15 SUPER SIMPLE AND CHEAP DIY PATRIOTIC HOME DECOR PROJECTS FOR SUMMER

In this video I present 15 different patriotic (red, white, and blue) DIY home decor projects that are free or really cheap. These projects include a lampshade basket, patriotic sachets, decor books, colorful thread spools, a framed flag and vintage song lyrics, a can of flags, a mini banner, colorful planter ideas, a patriotic bead strand, and more.
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[@CanterburyCottage]

I hope today’s projects are not too simple! I was concerned that I didn’t do anything particularly difficult or clever this week. However, I have a couple of really fun projects in mind for next Tuesday! See you in a week!

[@PattyPaints]

Not too simple at all!! If you have good ideas, then there's no need to be overly complicated, and you have GREAT ideas! 💕

[@RLR117]

I don't think they were overly simple. Also, a lot of KZbinrs are doing the same kind of projects for patriotic DIY's, whereas yours are new & different from what I've seen. I enjoyed watching, & definitely want to make some of them. TFS.

[@thescoop1772]

All great and so much cottage cuteness!

[@TRoth858]

Not too simple at all. It's nice to have projects that are quicker and easier sometimes. Not everyone has a lot of time, so when you show things that aren't super time consuming, I think it's awesome, and helpful.

[@melissahyatt9626]

Perfect! Loved all of it and not too simple at all! Those pillows were adorable and the utensil holder was great. A basket from a lampshade? Wow. The color on the footstool was awesome. You consistently blow me away so don’t worry about them being too simple. I might actually be able to do a couple of these!

[@laurieshafer2266]

I get so excited when I'm notified you have a new video. I'm never disappointed. Your creative mind, your ability to take general items and turn them into such wonderful creations is so refreshing. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you! 😊 That is so very sweet of you to say, Laurie! ❤️❤️❤️

[@CB-pf7go]

Starting with Memorial Day and ending with Labor Day, I decorate with a red,white, and blue patriotic theme.These simple decorations are right up my alley!🇺🇸

[@RLR117]

I decorate red, white, & blue Memorial Day thru Labor Day also. Love to get new ideas from DIYers on KZbin, & she did amazing with these projects. Definitely gonna make some of them.

[@kristinacleveland1805]

The baby! haha Your ideas are so simple, yet they look really high end. My absolute favorite was the blue stool/plant stand!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks, Kristina! 🥰 I have never seen a chalk paint that changed color so much from the wax as that blue paint. I have a lot left, so you’ll probably see a number of other things painted blue in upcoming videos!

[@The_Tinkers_Cottage]

Oh Sherry, I absolutely love your channel! You always have such clever, inexpensive ways to decorate and warm a home with texture and color, I have a running list of things I "need" to thrift. The love of thrifting has become a passion these days, the thrill of the hunt, and finding the perfect item, as a low cost is the best feeling.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Kim! ❤️ I totally agree-thrifting is SO much fun! Can you believe the prices I scored on those blue enamel pots?! I was so excited-you would have thought that I won the lottery!😜

[@lesliejackson8188]

@Kim Tyler - what SHE said, LOL❣👍🥰🤣

[@barbaradzitko1826]

True Yankee ingenuity, Sherry. 👍🇺🇸

[@m.cooper1372]

I'm still amazed, I love how you turned the lamp shade into a basket.

[@robertahall4553]

I love Fourth of July ideas I'm going to make a couple for here at my house thank you for sharing

[@cherylmacedo5521]

Lol Sherry. I have a creepy Halloween collection of doll parts so I loved that head peeking out of the baby carriage planter !!! 🤍🖤🤍 And I hope you NEVER get tired of hearing me (and many, many others) say “I LOVE YOU(R) CHANNEL”. ❤️🤍💙

[@CanterburyCottage]

I will certainly never tire of hearing nice things!🥰 We are going to have so much fun at Halloween! I kept that doll’s body. I have some ideas, and I bet you do, too!

[@bonitaharrison1037]

Love the framed flag with sheet music. I love images of the good ole flag any time of year. (OMG! the Baby head in the geraniums. Oh No!)

[@jeanettegibbs9148]

Your DIYs are so original and genius,so refreshing to watch your videos,I wait for your new DIYs from week to week ,thank you !! xxx

[@marilynrodgers3626]

So many cute and functional ideas! I love your channel. Thank you! I'm going to make some of these for sure.

[@estellesmith6418]

Hi all. I'm from South Africa. We don't have Halloween, 4th of July or Thanksgiving celebrations in SA but I binge watch this channel. I just live it here.

[@paml2642]

These may be simple but SO creative! I will be copying them. Thank you!

