Here are 20 of the best Memorial Day decorating ideas for you to get inspiration ... Get creative and make a patriotic centerpiece using straws. See how Bre at Average But Inspired put together ...

Below, see some of our favorite patriotic decorations that you can DIY with your family: A festive way to add red, white and blue to your backyard barbecue, these DIY paper stars look complicated ...

Either way, all of these ideas are sure to impress ... Throwing a Fourth of July fête? Copy this patriotic look to get guests into the spirit, or take details from it and make it your own. We ...

While you work on your crafts, cue up a patriotic playlist to keep your energy high as you prepare for the big day. Beyond the dazzling decorations ... at The Best Ideas for Kids.

Join Houston Chronicle creative director Susan Barber as she shows us how to make a pumpkin centerpiece using wire pumpkins from the dollar store. Here's how to make a patriotic rusty star banner ...