Are you ready for the easiest holiday wreath that you’ll ever make? This shimmery DIY patriotic wreath is so simple. All you do is wrap and repeat for a gorgeous red, white, and blue wreath to proudly display on your door this summer! Affiliate links may be used in this post. Ordering a product through these links may result in a commission. Read the full disclosure here. Check out the written tutorial below!

The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

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[bctt tweet=”Are you ready for the easiest holiday wreath that you’ll ever make? This shimmery DIY patriotic wreath is so simple to and perfect to display on your door!” username=”diyadulation”] We are back this month with another awesome Thrift Store Upcycle Challenge! I knew I wanted to make some sort of patriotic craft but it wasn’t until I was at the thrift store that the idea solidified. If you’ve ever seen those garland wreaths at your local thrift store and thought, “Ugh, that’s hideous” and moved on: Don’t! The garland may be faded and ratty, but that plastic base underneath is pure gold for creating your own gorgeous wreath that actually fits your style. What’s even better is that the Dollar Tree always has fun and festive garland for a buck so you can grab the one you want cheaply. It’s like the perfect marriage of stylish and budget-friendly decor! I wanted to take this project a step further without adding a bunch of extra work for myself. That’s why I picked up a super fun glittery fireworks bow. It adds that extra bit of flair without adding a ton of time and work to the project, a dream for busy moms like us.

DIY Patriotic Wreath Materials

Thrift Store Garland Wreath with Plastic Base
5 Lengths of Red, White, and Blue Garland (I got mine at the Dollar Tree)
Scissors
Glittery Fireworks Bow (This and the stars below also came from the Dollar Tree)
Glittery Foam Stars
Hot Glue Gun and Glue

Fall Garland Wreath with Half of the Garland Removed from Plastic Base

Step 1

First, remove the existing garland on your thrift store wreath so that you have an empty wreath base to work with.

Step 2

Next, take your red, white, and blue garland out of the packaging and start attaching it to the wreath base. Wrap one end of garland around a hook on the edge of the wreath base as pictured.

Red White and Blue Garland Wrapped on Section of Plastic Wreath Base

Step 3

Then take your garland down the front of your wreath base and wrap it around the inside hook across from the top hook you wrapped around.

Step 4

Take the garland back up and wrap around the next hook on the edge of the wreath base and continue wrapping back and forth to cover your wreath.

Step 5

After one garland runs out, attach another garland around the same hook where the previous one ran out. Again, continue wrapping on your wreath hooks back and forth.

Garland Wrapped Plastic Wreath Base with Small Section Empty

Step 6

Continue wrapping the garland, adding more as needed, until your entire wreath is covered with garland.

Step 7

Once your wreath is wrapped, remove the packaging from your bow but save the twist tie from the packaging.

Step 8

Use the twist tie to attach your bow to the wreath by poking the twist tie ends through the wreath and secure them in the back.

Step 9

Lastly, glue on the glittery foam stars in sets of 3 at random on your wreath. I used one large star and 2 smaller stars in each group.

patriotic garland wreath with bow and stars on door with text overlay - Shimmery Upcycled DIY Patriotic Wreath

Can you believe how freaking easy this shimmery DIY patriotic wreath is to make? It looks so pretty and festive on our door, especially when the sunlight catches it. The next time you’re at the thrift store, don’t pass up those ugly garland wreaths! Instead stock up for your holidays and create awesome, eye-catching door decor that you’ll love.

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And now for more thrifty goodness!

Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!

Get ready for your taste buds to do a happy dance when you make this delicious baked garlic parmesan artichoke hearts recipe. It is seriously amazing but, even more importantly, totally easy to make with your hands-on time at only 5 minutes. Who says awesome food has to be complicated or difficult?

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Growing up I was a crazy picky eater. I don’t mean crazy like I would only eat chicken nuggets. Crazy as in, I loved salads, fruits, and vegetables, but would balk at anything that even contained pepper. That might sound awesome but it led to a lot of headaches for my mom.

One meal she could make that I always loved was steamed artichoke. We didn’t have it often but when we did I was in Heaven. It was about as plain a meal as a picky eater like me could get. She didn’t season the artichokes, she just steamed them whole and then we would dip the petals in melted butter. It was amazing!

The spikes around the hearts always freaked me out though, so mom always got that part of my artichoke. Fast forward 20+ years and now I can’t get enough of them. From the delicious side dish at a local eatery (Grand Finale) that inspired this dish to dipping chips in a decadent spinach-artichoke dip, I’m down to eat artichoke hearts all day long. Luckily that a total possibility with this inexpensive and easy side dish.

Garlic Parmesan Artichoke Hearts Ingredients

24 ounces Jarred Quartered Artichoke Hearts in Water
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 tablespoons Butter, divided
3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Panko Bread Crumbs

Step 1

First, preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Next, strain your quartered artichoke hearts in a strainer or colander, shaking as much water from them as possible.

Step 3

Then, dry your quartered artichoke hearts further with paper towels. I like to lay out paper towels, then place individual artichoke quarters on them, and lastly pat them dry with additional paper towels.

Step 4

After the quartered artichoke hearts are dry, place them in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add your garlic to the artichoke hearts and mix with a rubber spatula gently to coat the artichoke hearts.

Step 6

Set garlic artichokes to the side and spray a glass baking dish with oil.

