Fourth of July
DIY Farmhouse Wood Shim Firework Decor
Hey friends! Today we’re turning a few simple wood shims into the cutest farmhouse-style wood shim firework decor for summer. I love how this project combines distressed navy paint, rustic wood, stars, a “USA” cutout, and a thick rope wick. It has plenty of patriotic charm without feeling overly bright or fussy, making it perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or Americana decorating all summer long. This little firecracker would look adorable on a shelf, mantel, entryway table, or tucked into a patriotic display. Let’s get started! Materials You’ll Need Wood shims or thin wood slats Two shorter wood pieces for the supports Waverly Antique Wax Baby…
- Crafts & How Tos, DIY Crafts, farmhouse/primitive, Fourth of July, Patriotic Decor, summer crafts, wood working
DIY Farmhouse Patriotic Star Shelf Sitter | Easy Home Decor Craft Tutorial
Hey friends, it’s Emily! Today we’re making a simple and adorable Farmhouse Patriotic Star Shelf Sitter that is perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or summer decorating. I love projects like this because they come together quickly, use inexpensive supplies, and add a cozy rustic touch to your home. The combination of distressed red, white, and blue with antique wax and farmhouse embellishments makes this shelf sitter a fun piece to display on a mantel, tiered tray, shelf, or entry table. Let’s get started! Materials List 3 unfinished wood blocks (I got mine from Hobby Lobby) Wooden star cutout from our Stars Pack HERE Waverly Antique Wax Baby…
- Crafts & How Tos, DIY Crafts, Dollar Tree crafts, Dollar Tree DIY/crafts, farmhouse/primitive, Fourth of July, summer crafts, wood craft ideas
DIY Picket Fence Flower Box Decor Tutorial
Hey friends! Today I’m going to show you how to make this adorable picket fence flower box décor using simple slats from Lowe’s and a little crate from Dollar Tree. This project has the prettiest rustic farmhouse feel with chippy paint, flowers, fairy lights, and a vintage-inspired picket fence design. It’s perfect for spring, summer, patriotic décor, or even year-round farmhouse decorating! Let’s jump in! Materials List Wood slats (from Lowe’s or other hardware store) Dollar Tree mini crate Hot glue gun + glue sticks Waverly Antique Wax Baby wipe Vintage White paint Tuscan Red paint “Cloudy Day” blue paint (Hobby Lobby) Chip brush Wax candle Scraper tool or palette knife…
- Crafts & How Tos, DIY Crafts, Farmhouse/primitive, farmhouse/primitive, Fourth of July, Upcycle Crafts & DIY, wood craft ideas
DIY Primitive Uncle Sam Using Wood Shims
Hey friends, it’s Emily! 💛 Today we’re making a super cute primitive Uncle Sam using simple wood shims. I love crafting with these because they’re inexpensive, easy to find, and you can turn them into so many fun projects! This one has all the rustic farmhouse charm — distressed paint, Spanish moss, twine, and patriotic colors. It’s perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or adding some Americana style to your summer décor. Let’s get started! Materials List Wood shims (approximately 12) Hot glue gun + glue sticks Craft stick / popsicle stick Acrylic or chalk paint in the colors: Navy Blue, Light Mocha, Flamenco Red and White Sanding block…
- Crafts & How Tos, DIY Crafts, Dollar Tree crafts, Dollar Tree DIY/crafts, farmhouse/primitive, Fourth of July, Holidays, summer crafts, wood craft ideas
Rustic Wooden American Flag Wall Decor | Mini Wood Pallet DIY Craft Home Decor Tutorial
Hey friends! Today we’re making a simple and beautiful rustic wooden American flag wall decor piece that’s perfect for summer, Memorial Day, the 4th of July—or honestly, all year long if you love that farmhouse Americana style. This is one of those projects that looks high-end but is actually super easy to put together. If you enjoy painting and adding a little rustic charm to your home, you’re going to love this one! All you need is a mini wood pallet from DollarTree or other craft supply store and a few basic crafting supplies that you probably already have at home! Supplies You’ll Need: Mini wood pallet (Dollar Tree) Acrylic…
- Crafts & How Tos, DIY Crafts, Farmhouse/primitive, farmhouse/primitive, Fourth of July, Holidays, summer crafts, summer crafts, Upcycle Crafts & DIY
Rustic Patriotic Tin Can | DIY Craft Home Decor
Hey friends! Today we’re turning something super simple — an empty tin can — into the cutest rustic patriotic table decor. This is such a fun and budget-friendly craft, and I love that it uses something you might normally throw away! I’m using one of our printables from our Printable Membership Subscription that prints out three designs that fit around standard soup cans. This is just one of over 100 fun printable designs we offer in our Printable Membership, and you can find out more about that HERE. Alright, let’s get to it. Grab your supplies and let’s get started. Materials You’ll Need Canned Veggies printable from our Printable Subscription…
- Crafts & How Tos, DIY Crafts, Fall, farmhouse/primitive, Farmhouse/primitive, Fourth of July, Spring Crafts, summer crafts, wood craft ideas
DIY Rustic Watering Can Decor | Craft Tutorial
I’m so excited to finally share this finished craft kit with you—and I think you’re going to absolutely love it. We’re turning a simple set of wooden cutouts into an adorable primitive-style rustic watering can with sweet garden charm. Ready to make your own Rustic Watering Can decor? Supplies You’ll Need: Wooden watering can kit (found HERE) Acrylic paint: Stark navy blue, medium gray, metallic silver, brown oxide, red, white, yellow Sponges or paintbrushes Sanding block Antique wax (I used Dixie Belle) Hot glue gun & glue sticks Bowdabra (optional, for making the bow) Fabric strips Sizzle (crinkle filler) Small faux flowers Extra fine point Sharpie (for writing on…
Patriotic DIY Faux Door
Are you ready to decorate for the 4th of July?! If so, you have to check out how I made this patriotic DIY faux door. This patriotic faux door DIY was so simple to create and looks absolutely beautiful! How cute would this look as a shelf sitter, or propped up somewhere in your kitchen for a cute 4th of July decoration? I just love decorating and celebrating the 4th of July, and this DIY faux door is the perfect way to add some festiveness to your 4th of July decorations. All you need are a few craft supplies plus this print from Burlap Kitchen’s monthly printable subscription group. It’s…
Paper Bag Star
Today I’m excited to share with you how to create a patriotic paper bag star using Dollar Tree gift bags. If you remember back at Christmas I made a paper bag snowflake using brown paper lunch bags. This is the same concept with just a few extra steps. Nothing crazy though, I promise! I think these paper bag stars are a great idea to keep in your back pocket for DIY party ideas. You can create this paper bag craft to go with any style as long as you can find the right color of bags. Check your local Dollar Tree! I am always amazed at the cute bags…
DIY Rustic Flower Box
It’s no surprise that I love to up-cycle, so when I saw this empty box I knew I needed to do something with it. Since the 4th of July is just around the corner I thought I would turn it into some patriotic decor. I absolutely love how this turned out and I love even more that it was so budget-friendly. Let me show you how you can make your own DIY rustic flower box for your 4th of July decor. Supplied Needed: Empty box Mod Podge ( Affiliate link) Old book pages or hymnals Antique wax Rub and Buff (affiliate link) Fabric ( I dyed drop cloth) Floral…
