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.

This cute DIY project is similar to the ribbon flag, just on a smaller scale. Using short dowels from a craft store, attach red, white, and blue ribbons to the top of the dowel. It's a fun and unusual way to wave your flag while still being patriotic!

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.

This American flag is a stylish way to show off your patriotism this Labor Day. The blue of this flag stays true to the stars and stripes but adds a bit of modern flair by keeping it simple. Start with a large piece of fabric. For the stars, make little knots in the fabric using plastic hair ties. Mark out where you want the stripes, then use a brush to apply bleach to the knots and stripes. Get the full tutorial here.

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.