Last Minute 4th of July Ideas

It's hard to believe that 4th of July is just around the corner.  Summer is going by very quickly.  With that said, you may be scrambling to find 4th of July ideas for your family.  Whether you are having a BBQ, picnic, pool party, etc., there are a variety of easy and fun ideas out there for the entire family.  Here are some last-minute ideas to get your creative juices flowing.

4th of July Ideas

Painted Lawn Stars-If you are having a 4th of July party right in your backyard and the weather looks promising, painted lawn stars is a clever and fun idea that everyone will get a kick out of. I found this idea over at the The Concrete Cottage.  There you will find instructions on how to put it together and photos that display the end result.  All you need is cardboard to start for your template and red, white, and blue spray paint.

Red, White, and Blue Popcorn Goody Bags-If you want to add a festive flair to your dessert table, your guests will love the red, white, and blue goody bags themed on your 4th of July food and desserts table.  The recipe is quite simple, but takes a little extra preparation to get the red, white, and blue effect.  From corn syrup to Jello mix, this also makes a fun kids in the kitchen recipe.  For full details on the popcorn recipe, visit Clair's Creations.

Patriotic Deviled Eggs-Take this traditional appetizer and turn it into a spectacular 4th of July dish.  All you need is eggs, food coloring, and all the ingredients to make delicious Deviled Eggs.  For full details and photo images for this recipe, visit Plain Chicken.

Tin Can Windsocks-Need some 4th of July décor inspiration?  Tin Can Windsocks will look awesome on the deck or around the backyard, etc.  Turn traditional cans into patriotic fun.  All you need is red, white, and blue ribbon, blue spray paint, tin cans, and white contact paper stars.  Visit Random Thoughts of a Supermom for full details on this craft.

Patriotic Photo Booth-Here's a cute idea if you are planning on a 4th of July photo booth. Whether you will have a professional come in or you create your own, here are cute props that you can print and use. Visit I Heart Nap Time and just download and print.

4th of July Pinata Balloons-The kiddies will get a major kick out of this one. It's very simple, just purchase multiple red, white, and blue balloons and fill with small trinket toys and candy. For details, visit The Gunny Sack.

For more 4th of July Ideas to make your next gathering a hit, visit Pinterest (4th of July Ideas).