4th of July – Short Stop Designs

DIY 4th of July Party Favors

June 29, 2025

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The 4th of July is right around the corner, and if you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, neighborhood block party, or fireworks picnic, don’t forget one of the most fun parts of the celebration: party favors!

Just in time for the holiday, I put together the perfect 4th of July Party Favors that are festive, fun, and super easy to assemble. The best part? Everything can be found at Walmart at prices that won’t blow your budget like a firecracker.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

4th of July Party Favor Printable – the cherry on top!
Treat bags (clear or festive red, white, and blue!)
Glow bracelets – perfect for nighttime fun
Glow sticks – a must-have for any fireworks display
Glow glasses – yes, these exist, and yes, they’re amazing
4th of July necklaces – stars, stripes, and sparkle
Candy – go patriotic with red, white, and blue sweets
4th of July tattoos – great for kids and adults
Holiday-themed ribbon – red, white, and blue, of course

How to assemble:

Start by filling your treat bags with all the fun goodies: glow sticks, bracelets, glasses, necklaces, candy, and tattoos.
Tie the top of the bag with a festive red, white, and blue ribbon.
Print and attach your 4th of July Party Favor Printable for a cute, personalized touch that shows your patriotic spirit.

These party favors are sure to be a hit with guests of all ages, and they make for some seriously fun photo ops once the sun goes down.

Whether you’re planning a big bash or a cozy backyard gathering, these little bags of joy are a simple way to spread some sparkly cheer.

Happy 4th of July!

Free 4th of July Printable

June 14, 2025

Celebrate America’s birthday with a festive flair! Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, decorating your home, or just love a good printable, here’s something fun to share: a FREE 4th of July printable designed to add a patriotic pop to your celebration. Simply print out and place it in a frame to decorate a table top with food or an entry way.

Choose between the 5x7in or 8×10 in design. For best results, simply print out on a 8.5×11 in piece of paper and use a paper trimmer or scissors for clean edges.

Download 4th of July Printable

Tag us! If you use these printables, I’d love to see how you styled them. Share on Instagram and tag @shortstopdesigns so I can feature your 4th of July setup!

Wishing you a festive and fun Independence Day!

July Wallpaper + Printables

June 28, 2018

Grab your 2018 July Wallpaper + Printables to add some style to your computer, smart phone, or office space!

I love this time of year, and I especially love seeing the red, white & blue colors everywhere! I wanted to incorporate it in this month’s wallpaper, and am excited to share this design with you.

I’ve been MIA a lot this month because we’ve been busy getting our house ready to sell. Thankfully the market where we live is hot right now and our house sold quickly, and having been dealing with all that goes on with selling a house. We are beginning our moving process and wanted to get these wallpapers out early this month before all the real craziness begins.

The month of July is a busy one for us as we will be basically taking a month long vacation to visit family, amusement parks, and a long road trip to Texas where we will be setting in some new roots there. My husband is transitioning out of the Army and we are excited (and slightly nervous) about this next step in our lives, but we will be close to family and that’s what we are most excited about!

What are some things you are looking forward to in July? I hope you all are having a safe and wonderful summer!

4th of July Banner

June 22, 2016

We are getting dec’d out in our home for 4th of July… sort of. I’ve always been a slacker at decorations during the holidays, not because I don’t want them. I blame the hubby, and the fact that sometimes I like to spend money on other things that last all year long. But, as we get further into our marriage, I hope to have a bazillion decorations set up for every holiday.

But, this banner is helping our home look more festive, and it’s perfect for the upcoming Olympics this August! You can keep this baby up for another month!

Download your 4th of July Banner HERE

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Fourth of July Invitations – Free Printable

June 16, 2016

I can’t believe how fast June is going, and soon enough, it’ll be 4th of July weekend! I love this time of year – longer days, fireworks, BBQs. The only thing I don’t love about this time of year, at least while being pregnant, is the heat! So far, our Summer in Washington hasn’t been a bad one. We’ve only had a few unbearable days, and now I’m a little anxious to see how hot next month will be.

Since we’re about 2 weeks away from the big holiday weekend, you might be thinking about throwing a 4th of July party. I’ve got you covered! Print out these Fourth of July Invitations, fill out the info and send them on their way. You’re friends will be excited about your 4th of July celebration once they see these prints in their mailbox!

Download your 4th of July Invitation – HERE