Three Patriotic Crafts made from One Laundry Basket

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Square feature image of a Dollar Tree round laundry basket cut in three pieces to make three different Patriotic Crafts.

Grab a dollar store laundry basket and turn it into three easy patriotic crafts for Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. These quick DIYs are simple to make and add festive charm to your summer décor.

Most of the supplies for these projects came from Dollar Tree, but similar materials will work just as well. Click the links below to see each craft tutorial and full supply list.

1. DIY Americana Scarf Wreath

Make this simple scarf wreath using infinity scarves and a glitter star, then customize it with any patriotic accents you like. Sized just right for a front door, porch, or patio. Find the full DIY Americana scarf wreath tutorial here.

Vertical photo of my finished DIY Americana Scarf Wreath against a white outside wall.
DIY Patriotic Wreath

2. DIY Firecracker Windsocks

These fun DIY windsocks are easy to make, and one Dollar Tree plastic laundry basket makes three firecrackers windsocks. Because they’re made with all plastic supplies, they hold up well in outdoor weather. Find the full DIY firecracker windsock tutorial here.

Square feature image of three patriotic windsocks, DIY made from laundry baskets and plastic table cloths.
Firecracker Windsocks

3. DIY Patriotic Basket

This DIY Patriotic basket is the perfect size for a small patio table or side table. Weave any ribbon you like to decorate your basket, then fill it with candles, DIY cork sailboats, or flowers. Find the DIY patriotic basket tutorial here.

Square feature image of a patriotic basket made from a laundry basket on a porch table, filled with two patriotic wine cork sail boats and the American flag flying in the background.
DIY Patriotic Basket
3 Patriotic Crafts from 1 Laundry Basket PIN1 - Vertical Pinterest Pin to share.
Star divider used has two hand drawn lines with a star in the center, used as a content break and signals new or different content below. This doodle style illustration is in a medium charcoal gray.

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Cork Sailboats + Upcycled Patriotic Décor Ideas + Three-Tiered Tray DIY

Square feature image of two DIY Cork Sail Boats with patriotic sails.
Colorful closeup and feature image of two clothespin American flags in a pot of summer flowers. The flags are made of four painted red, white for stars and blue attached to a wood stick.
Square feature image of a tall 3-tiered tray made from candy and cookie vintage tins on a desk with vintage postcards in the background.
Square feature image of two DIY Cork Sail Boats with patriotic sails.
Cork Sailboats
Colorful closeup and feature image of two clothespin American flags in a pot of summer flowers. The flags are made of four painted red, white for stars and blue attached to a wood stick.
Upcycled Patriotic Décor Ideas
Square feature image of a tall 3-tiered tray made from candy and cookie vintage tins on a desk with vintage postcards in the background.
Three-Tiered Tray DIY

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  1. Julie Pablo May 13, 2022 Reply

    Your stuff is so creative and fun. I never subscribe to stuff but I like yours enough to.

    1. Dawn Stewart May 14, 2022 Reply

      Aww, thanks Julie! And, thank you for taking the time to check out my website!!

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