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Americana Decorations: Buttons and Stars Garland

Are you looking for Americana decorations for the 4th of July for your home?  This buttons and stars garland is the perfect solution.  A great way to combine the red, white, and blue for a patriotic display that your family and guests will love.

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Americana Decorations Supplies:

  • Styrofoam Sheet
  • Styrofoam Cutter
  • Mod Podge
  • Laura Kelly fabric (available at JoAnns)
  • Ribbon
  • Assorted buttons
  • red, white, and blue embroidery thread from Coats and Clark
  • hot glue

 

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Americana Decorations Instructions:

1)  Cut stars from your styrofoam sheet as shown above.  You could also substitute wood stars if you can find them.  I used a Styro Cutter to cut my foam.

2)  Cut fabric into squares leaving at least a couple of inches around your star.

 

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3)  Cut into the square to the points on your star.

 

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4)  Use Mod Podge to adhere the fabric to the star as shown below.  Trim away any excess fabric.

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5)  Cover the outer edge with ribbon and use Mod Podge once again to adhere it to your star.

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6)  Twist your red, white, and blue embroidery thread together to form one string.  Add your stars and buttons to the string using hot glue.  I assembled this garland right on my mantle.

 

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All that is left is to step back and enjoy your creation.  A wonderful addition to your 4th of July decor.  This buttons and stars garland will be the hit of your Americana decorations this year.

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5 Responses to Americana Decorations: Buttons and Stars Garland

  1. Sharon June 18, 2013 at 11:48 PM #

    This is so cute, Angie! Love the button trim, and what a fun way to feature Laura Kelly’s fabric. I’ll be sharing! Thank you.

  2. Fancylooks June 20, 2013 at 9:14 AM #

    Love it! I love stars and this is a great project, I would love to do it even though I am not from USA!

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