4th of July DIY Project

For all of you out there that are getting ready to have all of your besties over to celebrate the 4th, we have JUST the project for you. But the best part? This project can be totally adapted to fit ANY celebration…including a wedding, of course! Just change up the ribbon colors and voila. Designed by our favorite DIY contributors Elizabeth and Karrie of Posh Paperie and photographer Jackie Wonders, this adorable little idea is so. much. fun!

Here’s what you need to get started…

MATERIALS
ribbons, multiple colors & patterns
cake sticks from the grocery store (or swizzle sticks…straws…etc.)
scissors

And here’s the SO easy Step-by-Step! Remember, change up the ribbon colors and prints for a totally different look!

1. choose one of the ribbons and form a loop
2. creating a “slip knot” around the white stick, secure the ribbon into a flag
3. pull ribbon tightly through to create a “knot”
4. choose a second ribbon and repeat steps 1 – 3
5. trim excess ribbon to form a stylized flag
6. use as many different patterned and colored ribbons to create darling flags for appetizers, drinks, desserts & more!

Easy as apple pie! Take a peak at how stinking cute these are placed inside your favorite dessert. LOVE.

A HUGE thank you to Elizabeth & Karrie of Posh Paperie for all of the cuteness and to Jackie Wonders, the always fabulous photographer who snapped the super cute pics. Hope y’all got to enjoy those yummy desserts when you were finished!

29 Comments about “4th of July DIY Project”

1. Lizzie [Ten Thou Bride] says:

   July 2, 2010 at 10:14 am

   So simple and cute! Thanks for sharing!
2. Ella Bella Floral says:

   July 2, 2010 at 10:48 am

   Love, Love, LOVE these!!!
3. Beth says:

   July 2, 2010 at 11:55 am

   So cute!
4. sylvie of silver lining says:

   July 2, 2010 at 12:46 pm

   this might be the most charming diy project. i would melt if i arrived at a soiree and saw these!

   have a glorious holiday weekend, abby!

   xo,
   sylvie of http://www.silverylining.com " rel="nofollow">silver lining
5. Shawna Brinkley says:

   July 2, 2010 at 12:46 pm

   oh my goodness i love this idea!!!!
6. Julie M. ~ The Little Red Shop says:

   July 2, 2010 at 12:54 pm

   How sweet!

   Have a beautiful 4th of July weekend!

   : )

   Julie M.
7. Amy Child Marella (The Hidden Garden) says:

   July 2, 2010 at 1:08 pm

   I love do it yourself projects, this one looks so easy and brings such cute, festive results!
8. Hayley Hurst says:

   July 2, 2010 at 1:49 pm

   So cute I love it so much, I couldn't help but blog about it!
9. JACKIE WONDERS says:

   July 2, 2010 at 3:47 pm

   thanks so much SMP team!! we love being a part of the diys! happy independance day everyone.
10. Carrie says:

    July 3, 2010 at 1:25 am

    it is such a really wonderful tips to plan a very special occasions for a busy person like me. your informative easy step is really much appreciated. thank you for sharing this, what a brilliant idea!
11. bonafidebride says:

    July 3, 2010 at 10:01 am

    I am totally doing this!
12. Wedding Blog says:

    July 3, 2010 at 6:10 pm

    This is so cool! I was just wondering who would be getting married this weekend, and if any one would do something like this. How fun!
13. Jeanee says:

    July 4, 2010 at 3:38 am

    These ribbion flags are darling!
14. Kelly says:

    July 6, 2010 at 12:43 am

    Too bad I'm just seeing these today! They would have been such a hit at our little BBQ yesterday
    I always have next year right ;)
15. Michelle says:

    December 1, 2010 at 10:31 am

    These look delicious! and you could def. make them for any holiday :)
16. Keli Yoga Peach says:

    July 1, 2011 at 11:57 am

    aweeee so cute!! I just made a list of my top red white n blue fav desserts and have made 3 of them so far. Making 3 more this weekend and will update with reviews on Tue!! The watermelon salad inside the watermelon shark is sooooo cute and the raspberry blueberry cheesecake bars remind me of your picture at the top. So fun.
    http://yogapeach.com/?p=1137
17. In Good Taste says:

    July 1, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    I'm obsessed with this! So easy and adorable!! Thanks for sharing :)
18. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper says:

    July 3, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    These Look Great!
    I am having a Red, White and Blue Linky Party and hope you will join in on the fun!
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/07/red-white-and-blue-linky-party.html

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