The 4th of July will be here before we know it!
Here are some fun ideas to make your celebration beautiful!
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Star Lanterns
Use a star stencil and colored vellum to make red and blue stars. Glue them to white paper bags. For beautiful (and safe) illumination, use a small tap light instead of a candle.
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Star Spangled Pinwheels
Star Spangled Pinwheels
These patriotic pinwheels are easy to make and fun to see spinning in the breeze on the Fourth of July. All you need are a few basic materials.
Click here for the How-To
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Lawn Stars
This Fourth of July, let a few lawn stars brighten up your celebration. They're ideal alongside a walkway or next to your picnic table.
Click here for the How-To
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Pinwheel Entrance
Add some patriotism to your porch by putting red, white, and blue pinwheels into rustic buckets and watering cans filled with sand.
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Red, White and Blue Parfaits
For a sweet treat that doesn't pack on the calories, try this pretty parfait. Layer blueberries, low-fat vanilla yogurt, and strawberries in a tall glass and serve cold. For an alternative to vanilla yogurt, try strawberry or raspberry.
Click here for the recipe
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This last idea is my favorite!
I would love to do this for any evening occasion in an outdoor setting!
Light Up The Night
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Only 5 days to go...
We're already hearing fireworks at night!
Do you have big plans for your 4th of July celebration?
Traditions that carry on year after year?
If so, I would love to hear about them!
inspiration photos and How-To courtesy of Sunset.com and BHG.com
