Can you believe summer is nearly here? Before you know it, your towns will be painted red and blue. With Independence Day approaching, you’ll need all the help in creating some festive decor. Last year, retail sales of arts and crafts supplies in the United States amounted to over $1 million.

We’ve compiled a list of craft supplies you should stock up on for the 4th of July. Over 60% of households participate in a craft each year, so keep your family busy by creating these holiday decor items.

Paper Sparklers

To mimic the fireworks you’ll no doubt see on the 4th, you can create your mini paper sparklers. All you need is a few pages of red and blue tissue paper and some tape, and you’re good to go.

DIY Table Decor

Fill up a glass with some white, red, and blue pompoms. Not only will this embellish your tables and brighten up your space, but it’ll also get everyone in the holiday spirit! Buy craft pompoms , and you’re already halfway there!

Straw Garland

Everyone has paper or plastic straws lying around at home. Cut them up and glue them vertically to a piece of string to create a colorful garland! You’ll just need to add string and glue to your collection of craft materials.

Embellished Napkins

The holidays call for a great table setting, and what’s a good table arrangement without beautiful napkins? Spruce up your generic white napkins with some decorative lace. Use a needle and thread to add your lace so it won’t budge when they’re in the wash. Or, if you want a quick fix, you can even use your hot glue gun!

Parade Stick

You’d be surprised with what you can make with limited art supplies. A hole puncher, colored washi tape, and any tube (an aluminum foil one will do) are all you need to create a patriotic parade stick. Wrap the tape around the tube in order of the flag’s colors and use the hole punch to create the stars, and you’re done!

Tiered Plant Stand

You can display your flowers on your porch by creating your festive planter. Stack three bowls (in ascending order) from top to bottom and stick them together with a hot glue gun. Then, add all three with soil and plant your herbs or flowers!

Art Cove is a leading online craft store, and we have been providing arts and craft supplies for decades. Contact us to buy all your 4^th of July craft supplies online