Are you ready to celebrate Memorial Day with a patriotic wreath? How about the 4 of July? These holidays are a great way for Americans to celebrate their love of their country, to honor the troops, and to break out the barbecue! But don't forget that they're also a great excuse to do some patriotic decorating! Who doesn't love a little Red, White, and Blue???
So we thought we'd give you some tips on how to make a patriotic wreath for your home decorating and party planning. After all, America sure is beautiful, and you should have a wreath to match! Memorial Day and 4 of July decorating ideas start here!
Red, White & Blue and American Symbolism
When you think of The United States of America, of course the first colors you think of are Red, White, and Blue! At the very minimum, a patriotic wreath includes these traditional colors, as they make it instantly recognizable as a wreath celebrating the great US of A.
On top of this triad of patriotic colors, think about the patterning of the American flag - stars and stripes! One hot tip we received: When you're including stars, make sure they're never on the bottom of the wreath, but towards the top! This is proper flag etiquette.
You can start to take your patriotic decorating to the next level with some additional symbolism. Incorporate an American Eagle, Uncle Sam, the Constitution, fireworks imagery, or inspiring American words, phrases, or lyrics. For example "Home of the Free and the Brave" is a popular choice. (One of the best ways to incorporate some of this imagery is with our Character Board and vinyl decals! More on that later.)
How to Make a Patriotic Wreath
One thing we love about decorating for Memorial Day and the 4 of July is that as long as you use Red, White, and Blue, you have a lot of flexibility. You can create just about any kind of design and it will immediately feel ramped up for great for American patriotism. By working with these colours, you've actually got a lot of room for creativity.
That means that you don't actually have to make it a specific way, unless you prefer to follow a very specific tutorial. You could just use the classic American colors and let your imagination and creativity run wild! Add some stars and stripes to take it to the next level, and you're golden!
If you do prefer to follow a specific guide and you're looking for the best patriotic wreath tutorials to help inspire for you for your Memorial Day and 4 of July crafting, we have some great live replays for you on the Unique in the Creek YouTube Channel (be sure to subscribe!). Here are a few -
What You'll Need to Make a Patriotic Wreath
The real secret to making a beautiful patriotic wreath for Memorial Day or the 4 of July starts with a Unique in the Creek Wreath Board. At Unique in the Creek, we've made wreath making easy with our unique patented wreath system using UITC™ Wreath Boards.
If you've ever tried to make a wreath "the old fashioned way" then you will be absolutely amazed by how much better it is with these boards. It's easier, way more efficient, and the process is just a heck of a lot more fun. Not to mention the results! You will get consistently better results every time when you use these boards.
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Wreath Making Supplies
We also carry all sorts of crafting and wreathing materials and supplies, including a wide range of decomesh as well as ribbon and a selection of patriotic wreath centers, vinyls, and decals. With your wreath board and supplies in hand you'll be ready to let your imagination and creativity soar!
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Patriotic Wreath Inspiration!
For inspiration, just look at some of these absolutely gorgeous patriotic wreaths. Some of them were made by Laurie here at Unique in the Creek while others were made by some of our friends and affiliates—all using UITC™ Wreath Boards!
As you can see from these examples, a great Memorial Day or 4 of July wreath can incorporate all sorts of patriotic visuals, from the standard but classic Red, White, and Blue, to stars and stripes, to eagles, famous American documents, and more!
Patriotic Wreath Making Starts at Unique in the Creek
However you decide to decorate for Memorial Day and the 4 of July, you can stock up on the supplies you need here at Unique in the Creek. Make sure to pick up the UITC™ Wreath Boards you'll need as a base for your creation and add any any other decomesh, materials, and supplies to your order. Once you've made your creation, be sure to share your photos on Instagram and tag @uniqueinthecreek so we can admire your work!