20 DIY Rustic Wood Fourth Of July Decor Ideas To Show Your Patriotic Pride

The Fourth of July has always been a big deal at my house. We go all out every year with loads of decorations, tons of food and more fireworks than you can imagine. If you like to do a blowout party on the Fourth of July, or even if you just like to add a bit of décor to show off your patriotic pride, I have a great list of 20 DIY rustic wood Fourth of July décor ideas that you are going to love.

These are easy to make and many of them can be done with reclaimed wood, so they’re super cheap to make, too. There are so many ways to do wooden flags – you just won’t believe how many ways you can add rustic American flag décor to your home. Aside from the flags, there are firework candles, wall art and so many other wonderful things in this list. You are sure to love each and every DIY Fourth of July decor project. And, if you want to really show off that patriotic pride, you need to see these 30 patriotic Fourth of July fashion ideas. There is something in here for everyone in the family!

Whether you invite half of the neighborhood over for a Fourth of July cookout or you go out and just want something to add a little patriotism to your home, these projects are all perfect. They are super easy and their rustic look is just gorgeous. I do love a good rustic farmhouse décor project and these definitely fall into that category. Oh, and if you are planning to host a big celebration this year, you will want to be sure to check out these 40 fun and patriotic crafts for your Fourth of July celebration.

1. Easy DIY Wooden 4th Of July Flag

You can paint an American flag on any piece of wood that you have on hand and make this amazing wooden flag décor. The stars are done with stickers, so they are super easy and overall, this entire wooden décor shouldn’t take you longer than an hour to complete, not counting drying time for the paint, that is. It’s super easy and the perfect July 4th décor for indoors or out.

Tutorial/Source: ourcraftymom

2. Rustic Distressed Wooden Tags

Cut some wood into the shapes of these adorable wooden tags and then decorate them in true rustic style with stars and strips or any other patriotic design that you want. These are great for indoor or outdoor decorating and they are super easy to make. You can even add some twine through the loops to make them look like real tags. I found these on Etsy and they’re just $7 each and you get your choice of patterns.

Tutorial/Source: etsy.com

3. DIY Rustic Pallet American Flag Décor

Turn that old pallet into the perfect décor for the Fourth of July. I love repurposed pallet projects and this one is perfect for your summer decorating, or you could leave this one hanging on the porch or in the house all year long. You just need a pallet and some red, white and blue paint to make this one and it’s a pretty quick project to complete.

Tutorial/Source: ninahendrick

4. Rustic DIY USA Wooden Sign

I love rustic wooden sign projects and this is one of my favorites. You can even do this one with reclaimed wood if you have any on hand. I really love the 3D effect from the wooden letters – which you can cut out yourself or buy them already done. The Dollar Store has a craft section now with loads of wooden letters that you can use for your DIY projects.

Tutorial/Source: housefulofhandmade

5. Large Wooden Patriotic Porch Sign

This large patriotic porch sign is super easy to make. You just need a relatively tall board and some paint. Choose whatever design or message you want. I love this one that I found on Etsy. It says, “God Bless America” and it has a really rustic look to it. It’s just $60 if you prefer to buy instead of DIY.

Tutorial/Source: etsy.com

6. Upcycled Painted Shutter Décor

If you happen to have redone your shutters recently, you can use them to create this stunning Fourth of July décor. You just have to paint it! Choose your design – flag, stars and stripes, whatever you want – and then paint that shutter to make it the most patriotic thing on your porch. You could also hang this indoors if you wanted. What a wonderful way to make use of an old shutter!

Tutorial/Source: hoosierhomemade

7. DIY Wooden America Sign

This DIY wooden sign is perfect for decorating your mantel or you could sit it on the porch, too. It’s a lovely framed wooden sign with the word America inside and it’s super simple to make. You need wooden letters, which you can get at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or even the Dollar Store. Then you just decorate the letters with paint and build your frame box.

Tutorial/Source: landeeseelandeedo

8. DIY Wooden Monogram Wreath

Instead of a traditional wreath on your front door this Fourth of July, consider this lovely wooden monogram wreath instead. It’s super easy to make and it is so unique. You just need the letter of your last name, that you can cut from wood or even buy in a hobby shop depending on the size that you want. Then you just paint and decorate your monogram and use burlap or twine to hang it. If you want something a bit different than other DIY summer wreaths, this is it.

Tutorial/Source: wethreesmiths

9. Gorgeous Wooden Old Glory Windchime

You are going to want to hang this Old Glory windchime on your porch all year long, but it is especially perfect for the Fourth of July. You could easily make this with a few blocks of wood, some twine and a bit of paint. You just attach your wooden blocks with twine after you have painted them in true Old Glory style. Or, just take a look at this one on Etsy. It’s $20 and it’s made from reclaimed wood.