[@christiewade7184]

Wonderful. I'll need to watch again and take notes.

[@beeline22]

Good morning, Sherry! These patriotic diys are so clever & darling. I want to try all of them. 😊 The tea pot planter , framed flag & the lampshade basket are simply genius. The baby in the carriage...that is the best! Thank you for inspiring & sharing. Can't wait for next week's episode. 🌞

[@CanterburyCottage]

Good morning, Bobbie! I’m so glad you liked this week’s video. I was concerned that the ideas might be too simple. I didn’t really do anything fancy this week (like a book lamp or chandelier turned plant stand). Can you believe the prices on those enamel pots?! I don’t know who is pricing things at my local Goodwill, but I am NOT going to complain. I would have payed 2 or 3 times that much a year or two ago!

[@beeline22]

@@CanterburyCottage Yes! I was floored about those prices! You always find amazing bargains. I am on the hunt for pieces for my patio & deck area. I finally started painting my patio furniture. It's been clear & not too hot in Chicago, so I'm able to be outside without melting! Lol. Have a great week! 😊

[@kimberleyp5333]

Terrific, Terrific, Terrific! You are so creative and I loved the chorus of birds in the background during the intro! 🌞FL.

[@CanterburyCottage]

LOL! I didn’t even notice the birds while recording the video, but when I went inside and previewed it-boy, those birds were loud! 😜

[@kimberleyp5333]

@@CanterburyCottage and they were gloriously chirping!😁

[@TuckerSP2011]

I love the small patriotic pillows. They were so cute and you had so many wonderful ideas in this video.

[@sherryfronterhouse8512]

YES...those were so cute and I really liked the idea of adding essential oils to the filler. Now I know what to do with my old pillows!

[@CanterburyCottage]

I don’t know how long the scent will last, but they sure smell great right now!

[@jackieburnett6881]

OMGOSH!! You did it!! Sooo cute! I loved each and every one of these projects! You are hands down the absolute best!!! Ty for sharing

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Jackie! You are too sweet!🥰

[@carrlinewhitfield5282]

Love every one of these cute patriotic projects

[@sharylmourning7339]

I’m amazed by your creativity every time I watch your videos! Everything was so beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for bringing the best diy and decor videos, and giving me something beautiful to look forward to every week! 🥰

[@CanterburyCottage]

That is so very kind of you, Sharyl! I am so glad you look forward to my videos. I am very flattered!😊

[@terryciavola5962]

Love all of these projects. Very patriotic and easy to make. 🇺🇸💙❤️

[@janetkleid6450]

Your patriotic ideas are absolutely brilliant. I absolutely love the simplicity of these projects.

[@CrepeMyrtleRow]

I love all of the projects! I have boxes full of vintage wooden thread spools so I think I’ll try doing something with them now.

[@CanterburyCottage]

I am so glad you liked this week’s projects, Lisa!🥰 I was worried that the projects might be too simple. I have another idea for spools that I’ll try to include in next week’s video.

[@elainereynolds9532]

Love them all........ YOUR HAIR LOOKS ADORABLE IN THIS VIDEO, UP in a Ponytail........

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Elaine! 😊

[@elizabethsaffioti1432]

Hehehe... I love your new patio addition!

[@nancyredd5048]

This was a great video and gave me a lot of ideas and inspiration. Thank you so much.

[@carlamhaight]

Hi, Sherry. I love the teapot planter, but honestly, all of the vignettes are adorable, very creative. 👏👏🎆The stool and books were really cute too. Oh, forgot to mention.... I wonder if tomato paste cans would fit the utensil caddy. TFS

[@CanterburyCottage]

That’s a good idea, Carla! I think they would fit. I like that idea better than the candle jars!

[@linp1268]

Oh My goodness. As I was excitedly waiting to see what treat you had in store for us at the end of your video, I kept wondering, what could it be? Well, when you zoomed in on the carriage and I saw the doll, I let out a squeal of laughter. That was just sooo good. 🤣😂😄 Well played Sherry!! Even though I am Canadian and we don't celebrate the 4th of July, I really liked all of your diys. They were so nice and the ideas can actually be applied to many different patriotic holidays depending on the country where you live. To all of you, Happy 4th of July in advance!! 🇺🇸

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Lin! 🥰 I was worried about the patriotic theme for viewers outside of the US, so I am glad you saw ideas that you can use!

[@christykulwicki4323]

Your new addition gave me a chuckle. Loved all your projects! The creativity is just supurb!!! Hope you don't mind if I duplicate afew as usual. Have a great week. Thanks. P.S. Think of giving us a main living area tour soon.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Christy, I want you to duplicate my projects! That is the greatest form of flattery!😊 I will give you a tour soon-I promise!

