INSIDE: How to make an easy DIY red, white and blue patriotic garland using paper goodie bags. Fun 4th of July decor for home.
Are you in need of a fast yet totally patriotic decoration idea? Did you happen, by chance, to look at your calendar and see that you are hosting a Red, White and Blue party that’s like a week away?! If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those questions, then you and I are in the same boat.
I almost fell off my chair when I saw that a party I sent out invites for a while back was now days away and I haven’t yet started to plan food, drinks and most importantly, the decorations. (Inhale. Exhale.)
So when I saw these patriotic paper goodie bags, I knew I could do something quick and crafty and get this USA party started…
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How to Make Easy Paper Goodie Bag July 4th Garland
Party bags aren’t just for birthday treats. Celebrate the Red, White and Blue with a very simple-to-craft patriotic garland using paper goodie bags. All hail the Crafty Chief!
Supplies:
– Paper goodie bags
– Craft twine
– Patriotic 3-D embellished scrapbook stickers
– Tape
– Craft scissors
How to Make Paper Goodie Bag July 4th Garland
Cut a piece of twine a little longer than the length of where the garland will be displayed. Since I was going to string mine across my fireplace mantel, I measured this length and then cut the twine accordingly.
Turn the goodie bag horizontally. Grab it in the middle and gather it so that it resembles a bow shape. Like this…
Wrap the twine around the middle of the bow. Knot at the back of the bow.
Continue making paper bows, lining them up along the twine, until you reach your desired length.
If desired, add a second bow on top of the first bow. Do so by cutting a paper goodie bag in half lengthwise.
Gather it in the middle to make a bow, sandwich it between the first bow and secure with the twine.
Flip the garland over. Secure the bows to the twine with a piece of tape to give them more stability.
You may also choose to put a piece of rolled tape under each side of the bow where the bows overlap.
Add some patriotic scrapbook stickers to the middle of each bow.
how to make red white and blue party garland
How are you celebrating the upcoming Red, White and Blue birthday?
Another paper goodie bag patriotic garland idea!
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So very cute! I just love this idea! Stopping by from Made by You Monday! Following you on pinterest!
Thank you so much!
Hi Victoria! This is so adorable and easy!! I would have never thought of using those bags! Thanks so much for sharing and linking up at DI & DI 🙂
What a cute idea!!!! Such a great idea to use the bags that could be for any holiday or celebration!!!
Thanks! Yes, lots of options with these cute paper goodie bags.
Wow! I would have never thought of this. It’s a very neat idea. Frugal too. Do you think this would be durable enough to save from year to year, or just make it each year since it looks so easy?
Thanks! I made this awhile ago and hung it over a hanger to store in a closet. So far so good.
Great idea, and it looks sooooo cute!
That’s really cute! Thank you for sharing that The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
This is an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing at Creativity Unleashed Link Party.
Very cute idea! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
What a great idea! Love it! Yours looks better than one that I bought. I’m wishing I’d found this first!!! Happy 4th of July!
Thanks! I’m looking at mine on my mantel and I’m happy with how it turned out. Happy 4th to you too.
OMGosh how clever you are, love it! This is sure to give a festive touch to any 4th celebration, Thanks for sharing! (Stopping by from the Simple Saturday Blog Hop)
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This is such a clever and cute idea! Thanks for sharing at the Yankee Doodle Party! Pinning 🙂
What a fabulous idea and it really turned out cute! Hope you will share your project with us at the Celebrate the USA Link Party which runs to July 4th! We enjoy having you share with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday! Pinned to share
That is really pretty!
What a cute and festive idea for the 4th! Happy 4th of July! Thanks for linking up again with us this week for Maker’s Mix Up!
Great ideas! thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Adorable banner and great tutorial. Thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm.
Thanks! With the holiday over, kinda sad to see it taken off the mantel.
This is a great repurpose! I love how it came out!
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Victoria, they look adorable and so easy to do!! Then you can keep them for next year I guess.
Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with us, hope you had a great 4th July!
That turned out so cute!! Love it!
That’s adorable! Thanks for joining the Dishing It & Digging It Link Party.
Reminds me of the old fashioned country fair! Thanks for sharing at the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Cool idea and so easy to do! Thanks for sharing!
I love this project! Thanks so much for joining us for the spectacular summer blog hop and for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
Oh my gosh! This is totally adorable! It never would have occurred to me to make this the way you did. Genius! Of course, I’ll pin it for later. And plan to use the idea for more than just July 4th. Thanks for the inspiration! Susie from The Chelsea Project
I bought some paper plates this year intending to make something cute out of them but time ran out. I’ll save them for next year and make a cute swag like yours.
What a fun and festive craft! Thank you for sharing at the Make it Pretty party at The Dedicated House! Hope you have a lovely weekend! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Oh my gosh, that is adorable! I love this idea, it’s so festive and fun!
Victoria that garland is so cute! Such a festive decoration for the 4th of July! I hope your party goes well, you better get cooking!! Have a wonderful holiday!!
What a super cute idea! All the best for your party and I’m sure that your guests will be so delighted with your garland!!
Using paper bags is just so cool Victoria. The garland really turned out lovely. So striking
OH MY, what a cool idea, and perfect for a quick shot of red, white, and blue! We host a fireworks tailgate party in our church parking lot every year, and quick and easy decor is perfect for that venue. 🙂 I just might try this this weekend!!
Super cute idea! This would look great on a float! #happynow
That is so cute! What a fun and economical way to decorate. Pinned.
Super cute and quick, I love it. Great project!