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Easy To Make Patriotic Tablescape: Simple DIY Ideas

Welcome to our Patriotic Tablescape Blog Hop. Today, I’m sharing how to make a cheap and easy patriotic Fourth of July table using scrap fabrics, thrift store finds, and inexpensive items you have on hand.

It all began with scrap fabric. I’m sharing how one thing leads to another, and before you know it, you have a Made Easy Patriotic Tablescape. Using scrap fabrics, inexpensive table accessories, and items on hand, you can use these handmade tips to create a fun and inspiring Fourth of July Table.

DIY Chandelier with ticking streamers.

Today, I’m joining a group of talented friends for a Patriotic Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by Kristin at White Arrows Home. Be sure to link to their inspiring tables at the end of this post.

The Easy To Make Tablescape Setting

Since I love our new greenhouse so much, I decided it would be fun to celebrate the Fourth of July by creating an Easy Patriotic Tablescape on the center table.

Greenhouse center table dressed for the 4th of July

However, I had to style the whole greenhouse because that’s what I love to do.

Potting table with tool box and clay pots.  Patriotic straws in red pot.

You will see how this potting table was built here. Today, it is styled with a drying rack, a vintage toolbox, and a handmade cloche.


How the Made Easy Patriotic Tablescape Began

I purchased the table runner a few years ago and wanted napkins that would coordinate with it. However, my search was not successful, so I decided to make them myself.

Patriotic Tablescape with DIY napkins and thrifted placemats.

Having a lot of scrap-ticking fabric came in handy when making these fun Patriotic Napkins and creating whimsical chandelier decor.

Patriotic Tablescape with DIY napkins with cutlery pockets and thrifted placemats.

The pocket on the DIY Patriotic Napkins is perfect for holding the silverware.

See step-by-step instructions here for your own.

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Patriotic 4th of July Tablescape with DIY napkins and thrifted placemats.

Other Fourth of July Table Decor

The place mates, paper straws, red metal buckets, and mini flags were all very inexpensive. I love using my Bee Glasses for summertime entertaining because they work well with almost any summer theme.

Basket with greenery and american flags for greenhouse patriotic centerpiece.

A Thrift Store Basket filled with plants and flags serves as the centerpiece for our Fourth of July Table.
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Vintage desk with American Flag Pillow and greenery.

The corner desk also received a patriotic touch with some fresh-cut red geraniums and a flag.


Fabric strips and hand-stitched stars hang from the Re-purposed Chandelier.

I shared the chandelier transformation on a previous post, which you can see here.


Basket with greenery and american flags for greenhouse patriotic centerpiece. With DIY napkins and bee water glass

Vintage Ironstone Dishes are the perfect base for this 4th of July Patriotic Theme.


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The Chandelier DIY Arrangement

To create a fun patriotic chandelier, you begin by stripping the red and blue ticking fabric. Start by using scissors to cut a 1/2″ slit at the top of your fabric, and then strip the fabric by hand. Because you want a raw, frazzled edge, be sure to use 100% cotton fabric for this project. Continue to make as many fabric strips as you desire, and then tie them to the chandelier in varying lengths.

Chandelier with ticking fabric stars

The drop cloth fabric stars were originally made for the napkins however I later decided to use them on the chandelier.

You can see how they were made here.

Vintage step ladder with ferns and american flag

Adding a flag to your plants is an inexpensive way to create some patriotic whimsy.

Made Easy Tablescape using fabric scraps to create a patriotic theme.

The center table is bar height, so we added a few seats from my bar stool collection.

Centerpiece with american flags inside a thrift store basket.

In addition, adding fun paper straws is an easy way to add a patriotic touch to the table.


The handmade DIY Patriotic Napkins were a spur of the moment idea and I shared all the details here on my last blog post.

DIY Patriotic Red and blue ticking napkins with cutlery pockets on a white plate with red placemat

The DIY Apothecary Cabinet is actually an IKEA transformation. You will not believe the before photos.

Greenhouse with old table and planters plus. DIY Apothecary Cabinet made from IKEA storage unit.

I filled this handmade thrift store basket with a live fern and my mom’s old watering can.

Handmade Table Decor using scrape fabrics and dollar store flags.

Happy Fourth of July Week. I hope you enjoyed this inexpensive Made Easy Patriotic Tablescape. If you have questions or comments, please leave them below.

4th of July tablescape with red white and blue DIY projects and thrift store finds.

Don’t forget to link to the next blog for more inspiration and fun ideas on creating a Patriotic Table.

The Patriotic Tablescape Blog Hop continues….. Check out my friend’s inspiring tablescapes!

Stacy | Bricks n’ Bloom

Bricks N Blooms Patriotic tablescape

Kim | Shiplap and Shells

Shiplap and shells patriotic table on deck

Ann | Dabbling & Decorating

dabbling and decorating patriotic table

Kristin | White Arrows Home

White Arrows Home Picnic on the pier.
Inexpensive, Made Easy Patriotic Tablescape using ticking & drop cloth fabric scrapes, dollar store table decor and thrift store finds.

Jen

Sunday 16th of June 2024

These are so cute, Rachel!

Rachel

Monday 17th of June 2024

Jen, Thank you so much.

Jo-Ann

Monday 10th of June 2024

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Rachel

Monday 10th of June 2024

Jo-Ann, I'm so glad you like it. Thank you for stopping by today.

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Sheryl

Tuesday 30th of June 2020

Hey Rachel, just took your quiz and answers were pretty equal except for 1-A; the rest were 2 of each so I guess I am very mixed!!!

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Tuesday 30th of June 2020

Sheryl, LOL!!! Most of us are a mix. I sent you some information that may help define your style. I appreciate you for signing up. Rachel

Stacy

Monday 29th of June 2020

It all looks so pretty! Those napkins are amazing!!!

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Tuesday 30th of June 2020

Stacy, You are the best. Thanks for your sweet compliment. Rachel