Despite what you may see all over Pinterest and craft blogs, you don’t have to spend a lot of time or effort decorating your house for every single holiday. Take for instance with July 4th decorations for your home.
Hello, Mommyaholic friends! My name is Leslie. I’m the writer/creator at the blog From Play dates to Parties. There you’ll find my all of my adventures. These include parenting, decorating, and planning parties for my family. I’m so pleased to be here at Janine’s corner of the web. She and I connected a little over a year ago when she helped design my new site. So, I’ve been hooked ever since.
But let’s get back to decorating for the holidays, shall we? Independence Day is quickly approaching. If you’re like us, July 4th is all about spending time with friends and family at a backyard barbecue. As much as we love decorating for parties around here, I’d rather spend my budget on food and fireworks than July 4th decorations that will either be used only once or need storage space after the fact.
That’s why I’m so excited to share with you a few easy July 4th decorations, These can be put together in only minute. Plus you can use items you can easily find at any craft store.
Easy July 4th Decorations
July 4th Pomander Ball
Pomanders instantly make a space feel more festive. Bonus that this is possibly the easiest pomander I’ve ever made. All you need to do is pin the end of some holiday themed tinsel garland to a 5-inch styrofoam ball and start wrapping. Just keep pinning the garland down as you wrap. If you do you’ll have a fluffy, sparkly pomander ready for Independence Day.
Pomanders are also really versatile. Here are just a few ideas to get you started:
- Place it in a vase or margarita glass as a centerpiece.
- Or place a dowel rod in a well-supported pot or vase. Then, push the pomander on the opposite end to create a topiary.
- Pin a ribbon loop to the top. Next, hang a single pomander as a kissing ball.
- Make multiple pomanders. Then, hang them over a table as a festive chandelier.
Flag Bouquet
Flag bouquets are also easy July 4th decorations. See I can’t tell you how many times I’ve used this set of flags as a bouquet. One package of small flags makes a big decorative impact. It also acts as favors for guests.
Fireworks Vase
My girls love this vase because it reminds them of fireworks in the night sky. We just used a few July 4th patriotic picks from Michaels. The, we placed them in a tall, narrow vase. (You may have to cut, or bend the ends to get the height just right) A couple sets of red, white, and blue mardi gras beads in the vase. This actually adds color and hides the base of the picks for more simple, but festive July 4th decorations.
All three of these easy July 4th decorations took only about 30 minutes to pull together. Plus, they have just the right amount of impact for large or small gathering. I hope you are inspired to use a little creativity to avoid the Pinterest time-trap decorations. This will allow you to spend your time and energy on more important things. If you want more tips, crafts, and recipes, you might want to subscribe to my Bloglovin Feed or Facebook page.
Janine here now. I hope you enjoyed Leslie’s fun July 4th decorations craft post here today. Also, I am truly so happy that she was able to stop by to share this here. If you are looking for some Disney World vacation planning advice head over to Leslie’s blog today. Because I have switched places with her and am giving some Disney Vacation tips to help planning a trip there.
Seana Turner says
Love the idea of putting the beads into the glass vase… this would work for so many holidays, as many of us have tons of beads stashed in bins and closets! I happen to have a 4th of July birthday, so I’ve always been one for glitzing it up… many memories of crafting decor with my girls, from t-shirts to banners to sprays. So fun! Nice to see you here on Janine’s site:)
Janine says
I just couldn’t agree more, Seana and love that I was able to have Leslie here today to share her July 4th decor with you, too!! 🙂
Leslie says
The beads could definitely be modified for any number of holidays. I’ve also used bead garland in a clear vase during the holidays for an easy and fun touch. Happy early birthday”!
Dara says
I bet the pomander is harder than it looks! But the flag bouquet definitely looks easy and beautiful!
Janine says
Dara, I am not sure, but sure Leslie could tell you for sure 😉
Leslie says
The pomander couldn’t be easier. Just wrap and pin, wrap and pin. The tinsel provides plenty of ‘stuff’ for the pins to grab onto. I used about 15 – 20 straight pins.
Kristen says
So cute! I can’t wait to learn how to do this!
Janine says
Aw, thanks and I know looks like so much fun!! 😉
Leslie says
Kristen, these are all super simple. And my girls both love how the tinsel garland glitters in the sunlight, so it’s fun for kids too!
