The 4th of July holiday is just around the corner and now is the time to prepare for all of your backyard barbecues and Independence Day celebrations. Over the past 10 years we’ve shared several great recipes and craft projects with our readers, and today…we’ve gathered them all up into one post for you!
Food and Beverages
* Low-Calorie Cocktail Drink Recipes – All three of these easy-to-make cocktail drink recipes use 5 ingredients or less! They’re perfect for people who are watching their weight and want low-calorie options.
* Spicy Cocktail Drink Recipes – Enjoy cocktails with a little bit of a spicy kick? If so, you’re going to enjoy both of these easy-to-make cocktail recipes!
* Blue Frozen Lemonade Cocktail Recipe – This drink is easy-to-make and has the perfect colors to go with any Independence Day celebration!
* Corn Chips and French Onion Dip – Here’s a colorful July 4th appetizer that will be a big hit at your backyard barbecue! You can throw it together in less than 10 minutes and you’ll only need a few ingredients to make it. No cooking required!
* Appetizer Dip Recipes – If you’re looking for an easy-to-make salsa, guacamole or veggie dip recipe ~ You’ll find all 3 of them in this post! We’ve been making those recipes for years and everyone loves them!
* Watermelon Cat Centerpiece – Here’s the perfect centerpiece for your holiday picnic table that everyone will enjoy. You can make this adorable cat by carving up a watermelon!!!
Craft Projects
* Painted Patriotic Theme Seashells – You can paint these fun holiday designs on large clam shells, seashells or smooth river rocks. They make the perfect decoration. Show off your American pride in style!
* Painted Wood Firecrackers – These wooden firecrackers are made out of leftover pine wood scraps and painted to look like festive firecrackers. Use them to decorate your home for the holiday.
* Patriotic July 4th Door Wreath – Check out our Dollar Store patriotic door wreath that we made in less than 1 hour and for less than $10.00. It’s super cute and really easy to make!
* Painted Patriotic American Flag Seashells – You can paint the American flag on large clam shells, seashells or smooth river rocks. They make great table decorations or use them to decorate your garden area.
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These are all great ideas. I love the corn chips with tomatoes and French onion dip the most. The crafts are good to keep the children entertained.
Great ideas. We most generally go out on the 4th. Well, not ‘go out’ but there isa town named Independence where my youngest brother lives that has a spectacular show they put on.
I like the Corn Chips and French Onion Dip. Lovely festive presentation.
These are some super cool recipes and ideas for summer entertaining. I so want to try some of these cocktail recipes. I love crafts too and these sounds super fun and I love anything red, white and blue.
I could make a day out of good dips and appetizers. So, I’ll be checking those out.
I like all the ideas. Of course I like the craft design on the shells. I am always up for new food ideas.