Howdy Folks! Can you believe July is almost here? For me, when July hits, it seems like fall and Christmas are here sooner than it took the first 6 months to go by. For some, I bet the end of 2020 can’t get here soon enough. But if you are into a little patriotic decorating, I have a quick July 4th Flag DIY for you. It’s so easy, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make it years ago. Let me show you.
A Quick July 4th Flag DIY
SUPPLIES:
Empty frame
Twine
Staple Gun
Red, white and blue fabric of choice
Depending on the size of your frame, you’ll want to cut your strips of fabric. The inside of my frame is 5 x 7. I needed 1/4 yard of 54″ red checked fabric and only 1/8 yard of the blue dotted fabric. I still had left over blue dotted fabric but they make you buy at least 1/8 yard in the store. The red and white checked fabric was cut 2 inches wide and the blue at about 3/4 inch wide. But again, it depends on the size of your frame.
Next measure your twine, cut it then secure it to the back of the frame with staples. You’ll want the twine to hang down a little loose as well as about 1 inch from the top of the frame.
Start tying the red and white fabric on first going across the entire length of the twine. Then tie the smaller blue pieces on the left side only. The blue strips should hang over red and white pieces and they should be about 1/3 the length. Tie them until you think it looks similar to a flag.
Pull and bunch the fabric strips together until you are happy with it. Then stand back and pat yourself on the back because that’s all you do. So easy and so inexpensive! The frame was purchased on the FB Marketplace for $10.00 and the fabric from Hobby Lobby was a total of $2.50. The twine or string and staples are basically left overs so really a couple of cents. That’s it! Woo Hoo!
A Quick July 4th Flag DIY
When you are finished with the flag, untie the strips and keep them until next year. What you are left with is an empty frame with a piece of twine left on it. Find a small clothes pin and clip it on the twine and use it for all sorts of things. You could clip a card or sign to it, a flower, a photograph, or maybe even a Christmas ornament. There are lots of things you can do with your frame when July 4th is over.
If you’d like to see a few more ideas on How I Use Empty Frames In My Decor, click here.
I love this idea! SO easy and adorable
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Yay, glad you love it! I was literally done in 10 minutes. Will only take 15 if you add a string to the frame. Thanks Melinda! We will be in your favorite place on July 4th. Y’all can come celebrate down there and brave the humidity if you’d like?! 🙂
So cute, Cindy! There are so many pretty frames available at thrift stores, I have bought framed art second hand just for the frame, and sometimes paint it. I’m thinking bandanas would also be cute to use for the fabric part. Love this idea!
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I thought bandanas would be fun as well and probably less expensive even though it’s hard to beat a $3.00 project!! One of these days I’m going to try and repaint something find in a frame from the thrift store! Thank you Vicki!
Star-spangled brilliance!!! I need this in my life.
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You absolutely need this Laura! It would be cute hanging from your shelf in the kitchen! And I bet you already have the perfect fabrics! 😄❤️
This is so cute and such a cute idea, you are so good at thinking about diy’s, thanks and have a great weekend.
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You are so sweet Marlene. I don’t think I am but I appreciate you saying that. 😀. I think it would make the cutest gift for the person that’s hard to buy for. 🇺🇸
Super cute idea, Cindy. Love the simplicity. I have so many empty frames and so much scrap fabric. Will definitely keep this idea in mind.
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Sounds like you are ready for an easy craft Carol! Thanks for the visit! ❤️
This is such a great idea! Love the flag and the ideas for displaying other things after July 4.
Author
Thanks Paula! Hope you are having a great weekend?!
Great idea! I love the idea of displaying other stuff in the frame later; one gets so many pretty cards that are a shame to throw away or hide in a drawer…or a vacation postcard…or a grand’s picture!
Author
Exactly Kathy! It’s a waste not to display beautiful treasures. Thanks for the visit. Happy Sunday!
Cindy,
This is the cutest DIY!
Happiest of Fourth of July’s to you!
karianne
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Thank you sweet friend! I adore your enthusiasm. You always make me smile. Hope you enjoy your celebration as well. 🙂
I’m in total love with this idea! Simple yet impressive.
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Awe, thank you Allyson, that makes me smile. So glad you could visit today. Have a wonderful Independence Day celebration!
This is so cute Cindy. Taking an empty frame and making it cute with the flag is creative. See you have a crafty bone in your body. I knew you did! Happy 4th my friend.
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Thank you so much! That’s high praises coming from the Queen of Crafting. Hope you enjoy your celebration too!