[@gloriabrown4439]

Didn’t do anything clever?!?!?!? You need to watch your video! It was full of wonderful ideas. I’ll also add that while nothing was going to be expensive to put together it certainly did not look cheap❣️ Therefore let’s just change cheap to inexpensive🥰 You’ve shown us how to take decorating to a whole new level without breaking the bank. I’m already looking forward to next week. I wish you were my neighbor. 😍

[@CanterburyCottage]

Gloria, you are so so sweet! Thank you so much for the lovely comments. 🥰 I was very concerned that viewers would be disappointed with this video, so your comments are very reassuring!

[@williamkunkel8293]

Betty here........love all these Americana DIY'S and your hair looks so cute!!

[@CanterburyCottage]

You are so sweet, Betty! 🥰

[@sherryfronterhouse8512]

The buggy baby materialized!!! So funny!!! I too have a fondness for things in miniature and really liked the display you did with the driftwood numeral 4 and the tiny pennant. I look forward to your videos every week. Truly, thank you for the time you spend on your very creative ideas and sharing them. Canterbury Cottage is my favorite YT channel by far!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments! I really appreciate you!🥰

[@lydzphens]

Love all the ideas. And the doll peaking out of the buggy!

[@JaeRae2024]

Well, aren't you the clever one! I loved all of your projects. They were every bit as cute as those in the decor stores that cost so much more. And 15 projects is amazing! Your channel is an inspiration.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Janice! 🥰 I can only get 15 done if they are simple like these projects! 😜

[@gracegrasso9376]

I love the number 4 project. Everything was just lovely. Thank you.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yay! My husband made fun of that 4 project, saying that he could have made that (and he is not handy at all)!😜

[@raewynrush6754]

I would like to paint glazed pots for outside, they are big and red which I'm totally over. Do you have any ideas of what paint I need and any preparation that needs to be done before Painting?

[@CanterburyCottage]

I think there are a couple of options that should work. You could paint them with chalk paint (which would not require any prep except to clean the pots). You would need to use a spray clear topcoat over the chalk paint (such as the outdoor spray polyurethane I used in in my patio makeover video). A second option would be to slightly scuff the surface of the pots with sandpaper and follow with spray paint. (I would finish with a clear topcoat just to make sure the paint doesn’t chip.) Hope this helps!

[@sharonwilliamson4592]

Your baby needs a sun bonnet..lol..very cute. Nice projects. 👍💕🇺🇸

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yes, she does! Or, sunglasses!😜

[@PAGIrl777]

Awesome projects. Very creative.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Renee! I’m so glad you liked them!😊

[@Blessedgirl1955]

I always look forward to your videos and it amazes me how you take something simple and make it so high end looking. I will never look at a lamp shade the same way again lol. That blue stool was just adorable but I loved all the ideas and your patio looks awesome. I had to laugh at the genius of adding a baby doll with the plants, just too cute!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you so much, Charlotte! 🥰 I you liked the doll head, just wait until Halloween!😜

[@sarahwaters8262]

I love simple! 💗 I'll watch everything you do, but I never make the complicated projects- these I can do! Thanks for the great ideas. ♥️🤍💙

[@CanterburyCottage]

I am so glad you like simple, Sarah! But, honestly, I don’t think I do anything too difficult. I think you would be surprised at all the projects you could make!

[@joannegriffiths2940]

I'm loveing everything and where did you find the pots they are wonderful.

[@marieharnishfeger3267]

Baby doll zombie growing out of the buggy gravesite!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yes, but it’s a happy little baby face-not too creepy!😜

[@debbyroisen630]

I Enjoy your quick DYI’s- especially the 4th of July decor ideas. I also like how you show the final projects staged. My top 3 likes were: 1. The framed flag/ printed song 2. Thermos decorated for the 4th of July 3. Match holder.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks so much, Debby! I was afraid viewers might not like today’s video because I didn’t do anything difficult or fancy, so I really appreciate the feedback!🥰

[@lesliejackson8188]

@@CanterburyCottage please don't overthink it, Sherry. I almost didn't continue watching once you said 15 simple items, because my mind immediately groaned thinking about other KZbin videos I watched and felt were just a regurgitation of something someone else did. Thank goodness I pushed past that initial assumption and told myself to keep watching because you are unique and creative and I just might be surprised - AND I WAS‼️🙉🥰 I L❤VE PATRIOTIC DECOR ❤🤍💙 and have little snippets of it interspersed in my home at all times. Bits of Patriotic ephemera sprinkled here and there YEAR 'ROUND does that for me, because Patriotism 🇺🇸 IS an EVERYDAY state-of-mind for me. I am SO HAPPY I KEPT WATCHING😎❣😅WHEW💨🎯🙉‼️😁💯% So glad I didn't allow ASSUMPTION to make an ass out of you and me, Sherry, LOL❣😁🤣👱‍♀️😘💋

