Firework Skewers

Yum! So simple and sweet. From aliceandlois.com

5. Tissue Paper Fireworks

Red, white, and blue tissue paper explode in brilliant fireworks, perfect as easy Fourth of July party decor! — These are so cute and you can make so many different combinations. These are from heyletsmakestuff.com

6. Kids Fun and Game Section

Have some fun on the Fourth with this Fourth of July Fun and Games Station! #ultimateredwhiteandblue — This is a great station that puts activities for kids on their level. This is from uncommondesignsonline.com

7. Table Top Flowers

Easy Patriotic Table Decor | 4th of July table decoration | Red, White and Blue — I love the simplicity of these flowers from todayscreativelife.com

8. Rag Ribbon Garland

4th of July Rag Ribbon Garland — This garland is so fun! I think I’m going to have to make one for myself this year. This garland is from theribbonretreat.com

9. Jello Cups

4th of July Fruit & Jello Cups - these are perfect for the 4th of July, and super easy to make! — These look so delicious! From thefirstyearblog.com

10. Red, White and Blue Charcuterie Board

Making a fun food board like this one from delightfulmomfood.com is a definite crowd pleaser!

11. Red, White and Blue Ice Cubes

Fun 4th of July drink addition — Dress up a simple drink like sprite or water with these fun fruit filled ice cubes from pipandebby.com

12. Go all out with a Patriotic Drink

I’ve seen so many variations of this drink online so if you don’t like these flavors just find 3 drinks (one of each color) and make sure they have different amounts of sugar. Then layer them from most to least sugar. This one is from instructables.com

13. Clothes Pin Wreath

This cute wreath is affordable and can be done in a single afternoon! From preciouslypaired.com

14. Denim and Burlap Lighted Garland

denim burlap garland star background. fun fourth of july decorations — This is such a festive way to add mood lighting to any party! From createcraftlove.com

15. Lollipop Boquet

BBQ season is upon us and with Memorial Day and the 4th of July just around the corner, here is a fun patriotic lollipop topiary that the kids will love! — This fun lollipop center piece serves as decoration and treat. No better craft out there. From gluesticksblog.com

4th of July Party!

I am curious, how many of you do your own fireworks and how many of you go to a show? As a kid my family always did our own but now as an adult those fireworks are so expensive!! I almost prefer to go to a show or just watch from an outlook spot because the fireworks are just as good but it saves me so much money!

I hope you have so much fun celebrating this year. These crafts and foods look so fun, make sure you tag me in your festivities so I can see how yours turn out!

This Post Has 8 Comments

True June 29, 2019 Reply

I loved these ideas! They were all so unique. I especially loved the stars on the lawn!
1. Rachel June 29, 2019 Reply
  
  The stars were one of my favorites too! So fun.
Sara June 29, 2019 Reply

Love this topic and wonderful ways to celebrate, Happy 4th of July! Thank you for sharing.
1. Rachel June 29, 2019 Reply
  
  Thank you for stopping by. Happy 4th of July!
Jen July 1, 2019 Reply

Ooh those lawn stars are so awesome!!! What a great idea!
1. Rachel July 1, 2019 Reply
  
  Agreed! I think that one might be my favorite.
Mel Moore July 2, 2019 Reply

That lollipop bouquet is so cute. I might just have to make one and put it on my desk at work.
1. Rachel July 3, 2019 Reply
  
  Yes that would be the perfect place for it! Then everyone will stop by too and say hi.