6 Tips for a Festive Fourth

If you're here in the US, Happy Independence Day! If you're not, we apologize for filling our inbox with so much red, white and blue. Even if you skip all the patriotic stuff, the smoked sausage lesson looks delicious! DIY 4th of July Cake Decoration by The Little Delights in Life Decorate your cake like a true American! This simple fondant and frosting tutorial shows you how to decorate an explosive Fourth of July cake. How to Make Fireworks Twinkle Lights by Craft Klatch Light up your garden and your 4th of July party! Learn to take a string of twinkle lights and add firework settings made from old plastic bottles. Making 4th of July Polymer Clay Cupcakes by Starshye Celebrate the 4th of July in style with an independence day-inspired charm. Learn how to make a polymer clay cupcake with the colors of the American flag! Smoked Jerk Sausage Recipe by Greedy Girl Cooks Only homemade sausage is 100% meat with no fillers, additives, or preservatives. This Fourth of July, serve sausage from scratch, smoked to perfection! DIY Duct Tape Fireworks Hair Clips by Duct Tape Stuff You can be frugal AND fashionable -- as long as you have duct tape! In this DIY lesson, learn make a fireworks-esque hair accessory, perfect for 4th of July. How to Crochet a Patriotic Circle Motif by Crochet Ever After In this lesson, learn how to crochet a round red, white, and blue motif that you can string up as a bunting or use as festive coasters for a picnic BBQ.