The Best DIYs to Bid Farewell to Summer

The beauty of ribbon flags is that you don't have to stick to the red, white, and blue if you don't want to. Get creative with your ribbon flag like this gold and blue one, which uses a wire coat hanger to hold it all together. The monochromatic style gives this ribbon flag a vintage feel.

For a simple but bold statement, try your hand at a pallet flag! All you need it an old wood pallet and some paint, and you've got yourself a great, patriotic addition to your front porch.

Wreaths are a classic way to celebrate the holidays, so why not make your own in honor of Labor Day weekend? This flag wreath is made of burlap — a favorite material for lots of rustic DIY projects — but you can make one out of any material you like. You can add your family's initial like this one does, or make stars out of cardboard and paint them white.

There are lots of ways to add some Labor Day flair to your dining room, but this red, white, and blue centerpiece is simple and beautiful. Just lay a base of burlap fabric over a wooden dish and add some yarn stars to the top, making sure not to be too neat with it. The flags on each place setting are a nice touch, too!

Whether you're throwing a Labor Day party or not, these painted mason jars are sure to come in handy. Use them to store straws and pens or even as vases for flowers. Wrap some twine around the top of the jars to really amp up the rustic vibe.

If a wreath isn't your thing, try making a simple ribbon flag. You can use your own scraps of fabric that you have lying around the house, or pick out some premade ribbon. This ribbon flag uses different patterns and lace to create an antique feel, which you can just attach to a piece of fabric at the top or anchor the fabric with a dowel.