25 Last Minute Fourth Of July Ideas!

Independence Day is almost here! In case, like me, the holiday has totally caught you by surprise, here are 25 festive quick and easy projects and recipes you can do at the last minute to celebrate the Fourth of July!

25 Last Minute Fourth Of July Ideas!



Last Minute Fourth of July Projects and Crafts:

4th of July Pinwheels from Practically Functional

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Patriotic Paper Flowers from Live Laugh Rowe

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Patriotic Yo-Yo Burlap Candle Wraps from Crafts Unleashed

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Firecracker Hair Bows from Craft Quickies

Spray Painted Lawn Stars

DIY Painted Lawn Stars from Practically Functional

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Paper Lantern Kid’s Craft from The Crafting Chicks

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Patriotic Luminaries from Kleinworth & Co.

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Paper Star Banner from Organize And Decorate Everything

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4th of July Burlap & Curling Ribbon Wreath from Atop Serenity Hill

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Red, White, and Blue Mason Jar Lanterns from The Happy Scraps

DIY Patriotic Onesies from Practically Functional

How To Photograph Sparkler Writing from Practically Functional

Last Minute Fourth of July Recipes:

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Blueberry Strawberry Dessert from Thistlewood Farms

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Patriotic No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles from Who Needs A Cape

American flag popsicles; so easy to make and perfect for the 4th of July!

American Flag Popsicles from Practically Functional

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4th of July Toast from Taste And Tell Blog

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Red White & Blue Cookie Cups from Shaken Together

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4th of July Cupcakes from Craftaholics Anonymous

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Mini Cheesecakes with Spiked Blackberry Sauce from Amy’s Confectionery Adventures

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Patriotic Mini Fruit Pizzas from Shaken Together

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Independence Cookie Pops from A Step In The Journey

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Patriotic Jello Dessert from Marty’s Musings

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Strawberry Blueberry Trifle from Practically Functional

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4th of July Lemonade from Being Creative To Keep My Sanity

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Patriotic Ice Cubes from The Prudent Pantry

Great ideas, right?! I totally spaced on decorating or preparing at all this year, but with a few of these I can have the house looking festive in no time! Do you have any fun plans for the Fourth of July this year?

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If you liked this project, check out these other simple 4th of July projects!

Jessi Wohlwend

I believe that anyone can do crafts and DIY projects, regardless of skill or experience. I love sharing simple craft ideas, step by step DIY project tutorials, cleaning hacks, and other tips and tricks all with one goal in mind: giving you the tools you need to “do it yourself”, complete fun projects, and make awesome things!

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  1. debbiedoos says

    11 years ago

    These are all awesome ideas! That lemonade made my mouth water.

  2. Caren says

    11 years ago

    Thanks so much for the feature, Jessi. I love all of these ideas. I hope I have time to try some!

  3. Kim @ {enjoy the view} says

    11 years ago

    What a great collection of ideas – I love them all! Thanks so much for featuring my fonts! Would you believe I haven’t done a single craft for the 4th? I have good intentions, but life keeps getting in the way! Maybe I can still do the Strawberry Blueberry desserts and the lemonade!

    • Jessi Wohlwend says

      11 years ago

      Ooh you definitely should do those two! I haven’t done anything yet for the fourth this year either…bad blogger!

      • Kim @ {enjoy the view} says

        11 years ago

        If we have a cul-de-sac party like last year, I’ll have to spike the lemonade, LOL! I made jello shots last year and now every time we have a neighborhood get-together, everyone says, “You’re bringing jello shots, right?” – yes, all of my neighbors like to get their party on. 🙂

  4. Julie Corbisiero says

    11 years ago

    Hi and thanks for sharing all these. I saw it on domestic superhero.
    Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

  5. Consie @ Atop Serenity Hill says

    11 years ago

    Thanks for the feature, Jessi! The wreath is the only 4th of July project I got too!! Maybe next year I will get to try some of the others above. Great list!

    • Jessi Wohlwend says

      11 years ago

      Haha, I hear ya! That pinwheel was the only project I did last year, and this year I’m even farther behind!

  6. keri @ shaken together says

    11 years ago

    Awesome red white & blue round up! Thanks for including my fruit pizza and cookie cups! That 4th of July toast is adorable!

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