Patriotic DIY Projects
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Can you believe that Fourth of July is right around the corner? I know time goes faster as you age but how did we get to July in a blink? I am rounding up my past patriotic DIY projects to celebrate Fourth of July in today’s blog hop with some creative friends.
Carol at Blue Sky at Home is once again our gracious host! Be sure to stop by her blog at Blue Sky at Home to show her some love!
If you are following along in order and just arrived from Libby’s incredible blog at A Life Unfolding, I know you have your patriotic drink in hand. We have some great DIY and decor projects, a tablescape, and refreshments for you today! So let’s get to some more patriotic DIY projects!
Shop at Blu Patriotic DIY Projects
My absolute favorite way to decorate for patriotic holidays is with Old Glory herself. Sprinkling red, white, and blue around your home is the easiest way to add some patriotism into your decor. Grab a few flags and get to work!
You can grab flags in so many different sizes. This post, Easy Ways to Decorate with Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Decor, gives you some great sources and ways to show off Old Glory!
My antique fetish began with a healthy obsession of my MIL’s rusty and primitive decor. Flo loved all things Primitive an Americana. She really was the queen of patriotic DIY projects. Back in the 80’s, Flo made a picnic table out of a giant industrial wire spool. She was amazing! I carry her influence with me along with her beautiful collection of vintage American flags. Here is one displayed on a blanket ladder.
And these are Flo’s flags by our shed in our yard.
That little American corner screams FLO!!! I upcycled that little red garden table with this corner in mind in my More Updated Metal Garden Decor post. Everyone needs a little tribute corner to provoke fond memories, don’t you think? And this is the perfect place for your patriotic DIY projects.
Barn Metal American Flag
Keeping with Flo’s Americana/Primitive influence, a friend gave me a pile of antique barn metal. I put it to great use and created this large Barn Metal American Flag.
This is one of my favorite projects. When she goes up on the deck, you know it is Fourth of July!
As always, remember to use all of your scrap materials. These smaller barn metal flags are about 4″ X 8″ as look just darling tucked into or in front of a plant. Just scatter them around the garden.
I have several pieces left and plan to pull them out this weekend for another flag project. Look for that one next week for Thrift Store Decor Team’s second Wednesday’s monthly post
We can’t forget our Fourth of July cookouts! We always need a sweet treat and I’ve got a few!
Who doesn’t love some refreshing jello? So many colors available these days but red, white, and blue is my favorite!
Of course my patriotic desserts revolve around the kids and our pool. So something icy and refreshing is a great treat for the barbeque.
And of course, the Thrift Store Decor Team has so many patriotic posts! Click on through for this round up of 60 projects!
Celebrate the Holiday Blog Hop
Which brings us to today’s special projects for today’s hop! Be sure to comment on what you like about each post. We love to know what you like to see.
I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July this year. Despite the political turmoil, we have much to be grateful for. Here’s to patriotic holidays! And an extra day off!
