16 Cute DIY Patriotic Decorating Ideas

I’ve collected 16 awesome DIY patriotic decorating ideas that would be easy for you to make for any patriotic holiday. Not only are these ideas easy to duplicate, they’re low cost (love that)!

16 DIY Patriotic Decorating Ideas

• Use the decor for other times too! Don’t just use these decor items for the fourth of July; use them for Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, and other patriotic holidays.
• Buy patriotic craft items on sale. Purchase craft items after the holiday and save them for next year.
• Make items that are easy to store. I like to make things that are easy to store and will look just as good when I pull it out of storage. Wreaths are great but are large and bulky. Paper things are flimsy and fragile, so make sure you have a good storage system.

1. Mason Jar Flag

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Wouldn’t this mason jar flag by It All Started With Paint be super cute on a buffet table holding your utensils, straws or even filled with flowers or pinwheels!

2. Apothecary Jars

Apothecary jars are always an easy way to decorate seasonally. These are from Makoodle.

3. Centerpiece Jars

Recycle some old glass bottles and add some pretty red & blue ribbon and you have a beautiful and easy centerpiece like this one from Heritage Schoolhouse

4. Patriotic Bunting

Second Chances by Susan made this fabulous patriotic bunting from strips of fabric!

5. Flag Wreath

Make this gorgeous patriotic wreath by sticking cheap mini flags in a wreath form like this one from The Picky Apple

6. Red, White & Blue Bunting

This cute red, white and blue bunting from Nest of Posies is made from paint chips!

7. Bandana Banner

Here’s one more banner and it’s from  Life In Wonderland. This one is made from bandanas – so cute!

8. Clothespin Wreath

Here a way to upcycle clothespins. Make this pretty patriotic wreath! See the tutorial at Cat’s Craft Room

9. Rice-Filled Jars

Rice-filled jars from It All Started With Paint are simple to make and super cute. I think these would be great for candle holders or a cute centerpiece.

10. Printable Flag Banner

Print this free flag banner from Create Craft Love and get ready for your fourth of July party.

11. Stamped Placemats

Running With Sisters created these stamped placemats and I think they are so festive and cute!

12. String Art Map

You could make a string art project with whatever picture you would like. I like the map design but I think it would be fun to make other outlines too! Lovely, Etc. does a great job at showing you how to create this project.

13. Pringle Can Firecrackers

Create these firecrackers out of Pringle cans! The Resourceful Mama has the post to make these cute and simple patriotic designs!

14. Patriotic Wreath

I like the look of this patriotic wreath. It is different than your traditional wreath. Craft Bits has the original post.

15. Upcycled Bottle

Use an old bottle to create this patriotic vase! Craft Bits shows you how to make this cute fourth of July decor item.

16. T-Shirt Wreath

I love the idea of using old shirts to make a beautiful wreath for the fourth of July! The Soccer Mom Blog came up with this upcycled idea.

These decorations will be sure to add a festive touch to your celebrations!