The 4th of July is a time to celebrate freedom, unity, and the vibrant spirit of America. Whether you’re attending a festive gathering this year or just looking to surprise friends and family with a thoughtful handmade gift, these DIY patriotic gift ideas will add a personal touch to the holiday. Read on for 10 creative and easy-to-make gift ideas to make 4th of July extra special for your guests, friends, or family!
10 Red, White, and Blue DIY Patriotic Gift Ideas for Independence Day
1 – Snack Box
This patriotic snack box is a fun way to give sweet treats and salty snacks. The red plastic tote keeps everything organized!
Here’s what I included in mine:
- Star-spangled Popcorn box with mini American flag topper
- Star-shaped drinking cup
- Star crazy straw
- Red, white & blue candy and chocolate treats
- Sparklers
- Ice-Pop flavored hydration drink
Check out the video below to see how I put it together!
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2 – USA Jumbo Ring Pop
A DIY USA Jumbo Ring Pop is easy to make using simple and inexpensive materials! Visit my post with A Year of DIY Jumbo Ring Pop Gifts to get details on how to make it (plus jumbo ring pop ideas for tons of other occasions!).
I filled mine with red, white, and blue candy – but you could also add patriotic toys, flags, sparklers, and more!
Check out the video below to see how I put it together:
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3 – Popsicle Treat Tray
I found the cutest popsicle-shaped tray at the Dollar Tree, and turned it into a sweet gift. I loaded it up with patriotic treats and trinkets, and then used cellophane and hot glue on the edge to seal it all up.
Here’s what I included in mine:
- mini smores kit (individual servings)
- light up glasses
- star straw
- BOW Stanley cup straw cover
- a gift card
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And check out the video below to watch how I filled and sealed the tray:
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4 – Backpack
This backpack makes the ideal gift to hold all the essentials for a 4th of July parade! I used plain blue backpacks, and added iron-on USA letter patches to one side. Then I filled them up with everything you’d need for an outdoor party or parade!
Here’s what I filled mine with:
- headbands
- light-up bracelets for the evening
- flags for waving
- necklaces
- sun protection
- water
- temporary tattoos
Watch me create and fill my patriotic backpack gift below:
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5 – Patriotic Pouch
If a backpack is too big, why not create a small patriotic pouch of parade or party essentials? This little bag would also be perfect for an Independence Day concert or festival, particularly if it requires transparent bags. You could even attach ribbon or cord to it to turn it into a wristlet! I added red adhesive USA letter patches and filled it with some fun red, white, and blue wearables and candy. Then, I attached an adorable red sneaker keychain for the final touch.
Here’s what I included in mine:
- patriotic socks
- star-spangled cowboy hat clip
- red, white, and blue striped heart sunglasses
- blue mascara
- silicone rings
- gum
- candy
Watch me fill it below:
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6 – Floral Pitcher Décor
Know someone whose home could use a bit more red, white, and blue? Make them a gorgeous faux floral arrangement in a patriotic pitcher!
I added some glittery stars and fireworks to mine, and tied them with USA ribbon and wooden tags.
You can watch me make them below!
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7 – 4th of July Party Bucket for Kids
A red or blue bucket is another great option as a gift container. This multi-purpose item can be kept for use at the beach, later! I added names to my gift buckets using vinyl, but you could also use letter stickers to easily personalize them. Then, fill them up with fun Independence Day goodies!
Here’s what I packed mine with:
- rings
- bracelets
- light-up wrist bands
- tattoos
- necklaces
- sunglasses
- hat
- flag fan
- star cup
- star straw
- mini flag
- shoe keychain
- mini tie-dye tote bag
- red and blue capsules filled with surprise candy treats
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Watch the video below to see it getting unpacked:
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8 – Independence Day Parade Bucket for Adults
While adults would also love many of the items I used in the kids parade party buckets, I wanted to create a version that included a few more items exclusively for adults – some drinking essentials! The bucket itself can even double as an ice bucket for drinks.
Here’s what I added to the adult version:
- patriotic adult aviator sunglasses
- red, white, and blue can sleeves
- star-embellished refillable drink pouches
- a patriotic star yard glass
Check out the video below showing the party bucket in action:
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9 – Personalized Pin Lanyard
A few years ago I set up a huge 4th of July Block Party for my neighborhood, complete with a patriotic pin-trading station. It was a huge hit! To hold all the pins, I made these cute American lanyards. They’re so easy to create and make easy Independence Day gifts or party favors. You can get all of the details for how to make the pin station and the lanyards HERE.
10 – Merch Stand
If you want to go ALL OUT with 4th of July gifts this year, why not set up a red, white, and blue Merch Stand?! This was also part of my Patriotic Block Party, but it would be a fun addition to any Independence Day celebration. Give Guests a personalized bucket and let them choose from a variety of USA-themed gifts and candy!
I hope these ideas have inspired you to get creative, have fun, and enjoy the 4th of July holiday spirit with these thoughtful handmade gifts.
Happy Independence Day, and Happy Gifting!
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