William Holland says
Janine, I’m afraid we fail at all of this. We don’t decorate for holidays…we hardly know there are holidays. LOL But it’s always good to read your blog, so thanks for being you and Happy Tuesday to you.
Janine says
Aw, thanks Bill and you know no matter what I appreciate your support and kind words here always. Happy Tuesday right back at you!! 🙂
Leslie says
Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you have a fantastic day!
Amanda || Growing Up Madison says
She is absolutely right! You can get most of those things at your dollar store. I’ve stopped spending tons of money on decor. I used to go all out at Home Goods but now I go to my dollar store and create my own. Wreaths are by far one of the easiest and cheapest to do as well. 🙂
Janine says
I know the Dollar Store is truly a great source to get so much for crafting and agree with you both on this, too!! 🙂
Leslie says
Oh, Home Goods. I love and loathe that place. Totally agree that most decor doesn’t need to be expensive to be fun and festive. You’ve got me wanting to make a wreath now…I rarely actually make wreaths!
April G says
Super cute and simple. Reminds me that I need to put out our Fourth of July wreath.
Janine says
I agree and definitely a great reminder, April!! 🙂
Meredith says
Sweet, fantastic ideas! Well done, lady! 🙂
Janine says
Aw, thanks and Leslie truly deserves all the credit in this one!! 😉
Dana says
Leslie always has great party ideas, and I love that she uses things that are inexpensive or already in your home. Great swap, ladies – off to read Janine’s Disney advice!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Dana and I truly agree about Leslie’s party ideas, which are always just fabulous!! 😉
Aunt Gloria says
What fun ideas….and so easy! My kind of crafts! I may try making one or two for my card table. xxoo
Janine says
Awesome and truly hope you do, Aunt Gloria!! xoxo
Allie says
We won’t be home this year for the 4th, but if we were…
BTW, Allison Winn Shotch’s new book has a character whose a lifestyle blogger and there’s massive drama about her 4th of July post. This reminded me, lol.
Janine says
Totally checking her book out and thank you for sharing that here, Allie 😉
Nellie says
I had no idea that Janine redid your website! Makes total sense now because it’s gorgeous!!! Thanks you for these tips as always Leslie!!
Janine says
Aw, thank you Nellie for saying that and just made me smile more than you know this morning!! 😉
Cynthia says
Fun, fun! I’ll be traveling, but my mom – when I see her on the 4th – will have her house ALL DECKED OUT. Hehe. So, actually, seeing all these decorations make me think about being back home in Colorado. My mom just loves to decorate all out for every holiday: July 4th, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter…
Sending you hugs and I hope you have a great day!
Janine says
Aw, love that your mom loves to decorate and that this made you think of her. Have a wonderful day once again and more hugs, too!!
Tamara says
So much fun to see you here! We don’t even have our plans set yet and would love some easy, non bank-breaking, kid-friendly decorations.
My mom loves to decorate for EVERYTHING. She’s a holiday maven.
Janine says
Love that your mom too is a holiday maven and so happy also to be able to have Leslie here, as well!! 🙂
Jen says
Leslie- you are just so amazingly talented! Before reading this I had never even considered making a Pomander ball, now I want to try and make one. It looks so easy, almost Jen fail proof!
Rosey says
Easy but still cute is my favorite kind of craft. Here you nailed it!
Janine says
Couldn’t agree more as Leslie definitely nailed it!! 🙂
Charlene Asay says
These look like simple and perfect 4th of July decor. I love anything 4th of July. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Janine says
Happy to share and definitely can’t thank Leslie enough for putting this together for all my readers 🙂
REA says
A bbq day is always a great idea! We don’t really celebrate July 4th here as it isn’t a Philippine holiday but we do acknowledge it as the Fil-American friendship day. 😉
Janine says
Love the way you do acknowledge it, Rea!! 😉
Caryn says
I can’t believe it’ almost 4th of July. Thanks for the reminder AND the great decor suggestions.
Janine says
I know and crazy how fast this year has gone so far!!
Ann says
These are so fun and really easy! I think I’m going to do the ball for sure!
Janine says
Thanks Ann and glad you are going to try the ball! 😉
Chris Carter says
Aw those are such great decorations!! I LOVE how easy they are to put together! That is SO key for me.
Janine says
Chris, Easy is totally key for me, too!! 😉
Rabia @TheLiebers says
So cute! Next year when I’m not packing up to move, this will be great to do!
Janine says
Hope you can try next year and so excited for you though with the upcoming move, too!! 🙂