[@Ilovemusicmom]

Simple ideas are what I need! I love the little tins for matches and toothpicks! The little blue stool is so cute, too! Can't wait for Tuesdays because of you!!! 😊 Jeanne

[@CanterburyCottage]

I am so flattered that you look forward to Tuesdays! I really appreciate you watching and commenting, Jeanne!🥰

[@vickytimmerman1365]

American flags aren’t just for the Fourth of July. We can be patriotic all year long. Hi baby boy( 36) was born on the Fourth of July!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Yes, we certainly can, Vicky! I have a nephew that was also born on July 4, and I never forget his birthday!

[@lesliejackson8188]

@Vicki timmerman - 🇺🇸 - 🙉 Yaaass‼️🎯🤣😎

[@janetrichardson2644]

They may be simple but they are really cute.

[@sheliaberry877]

I enjoyed watching you create ALL your pieces. They gave me some ideas to try some projects also. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@michelletate7750]

Hi, Sherry! 😃 These patriotic projects❤🤍💙🇺🇸 were so darling!! 🤩And, I love the vintage touches with wooden spools, 🧵vintage labels,🏷 stained flags,🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 jars of buttons,🔘 books, 📚 and those muslin pillows are super-cute!! 😍😍😍 Love❤ them, all!❤🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@cindyclark9534]

Your ideas are absolutely wonderful! I love everything you’ve done...absolutely everything! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@marinas2605]

Another wonderful video! I never get tired of watching you create things! I loved the tiny pillows and want to give that a try. Also the little caddy is so cute now!! Great job Sherry!

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Marina! 😊 The little pillows were my favorite, too.

[@sylviaschell1496]

Love…… your style 😮❤ Definitely following ALL of your videos❣️ Thanks so much !!!

[@SherryNerreau]

I was glad you demonstrated how to tape a light cotton fabric to cardstock to put it through a printer. Didn't know you could do that. Thank you for some interesting, vintage looking, patriotic projects!

[@espegoodbread3554]

Great ideas!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@deaneclark6469]

I am a 1st time subscriber! All of your diys turned out absolutely gorgeous! Your new addition baby is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing all of your hard work, creativity, talent, and inspiration! Stay safe, healthy, and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤️🇺🇸😊

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

These were & are great! They also can be changed slightly for any holiday. You’re a MARVEL Ms. Sherry!

[@kathleendolphin9154]

I’m not surprised that you decided to add a doll head to the old carriage.😀

[@CanterburyCottage]

I guess you know that I have a weird sense of humor!😜

[@meliss36]

Everything is SUPER cute!! You have such creativity and an eye for decor and “DIY’s!” Thank you for sharing!

[@LeaFrydman]

NO NO A BIG NO NO to the velvet sofa... they have a BIG white furry dog and cats... it is going to like SH*T in 5 minutes... velvet sofas are the worst ... they pick up everything... never ever buy a velevet sofa if you have pets and kids...

[@coranelson9254]

Love this video, especially the last project. Looking forward to making a similar basket!

[@maryanngastaldo6751]

oh yeah!! i wasn't going to let myself comment since i am watching such 'old' videos of yours, but i just have to write today! you added the DOLL HEAD!! yes!!!!!!!! you go, girl!!!! every single thing you do is amazing---but i wasn't sure if you would go for the doll head. i am soooooooooooooo glad and delighted that you did!!! great job, as always!!! [p.s. i am trying to watch every single video on here, so that is why i am way 'behind'! :)]

[@coreymerrell6673]

Simple but clever! I don’t generally decorate for 4th of July but I do love americana decor. That chalked blue paint is gorgeous! I think my favorite is the framed flag and music sheet. I also love how you used the scarf for multiple projects, very creative. And those little spools...well, I guess I can’t really pick a favorite 😊

[@anitawells3705]

I love the baby buggy and doll

[@carols1229]

Loving everything you create. A nice mix of levels of difficulty. As you probably know, aging your flags in brewed tea works great. I'm sure there must be more Tuesdays in a week!

