Vintage Fourth of July Crafts & Printables
Handmade, nostalgic, and ready for the porch, the parade, and the picnic table.
For me, the Fourth of July calls for a little nostalgia. Faded reds and blues, paper pinwheels turning in the breeze, a table set with handmade touches instead of store-bought plastic.
So I gathered ten of our favorite vintage-style Fourth of July projects in one place. Half are free printables you can run off this afternoon, and half are handmade projects worth setting aside a weekend for. Pick one for a quick festive touch, or work through the whole list for a party that looks like a page from a summer long ago.
Free printables
The fastest way to a festive table. Print, trim, and you are done.
Vintage American Flag Printable
A nostalgic printed flag to string as bunting, prop along a mantel, or lay down the center of the table. Timeless red, white, and blue with a softly aged feel.
Party Invitation & Envelope Liner
Set the tone before anyone arrives. This coordinated invitation and patterned liner make a small, thoughtful first impression.
Matchbox Labels
Sweet printed labels to dress up little matchboxes for your sparklers. A charming favor, or a tiny detail tucked beside each place setting.
Paper Pinwheels
Print-and-fold pinwheels in vintage patriotic colors. Cheerful on stakes in the yard, or gathered in a jar for a no-fuss centerpiece.
Vintage Party Kit
Want the whole look in one place? This coordinated kit pulls the pieces together so your party feels considered from invitation to table.
Handmade projects
For when you want to make something with your hands and keep it for summers to come.
Felt Pinwheels
Soft felt pinwheels that will not wilt in the summer heat, a sturdier, keep-forever take on the paper classic.
Fabric Windsocks
Breezy handmade windsocks to flutter on the porch or in the garden all summer long, not just for the Fourth.
Felt Strawberries
Little hand-stitched berries, a sweet nod to summer fruit that looks lovely gathered in a bowl on the table.
Upcycled Grocery Bag Fruit Basket
A thrifty, charming basket made from a humble paper bag. Fill it with bread, fruit, or rolled napkins for the picnic table.
Kraft Paper Chip Bags
Make-your-own paper chip bags for a tidy, picnic-perfect way to serve snacks, one per guest, no soggy paper plates.
More summer celebrating
Looking for more? Browse all of our Fourth of July crafts for patriotic projects, or come craft along with us all year round.
Happy Fourth, ~ Lia & Team
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4 Comments
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Janet,
July 3, 2013 at 8:17pm
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Lia
July 3, 2013 at 8:48pm
@Janet,
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Janet
July 5, 2013 at 5:58pm
@Lia
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Lia
July 5, 2013 at 9:55pm
@Janet
Back to the TopThis is such a great assortment of crafts. I don’t even know where to start…. I think I want to try them all!
I’m a brand new follower of this blog. I can already tell I’m going to really enjoy it!
Thanks Janet! I think my sister ordered some felt from you. . . so exited to see it!!
Yes, she sure did! I always envy women who have sisters…. and crafty sisters??? Oh my goodness… you guys are doubly lucky!
Off to check on the tracking info for that package…
: )
Ohhh yes. We got the package. We are planning all kinds of exciting felt projects now. 🙂