4th of July Archives - Tried & True Creative https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/holiday-crafts/4th-of-july/ Time-Tested Tutorials Thu, 14 Apr 2022 01:16:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-favicon-32x32.png 4th of July Archives - Tried & True Creative https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/holiday-crafts/4th-of-july/ 32 32 Patriotic 4th of July Love Free SVG https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/patriotic-4th-of-july-love-free-svg/ https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/patriotic-4th-of-july-love-free-svg/#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/?p=18615 Whether you make a t-shirt, mug, or bag, celebrate the 4th of July with this fun free svg! So many great ways to put it to good use!

White mug with the Patriotic 4th of July Love Free SVG on it.

How do you celebrate Independence Day?

We usually meet at my sister’s house with all the kids and grandparents to watch fireworks and eat good food. Such amazing memories!

Last year the pandemic ruined all of that but I’m hopeful that this year we’ll be able to do something as a family again.

Hanging out with the kids running around and laughing with sparklers with their cousins? Is there anything better?!

Grab the free svg file

Let’s celebrate all things red, white, and blue with this LOVE Free SVG file!

There are really so many different ways you could put this file to good use. Wouldn’t it look great as a kid’s t-shirt? Or what about on a bag?

Regardless of where you use it, I just know you’re going to love using it!

Digital image of the word LOVE in the shape of the US flag.

Want more 4th of July Free SVG files?

Collage of 20 4th of July cut files.
Red, White, and Blue Butterfly – Persia Lou Patriotic Food Toppers – Amy Robison Red White and Blue Flowers – Crafting Overload Stars and Stripes Border – Studio Xtine Party in the USA – Polka Dotted Blue Jay Party Like It’s 1776 – Gina C. Creates Cute Star Pledge of Allegiance – Pen + Posh America the Beautiful – Poofy Cheeks Blog Star-Spangled – Crafty Life Mom Oh My Stars – Crafty Life Mom Here for the Fireworks – Liz on Call Layered Wreath – Maggie Rose Design Co. Stacked 4th of July Card – The Bearded Housewife USA Since 1776 – The Walnut Street House Ready to Sparkle – Sunshine and Munchkins Let Freedom Ring – Lettered by Stephanie It’s Lit – Tam’s Sweet Life Stars and Stripes Forever – Spot of Tea Designs All American Family – Simply Made Fun Patriotic LOVE – Tried & True Creative ]]> https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/patriotic-4th-of-july-love-free-svg/feed/ 7 Fourth of July Pillow Cover https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/fourth-of-july-pillow-cover/ https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/fourth-of-july-pillow-cover/#comments Thu, 16 May 2019 13:37:56 +0000 https://www.triedandtrueblog.com/?p=15213 Add a fun patriotic touch to your decor with this Fourth of July Pillow Cover! Super easy to make with the free SVG file and instant tassel tutorial.

Patriotic 4th of July Pillow Cover on a couch

I absolutely love how easy it is to decorate for any season by changing out the pillow covers! Easy and inexpensive way to decorate? Count me in! I hand drew the flowers for this Fourth of July Pillow Cover on my iPad and then converted it to a free SVG file for you. Hope you enjoy!

Check out more super easy Patriotic Crafts at the bottom of this post!

Four red and blue tassels to be used on Fourth of July Pillow Cover

Fourth of July Pillow Cover

Time needed: 15 minutes.

Use the free SVG file and super easy tassel tutorial to make this patriotic Fourth of July Pillow Cover in just minutes!

Supplies needed:
– Everyday Iron-On Vinyl (red & blue)
– 2 Skeins Embroidery Floss (red & blue)
– Large Upholstery Needle
– Digital Cutting Machine (I highly suggest the Cricut Maker!)
– Iron or Cricut EasyPress
– Blank Iron On Pillow Cover

  1. Free SVG File

    You can grab the free SVG Fourth of July Pillow Cover by entering your email below. Pull the file into your digital cutting machine program and cut the two different colors out of vinyl.

    Supplies needed to make this Fourth of July Pillow Cover

  2. Layer Vinyl Colors

    Working one color at a time, lay out the vinyl design in the center of the pillow cover and press in place with either an iron or EasyPress. Repeat step with the next color. Set aside to cool.

    Lay cut vinyl onto pillow cover

  3. Tassel Making

    Each embroidery floss skein will make two tassels. Remove the paper tags from the skein and carefully open to a circle. Cut two 12″ sections of thread off of skein and use that to tie a knot at the top and bottom. Make sure to leave the threads long so you can use it to attach to pillow.

    Tie the top of embroidery floss to make an easy tassel

  4. Finish Tassel

    Cut skein in half through the center and tie another piece of thread about an 1″ down from the top to create the finished tassel.

    Tie piece of embroidery floss around top of tassel

  5. Attach to pillow

    String top through the upholstery needle and thread into each of the corners.

    A large embroidery needle positions the tassel in place on the corner of the cover

Happy Fourth of July!

I love how easy this Fourth of July Pillow Cover was to make but I love even more how it looks on my couch! I’ll definitely be using it for years to come!

Fourth of July Pillow Cover being used on a couch
Fourth of July Pillow Cover on Couch

DOWNLOAD FOURTH OF JULY PILLOW COVER HERE!

