Memorial Day Bbq Decorating Ideas

Well my friends…Memorial Day is right around the corner and I thought that you might like some quick and easy ideas to make the festivities even more special! So here is our collection of 25 Memorial Day Ideas along with a free printable!

So let's get those flags a waving and have a peek at some fun decorations…foods…crafts and more!

These memorial day decorating ideas are festive and fun.

Oh…before we start…here's a little gift so you can add some of the Red White and Blue to your celebration in a snap…

Just print these out…fold in half ….add a dab of glue and slide on your straws…who wouldn't love a little straw flag on this special weekend!

These printable straw flags are festive for Memorial Day.

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Now let's take a peek at some really cool ideas!

These ice cream cones dipped in red, white and blue sprinkles are adorable.

Here's a really simple but fun idea…take out those jimmies or sprinkles and roll your ice cream cones in them and viola…the perfect Memorial Day treat (check out the home made stand it is on..cool!) Thank you…an ALL YOU creation.

This Memorial Day ice cream bar with fresh cookies and lemonade is festive.

All You gives us some more ideas here…have your friends make their pretty cones with a little ice cream bar on ice…supply the sprinkles…ice cream and cones and let everyone have fun. Notice the fabulous jar of lemonade, the ant on the cookies (so cute) and the fun simple bunting. They also use cut out stars on a simple check table cloth…what a great way to bring it all together and with items you probably all ready have in the house!

This outdoor Memorial Day picnic area features bandanna napkins and a table runner.

All You had so many fabulous ideas I had to show you a few more…notice…they take simple red bandanas which can be found in Michaels or many craft store and created a table runner (so clever)…then…

These paisley bandanna napkins with a red star are so cute for Memorial Day.

created a pocket for silverware with a blue bandana and an accent of twine and simple star threaded through…so easy but tons of fun!…then…

These mason jars lined with fresh lemons and displayed with fresh flowers are cute centerpieces.

the final touch on the table…just take your mason jars…line them with lemons…add water…daisies or your favorite flower and there you have it…an outstanding and very interesting and beautiful display! Thank you All You for your ideas and creativity!

This red basket filled with baseballs and American flags is a great decor piece.

The pages of Better Homes and Gardens has some cool ideas for decorations…I love this one…just taking a simple container…filling it up with some grass…add baseballs (nothing says Americana like BASEBALL) add a few flags and there you have it! SOOOOO clever and I think very impressive!!!

This festive patio decked out with red, white and blue is great for Memorial Day.

BH&G has some other great ideas to spruce up your front porch with that patriotic flair…a little bit of red white and blue goes a long way…just check it out…right down to the adorable pup with a red and white color…everyone is getting into the spirit of Old Glory!

These tiny red buckets fulled with napkins and an American flag are festive.

Here's a brilliant idea from Social Couture
It's a useful decoration and a favor!

This string of apples displayed like party garland is DIY and creative.

Social Couture also shares this really unique idea…don't you just love it…it would be great for a "school" party too! Apple Garland.

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These DIY Memorial Day candy holders are fun to make.

I think the kids would love to make and fill these cute craft projects from the pages of Martha Stewart

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This festive red, white and blue bike is perfect for the 4th of July.

Martha says…lace some crepe paper through those spokes…add so streamers…flags and stars and you are ready for the parade!!!

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These treat bags filled with small blue candies and red/white licorice resemble American flags.

What child or grown-up wouldn't love this as a favor…get the kids to help you put them together…they will love it…How cute are these…get the how to !

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These DIY paper lanterns with stars and stripes are great for an outdoor barbecue.

One more from Martha…these adorable lanterns…the children are going to adore making these and you can do this for so many different holidays with the change of color and decoration…save it…it is so easy everyone will have fun!

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This DIY 4th of July wreath made with a hanger, painted toilet paper holders and star cutouts is festive.

Here's another great project for the kids…one that you can use for Memorial Day and the Upcoming 4th of July! A clever craft and a great way to recycle those toilet paper rolls! Check out the how to on DLTK!15.

These festive mason jar cups adorned with stars, stripes and other patters are so cute.

Who would not want to drink some yummy lemonade from these adorable jars…it is so easy your head will spin…Let Jess at
Two Shades of Pink
show you how!

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These red, white and blue flower centerpieces add decor to the table.

I am really embarrassed…I can not find the link to this idea that I saw…as soon as I find it it will be added but I had to share it any way because I think it is BRILLIANT…I mean taking a dollar paper lantern and turning it into a festive vase and then you can collapse it and use it again next year is FABULOUS…don't you agree!

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This easy Memorial Day decor pieces made with a glass jar and an American flag is DIY.

Here's another quick and easy decoration…get the how to at
Love to Kraft

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These chocolate covered red, white and blue strawberries are perfect for the 4th of July.

mmmmm…good! These strawberries are sure in the SPIRIT aren't them…get the details over at

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These red potato chips served in blue and white paper funnels are festive.

check out this adorable idea for chips!

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Strawberries and blueberries are festive fruits to serve at a Memorial Day party.

Now these are so adorable and my favorite fruit (blueberries) look even more scrumptious than ever! LOVE LOVE this idea…check it out on

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This watermelon cake looks like a real fruit.

The celebration wouldn't be complete without Watermelon : ) Isn't this Ice Cream Treat from Martha FABULOUS

Love it!

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This layered trifle with fresh strawberries and blueberries is patriotic.

You dessert table will glow with this incredible Patriotic Trifle from… my blessed life

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This easy dessert trifle topped with sliced strawberries and fresh blueberries is delicious.

Had to show you this glorious trifle also…from gina at
skinny taste
isn't it GLORIOUS!!!

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These ice cream sandwiches with red, white and blue sprinkles are patriotic.

Living Locurt shares this EZ PZ fun idea…again…a few jimmies or sprinkles dress up a simple ice cream sandwich straight from the wrapper…but of course…if you choose to make your own…that would be awesome!

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These homemade ice cream bars with chocolate on the outside and red, white and blue on the inside are festive desserts.

Our final Memorial Day item today is this AMAZING candy bar…a creation from
cherry tea cakes

Memorial Day is to honor those serving and remembering those who have.

Well I hope you had fun with this post and my real wish is that you found some things you would like to try! One thins I want for you all is to have fun! CREATE!!! Take the ideas and put your own spin on them…get the kids involved…get everyone involved!!!
ENJOY!!!!!

(((HUGS)))
to all!

Not sure about tomorrow's post…I will come up with something but it is still raining cats and dogs here and the sky is a lovely shade of slate gray…so I don't think any pictures will be happening : )

HAVE FUN!!!

Use these ideas to throw an awesome Memorial Day party.