30+ Patriotic 4th of July Decorating Ideas (2024)

Pack kid-friendly goodies like M&Ms;, popcorn, glow band bracelets, crayons, and more into a small box or bottle carrier to keep them occupied as you wait for the fireworks to start.

Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life »

What you'll need: indoor adhesive vinyl ($14 for 40 sheets, amazon.com), cardboard bottle carriers ($11 for 4, amazon.com), glow band bracelets ($15 for 30, amazon.com), patriotic M&Ms; ($9, amazon.com)

You don't even need glue to put together these easy table decorations!

Get the tutorial at Jordan's Easy Entertaining »

What you'll need: red plastic utensils ($5 for 48 pieces, amazon.com), blue paper napkins ($6 for 125, amazon.com), paper star napkin rings ($11, etsy.com)

This more time-intensive craft makes a great rainy day project — and an adorable Instagram post leading up to the big day!

Get the tutorial at Tell Love and Party »

What you'll need: party poppers ($15 for 12, amazon.com), assorted tissue paper ($23 for 200 sheets, amazon.com)

Fill your extra picture frames with these nautical designs that you can print out yourself, or download the USA banner for a patriotic addition to your home.

Get the tutorial at Tater Tots & Jello »

What you'll need: picture frame ($15, amazon.com)

This sugar-sweet centerpiece will score an instant home run with the kids.

Get the tutorial at Gluesticks »

What you'll need: mini buckets ($13 for 12, amazon.com)

A party-ready garland doesn't get easier than this — just cut regular disposable cups into the festive spirals.

Get the tutorial at I Can Teach My Child »

What you'll need: plastic cups ($4 for 50, amazon.com)

Our favorite decor is the kind that doubles as dessert. Bonus points if your brownie flag has a blueberry for all 50 states.

Get the tutorial at Spicy Southern Kitchen »

What you'll need: 9x13 inch baking pan ($20, amazon.com)

All-white flowers like hydrangeas seem instantly all-American when presented in a vase that evokes the stars and stripes. Measure the vase's circumference, then cut lengths of patriotic ribbon to size. Attach with double-sided tape to cover the vase.

What you'll need: vase ($11 and up, amazon.com)

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Hang a few of these festive paper lanterns from a tree for a makeshift outdoor chandelier.

A few swipes of paint give standard terracotta celebratory style — and the planter is extra peppy when paired with red, white, and blue blooms.

Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane »

What you'll need: pots ($2 and up, amazon.com), star stickers ($11 for 500, amazon.com), paint ($17 for 6,amazon.com), foam brushes ($7 for 20, amazon.com)

The magic of washi tape strikes again with this easy way to jazz up typical plastic flatware or serving spoons.

Get the tutorial at Tikkido »

What you'll need: patriotic washi tape ($8, amazon.com)

Pickle jars get a second life as glowing luminaries decoupaged with stars and stripes.

Get the tutorial at Keep Calm and Decorate »

What you'll need: small American flags, ($10 for 12, amazon.com)

A hollowed-out watermelon is required for this DIY centerpiece, so that obviously means you'll get to snack on a juicy treat!

Get the tutorial at Home is Where the Boat Is »

What you'll need: small American flags, ($10 for 12, amazon.com)

While not that attractive on the floors of grocery stores, these pallets can turn into a beautiful American flag with the help of some paint and stars.

Get the tutorial at The Magic Brush »

What you'll need: stars ($12 for 100, amazon.com), red, white, and blue acrylic paint ($10 each, amazon.com)

This DIY bandana wreath is an easy way to decorate your door for the 4th of July.

Get the tutorial at Busy Creating Memories »

What you'll need: wire wreath ($6, amazon.com), bandanas ($12 for 12, amazon.com)

These fun candle holders make for a crafty evening of dyeing rice!

Get the tutorial at This Grandma is Fun »

What you'll need: pint-size mason jars ($15 for a set of 4, amazon.com) red food coloring, ($5, amazon.com) blue food coloring, ($5, amazon.com), tea light candles ($6 for 30, amazon.com)

Might as well make good use out of the expanse of grass sitting outside your house. Be sure to use spray paint meant for marking grass so that there's no damage.

Get the tutorial at The Concrete Cottage »

What you'll need: marking paint ($11 each, amazon.com)

Okay, so these little "sparklers" don't actually put on a light show, but they definitely dress up your front porch.

Get the tutorial at The Happy Scraps »

What you'll need: red, white, and blue acrylic paint ($10 each, amazon.com), twine ($4, amazon.com)

"Oh say does that DIY star-spangled banner yet wave..."

Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft »

What you'll need: burlap ($16, amazon.com), red, white, and blue acrylic paint ($10 each, amazon.com), foam brushes ($7 for 20, amazon.com)

If you still have a soft spot in your heart for Mason jars, give them the star-spangled treatment like this festively-painted trio.

Get the tutorial at Maison de Pax »

What you'll need: pint-size mason jars ($15 for a set of 4, amazon.com), red, white, and blue acrylic paint ($10 each, amazon.com), foam brushes ($7 for 20, amazon.com)