4th of July Flag Blocks

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I saw this project over at Brown Paper Packages and I knew that I had to make it . . . super inexpensive and super easy! My idea of a great project!

I went to the Home Depot without my husband for the first time in my life . . . it was a little intimidating, but the guy who cut my 2×4″ for me was impressed that I acted like I knew what I was doing. Ha ha!

Anyway, this is so easy:

-You will need a 2×4 piece of wood, which is about $2. If you take it to the back of the store, they usually have a saw and will cut it for free. You need 2 pieces that are 7″ long and 4 pieces that are 3.5″ long.
-Paint one 7″ piece and one 3.5″ piece red.
-Paint one 7″ piece and one 3.5″ piece white.
-Paint two 3.5″ pieces blue.
-Sand down the edges if you like that look.
-Pick up a little wooden star at the craft store . . . or you could even paint one on if you feel like it! Paint it white and glue it on one of the navy blue wood pieces.
-Stack up your flag- use the 7″ pieces on the bottom and alternate red and white stripes. I know that the flag has a red stripe at the top, but I didn’t like the way that it looked with my red ribbon. So, my flag is not accurate . . . that, and it’s missing about 49 stars and 9 stripes. Ha ha!
-The two navy blue pieces stand up instead of laying down like the stripes and put one block in front of the other.
-Take a thick ribbon and tie it around the entire flag, tying at the top. I used a thick wire-edged ribbon and it worked great holding it all together.

That’s it! Happy 4th of July! 🙂

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Questions & Reviews

Kathy says:

Great idea, very cute!! Thanks!
Kristina says:

I love that it's a decoration that kids can actually play with!
Thanks for sharing,
Kristina

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Kirsten @ Mushki Loves says:

I'm making this today! I pinned it on pinterest a while back! Yours turned out ADORABLE! Love it!
?Yaya's Mommy ? says:

THose are totally cute. Thank you for stopping by. I am your newest follower.
Have a great week. Best wishes,
Cindi
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Jaime says:

Love it!! Good for you for conquering Home Depot!! HAHA And thanks for letting me know how!! I was wondering the other day how to get wood cut for blocks!! Thanks for linking up!
Ty and Whitty says:

I saw this same thing I love it and you did an awesome job. How stinkin cute is that?! I have to make it for next year for sure

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Leanne says:

Very cute! I love Americana Decor. Thanks for linking to the Home Decor and Organizing Link Party.I'll be featuring this.
Erin says:

I love this!!! So cute and festive!
Jenn Erickson says:

So beautifully done! Thank you so much for linking up to "A Little Birdie Told Me..."!

Your fabulous flag block tutorial was the perfect match for this week's features!!

Best, Jenn
Mixed Kreations says:

I love this, very cute! I see a lot of different flags but I've never seen a stackable one. Unique and cute! Thanks for sharing this wonderful project.
Frazzled Mom of Five says:

This is so dern cute- I will have to make this cutie (and save her for next year)