The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate! We are blessed to enjoy our independence and the many freedoms we have because of the great sacrifice and foresight of those who believed all men are created equal and were willing to sacrifice to establish this country.

Across the country we celebrate by gathering together with family and friends, cooking outdoors, enjoying the warm weather and topping the day off with fireworks just after dark. If your throwing a last minute BBQ or would just like to dress up your get together a little more, here is a quick and inexpensive decoration idea.

Yard Stars

Items Needed:
Squirt Bottle
Sturdy Card Stock for Star Template
Flour
Flour Sifter

Begin by gathering your supplies. Most of these items are things you can easily find in your home. Having everything on hand will make the process move quickly.

Start by choosing the area of the yard you would like to decorate. Even grass will provide the best results. Give the lawn a quick once over with the lawn mower if you have the time.

Next take your card stock and create your star template. Do this by drawing or tracing a star in the center of the paper and cutting it out. Or you can cheat like I did and use a Circut or similar product to cut the stars for you.

Once your template is made, place it on the grass in the desired location. Inside of the cut out star use the squirt bottle to spray the grass. After it is damp take the flour sifter and gently shake the flour over the star cut out. You will see the flour will stick to the moistened grass forming a star. Be sure to get the flour into the corners of the star or you will have a star with sloppy round looking corners.

Lift the star template to reveal the flour star. Ta-dah! Quick, easy and inexpensive yard decor. Repeat as many times as needed to achieve the desired look.

Enjoy the Fourth of July!