Super Easy Stars and Stripes Rag Ball Filler

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I have a fun idea for adding some patriotic stars and stripes to your table this 4th of July...and it only takes minutes. It’s my stars and stripes rag balls! They can be used several different ways, depending on your container or your mood. And…you will not believe how easy and inexpensive they are to make!

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Here’s what you will need:

Styrofoam balls
Fabric scraps in stars and striped patterns
Straight pins
All-purpose glue such as Elmers

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And here’s what you will do:

Tear the fabric into one inch strips by first cutting a slit and then ripping the fabric. You may have to make one odd-sized strip to get the fabric started. After that, each strip should be the same size.
Pin the end of one of the strips to the ball and begin winding it. The pin will be hidden under the fabric as you wind. If it is not long enough, just pin it in place along with the next strip and keep winding until the whole ball is covered.
Once the ball is completely covered, cut the last strip to the right length and glue it in place. Add a straight pin to hold it until the glue dries.

However, Baby Kitty says that the strips make fun toys and it’s nice to leave one or two of them around for your furry friends!

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And that’s it! Easy peasy! I love the way the torn edges add texture and give them a rustic look…

…that goes perfectly with my grandmother’s dough bowl! They will make a great centerpiece for our 4th of July cookout!

Or they also look very festive in a large glass vase…

…or in a galvanized lantern! However, you would want to use LED candles or perhaps not light the candle as is my plan.

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Here’s another look…and they would also be fun for Memorial Day and Flag Day as well! They are so easy that you could even get the kids to help you make them!

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And if you are on the lookout for more easy ideas for patriotic décor, here is my Pottery Barn inspired patriotic banner…and you don’t have to be able to sew a stitch to create this one!

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Or for another super-easy last minute idea, here are my stars and stripes burlap candle holders which also double as vases.

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Stars and Stripes Burlap Pillow

And finally, one of my favorites and another Pottery Barn inspired idea…my stars and stripes burlap pillow! And I have even more ideas for patriotic décor in the works so stay tuned!

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