13 Real Fourth of July Decorating Ideas to Copy

What could be more understated yet American than a blue-gingham tablecloth and a wooden crate filled with worn-in baseballs?

Grab a branch from the yard, some ribbons, and a blue cloth patch, and you'll have an adorable flag banner you'll look forward to hanging.

DIY your ode to the flag by painting three large mason jars and filling them with pretty white flowers.

Sometimes a little subtlety can go a long way. Try working a miniflag or two into a centerpiece.

The only thing better than eating delicious BBQ on the Fourth of July is washing it down with a tasty beverage — decked out with patriotic flair, of course.

Cut or buy a star stencil to create a star-studded lawn. Just be sure to use a paint that is safe for lawns, like Krylon's Professional Marking Chalk.

For a big statement, paint a wooden pallet to look like the American flag. You might even be able to score one for free on the street — just keep an eye out for any discarded by businesses.

Transform a plain terra-cotta pot into a flag-inspired flowering pot with some craft paint!

If you have a bar cart in your home, spruce it up with some red, white, and blue. In this case, it's cute straws, a miniflag, and some Katy Perry-inspired art.

Jazz up plastic forks, knives, and spoons by putting them in painted mason jars. Bonus points for using red, white, and blue flatware!

Cloth streamers are more durable than paper and can be easily stored and reused. Shop for a few yards of discount fabric at your local fabric store and bust out the scissors!