4th of July rhymes with grilling and cooking out, right? So here are a few basic essentials that not only make your BBQ life easier, but also super fun and totally more special! Click icons to see the links.

These easy treats are perfect on any dessert table, but they also make fun party favors too!  The idea comes from Brazil, and the popular chocolate fudge called Brigadeiro . Traditionally, Brigadeiro are rolled little balls of chocolate fudge (much like a chocolate truffle), but using spoons in this way, not only makes it even cuter to serve, but also super easy and quick to make too. 

Red, white and blue just happens to be one of my fave color combos, so this 4th of July inspired party post was a lot of fun to put together. Especially because I get to share the work of some of my fave talented friends and crafty bloggers! Hope you feel inspired too!! Check out all the links below...

Since we're still in world cup mode 'round here, and because 4th of July is around the corner; I thought it would be really cool to take a Brazilian recipe and give it a USA twist. So I came up with  red, white and blue  themed  Brigadeiro Spoons  (recipe coming soon) - the perfect sweet treat to watch those football / soccer matches, or to display on your July 4th dessert tables.   These yummy spoons make really cute party favors too, just wrap them in a clear bag and add a   FREE printable 4th of July tag - Being sent out all this month to our Email subscribers ( click here to subscribe and you'll get it in tomorrow's email ).

TGIF, right? And I'm about to make it even more fab, 'cause we're having a 4th of July inspired SALE ! So you guessed it, all our red, white and blue printables are on SALE at 50% OFF !!  Keep reading to get the full scoop...

Looking for red, white and blue party ideas for memorial day weekend? We've got some awesome last minute inspiration for you. Because with a  few simple, effortless ideas but affordable party decor, you can still pack the wow factor and celebrate in style!

On with our nautical theme, and excited to share the latest candy buffet post styled by the guys at Candy Galaxy - Just love the fun props and themed candy used (like chocolate seashell and Swedish fish!) and the Nautical printables too of course! ;) Check out all the eye candy and inspiration below, including full shopping list to help you re-create this look!

Click here to see loads more 4th of July Party Ideas! If you're still looking for those very last minute ideas, then I've put together a little inspiration that might help - All the ideas are super easy and quick to make so you still have time to get busy-ish (scout's honor) and sure to wow your family and friends. No one needs to know it was easy, right?! ;)

I LOVE to see how our printables are used is real events. I also happen to love Maddycakes Muse and have been a follower for yonks!  So I'm doubly delighted to share the gorgeous 4th of July Beach Picnic Michelle styled using our FREE printables !!  Check out all the eye candy below and the party details as told by Michelle.

Yes, I'm in a most generous mood and full of love today! :) This 4th of July printable party kit contains printable invitations, printable envelopes, printable cupcake topper and party tags, printable buffet cards and printable 'thank you' labels for your 4th of July party favors - In all, it's a complete kit for you to download and enjoy! ♥

Hi guys hope you had a fabulous 4th!! :)  I took the day off yesterday afternoon but now back to work full throttle, and just wanted to stop by and share a really cool video with you! Ok, so I am trying to sound nonchalant, but the truth is, I jumped (up and down) with joy when Amy Atlas asked me to use some of my 4th of July Party Printables for a segment she was doing on Acess Hollywood last Friday!!  Just being asked by Amy and have her style my printable is dreamy enough for me, but to have them shown on a really cool TV segment on NBC is just the sweetest cherry on top of huge cupcake!! ;) 

Pinterest has become my first port of call when styling any party now, and Bird's Party Pinterest Boards are bursting with party ideas and inspiring crafts, tutorials, recipes and general party pretties I find in my searches! If you need any last minute red, white and blue party ideas then you should seriously check our 4th of July Pinterest Board here .