This July 4th, celebrations are going all out for Independence Day’s 250th anniversary. Leave your guests with a lasting memory of this special holiday by adding one or more of these perfect party favors to their goodie bags.
Star-Spangled Sunglasses
These patriotic sunglasses add flair to any backyard pool party. They are super simple to make; just allow enough time for the glue to dry and ensure no children use the glue gun. With luck, the sun will be shining brightly on July 4th, and your guests can enjoy trying out their new shades!
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What You Need
- Pack of sunglasses
- Alphabet beads
- Star beads
- Red, white and blue beads
- Hot glue gun
How to DIY
- Use the glue gun to place a small amount of glue on your chosen bead. Place on the frame gently.
- Continue with the rest of your beads, creating words like “USA” or “July 4th”.
- Allow the sunglasses to dry fully before placing them in the goodie bags or packaging.
Americana Artwork
This party favor makes for a great kid-friendly activity. The best way to organize it is to set aside a specific table where kids can come and make their handprint American flag. To ensure no one loses their artwork, remind children to write their name on the back with pencil.
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What You Need
- Craft paper
- Red and blue finger paint
- Silver stick-on stars
- Popsicle sticks
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- Pencil
How to DIY
- Let the children paint one of their hands, using red for the fingers and blue for the palm.
- Each child must place their painted hand firmly and gently onto a piece of paper. Allow the handprint to dry.
- Once dry, use scissors to cut out the handprint and stick silver stars on the blue section.
- Tape the handprint flag onto one of the popsicle sticks and use it later during the fireworks display.
July 4th Jewelry
With these DIY bracelets, guests can carry a unique piece of their July 4th celebration wherever they go.
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What Do You Need
- Bead cord
- Alphabet beads
- Star beads
- Red, white and blue beads
- Silver or gold beads
- Scissors
How to DIY
- Cut a length of bead cord and stretch it out slightly. Remember to leave a few inches longer than necessary to leave some room on either end for stringing on beads.
- After planning your design, start adding the beads to your cord.
- Once you have finished adding the beads, test the cord on your wrist to make sure the fit is right, leaving some slack around the wrist.
- Tie the knots at each end. Then trim off the ends.
Bonus Party Favor Ideas
- Sparklers
- Inflatable beach ball
- Glow sticks
- Temporary tattoos
- Patriotic pool floats
These 4th of July party favor ideas win for easy planning and setup – turning your event into a show-stopping success full of fun.
