Fourth of July Decorations

Don’t let the list of supplies or number of steps stop you from making this simple and delicious fudge. This is a good recipe to take to a cook out or picnic. You may want to keep this chilled until your group is ready to eat or set it out after the meal for everyone to munch on as they watch the fireworks or splash around in the pool.

Supplies Needed:

Step 1:

Line your 13 x 9 pan with aluminum foil and spray the pan with cooking spray. This makes cleanup easier and allows you to easily cut the fudge later.  If you are taking these tasty bites to a bbq then why not buy a disposable 13X9 pan with a top.

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What better way to celebrate July 4^th than to decorate your home. This quick and simple flower arrangement is a perfect choice for bring in nature but showing off your patriotism.

What you will need are wood carton cases. These crates you would have found in the past hold sodas. You will need a liner for the crate, green floral foam, and red, white, and blue carnations.

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Turn you scrapbooking supplies into great Fourth of July Decorations. What you will need is inexpensive and you may even have the items around the house.

You will need a red, white, or blue metal bucket. You will take your patriotic scrapbook paper and glue around the bottom of the bucket. You can then write in paint or marker your favorite 4^th of July saying. This bucket would be great for ice and water bottles, chips, or just a bunch of candy.

Place cards are made from 3×4 paper of your choice. Using paper from your patriotic scrapbook pack cut a border for the bottom of the paper. Next, add the person(s) name in either stick on letters or pen. Finally, add a nice star to the corner. Now everyone can be the star at this table.

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If you are short on time, consider buying your invitations online. There are many different designs to choose from, they will be printed and mailed to you within days.

A classic Fourth of July Party Invitations is a flag design. This kind of invitation can be used for any type of event you are planning. The Red, White and Blue Flag is on choice you will find on Invitation Consultants. This invitation is 8 ¾” X 5 ¾”. You will receive white envelopes and can choose your own wording.
photo credit: Steve Snodgrass

For a pool party choose the pool party invitations. You will receive 50 pool party invites with envelopes. These are pre-printed invitations and you will have to fill in the details. Your guest will receive a blue invitation with a concrete boarder. A colorful float and beach ball are floating in the pool.

Throwing a BBQ then choose the Hot off the Grill Invitation. This red-hot grill features COOKOUT! in white letters across the front. You will receive 8 invites and envelopes. These are large invitations measuring 6” X 8”. You will need to write your party information on the card.

Remember when choosing an invitation to know the theme of your party, give your guest a visual clue as to the type of party, include all information especially if they need to bring anything, and send them out early.

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You are ready to have a break and decide at the last minute you are going to throw a 4^th of July Party. No time to mail, the invitations so why not send your guest an evites.

Punchbowl.com has a variety of invitations to choose from and you can send them free. They have a lot of information on how to throw a party as well.

You will need to sign up with Punchbowl in order to send out your evites. They have a variety of invitations to choose from but if you want premium invitations, you will need to pay for a membership.

If you are like me you are thinking what’s the catch, nothings is free. You are correct. This side advertises on its invitations, so your guest will see some type of party related advertisement when they open your e-invite. If you don’t want the ads to show you will have to upgrade to a paid membership, but they do offer a 14-day free trial. Punchbowl.com-Plan your party from start to finish for FREE! Click here!

Whether you are just looking to send out quick invitations or you throw a lot of parties you might want to consider using Punchbowl.com as your invitations resource. Not only do they have great designs but also you are saving paper, saving trees, and saving money.

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After you’ve chosen your plates, napkins, and cups you need to finish the table by choosing some finishing touches. Some ideas for table toppers include balloons, a sparkling foil star centerpiece, or a line of flags.

This year why not be a little more creative with your table décor and choose party favors as your table’s centerpieces. Scatter a variety of beads, sun glasses, lei’s, or other red white and blue favors along the table and encourage your guest to choose their favorite as they fill their plate.

