We are in the midst of a heat wave. How about you? The heat wave is scheduled to continue throughout the week. I have house guests arriving later in the week and have been looking for Sizzling 4th of July Ideas that were oh so cool.
This happy patriotic bunting from remains a favorite.
Sizzling 4th of July Ideas
A fun and fast centerpiece idea are to make paper lollies. I am heading to the Dollar Store to see what type of patriotic candies I can find.
It is illegal to set of firework where we live (due to dryness/fire hazard issues) but these sweet Firecracker Favors would be welcome.
Bathroom paper rolls have never looked better! I love that these stars are completely recyclable.
Just think of the scraps of ribbon and paper you could use for these rockin’ rockets! They also use empty t.p. rolls as a base.
I might make this darling bunting for the mantle.
Mr. Décor is so good about hanging up our flag for holidays. But for those who may not have a flag or have kids at home that need a simple and fun craft project try this wonderful windsock. Complete instructions are available HERE.
This is such a cute game for kids.
For those who get to participate in a parade make sure you clip on these clothespin pinwheels.
I saved my Sunday paper and have plans to make some party hats.
You can also make these napkin holders.
I found boxes of sparklers at Wal Mart to create this look.
Other adorable place settings include these darling printable party circles.
You can quickly transform clear votives and vases with scrapbook paper and double-sided tape.
My friend Yvonne is a master at creative festive tablescapes. I love the geraniums and flags.
Make sure you check out this entire picnic at HWTM.
Festive Food Ideas
How about some patriotic pancakes?
For a party gift, I love these simple red licorice flags.
Does your home have patriotic pizazz?
Laura
Julie Tucker-Wolek says
We are staying home on the 4th … too hot for us to go out! I know you can relate 🙂 I loveeeeeeeee all the festive goodies!!
martinealison says
Bonjour,
Rester à la maison avec de merveilleuses occupations…
Gros bisous et merci pour vos belles photos.
openid says
Laura,
I've been watching the temperatures soar in AZ and thinking of you. {Stay safe!} I love the bunting from Country Living as well as the firecrackers and party hats!
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com
DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family says
Thanks for the inspiration, Laura!
I have been praying for the Prescott Hotshots and their families.
Take care!
~Lynne
withLove!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Great suggestions and ideas. I love all of your pictures. Hope you have a super 4th. Hugs, Marty
Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says
What lovely ideas – and so cool to have them all in one place with the links to them 🙂 Have a wonderful week Laura, and stay out of the heat as much as possible! I sort of envy you just a bit cause I think your heat is humidity free? When it gets to 90 and above around here it's like being in a sauna cause the humidity is almost as high!
Botanic Bleu says
Jill Flory,
Oh, how we wish our Dallas/Fort Worth heat were humidity free! Not so. There are days you feel like you will suffocate when you step outside and are hit by the high temperatures and humidity.
Judith
Karen Albert says
So much creativity Laura and I happen to know that you can recreate any of these ideas.
Yvonne's tables for outdoor entertaining are even incredible!
So sorry about the heat, Stay hydrated and rest when you need to!
xoxo
Karena
2013 Designer Series!
khess136 says
Fabulous ideas, Laura! Thank you for sharing, and it gives hope that this brutal heat wave will soon be over…our desert floor is boiling!
xoxo
Karen
Jen says
What great ideas!! We are little behind getting our 4th together this year, so this really get's the inspiration flowing!
Thinking of you guys and sending up prayers for relief from the heat and definitely the fires!! I know it is all weighing heavy on your mind.
Craftymoose Crafts says
We have friends that are visiting Las Vegas at the moment and are experiencing this heart wave! Phew!
All lovely and fun ideas for July 4th!
French Basketeer.com says
Lots of great ideas! I'm setting the table for the Fourth tomorrow~!
K Quinn says
Love all this. Thank you for all the great ideas. My daughter will be ecstatic.
Vel Criste says
Wish I had the time to make some of these but we'll be out of town for the 4th, thanks for the round-up Laura! Happy 4th!!!
Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home} says
Oh My gosh, does Bruce look young or what? Love the compilation of great patriotic décor and treats! Hope you have a nice one and manage to stay (somewhat) cool!
Kathleen
Debbie says
So many wonderful ideas!!! I think my favorite of all was the blueberries frozen in the star shaped ice. Now, THAT is clever.
!
Marty Oravetz says
Oh my, so many fabulous ideas. We will be laying low for the 4th, so nothing going on here.
Christine says
Thank you for showing these cute ideas BEFORE the 4th!
Now I can jump on a few ideas and still have some time..
Mildred Nalley says
Fun and colorful ideas! So much fun to scroll thru your post. Hot/humid here with lots of thunderstorms!
God bless you and yours.
ellen b says
So many great ideas. I love decor for the 4th!
Hena Tayeb says
Such great ideas.. love the rockets and the pancakes.. and so many other great ideas.
http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com
Nana Diana says
What cute, cute ideas all the way around!!!! What struck my fancy this time? those cute clothespin spinners. Love that idea. I hope you have a great night- xo Diana
Jane says
This is such a great compilations of patriotic decorations! I really love the tissue roll stars—took me a while to figure out they were made from the rolls! I love the dollar stores for decorations to slap up when we have our bash at the lake. I do miss the days when I would sit down and make banners. Time is a commodity now.
I hope you cool off soon. We have had some great temps here in Chi town, but that’s going to end soon and back to the nineties. Not looking forward to that. 🙁
Take care, Laura!
Jane
Emily says
So many darling 4th of July ideas!!!
~Emily
mary says
Thanks Laura for all the incentives. My favorite was the geraniums with flags till I saw THE BOSS!
HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH.
mary
April J Harris says
I hope you and yours had a lovely 4th of July, Laura. All these ideas sound lovely – what a great collection! I especially like the vintage firecracker favours. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link party. Have a lovely weekend!
Erlene says
So many fun ideas. I love the paper lollies and the flag toast.