It is time to start getting ready for Independence Day. We love celebrating the holiday with family and part of that celebration is festive decorations. That’s why this year I came up with this DIY stars and stripes centerpiece. It is the perfect easy decoration for your 4^th of July celebration. It is great to dress up a folding table or your party buffet. When you get your supplies at the links provided below you will have enough supplies to make 12 centerpieces. Plan your orders according to the size of your party. Don’t worry, though. They are incredibly easy to make even if you need a lot of them for your get together.

 

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Materials

• Curling Ribbon (Red, White, and Blue)
• Patriotic Wire Star Garland
• Star Kabob Sticks
• Patriotic Tin Pails
• Floral Foam
• Patriotic Pinwheels
• Coffee Filters
• Scissors

 

Step 1

First cut 4 strips of blue curling ribbon that are 10 inches long each.

 

Step 2

Repeat step 1 with the red and white curling ribbon.

 

Step 3

Next, curl all of your ribbon strips by pulling each one across your scissor blade.

 

Step 4

Cut a small piece of wire garland and set it to the side.

 

Step 5

Then align curled your curled ribbons with 2 of each color facing right and 2 of each color facing left.

 

Step 6

While pinching your ribbons together, wrap your cut piece of wire garland tightly around them. Twist the ends to secure them into place.

 

Step 7

Next, push one of your star kabobs through the wrapped wire garland.

 

Step 8

Continue sliding your ribbons up until they rest just under the star.

 

Step 9

Trim 3 inches off of the end of your kabob stick.

Step 10

Now, repeat steps 1 through 9 to create a second ribbon stick.

 

Step 11

Assemble you pinwheel and trim 2 inches off of the end of the handle.

 

Step 12

Next, press the bottom of your pail into your floral foam.

 

Step 13

Then use your scissors to cut the imprint from your foam.

Tip:

• Use one blade of the scissors like a knife to make this step easier.

Step 14

Put your cut out piece of foam in the bottom of your pail and stick your pinwheel into the foam.

 

Step 15

Fill in any gaps in the bottom of your pail with extra pieces of floral foam.

Step 16

Next, place your star ribbon sticks at an angle to the left and right of your pinwheel.

 

Step 17

Put a coffee filter in your pail in front of the pinwheel and star ribbon sticks.

 

Step 18

Lastly, put a second coffee filter in your pail behind the pinwheel and star ribbon sticks.

 

A DIY stars and stripes centerpiece is the perfect addition to your patriotic party. Don’t forget that when you get all of your supplies through Oriental Trading you will have enough to make 12 centerpieces. They come together quickly and let you throw a festive party on a dime. Even better: the pack of patriotic tin pails comes with 3 designs so you can change up each table or add some snazziness to the food display. If you need some patriotic food ideas you can find them here. You can also get the tutorial for fun party favors with these Patriotic Firecracker Wands.

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