Easy, Festive Fourth of July Entertaining Ideas

Instantly turn sparklers into placeholders or party favors with ribbon and paper tags. Remove the sparklers from their packaging, bunch them up, then tie them together with red, white and blue ribbon. Before tying and curling the ribbon ends with scissors, slide a hole-punched paper tag through one of the strands with your guests' names proudly on display. Design by Brian Patrick Flynn

Gather your friends for a friendly game of ring toss. Customize your own set using patriotic colors. Get the full instructions here>>

With just a few materials and steps, you can make these festive beeswax candles to top your dessert, or use them in a centerpiece. Watch the video for easy step-by-step instructions>>

Give your plain white placemats and napkins a modern and patriotic update. Dip-dye using red- and blue-colored dye for a stylish look that can be used all summer long. Get the full instructions here>>