Fourth of July Do it Yourself Centerpieces

The Fourth of July is a great holiday. Time off work means time to celebrate with family and friends. If you plan on hosting a Fourth of July party or barbecue this year, you can decorate your holiday table with these Fourth of July centerpieces. Fourth of July table decorations are very easy to make, and you can create your own with just a few materials. In planning any Fourth of July decorations, think red, white, and blue, and stars, stripes, and fireworks. Any combination of these themes is sure to be a hit.

Fourth of July Do It Yourself Centerpiece Ideas: Candles

Candles add a warm touch to any table setting. If you want to make a patriotic candle display, look for candles or candle holders that have patriotic colors. You can add marbles or glass gems in different colors, which are easy to find at any craft store. Here are some combinations that you can look for. When you have a few different ideas in mind, you can shop for the items that are the least expensive.

Clear glass candle holders filled with red, white, and blue candles.

Clear glass candle holders filled with red, white, or blue marbles with a white or colored candle on top.

Any candle holders you already own with red, white, and blue ribbon tied around the outside.

Fourth of July Do It Yourself Centerpiece Ideas: Vases

Large, clear glass vases can serve as a bigger Fourth of July centerpiece. Fill the vases with marbles - red, white, blue, or clear. These can be all one color, or layered. Put a few inches in the bottom of the vase. Now, you can add any decorations that you want - patriotic flags, pinwheels in patriotic colors, etc. You can have your kids make small flags on index cards and tape them to bamboo skewers or small dowels and add them to the vase. Be creative and have fun. Tie red, white and blue ribbons around the vases for an added touch.

Fourth of July Do It Yourself Centerpiece Ideas: Flowers

Many florists create Fourth of July centerpieces. Take a look at their creations for some Fourth of July ideas of your own. If you plan ahead, you may be able to visit a local Farmer's Market, where you are sure to find a variety of red, white and blue flowers at bargain prices. Trim the stalks and arrange them. You can use one of your decorated vases to fill with flowers. Add red, white and blue marbles to the bottom of the vases, add ribbons, or just add some flags to the arrangement.

The Fourth of July is an easy holiday to decorate for. Be creative and make your own centerpieces to impress your guests and make your day more enjoyable.