The 4th of July is the best time of year to show your patriotic pride. And if you are hosting a special bbq on the 4th, you will need these 5 Red, White & Blue July 4th Treats or crafts.
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Patriotic Fruit Flag
Shopping List:
- Package Blueberries
- 2 Bananas
- Package Strawberries
- 8 Wooden skewers
Instructions:
- Cut the bananas into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces (you will need about 32 pieces)
- Cut the strawberries into 1 to 1 1/2 inch piece (again you need about 32 pieces)
- Start by placing 6 blueberries on the top of 4 wooden skewers
- Finish those skewers layering a banana and strawberry 3 times
- Take the remaining 4 skewers and start layering the bananas and strawberries 5 time each so it matches up with the other skewers.
- This will look like an American flag once you are finished
Red, White & Blue Cupcakes
Shopping List:
- Red Velvet Cupcake Mix + 3 eggs, water, oil
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz. pkg Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- Blueberries
Instructions:
- Mix together the cake mix with eggs, water, and oil
- Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full and bake for 14-19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean
- Meanwhile, make the icing by beating the cream cheese and powdered sugar together
- Add vanilla and slowly add the heavy cream until stiff peaks form
- Let the cupcakes cool then add icing to the top followed by a few blueberries
July 4th Strawberries
Shopping List
- Strawberries
- White Chocolate
- Blue sugar sprinkles
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Using a double boil system, melt the white chocolate
- Once melted, dip the tip of the strawberry in the chocolate, then in the blue sugar sprinkles
- Place on parchment paper and put in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until the chocolate hardens
Red, White & Blue Pretzels
Shopping List:
- Pretzel Snaps
- White Chocolate, cut into small squares
- Red, White and Blue M&Ms
Instructions:
- Add the white chocolate to the top of a pretzel snap and put on a paper plate
- Put in the microwave for 45 seconds until the chocolate is slightly melted
- Remove and add the red, white and blue M&M’s in the shape of a flower
- Serve once it hardens
This really fun idea is courtesy of Two Sisters Crafting.com
Red, White & Blue Rice Candles
Shopping List
- 3 cups Rice
- Red & Blue food coloring
- Mini votive candle
Instructions:
- Separate the rice into 3 different bowls with 1 cup each
- Add red food coloring to one bowl, blue to another and mix together
- Let dry and layer the red, white (plain rice) and blue in a small mason jar
- Add the candle to the top
This is fun for a table display for a July 4th party!
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