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10 Easy DIY 4th of July Crafts (That Actually Look High-End)
Patriotic decor can look tacky fast with too much glitter and plastic. The secret to high-end 4th of July decor is a restrained palette, natural materials and handmade details. These 10 easy DIY 4th of July crafts look elegant and cost very little.
The high-end formula
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Navy, white, and a touch of red | Equal amounts of bright red, white, blue |
| Natural materials: wood, linen, jute | Glitter and shiny plastic |
| Handmade, slightly imperfect | Mass-produced novelty items |
| Fewer, larger pieces | Lots of small clutter |
10 DIY crafts
- Painted wooden stars: cut or buy wooden stars, paint navy and white, lightly distress the edges.
- Fabric bunting: cut triangles of navy and white linen, sew or glue onto jute twine.
- Star wreath: wrap a foam ring in navy fabric and add white wooden stars tied with twine.
- Mason jar votives: wrap jars with navy fabric strips and jute bows.
- Painted flag on reclaimed wood: muted colors on old boards.
- Linen napkins with star stamps using fabric paint.
- Paper star garland in cream and navy cardstock.
- Blueberry and strawberry centerpiece in clear glass.
- Wildflower bouquets in white jugs.
- Star luminaries: paper bags with punched stars.
Styling tips
- Group crafts in odd numbers.
- Use white as the base color.
- Add greenery to soften the palette.
- Keep red as an accent only.
Tip: Lightly sand painted wood pieces after drying. The slightly worn look makes them feel vintage and more expensive.
FAQ
How do I make patriotic decor look classy? Use mostly navy and white, natural materials, and handmade pieces.
What are easy 4th of July crafts? Painted wooden stars, fabric bunting, jar votives and star garlands.
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