Watermelon Party Plates

 

Last minute 4th of July party decor idea.  Red, White, and Blue decor sold out??  No problem!  You can create these watermelon party plates with stripey plates like I found at my local Big Lots or just plain green and red that you can find anywhere at any time of year.  Sprinkle a few raisins for the "watermelon seeds" look and that's all there is too it.  Too easy!!  

This is, as I said, a great last minute idea for your 4th of July cookout but will also work for any and all Summer cookouts, picnics, and gatherings.  Check out my quick YouTube tutorial here:

Enjoy! and have a wonderful, fun, and safe 4th of July!

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BBQ Grill Table Setting

This BBQ Grill Table Setting is perfect for any Summer gathering, whether it's Father's Day, the Fourth of July, or just a weekend cookout, your guests will be impressed with this display on your buffet table or in the center of your picnic table.  You could even do multiples without the stand and create smaller tabletop versions of grills for each individual place setting.

Another option for your buffet or picnic table would be to use this as a candy dish.  Just omit the napkin and fill the bowl with red, yellow, orange, and gold wrapped candies as "burning embers" or "hot coals" in your grill.

I think this is a lot of fun and I think your guests will enjoy it too.

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:

Liberty Torch Bead Charm

I examined the shapes that make up the Liberty Torch and this is my attempt at recreating it in jewelry form for the 4th of July.  Let me know how I did.

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zov199q5XEo 

"Exploding Straws" Fireworks Decorations

These inexpensive "Exploding Straws" fireworks decorations are very quick and easy to make.  Make these to decorate your yard or patio for your 4th of July party!  I think they would also be great incorporated into a string of patio lights for a cool nighttime effect.  Also, if you can't find the straws in the colors you want, you can just do them with plain white straws and spray paint them any color of your choice afterwards. These are so much fun!

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5fmfygaF6s&t=2s 

Fireworks Napkin Folding

These "fireworks" folded napkins are perfect for your 4th of July cookout.  To get the patriotic red, white, and blue look, you'll need three napkins to make each one, but, hey... with all the mustard and barbecue happening, one napkin is never enough anyway.  Am I right??  But... if your cookouts aren't all that "saucy" and you only want to use one or two colors, that works just as well. 😉  Let me show you how to make them.

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VAyIqKbCxs&t=1s 

American Flag Napkin Folding

This American Flag triangle fold is possibly the quickest, easiest napkin fold ever! These would be great for any patriotic holiday or occasion:  the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Flag Day, Labor Day, or any Americana themed Summer cookout.

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=MaFvXhuMMXg 

Grill Master Seasoning Gift-In-A-Jar

This layered gift-in-a-jar grill seasoning mix is great for all of your Summer grilling and campfire cooking.  It also makes a wonderful gift for Father's Day.  Make this to give to your favorite grill master! The layering is just for presentation in gift giving.  It will need to be shaken or stirred until well combined before use.  This has a barbecue-y flavor that's a little on the sweet side and it goes great on almost any meat, especially chicken and pork in my opinion.

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqQokADv2Rg 

Tabletop Fire Pot

Give everyone their own individual tabletop fire pot for roasting marshmallows, s'mores, cocktail weiners, fruit, etc. These are very quick, easy, and inexpensive to make. Great for cookouts and outdoor Summer gatherings. These would also be great for camping or at the beach. 

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru_OFHuqSEA