DIY Fourth of July Decorations

Happy Fourth of July weekend! Here are some last minute, super easy DIY decorations from BHG. I love that these can all be created with basic supplies, some that you probably already have hanging around your house. Have a fantastic holiday weekend!!


Simply hand cut or use a crafting tool such as cricut to make a banner

Use red sand or small red beads to add a pop of color to small votive or hurricane vases

Slip colored lanterns over a glass for an instant vase

Star candy pieces attached to a plain white plate or tray with FROSTING

Pinwheels in rustic cans

Glue ribbon or raffia to paper lanterns

Grass, baseballs, and colored croquet balls help create this all American centerpiece

4th of July colored candies displayed in various containers

For more ideas and details head here.

Fireworks Cupcakes

Loving these fireworks cupcakes from Wilton. They don't look to difficult and they are definitely bursting with color. This top recipe uses royal icing for the bursting fireworks, but I think you could use twizzler pull and peels cut to size, inserted into your cupcake. You can find red, white, and blue star sprinkles at just about any store this time of year. Fun stuff!!
{ Image } Wilton

Instructions:
Step 1
In advance: Make fireworks. Prepare Royal Icing recipe. Tint half Red-Red/Christmas Red combination and half blue. Cover pattern with parchment paper. Using royal icing, pipe Round Decorating Tip 5 fireworks; make 240 red and 240 blue fireworks arcs (20 for each cupcake; number includes extras to allow for breakage); let dry.
Step 2
Bake and cool cupcakes in your favorite Patriotic Themed Baking Cups.
Step 3
Prepare Buttercream Icing recipe. Using white buttercream icing, pipe Large Star Decorating Tip 1M swirls on tops of cupcakes.
Step 4
Insert fireworks arcs and attach icing decorations using white buttercream icing and Round Decorating Tip 5 dots.
Step 5
To assemble, place 10 in. plate and pillars on Cake Base. Place 6 in. plate and pillars on 10 in. plate. Place one pillar on 6 in. plate. Position 1 cupcake on top pillar, 4 cupcakes on 6 in. plate, 8 cupcakes on 10 in. plate and remainder on Cake Base.

{ Image } Wilton

Instructions:
Step 1
Bake cupcakes in Stars & Stripes or Patriotic Themed Standard Baking Cups and cool completely on Cooling Grid.
Step 2
Prepare Buttercream Icing recipe. Tint 1/3 of icing with Royal Blue Icing Color. Tint another 1/3 icing with Christmas Red Icing Color.
Step 3
For fireworks, pipe a ring of fringe around rim of cupcake with blue icing and Multi-Opening Decorating Tip 233. Using same tip, pipe a concentric circle with white icing. Finish by piping red icing fringe in the center and inserting a 4th of July Party Pick.

Cupcake Push Pop

Looking for a treat to delight the little guests on the 4th of July? How about these trendy and oh so cute cupcake push pops. Cupcake push pops are all over right now and the upcoming holiday is the perfect opportunity for you to try them out!! Lindsay Ann from Dollhouse Bake Shoppe offers a step by step tutorial here on Celebrations. If you give them a try e mail me a picture, I would love to see them!


Image { Dollhouse Bake Shoppe }

Red, White, and Blue Wedding

Since the 4th of July is right around the corner, I thought I would share this red, white, and blue wedding from Eat, Drink, Marry. The vibrant colors and patterns add just the right amount of flair to this beach wedding. The aisle runner down the pier and colorful carnation pomanders are my favorite elements. I also liked the use of patterned linens on the reception tables, a nice change from traditional monochromatic tablecloths. Have a great weekend!!!

Customized Sparkler Holders

Check out these brilliant little gems! Customized printable sparkler holders. I love 'em!! I found them on Simply Creative Insanity. They are from Print Your Party on etsy. I have long been a fan of sparklers at weddings and they are a must have for the 4th of July.




Have a great weekend and stop back by next week I have a super cute bachelorette party to share with you! Tracy

Fourth of July Goodies

It's hard to believe the 4th of July is just around the corner. I loved how these treats were all so simple yet pack some visual punch. I like the idea of having delicious and appealing treats without having to slave for too long to make them. Especially on holidays!

I came across the watermelon pops and the patriotic drink on Family Fun. The drink is made by simply filling ice cube trays with colored beverages such as gatorade and powerade, freezing then adding lemon lime soda or ginger ale. Cute and refreshing!


And how delicious does this berry pound cake from Martha look?? You could simplify it even more and buy a poundcake loaf and add the toppings.

These Parfaits from Martha would be great for kids or adults.

And another easy dessert from Martha. American Flag cupcakes with licorice stripes.

Let me know if you have any great patriotic recipes!

Tracy