Want a great way to show your pride in America this 4th of July? This easy and fun DIY American flag garland is just the answer!
Some triangles have red and white stripes, and others have a blue background with white stars, all made with inexpensive (and very forgiving) burlap and spray paint. The whole project only cost me $5 to make!
Here’s how you can make your very own red, white, and blue patriotic flag bunting, just in time for the 4th of July, that can also be used for Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, etc.
Supplies:
- Burlap (I used 1 yard of the lightest color they had at Joanns- don’t forget your coupon!)
- Red & navy blue spray paint (Walmart for $1.50 each)
- Macrame cord (leftover from past projects from Joanns), or any jute, twine, or string
- Glue gun
- Painter’s tape (Scotch Blue is my tape)
- Star stickers, chipboard, die cuts, etc.- anything star shaped!
- Piece of cardboard or posterboard (for bunting template)
Melanie@Crafty Cupboard says
I love how large-scale it is! And, yeah, I’m totally jealous of your city!
Laura @ Make Life Lovely says
Thanks Melanie! Go big or go home, right?! 🙂 Thanks, it’s a great place to live!!
Jennifer Pilgrim says
I adore these! Pinned.
Pretty please share this on a link party that I host with 4 other blogs called Moonlight & Mason Jars (live Monday at 5pm EST thru Sunday at midnight). We feature 5 blogs who link up every week.
Xo,
Jenn Pilgrim
The Newlywed Pilgrimage
srpprcrftr says
Now see what you’ve started, I’ve got to get some white burlap tomorrow and the spray paint. Great project. Your little guy is so adorable, enjoy him, what a sweetie.
First, do you live in San Diego? Not sure if the statues and all are there or not as haven’t been back for long time. I’ve heard tho that Old Town and the pier areas have been fixed up so nicely, even more. If you’re in San Diego, it is a great and gorgeous place to live. I really miss the beaches and lots of great things about San Diego.
We lived there for 21 yrs. then moved to MT on 20 acres in 92 on a big lake. Now we live in CO where we moved to from KY after MT. My oldest son is smart one, he moved back to S.D. from KY about 4 yrs. ago now.
The more I looked at your wonderful pics the more it looked like S.D. to me, I’m really homesick for it. Love your project, you sure inspired me. Happy Summer
Laura @ Make Life Lovely says
Thanks, so glad you like my project! The statues are somewhat new, they are down by the harbor. Yes, I’m sure things have changed a lot since you moved from San Diego. It really is a great place to live, and you can’t beat the weather! 20 acres and a big lake sure sound nice, though, too! I hope you give the project a try, and thanks for reading!!
Chelsea B. says
Such a fun idea and I love the photo shoot too! You have a great city! I’d love for you to check out our Pattern Party! Those with free patterns and templates to share are invited to link up! Starts on the 1st of each month.