Tutorial/Source: etsy.com

10. Chalk Paint Americana Flag

You make this gorgeous Americana flag hanging from chalk paint and you can even used reclaimed wood if you have any on hand. Eyelet hooks on the back of the flag make it super easy to hang and this entire project won’t take you longer than an hour or so to complete. This one is great for hanging on the porch, on your front door or anywhere inside your home.

Tutorial/Source: personalcreations

11. Simple DIY Rustic Wooden Star Candleholder

How gorgeous would this rustic wooden star candleholder be on your Fourth of July patio table this year? This one is so easy to make and you can use repurposed or reclaimed wood if you have any on hand. You just have to build this one – there is no painting required unless of course you just want to distress it or give it a nice red, white and blue look.

Tutorial/Source: dukesandduchesses

12. DIY Rustic USA Blocks

These red, white and blue blocks spell out USA and they are super cute. They are a great way to add some rustic décor to your home on the cheap. You make these from 2X4s, 6X6s or any other blocks that you have on hand. Then you just have to choose a design, add some paint and maybe distress them a bit to make them look even more rustic.

Tutorial/Source: inspiringcreationsblog

13. Simple Scrap Wood Star Wreath

Turn that scrap wood into a lovely star wreath to hang on your front door or anywhere inside your home. This one is super simple and you can decorate it in any number of ways. You could paint this one and distress it or just leave it wood colored for a great farmhouse look. It’s a
simple wreath that you can make in less than an hour.

Tutorial/Source: simplycountrylife

14. Rustic DIY 2X4 Wooden Flag Blocks

This is a really unique décor project for the Fourth of July and it’s super easy to make. You do this with 2X4s and it’s absolutely gorgeous when it is finished. You just cut your boards and then use them to piece together this block style puzzle like décor. You need two large blocks and four smaller ones to make this as well as craft paint and something to tie the blocks all together when you’re finished. There are so many wonderful 2X4 home décor and furniture projects and this is another one for that list.

Tutorial/Source: simplykierste

15. Whimsical Fourth Of July Truck Hanger

This little wooden truck is almost too cute. You can easily make this from a thin piece of wood. Just cut out the truck pattern and then paint. Take a look at this one that I found on Etsy for inspiration. It’s got Uncle Sam driving a truck full of fireworks and it’s rustic and adorable. You can grab this one for under $40. It’s made of high density fiberboard and has optional vinyl.

Tutorial/Source: etsy.com

16. DIY Wooden Star Hanging Art

This wooden star is made of wood and framed and it is the perfect rustic Fourth of July décor for your home or porch. This is really simple to make and even simpler to decorate. You can make this one from reclaimed wood if you have any on hand. Use those old picture frames or other pieces that you would just otherwise throw out. Or you could use a small pallet, too if you have one.

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17. Simple Framed American Flag

This is one of the easiest DIY rustic wood décor pieces you can make for the Fourth of July and it is absolutely stunning. You just take a cheap flag – you can get one at the Dollar Store for just a couple of dollars – and then frame it inside a wooden frame. It’s simple and will only take you a few minutes to put together, and it’s a gorgeous way to show off your patriotic pride.

Tutorial/Source: thelilypadcottage

18. DIY Yardstick American Flag

How much do you love this American flag that is made from repurposed yardsticks? You can get a yardstick really cheap just about anywhere and then you just use a collection of them to make this gorgeous little flag. Just add some paint, maybe some distressing and a star that is also made from yardsticks and you have the perfect wall décor for the Fourth of July.

Tutorial/Source: blesserhouse

19. Rustic Distressed Fourth Of July Sign

Just an old board and some paint are all you need to create this lovely rustic distressed sign for the Fourth of July. You just paint on whatever you want in terms of a message and then distress it a bit with sandpaper. I found this one on Etsy. It simply says “4th of July” and it’s gorgeous in red, white and blue. This one is just $24 if you want to buy it instead of making your own.

Tutorial/Source: etsy.com

20. Upcycled Log Candleholder

Here is the perfect DIY wooden Fourth of July decoration – it’s an upcycled log turned into a lovely red, white and blue flag designed candleholder. You surely have an old log outside in the yard that you can use. Once you have the log, you just drill a few holes, paint and then add your votive candles. This one is super easy and absolutely gorgeous when it’s finished. And since you’re upcycling an old log, this one is also super cheap to make. Upcycled log projects are much like DIY décor with sticks and twigs – they’re cheap and easy to make and give you such a rustic look.

Tutorial/Source: redheadcandecorate