Fourth of July Table Using Dollar Items

I love decorating for holidays – especially the Fourth of July! One of my favorite traditions for the Fourth is cooking a festive meal for my family. I’m sharing how to create a fun and festive holiday table using inexpensive items, many are dollar items!

Dollar Items Are Inexpensive and Easy to Find

Many of the items on our Fourth of July Table are from either the Dollar Tree or Target’s Dollar Spot section. When I go into the Dollar Tree I scour the aisles for anything red or blue that might work for the holiday. Sometimes the items are out with the Fourth of July items, but sometimes there are plates, lanterns or items that aren’t specifically targeted as Fourth of July and are on other aisles that work.

Check Out Fourth of July Sales the Next Day

Some of my items were found at sales the day after the Fourth! I love getting items 75% and sometimes 90% off and saving them for the next year! You can ALWAYS find the flags each year at Dollar Tree.

Five Ways to Create an Easy Fourth of July Table

Here are some easy ways to create a beautiful and easy Fourth of July Table!

Start With a Tablecloth or Runner

I always start with a tablecloth or runner. You can find runners at dollar stores and the dollar spot. This runner is one that I have had for a few years. I love the blue checks for everyday and it works perfectly for the Fourth of July too!

Layer on a Garland

After I lay the runner down, I add a garland over the top. This wood garland is from the Dollar Spot. Other ideas are a flower garland or even a paper garland would be cute!

Create a Simple Centerpiece

I like to add a centerpiece to the middle of the table. This is a galvanized tiered tray that I use all year round. I added some dollar spot lanterns and a couple Dollar Tree flags in a vase at the top. I also layered a couple lighted star garlands that I found at the dollar spot last year. I love the way the lights glow at night!

Here are a couple other centerpiece ideas I’ve made in the past:

How to Decorate for the Fourth Using Dollar Items

Happy Fourth Free Flag Printable

Colorful Plates or Napkins

I found these patriotic plates last year at the dollar spot. You can also use white plates and add bright napkins on top for color. And if you don’t have plates that match the decor, grab some paper plates in the color scheme. You can also find paper plates and cups at the dollar spot or the Dollar Tree!

Tie Napkins with Colorful Ribbon

An alternative to expensive napkin rings is tying your napkins with ribbon! It’s an inexpensive way to bring color into your patriotic table! I used red and white gingham ribbon but you can use any ribbon you want! The Dollar Tree usually has a good assortment of festive Fourth of July ribbon to choose from!

Other Ways to Decorate Your Dining Room for the Fourth of July

I have some floating shelves so I added a few lanterns and flags to those shelves. If you are eating outdoors, you can add flags to your planters for instant Fourth of July decor! So easy!

Fourth of July Recipes

Here are some delicious Fourth of July recipe ideas!

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Fourth of July Mini Donut Skewers

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Pin Fourth of July Table for Later!

What are YOU doing to celebrate the Fourth?

Tag me on Instagram at @tatertotsandjello and share your creative ideas!

Have a Festive Day!

xoxo

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Last-Minute Fourth of July Decorating Items

This summer has flown by so fast. Maybe it’s because of the pandemic and home-schooling or the remodel, but decorating for the Fourth of July hasn’t happened here until this week.

Simple Ways to Bring in Patriotic Decor

Just because the holiday is almost upon doesn’t mean we can’t make the holiday memorable and festive! Sometimes the easiest ideas are the best. I am all about making things easier.

Dollar Store and Dollar Spot Decor

If you are looking for easy and inexpensive items to bring in some patriotic vibes, the dollar store or Target’s Dollar Spot sections are the place to visit! Our Dollar Tree has multi-pack of flags for $1! You can also find lots of great party items at the Dollar Tree. I also love Target’s Dollar Spot for on-trend inexpensive seasonal ideas.

Fourth of July Mantel Using Dollar Items

I created a cute Fourth of July mantel in minutes with just a few items I found at my Dollar Tree and from the Dollar Spot. So easy!

Hang a Simple Fourth of July Garland

I added a simple $3 garland from the Dollar Spot. Every year Target has a new design. I still have the ones I used last year on our Fourth of July front porch. I am going to put them up this week at our new house.

Add Dollar Store Fourth of July Flags to Vases

I have had these striped vases for years. I use the red ones for Valentine’s Day, Christmas and Fourth of July! I just add some faux flowers and then the Dollar Tree Flags. The galvanized vase at the bottom is a Dollar Spot vase I picked up a couple of years ago.

Letterboard Saying

I love letterboards. This one is from my friends at Madera Modern and I love the wood look. The kids came up with some words for summer and we made a summer sayings board. This time I asked them what words brought to mind Fourth of July and we created this little board for our Patriotic Mantel!

Other Ways to Use Fourth of July Dollar Items

This year I also created a fun Patriotic tablescape with dollar items! I will share that tomorrow! In the meantime here are some other ways I have used dollar items to create patriotic decor in the past!

Fourth of July Flag Porch

This was one of my favorite Fourth of July Porches. I used a lot of dollar items. The garland around the front door is a dollar garland that I added fabric to. The lanterns are also dollar times and the flags!

Neutral Flag and Flower Fourth of July Mantel

This is a mantel I created last year. I was trying to decorate around a pink rug so I wanted a neutral fireplace. I used a flag from the dollar spot as well as garlands and lanterns that were also at the dollar spot!

Pin Fourth of July Decorating Ideas

What are YOUR plans for the Fourth?

Tag me on Instagram and share YOUR creative ideas! @tatertotsandjello! I would love to see what YOU are making!

Have a beautiful day!

xoxo

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