[@trishdoughty1965]

Hi Sherry, I'm a little late to this party lol. I'm also English, so don't decorate for the 4th July but I can adapt some of these for Christmas and Easter. Your cheeky little wink at the end, then the baby in the pram - I was howling with laughter. Love it xx

[@alanbirkner1958]

Sherry, I love your ideas. I keep some ribbon, yarn, glue, etc. I never know when I will feel like making one of your projects. Tina, Al's wife

[@sherryroberts7716]

LOVE the flag picture! I REALLY does look like an antique! Great job!

[@sandrasheets9185]

You added the doll head...lol looks cute...your ideas are awesome.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thanks, Sandra! The doll head is cute-not too creepy-I think!

[@tygerlily1700]

Enamel ware is so homey! It reminds me of when I was a child...love the Decoupage ideas! Thank you🙋‍♀️❤🎉

[@lauribennett9831]

Great ideas Sherri, I liked how you added the small plant to the lid of the teapot. It's amazing how you come up with such different unique ideas. Keep up the Good work!.Lauri.

[@rebeccaklepper3690]

LOL, love the baby doll head, glad you added it. All those projects are fantastic ideas.

[@gailallen2895]

Been slow this year but will put out my red white and blue the next few days. I use it as my Summer look. Thanks for the ideas. Can't beat a flag! Happy and safe 4th.🇺🇸❤

[@anitahouse3600]

The turning a lamp shade into a basket....BRILLIANT!

[@danieljohnson6795]

Hands down, you win! I am always amazed with your videos, you are incredibly creative and talented. Pure inspiration!

[@ladiafontenot5767]

Your videos really inspire my creativity! The lampshade turned into a basket was a wonderful trick. I like more earthy tones so I think I will try with jute. All of your crafts were quite adorable but the framed flag and lyrics was definitely my favorite. Have a blessed day!

[@pegeggeggleston4315]

Hi Sherry - You are fabulous. I love all the thrift store redos. My favorite were the little pillows - what a cleaver idea. Love it. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg

[@Patricia-168]

Fun and Festive decor! I love 💗 Red, White and Blue colors and ALL things Americana!!

[@joannetaggart4136]

Good morning! I loved the addition of the stars to your decor! Everything is super easy and creative! Love it!

[@CanterburyCottage]

So glad you liked today’s video, Joanne!😊

[@pamelavance648]

Always fantastic ideas Loving the lamp hardware idea for basket.... thank you

[@DeborahGrubb-y5r]

You are so creative,do you think of all of these projects or get them from another crafter, just wondering?Your still so talented and great at all the crafts that you do,I love watching your flips.😊

[@kellyr.vanderford2258]

Cool ideas 💡.

[@CanterburyCottage]

Thank you, Kelly! I’m so glad you liked them!😊

[@connietowler3725]

Red White and Blue are my colors. Love this video. Really like your Baby Buggy, so adorable. Thank you :)

[@Bonbon03246]

Lol!. You put the doll head in the basket!!. Good call...LMAO your too funny!!

[@KarenGK]

Just found your channel. Love your ideas and so NOT cheesy. Checking out other videos now. Have a great day!

[@nhlams]

Just found you....so simple but I love your ideas...thanks for sharing!

[@robinpesek3657]

It is obvious you are a very talented lady. But, the incredible ideas you have taken you a lot of hours of planning and work. Thank you so very much for you dedication And just plain old hard work. Your results are always way above the rest. What a pleasure your channel is.

[@denisejordan8648]

Those were very beautiful and unique projects. The basket look great. Stay safe.

[@patriciapartch5617]

You are so creative and have wonderful inspirational projects. These are amazing. 😊🌿

[@crissabin3164]

Love the baby!🤣🤣

[@thepennycrafters7616]

Loved the little spools ! So many great ideas. I'm going to have to watch this several times 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@susanlandin4485]

You are so talented!

[@Igtttu]

These are SUPER! I love them all. You are so creative and inspiring. Thank you!

[@kfine9310]

I love all of these! Thank you so much for these cute and unique ideas. Going to decorate for 4th of July this year for the first time!🇺🇸❤

[@CreativegirlVintage]

I love all your projects Sherry! It is obvious you put a lot of effort into making great content to share with us & I truly appreciate your videos! Going to make a few of these cute pieces for around my house!!

[@terdenise7575]

You make the most adorable projects! Thank you for the labels...I love to make vintage items too!

[@MyBlessedNest]

Love your projects!! Lots of wonderful ideas!! ❤️🤍💙

[@elizabethrocha975]

I had a terrific time watching your projects and ideas. Thanks a million. Liz

[@CowboyBike06]

Such cleverness! Great job. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mariannworley9538]

Love the doll head!

[@caroltaylor3261]

Loving all your patriotic projects and your painted blue stool! I just keep looking back at past videos as I love your site!