4th of July » 1HappyCorner.com

How to Make Your Own 4th of July Party Favors

Jun 242010

Take Care of the Patriotic Details (Image courtesy of Tweedle Dee Designs)

Whether you’re inviting the neighborhood over for a backyard 4th of July bash or you’re just gathering a few patriotic friends, there are some easy ways to give them a truly memorable summer party. You can have your home transformed into an explosion of red, white and blue without spending a lot of money or time. Here are some easy DIY 4th of July party favors that you can whip up in your free time thanks to the help of some party pros.

Tweedle Dee Designs

Tweedle Dee Designs is offering up an incredibly cute collection of free 4th of July party printables. It’s quite the free gift and includes labels for your bottled water, treat bags for guests, note cards, cupcake toppers and more! All you do is download the designs, print them off on high quality paper, cut them out and create your red, white and blue party decor. There are even free invitations that coordinate with the collection.

Paper and Pigtails

Another designer, Paper and Pigtails is offering up free 4th of July decorations to help make your party more patriotic. This freebie includes four sets of red, white and blue circles that can be used as cupcake toppers or favor tags. If you want a more complete party set, check out the designers’ Etsy shop where you can pick up the 4th of July Party Pack for $10 which includes water bottle labels and even snack cups.

Martha Stewart July 4th Clip Art

Martha Stewart is the queen of holiday crafts. And she wouldn’t leave you hanging this 4th of July! Head over to MarthaStewart.com for a complete selection of free printable Independence Day crafts. You’ll find step-by-step instructions for making elaborate looking tissue fireworks and printable center medallions. Martha will help you with even the smallest details like patriotic ice cream cone wrappers and napkin rings.

How To Give Patriotic Gifts

Jun 262009

Fourth of July is coming up and this year, make sure you celebrate it with patriotic gifts. Prove you’re proud to be an American by wrapping up something that is uniquely USA. Need some help? Try these patriotic gifts:

Corn on the Cob Set

Few things say 4th of July like old fashioned corn on the cob. If you’re headed to a friend’s or family member’s home for an Independence Day barbecue, take along a set of corn plates from Plow and Hearth. This important summer vegetable deserves its on place to rest.

Barbecue Gift Set

Emeril knows how to put the “Bam” in fourth of July. Pick up the Emeril’s Bam BBQ Gift Set from Van’s Gifts for just $39.95. It includes a bottle of Blackstone Winery Cabernet Sauvignon ’05, Emeril’s Bam BBQ Sauce, basting brush with recipe card, Lindt chocolate truffles, Olives, Feridies Salted Peanuts, and a Ghirardelli dark chocolate square.

Celebration Pail Gift Set

Make sure your furry family members and friends celebrate the fourth with some patriotic gifts, too. This gift set from NameThatPooch.com comes with a pound of dog treats and various toys all wrapped up in red, white and blue. It’s $22 and even includes a flag.

Soda Crate

This vintage soda crate from Pottery Barn looks all-American. It’s just $15 and would make a unique drink tray or accent piece indoors or outdoors.

Apple Pie Candle

What’s more American that apple pie? Since very few people have time to whip up apple pie from scratch, give them the next best thing: a candle that smells like it just came out of the oven. This hot apple pie candle from Cabela’s also includes a lamp candle warmer.

Red, White and Blue Hand Care

Even your hand cleansers can be patriotic with this set of red, white and blue hand care from Method. It’s available through HSN.com and includes Pomegranate Gel Hand Wash, Eucalyptus Mint GelÂ Hand Wash, Sweet Water Gel Hand Wash and Sweet Water Hand Sanitizer.