Super simple DIY American Flag Tutorial for 4th of July Decorating.
Looking for some fun Fourth of July decor for your house or party? We have an easy to DIY Wooden Flag to share. Trust me…it’s super easy to recreate and just as cute to display!
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I am always late on holiday decorating. Like, I get my Valentine’s Day decorations out on February 11 and then take them down around Easter.
I’m trying to get better about it this year but it’s been a little hit and miss. However I have had this one out for the 4th but better too early than too late… {or never}… right?
This is so fast and easy, if you get on this now you’ll have a great decoration up in time for fireworks!
Start by picking up a 2×4 at your local hardware store. I had mine cut in half cause I have a small car but you could also have them cut it down to measurements for you.
How to make an American Flag out of Wood:
They are very kind about this and I always give ‘em a couple bucks. So your cuts will be:
- 2- 7” pieces
- 4-3 ½” pieces
A 2×4 plank is usually long enough for two of these, so be a doll and make one for whoever you’re celebrating the 4th with.
A 2×4 is really 1 ½ by 3 ½ so your 3 ½ cuts will be squares.
So here’s your stack of 6 blocks.
Keep the big ones on the bottom and stack the little ones on top like this. Except you’ll be smart and turn your raw edges to the outside. I sanded off all the rough edges at this point.
Except for this one. I wanted it rustic but not too rough and ragged.
Now for the painting.
I like it a little on the dusty muted side so I picked Americana’s Buttermilk, and Apple Barrel’s Barn Red, and True Navy mixed with Gray.
If you like brighter truer colors it would look great with colors like Americana’s Primary Red and True Blue.
I did one {not so perfect} coat and I like how it turned out a little uneven.
At this point you can go more rustic by sanding a few spots and rubbing in some stain with a rag, or go brighter by adding another coat of paint.
I have never been able to draw a good star so I used Word clip art and printed it out on the back of a shimmery off white piece of scrapbook paper.
It’s about 3” Cut it out and Mod Podge it to the middle of one of the blue blocks.
Finish it off with strip of burlap {or colored ribbon} tied in a bow at the top. Not counting drying time this takes about 30 minutes, so there’s no excuse for you not to be decorated! Have a Happy 4th!
Hope you love your wood American flag!!!
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If you love this tutorial, pin this image to your Fourth of July board for later!!
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This is adorable. This would look so cute on my table all summer long. I am not at all crafty, but I’ll give it a try!
This is a fun idea and seems on par with my wood crafting skills. Thanks for the idea.
I love it. I am going to give it a try, hopefully, I will be successful. Thanks for sharing.
This is awesome! It looks like it came right out of a home decor store.
Such a cool idea. The wooden look is a really nice choice for block toys or crafts x
SOOOO CUTE! Love these kinds if things. thanks for sharing the tutorial.
We’re not very craftsy (not at all lol!) but I think this we can absolutely do. Looks so nice.
What a great idea. Something fun to do and can be touched up easily!
This turned out so cute! Plus sometimes the hardware stores have offcuts that could be used for this too!
Awesome DIY project for 4th of July decorations. Would definitely give this a go.
wow i love this DIY!! This turned out so cute!