Make a patriotic statement centerpiece using scrapbook paper!
I love a good patriotic craft, and today I have a super fun and EASY patriotic craft project! And the entire thing is made from paper!
Seriously, the hardest part about this red, white, and blue decor is deciding whether you want Uncle Sam’s hat to sit upright or upside down. (I still can’t decide which way I like better. I would love your input!)
Read on for a full picture tutorial, but I have also put together a video for you!
You don’t need many supplies for this craft project, but I am pushing the need for glitter. When I think of July 4th I think of sparklers and fireworks which makes me think: GLITTER!!
So for this project I am using some of the glitter papers from American Crafts as well as their glitter tape and the Pebbles glitter stars.
You can use solid sheets of glitter, but I’m choosing to use some more decorative glitter paper.
The red strip glitter paper is perfect for Uncle Sam’s hat. The blue polka dot glitter paper helps add a touch of whimsy to the brim of the hat.
Uncle Sam’s hat is traditionally shown as red and white striped so I added white glitter tape to the red striped glitter paper.
Next, roll the paper (I have kept it at its original 12×12 size) into a cylinder and staple it in place.
Wrap one end of the cylinder with blue glitter tape. I did 3 rows of tape.
Add the red and silver Pebbles stars on top of the blue tape. The stars are self adhesive and stick great to the glitter!
Roll another sheet of 12×12 paper (it does not have to be glitter paper, any cardstock will do, but I used blue glitter paper) and place it inside the cylinder you already have. Now the inside of our vase looks nice!
Take the paper you are going to use for the brim of the hat and cut out two 6.5″ circles.
Then cut out a 3″ circle in the center of each of the 6.5″ circles and adhere them together back to back.
Glue the cylinder (blue glitter band down) to the circles.
Now we have our Uncle Sam’s hat!
Grab a vase that will fit inside the hat (you can find ones that will fit at the dollar store) and some long stem fresh flowers.
Slip the hat over the vase then insert and arrange the flowers.
Now the tough choice: right side up or upside down??
I think it depends on where you place the vase.
I currently have mine on my mantel and think it looks best upside down. Otherwise you can’t see the brim on a ledge that high up.
If I set it on a table I think I would place it right side up.
So what do you think? Upside down or right side up??
Disclosure: This is part of a paid campaign with American Crafts. I was provided with these materials to use. All opinions and ideas expressed are 100% my own. And I do believe 110% that glitter should be used with all holiday crafts!
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These would definitely be a hit at a summer party. So adorable. Visiting from The Pin Junkie Party.
I love this idea. The vase is perfect for center pieces. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.
What a cute idea! I like that it’s easy to create and offers a lot of wow factor!
What a great idea for a centre piece! Thank you for linking up on the #HomeMattersParty linky. I hope you will come back and link up again.
Super cute! This looks so good. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for bringing this to our party and we hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls
Very cute! Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday linkup. Pinned to our linkup board and hope you join us again this weekend.
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me! I’m visiting you from Wildly Original LinkUp
Tayrina
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This is super cute! Saw this on Craftaholics Anonymous. I like it with the brim at the bottom. 🙂
Jenn
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This is so stinking adorable! I’ll be featuring it on my blog tomorrow!
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Thanks for linking up!
Sumo:)
cute! I don’t decorate at ALL for the 4th. How sad is that!
Love the disclosure 110% glitter! hahahah
OH WOW this is sooooo cute! I am going to add to my old fashioned binder of ideas… I don’t pin… don’t hate on me. But I will try it for my next patriotic tablescape and party. Thanks for sharing – this is awesome! Hugs, Holly
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Too cute! I personally like it down but either way it’s adorable!
Too cute! I personally like it down but either way it’s adorable!
This is adorable! How cute!
Too stinkin cute. I can’t decide up or down either. Both work!
Ok. Cutest vase wrapper ever!! I think you’re right, up high it needs to have the brim up so you can see it, but otherwise I like it so the brim is down. Either way it’s adorable!!