The Festive Flag Razzmatazz Centerpiece is composed of mylar balloons, and a shooting metallic stars. It measures 14 inches tall and can be stored for use at another patriotic event or next year’s July 4ths BBQ or Picnic.

Looking for shooting stars choose the Stars Mini Cascade Centerpiece. This piece is made of foil and has a variety of red, blue and flag print stars shooting from the center of the piece. This centerpiece is 8 ½ inches tall and does need to be assembled.

Finally, choose a small flag and line the middle of the table with a row of flags. You can add some wooden stars painted red, white, and blue flag holders. This can be a simple project for the kids the week before the party. At the craft store find wooden stars, make sure they are at least an inch thick. Pick up red, white, and blue acrylic paints and brushes. Let the kids get creative painting, some can be solid, take a sponge and sponge on all the colors, or paint a flag or fireworks pattern on the flag holder.

These simple and fun pieces will make your table sparkle and shine at your party on the fourth this year.

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Setting a table for your Fourth of July party is easy. Let’s start with your table. Will you be having a small or large gathering? Do you want everyone to be able to sit at the table or will things be set up buffet style?

I suggest you always have three tables. The size of the table(s) can be smaller for a small group or longer for a larger group. The first table will be for forks, spoons, knife, napkins, plates, cups, ice, and drinks. The second table will be for the main attraction the food. The third table can be for the desserts.

Start by covering your table with a cloth. I would suggest a disable covering. Decide if you want a solid or print tablecloth. A simple blue, white, or red cloth is a good choice if you will have patterned plates, napkins, and trays. If you are going with solid plates and trays then choose something with a patterned background.

Next, you need plates, napkins, and cups. Depending on your theme, you might choose flag based tableware or if you are doing a more generic theme choose the Red and Blue Polka Dot American Party Pack.

This Polka Dot pack has everything you need for thirty-six guest. You receive a mix of red, blue polka dot plates as well as matching dessert plates, napkins, cups, forks, spoons and knives. You will also receive a solid table cover.

A great option is to purchase a party kit. For a flag theme, consider the Old Glory Kit-N-Kaboodle kit. This kit has everything you need for 8 guests, so make sure to pick up multiple kits if you have more guests. You will receive Dinner plates, cups, and napkins with a flag theme. The items are red, white, and blue and have a blast of fireworks shooting through the stars.

You also receive 12 balloons, a white table cover, and red ribbon. If you need a banner or more balloons, consider upgrading to the deluxe kit-n-kaboodle 4^th of July party kit.

Finally, finish your table with a bit of sparkle. You will need either a flashy centerpiece or glittering confetti in a patriotic style. Confetti that is red, white, and blue stars or a star foil centerpiece will complete the look to your4th of July party table this year.

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In part two of this video series you will learn how to finish off your masterpiece by adding the fondant stars and flag.

Video 10 How to prepare your fondant. You can buy at the store, a craft or baking supply store. This video show you how to ready the fondant for use. Always make sure the area is clean and free of debris. Fondant will pick up any color or debris so be very careful tow work with clean hands.

Video 11 Continue to prepare your cake toppers.

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Make a Spectacular Display With this Fourth of July Cake!

First start with an out standing cake recipe. I recommend using a pound cake for this 4th of July cake. It will help hold the decorations and stand up to the heat and transport. If you need a simple Fourth of July Cake this Flag Sheet Cake might be the perfect solution for your party.

Next you will need your favorite butter cream frosting. Today you can simply pick up ready made butter cream in your bakery at the local grocery store or make your own. Just remember when making your butter cream frosting to use clear vanilla so the frosting is not an off white color.

There are 18 videos in this series, the videos are short, to help you make your cake. You will probably want to start making your cake a few days in advance.

If you want to impress your friends and family why not try your hand at making a 4th of July Cake. This is a round cake with fondant stars and flag, and butter cream frosting. In the first video you will learn what decorating supplies you need as well as learn some ticks and tricks so your cake turns out to be the hit of the party.

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