Come Fourth of July, most of us spend that day outdoors. It’s a great time to show your patriotic pride by making some outdoor 4th of July decorations for your yard and garden. We’ve found some cool projects for you that are fun, easy and great for the kids to help on as well. So fly your flag and get out the red, white and blue! It’s Fourth of July!
DIY 4th of July Stars
We love this first project from Cuckoo 4 Design! This festive 4th of July banner is easy to make and perfect for yard decorations. There’s a complete tutorial. The red, white and blue ribbon is a great touch and completes the look beautifully!
‘Fireworks’ 4th of July Outdoor Decorations
From ‘Sunshine Girl Crafts‘, this outdoor “fireworks” display is made from simple 4×4 wood scraps, some paint and a little dollar store froo froo!
Pallet wood 4th of July Flag
This Pallet Flag makes a perfect outdoor 4th of July decoration. This project comes to us from Jennifer Allwood. Love how she created the wonderful weathered look! Check out her tutorial here.
4th of July Flag Luminaries
‘For the Love Of‘ has a simple tutorial to create these DIY patriotic luminaries with tissue paper…great 4th of July craft with the kids!
DIY 4th of July Stars for the Lawn
What a great 4th of July yard decoration idea this next one is! ‘Pink and Green Mama’ made these DIY 4th of July lawn stars with her kids…flour and water, and a homemade stencil… so festive and fun!
Unfortunately, this post is no longer up. But don’t worry, we found a similar tutorial for you to check out, and this one by has multicolored stars! Here, she simply used spray paint made for sports fields and a stencil- so simple!
July 4th Flag Made From Scrap Wood or Pallet Wood
Love this outdoor 4th of July decor! ‘A Diamond in the Stuff‘ has a project that just might be the best use for a wood pallet I’ve seen yet. Try her wood flag wreath… This could be a great porch decoration all year round!
Patriotic Bunting DIY Project
For all the sewers out there, here’s a great DIY outdoor 4th of July decoration for you! This easy to make patriotic bunting from ‘Create and Babble‘ will have your front porch just oozing Fourth of July decor in red, white and blue!
Fireworks Station
Set up this cool fun and games station by ‘Uncommon Designs‘, and make sure all the kids make those wonderful summer memories at your 4th celebration.
Patriotic Wreath DIY
Ehow has this cute cupcake liner wreath tutorial… you might even find all these supplies at your dollar store. Fun!
Festive Lighted Mason Jar Outdoor Decoration
Love, love, love this DIY mason jar centerpiece by ‘Country Chic Cottage‘… Lighted and amazing, you could use this year after year!
4th of July Flag Painted Patriotic Lanterns
Our final project is by ‘Addicted 2 DIY‘, these DIY patriotic jar lanterns are easy, and I love the glow they put off when lit at night.
What are your favorite outdoor 4th of July decorations? Share!
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