Quick, Easy and Low Cost Fourth of July Decorating
By Kathy Wilson
There was a day in our history when people actually spent time on
Fourth of July decorations. They were homemade but sincere, and
represented deep patriotism. I think that patriotism still exists
today, and we can celebrate with Fourth of July decorations that are
easy to put together and low cost. Here are some excellent ideas to
get you started.
*Pick up some red, white and blue bandannas and wrap them around your
existing throw pillows, then knot in the back. You can use this
indoors, or on the porch or deck.
* Turn a paint stick stirrer into a Lady of Liberty (picture shown above, left).
*Use red, white and blue ribbon from the dollar shop to tie up your
napkins, wrap around your door wreath or create streamers of ribbon
from the back of each chair.
*Print out American flags from the internet, and use them to cover
the inside of a window. Be sure to face the flags to the outside, and
fit them up edge to edge. The result is a patchwork of American flags
shown from your front windows which is quite eye catching. One place
to print out free flags online is http://www.printourflag.com/
*Buy red, white and blue craft foam from the craft store. Cut them
into star shapes of three different sizes. Layer the different sized
shapes onto each other and glue together. Tie the stars from porch
overhangs, trees and mailboxes to let your Fourth of July decorations
spread patriotic cheer! The kids will love to help with this!
*String white holiday lights through trees to create fireworks
appeal! Drape them from porch rafters as well, or wrap around deck
railing.
*Cover coffee cans, boxes or other containers with patriotic paper,
and use to hold utensils, napkins, or condiment bottles.
Use your imagination, and make your Fourth of July decorations the
most memorable yet!
Kathy Wilson is an author, columnist, and editor of The Budget
Decorator. For hundreds of free budget decorating ideas, and to sign
up for her free newsletter and ebooks, visit her site at TheBudgetDecorator.com .
There was a day in our history when people actually spent time on
Fourth of July decorations. They were homemade but sincere, and
represented deep patriotism. I think that patriotism still exists
today, and we can celebrate with 
*Print out American flags from the internet, and use them to cover
the inside of a window. Be sure to face the flags to the outside, and
fit them up edge to edge. The result is a patchwork of American flags
shown from your front windows which is quite eye catching. One place
to print out free flags online is http://www.printourflag.com/ 