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Paper Firecrackers | STEM Boxes | Basket Weaving Cardboard

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Scroll down for more free patriotic projects
and an awesome giveaway!

This Stars and Stripes Pillow Free Cutting File contains affiliate links. 

You only need a few supplies to make this Stars and Stripes Pillow: an Iron-On Pillow Cover, Expressions Vinyl heat transfer vinyl, a cutting machine (I’m a big fan of Cricut!), and the free file found below. Easy peasy, right?

{Grab the Stars and Stripes Free Cutting File Here – PDF}

{Grab the Stars and Stripes Free Cutting File Here – SVG}

Stars and Stripes Pillow Free Cutting File - SuppliesUse your cutting machine to cut out the pattern and begin to weed the excess vinyl away. As you can see, I decided to cut my design from three different colors but you’re more than welcome to do more or less. Totally up to you!

Stars and Stripes Pillow Free Cutting File - WeedSince I was using multiple colors, I had to trim my pieces so that I could lay them all out before ironing. Some of the pieces (the stripes and “forever”) actually had to be trimmed right up to the vinyl for proper placement. Almost done!

Stars and Stripes Pillow Free Cutting File - PlaceAfter I was happy with the layout, I placed a protective piece of fabric over the vinyl and ironed on high. Now for the big reveal…

Stars and Stripes Pillow Free Cutting File - IronTada! I totally love how clean and modern this Stars and Stripes Pillow is going to look on my couch! I’m thinking of making a few other accent pillows that have minimal designs on them to match. Maybe a thin pillow with just a line of stars. What do you guys think? Hope you all enjoy the free cutting file and don’t forget to enter the giveaway below!

Stars and Stripes Pillow Free Cutting File - Close Check out these awesome Patriotic Cut Files from some of my favorite bloggers! Also, enter to win an awesome $50 gift card to Expressions Vinyl!

Miss America from A girl and a glue gun

Stars and Stripes pillow from Tried and true

Patriotic Pinwheels from Hey let’s make stuff.

Land that I love from Persia Lou

God Bless the U.S.A. from Pitter and Glink

Stars and Stripes from Sugar Bee Crafts

Party like it’s 1776 from Mm Scrap shoppe.

Throwing away my shot from Sew what Alicia

Make this super easy Stars and Stripes Pillow Free Cutting File!

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This 4th of July Paper Firecrackers tutorial contains affiliate links. The small percentage I may earn off your purchase comes at no extra cost to you and helps T&T continue to offer free printables, tutorials, and more!

4th of July Paper Firecrackers for Kids - SuppliesMaking this really couldn’t be easier! You’ll need the free “4th of July Paper Firecrackers” Free Printable, a straw, tape, and some Oly-fun or tissue paper if you want to add streamers. The printed paper straws add a fun element to this project but obviously, you can use any straw available. I love the idea of having a small table reserved for this project at your 4th of July shindig!

Print the 4th of July Paper Firecrackers here!

4th of July Paper Firecrackers for Kids - ColorAllow your child to choose which one of the 5 designs he/she likes best and let them loose with some colored pencils! Don’t worry if they don’t keep within the lines or choose to use non-traditional 4th of July colors. Firecrackers aren’t meant to be perfect. Plus, they’re having enough fun coloring that you’ll probably have enough time to grab another slice of apple pie from the dessert table!

4th of July Paper Firecrackers for Kids - AttachIf working with older kids, have them cut a strip of Oly-Fun or tissue paper fringe equal in width to the cut-out paper firecracker. Use tape to attach to the base of the firecracker.

4th of July Paper Firecrackers for Kids - AssembleFold the edges of the 4th of July Paper Firecrackers together and tape closed. Fold another a piece of tape over the tip of the “firecracker” (opposite the fringe end) and secure. You want to make sure the paper firecracker is as airtight as possible to achieve ultimate flight velocity!

4th of July Paper Firecrackers for Kids - Fire!Only thing left to do is to slip the straw inside of the 4th of July Paper Firecracker, blow a puff of air, and watch as the kids squeal with joy as the paper tube goes flying through the air! Hope you and the kids have fun making these on 4th of July!

These 4th of July Paper Firecrackers for kids are super easy to make in just minutes!

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Honestly, I’m still not 100% into the whole 4th of July craft scene. I totally love to see everyone’s amazing decor and it’s nice to have a few extra things to decorate my house with but I have a feeling it’ll never be like Halloween or Valentine’s Day. That’s just me though! Do you go all out for the fourth?

In case you missed some, here’s a recap of the patriotic projects I’ve been working on:

How To Fake Frosted Glass - A Tried & True ProjectHow to Fake Frosted Glass
Almost a no-brainer kind of craft.
Perfect when you don’t/can’t run to the craft store!

Free Barbecue Invitations - Fun invites for your next BBQ!Free Barbecue Invitations
Planning on having a BBQ for the 4th of July?
Tried & True has got you covered!

Recycled 4th of July Centerpieces - A Tried & True ProjectRecycled 4th of July Centerpieces
Put my Fake Frosted Glass tutorial to work with
these inexpensive and beautiful centerpieces!

All Things CreativeEvery month I partner with 10 other bloggers to bring you an awesomely massive list of themed tutorials and this month is no exception! So grab an ice tea, put your feet up, and enjoy browsing 50 of the best Patriotic Projects on the web!



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