Step 7

Begin layering ingredients in your baking dish starting with the artichoke hearts and then sprinkling cheese.

Step 8

Next, cube 1 tbsp of butter and place them throughout the cheese and artichoke hearts.

Step 9

Continue layering until all of your artichoke hearts, cheese, and butter are in the baking dish.

Step 10

Lastly, sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of the dish.

Step 11

Cover your baking dish with foil and bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

Step 12

Then carefully remove the foil from the dish and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Serve this delicious baked garlic parmesan artichoke hearts recipe as a side to some delicious pork chops or steaks. The artichoke hearts are so delicious and the crunch from the bread crumbs give this dish an added layer of texture that your mouth will flip for. If you’ve never tried artichoke before, this is the perfect easy recipe to start with. It is total proof that artichoke is for more than making chip dip with.

Yield: 6 Servings

Baked Garlic Parmesan Artichoke Hearts Recipe

Name: Baked Garlic Parmesan Artichoke Hearts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 24 ounces Jarred Quartered Artichoke Hearts in Water; 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 2 tablespoons Butter, divided; 3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese; Panko Bread Crumbs

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

24 ounces Jarred Quartered Artichoke Hearts in Water
2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 tablespoons Butter, divided
3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
Panko Bread Crumbs

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
Next, strain your quartered artichoke hearts in a strainer or colander, shaking as much water from them as possible.
Then, dry your quartered artichoke hearts further with paper towels.
After the quartered artichoke hearts are dry, place them in a glass mixing bowl.
Add your garlic to the artichoke hearts and mix with a rubber spatula gently to coat the artichoke hearts.
Set garlic artichokes to the side and spray a glass baking dish with oil.
Begin layering ingredients in your baking dish starting with the artichoke hearts and then sprinkling cheese.
Next, cube 1 tbsp of butter and place them throughout the cheese and artichoke hearts.
Continue layering until all of your artichoke hearts, cheese, and butter are in the baking dish.
Lastly, sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of the dish.
Cover your baking dish with foil and bake at 350° Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
Then carefully remove the foil from the dish and bake an additional 10 minutes.

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It’s time to get ready for the delicious part of Independence Day: the treats! I’ve rounded up 10 fun 4th of July desserts to serve this year at your celebration. If you need a treat to bring to the BBQ or simply want a sweet surprise for the kiddos, these desserts have you covered!

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This year I’m stressing about the 4th of July way more than normal because 2 days after is when we hit the road for Disney! It’s not easy taking care of things for a celebration and making sure 5+ people are ready for a week-long vacation.

I needed some easy and delicious ideas to take the pressure off and that’s exactly what I’ve found. We might even bring some of the leftover desserts with us, because, yum!

Even if you don’t have an epic trip coming right after the 4th, there’s still no reason not to make is easier, right? Pick one or all of these treats to sweeten up your holiday celebration quickly and easily.

Learn to Make a Patriotic Watermelon Layer Cake (Made in a Day)

If you want a truly epic dessert that comes without the guilt, then this amazing watermelon layer cake is for you! Not only is it delicious, it’s so beautiful that it totally counts as party decor in my book.

Fireworks Blondies Recipe (Ann’s Entitled Life)

Of course, you can’t go wrong with some blondies either. This red, white, and blue version is still super easy to make but has that extra festive pop that you’re looking for.

Patriotic Brownie Sandwiches (Mama of Many Blessing)

Put me down for any dessert that involves brownies. It doesn’t get must simpler to get your brownie and patriotic fix than these babies.

Chocolate Covered S’mores Cookies (Momma Lew)

What about a quintessential s’mores treat? These cookies make it easy and mess-free to enjoy your favorite flavors this 4th of July.

Homemade Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Stars (Bride on a Budget)

These chocolate stars can also do double-duty at your celebration. Instead of only being a dessert, bag them up and give them out as favors to your friends and family.

Patriotic Cereal Treats (Walking on Sunshine Recipes)

Cereal treats are another easy treat the dress up for the holidays. This idea takes it to the next level and give you (and your guests) a convenient stick for enjoying your dessert.

American Flag Cake (Cincy Shopper)

Do you want a more traditional dessert to serve? If so you can’t go wrong with this fun American flag cake. It’s pretty, festive, but still super easy to make and serve.

Red White and Blue Swirl Cake Mix Cookies (DIY Adulation)

You can also take box cake mix and elevate it into something awesome like these swirl cookies. If you want to add a little something extra, turn them into ice cream sandwiches that you can cool down with on the 4th.

Patriotic Trail Mix Recipe (Kleinworth & Co)

Not all treats need to be coma-inducing sugary confections. This super fun and simple trail mix recipe is great for the 4th and also a fantastic snack to give the kiddos. It’s also crazy easy to customize and she has some tips for you to do that on the recipe too!

Redhot Patriotic Poke Cupcakes (Intelligent Domestications)

These delicious cupcakes spice up your 4th of July celebration figuratively and literally. With hot cinnamon candies mixed with sweet cake and frosting, your guest will be you to make these babies every year.

Get your celebration started with a bang when you whip out one of these fun 4th of July desserts to serve this year! Whether your family is headed to a pitch-in or have a simple celebration at home, you can’t go wrong with enjoying one of these sweet treats.