Crafts and Ideas for the 4th of July

Here are some ideas for the 4th that I have found around the internet.  Hope you enjoy them!






http://www.isavea2z.com/no-bake-watermelon-cake-recipe/






http://www.ourgoodfamily.org/2012/07/no-sew-flag-shirts-diy/








Gingersnapcrafts.com


http://meandmyinsanity.com/2010/06/patriotic-bandana-tablecloth.html



http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/fabulous-party-ideas-for-memorial-day/

Perfect for outdoor parties, denim pockets from worn out jeans sewn onto a tablecloth are a cute way to hold supplies for your guests!
 Bottled Up Designs


4th of July fruit salad.

 marYvelous Cakes


Keep bugs, leaves, and other unwelcome guests from joining you for drinks by topping glasses with these jaunty little hats (otherwise known as baking cups). Cut a small X into the center of each liner, poke a straw through the hole, and enjoy your beverage worry-free. Different Solutions


This would go great with the bandana tablecloth idea!

Source: indulgy.com

 

 

 

 

http://www.thesisterscafe.com/2011/06/4th-july-strawberries

 

 

http://sugarywinzy.com/stars-and-stripes-american-flag-cake/

 

Red, White and Blue Poke Cake

Ingredients

1
box white cake mix
... Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1
box (4-serving size) strawberry-flavored gelatin
1
cup boiling water
1/2
cup cold water
1
box (4-serving size) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/3
cup milk
1
container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1
cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2
cup fresh blueberries

1
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour.
2
Pierce cooled cake with fork at 1/2-inch intervals. In medium bowl, stir gelatin and boiling water until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Carefully pour mixture over entire surface of cake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours until serving time.
3
In large bowl, mix pudding mix and milk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Arrange strawberries and blueberries on top of cake to look like flag. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

As posted by **Everything Holiday**



Wouldn't these be great for the 4th of July?

Fourth of July Dessert

http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/fourth-of-july-dessert

http://365daysofbaking.blogspot.com/2012/06/4th-of-july-jell-o-stars.html

 

Red,White and blue candy topped brownies
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/red-white-and-blue-candy-topped-brownies/d22f13ab-e7d0-4200-96ee-0056b9f5bd6d

 

 

http://blog.hwtm.com/2012/06/diy-tutorial-4th-of-july-marshmallow-fireworks-pops/

 

 

1969 crib mattress spring turned American flag with ribbon & glue by Juli from Redhead Can Decorate!
 As posted on DIY Inspired

http://redheadcandecorate.com/4/post/2013/06/crib-mattress-spring-turned-american-flag.html

 

 

 

click link for complete information
http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/firecracker-cupcakes-53449.aspx


Fun Fourth of July Clothespin wreath in Red white and blue - So cute and easy

See more DIY 4th of July projects. http://thegardeningcook.com/fourth-of-july-diy-home-projects/

 

4th of July is almost here and these Red White & Blue Cheesecake Shots would be great for your guests. Find the recipe at...http://shar.es/xIJ2y

 
http://www.foodthoughtsofachefwannabe.com/2013/06/as-american-ascaramel-apple-pie-and.html



http://www.5dollardinners.com/patriotic-pudding-pops-kids-in-the-kitchen/



http://www.thedinnertoast.com/2010/06/fun-4th-desserts/

Uncle Sam Cupcakes

http://ow.ly/mtQgP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paint a Mason Jar flag!

 

 

 

 

 

 

via~tatertotsandjello

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use a cookie cutter for the star. and scoop a small part out for the blueberry.

 

 

 

Use candies as a filler!

 

Layer berries and whipped topping or your fave fruit dip!




http://inspiredbyfamilymag.com/2013/06/19/simple-summer-dessert-watermelon-rice-krispies/



http://realmomkitchen.com/7351/red-white-n-blue-jello-salad/

4th of July Candy Apples!
 
http://tidymom.net/2011/candy-apples-recipe/

Pretty idea on a table setting.

Patriotic DIY.

Supplies:
1 Straw wreath (keep the plastic wrap on or it will be a mess)
Yarn, in Red,White and Blue and 13 buttons.
... Glue Gun

Wrap the yarn around in red,white until you have the desired stripes. Then wrap the blue. Lastly use the glue gun to glue the stars on and your done. Simple and expensive. Very Festive!!
Idea adapted from the cellardoorstores.blogspot.com

Great way to recycle some old denim jeans. http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/p/shop_3.htm