And by lazy, I mean me!
There's enough going on in the good old summertime with my son's baseball games (yes, my son plays baseball!!!), my yard sale addiction and trying to get ready for summer camp, so if I'm going to put together some 4th Of July Decorations for a holiday party, I surely don't want it to be time consuming. Or expensive.
Did I mention I'm cheap?
I find that I can pick up most of my Fourth decor at the grocery store. A jug o' milk, a loaf of bread and some holiday decor. Done.
Quick And Easy 4th Of July Decorations
Red Geraniums
What says the 4th more than a red geranium with a flag sticking out of it? Sorry to disappoint you Uncle Sam, but a red geranium is my decor of choice.
This one is the gorgeous dark red Calliope variety, but darn if it doesn't look more of an orange-ish red in my photos.
Sparklers
Boxes of sparklers are pretty darn festive for the 4th. Just throw them in a container and you're good to go.
They're cheap too - I got 6 boxes for $2. Just remember to save the empty boxes for next year and then they're basically free.
And you might be saying, "Pam, sparklers are dangerous!" To that I say, grow a pair. Just kidding!!! You don't have to use the sparklers, just buy them for the pretty boxes.
Flags
OK, this one is a little bit of a "duh, no kidding" one, but it's my favorite inexpensive way to decorate for the 4th.
They come in all sizes, so I pick up larger ones to go in the crocks and outside planters and smaller ones to tuck in smaller containers in the house or on the dining table.
Anything Red, White Or Blue
And when I say anything, I mean ANYTHING. A red truck works.
A blue glass float works. A blue tablecloth works too.
Just walk around your house and collect anything red, white or blue. Really the only requirement is the color.
Folding Ruler
Did you know you could fold a folding ruler into a star?
I bet when they invented these things they decided to make it with the same number of "arms" as a star just for this purpose!
I'd do a tutorial on how to fold a folding ruler into a star for you, but I think I've insulted your intelligence enough with telling you to use flags in your 4th of July decor.
Not enough ideas for you? You can find TONS more on my post titled 50+ Budget-Friendly DIY 4th Of July Decorations, Crafts and Recipes!
What's your favorite item to use for 4th of July decorating?
Some of my other 4th of July patriotic-ness can be found at:
Retro Picnic Supplies For Your Fourth Of July Barbecue
4th Of July Vintage Postcard Printables
Sherry@Back2Vintage
I'm still in love with your red BuddyL truck. It's the PERFECT prop in your red/white/blue decor!!! Happy 4th!
Erica
I am always on the lookout for red, white, and blue items for my 4th decorating. So many vintage things came in those colors so I have more vintage advertising than actual 4th decorations. I still need a red truck though!
Erica
Musings from Kim K.
Ok. You've convinced me to save those sparkler boxes now. Lots of great ideas in this post and I think by the time my work week ends, I'll be up for a flag-based drinking game! Geraniums have become my flower of choice at the Aframe. How cool that your son is able to enjoy baseball. I'm sure he's getting excited about camp again.
Pam
He LOVES baseball. And his coach and the team helpers make it such a fun experience. They even sing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at half-time.
Karen
Less than a week to go! Thanks for the push to get my deck decorated. Will need to look at waterproof. Rain predicted all week
Karen
Pam
We're heading into a rainy weekend too, I think 🙁 It shouldn't be allowed to rain on holiday weekends!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
I love all of your wonderful decorations, Pam! Very festive! Hope you have a wonderful 4th!
Pam
I hope you enjoy your holiday also!
Sam @ DIY Just Cuz
Loving these ideas, and my oh my if this was a drinking game with "flags" we'd all be quite intoxicated! Boy oh boy! What a clever way to use a folding ruler, awesome. Great decor & post as usual. Pinning!
Pam
Thanks, Sam! Have you seen people fold them into crowns? I haven't tried that one yet 🙂
Sam @ DIY Just Cuz
No I haven't! But that also sounds pretty cool. Who knew something like a ruler could be used in so many decorative ways? It's fun when an object suddenly takes on new form as a decorative tool.
Debra@CommonGround
Hey Pam, vintage is the perfect way to go for the 4th, and I agree, red geraniums are the best decor ever! Hope you'll come by and join in on the Patriotic Party I'm having starting Thursday evening and the weekend! Happy 4th of July!
Pam
Thanks for the reminder! I'll be there!
Michele @ The Vintage Vixen
Great post, Pam!!! You have so many cool items!!! I LOVE that Woolite can, not to mention the black stand it is on!!! I an definitely going to look or a folding ruler because that star is fantastic!!! Have a great 4th!!!
Pam
Ah thanks! I normally have that Woolite can sitting on a shelf in the laundry room with a few other vintage looking laundry items. It's the extent of my laundry room decorating 🙂