Last-Minute Decor Ideas For Your Fourth of July Bash

Throwing a big Fourth of July bash? Make sure your guests find their way to the festivities by adding a wooden directional sign to your front yard. Have fun with the labels, like this sign that says, "Booze, BBQ, and Bad Dancing."

Keep the little ones entertained by designating a kids' arts and crafts table at the party. For a touch of personal decor, hang up the children's Fourth of July masterpieces.

The easiest way to add some patriotic colors to your bash is with a checkered tablecloth. Place some fresh flowers in a glass vase and you have a Pinterest-ready table.

If you don't want to use real flowers as a table centerpiece, consider DIY-ing these paper versions. They won't wilt and will sit pretty all night long.

Hang a hammock to maximize seating space and add a cozy vibe to your party. Your friends will probably be fighting over who gets to swing in it first.

Fans of DIYs will love these American-flag-printed hearts. To make them, head to your local Michaels or craft store to pick up heart-shaped wood blocks. Then, give them a good coating of paint in red, white, and blue.

A casual Fourth of July gathering definitely calls for pillows and blankets (just in case the weather turns cold at night). Lay out blankets and pillows in lieu of chairs if you are drawn to this earthier setting.

It doesn't get more patriotic than a red, white, and blue stars banner. DIY and hang on the walls of your home or along the ledge of your porch.

Use candy as table decoration. To keep with the theme, stock up only on red, white, and blue candies. Let your guests take home any leftovers as party favors.

Instead of hanging your string lights, bundle them up in mason jars. Disperse the jars around your backyard or use as a table centerpiece. At night, the illuminating effect will be beautiful.