A large part of any holiday is the decor that goes along with it. Decorations add to the festivity and make the holiday more fun and joyful. While going to the store and purchasing readymade decor is always an option, doing it yourself allows for a much greater sense of accomplishment. Have the family join in your Labor Day decorations and crafts, and use the time as a bonding experience for everyone.
The Labor Day Colors
Perhaps not as obvious, the colors of Labor Day are the same as the other national holidays of Memorial Day and July 4th. Considered a patriotic holiday because it celebrates the achievements of American workers, the colors of this national holiday are red, white, and blue.
So if you’re wondering how to decorate for Labor Day, you really can’t go wrong if you stick to the holiday’s theme colors of red, white, and blue. When it comes to selecting materials for your Labor Day decor, use FineCardstock.com’s ‘Search by Color’ option to find the different types of paper and cardstock you may need. The sky is truly the limit when it comes to making patriotic decorations.
Labor Day Decoration Ideas
If you want to celebrate Labor Day weekend in style, the key is doing the absolute most with your decor. Decor is able to enhance the holiday vibe in a way that nothing else can. The more decorated the space is, the more encompassing the holiday feeling will be. While it’s very easy to understand the importance of good decor, it can be daunting to bring that decor to life.
DIY projects always sound amazing in theory, but can quickly become overwhelming headaches. DIY doesn’t have to mean complicated and impossible. You don’t need to be Martha Stewart in order to decorate for Labor Day.
One easy Labor Day decor idea is American Flag banners. Start with an 11 x 17 White Cardstock Paper as the backdrop for your banner. For this particular project, choose cardstock with a smooth finish. Select between 65-pound, 100-pound, and 130-pound cardstock weight for your paper. Choose a lighter weight for easier hanging options, or choose a heavier weight if you’re thinking of hanging your decor outside and want a more sturdy option.
The white cardstock paper will serve as the backdrop for your American flag. Next, choose Blast-Off Blue Paper for the backdrop of your stars. Cut your 8 ½ x 11 inch size paper in half lengthwise. Glue one of those halves onto the top left portion of your horizontally positioned white cardstock paper.
With the backdrop for your stars in place, you can use a paintbrush with white paint to draw 50 stars. Alternatively, you can use a whiteout pen to achieve the same effect. If drawing and cutting out 50 stars seems like a project you want to tackle, you can do so as well using Premium Gloss White Paper. Whichever option you would like to choose, make sure to keep your stars small enough so that you can fit 50 of them onto your blue rectangle.
Once you have the stars portion of your flag complete, you are ready to work on the stripes. Select Re-Entry Red or Rocket Red color paper in the 11 x 17 inch size for your red stripes and choose Premium Gloss White Paper in the same size for your white stripes. Use a pair of scissors to cut seven red stripes and six white stripes, making sure to tailor each stripe’s size as needed depending on its placement on your white cardstock paper backdrop. Begin pasting by starting with a red stripe and alternate colors until you use up all 13 stripes.
Once completed, use scotch tape to attach a wooden skewer to the flag’s side. Use this exact same process to create as many American flags as needed for your Labor Day decor. You can even use the same method with smaller sized paper to create mini American flags that can be strung together to form a holiday-themed garland. Just make sure to skip the skewers if you decide to go for the garland option, as no one wants poked eyes during a holiday weekend. If you don’t want to forgo the flagpole, popsicle sticks are a great safer option.
Labor Day Craft Ideas
Besides the plethora of Labor Day decoration ideas that exist, there are also many DIY arts and crafts options that can help add festivity to the day. Other than serving up delicious barbeques and eating your weight in hot dogs, you may be wondering what to do on Labor Day. Crafts are the perfect activity for adults and kids alike.
Make patriotic picture frames together with family and friends and use the frames to display the wonderful memories of your Labor Day holiday weekend. To start, simply select your 8 ½ x 11 inch color cardstock paper. A few on-theme options would be Stardust White, Re-Entry Red, Rocket Red, and Blast-Off Blue. Draw a five-pointed star on your paper, making sure to draw it as large as the paper size allows. Since the center of the star is where the photo will be placed, be careful to ensure that the middle is robust enough in size to fit a picture.
Once you have finished drawing your star, use a pair of scissors to cut it out. Use your star cutout to trace your star onto an identical piece of cardstock paper. Cut out that star as well, so that you are left with two matching stars. Use the bottom of any can in your pantry to draw a circle in the center of your first star. Gently fold the star in half to carefully cut out the circle you have just drawn.
Take the star with the circle cutout and begin decorating it. The decor options are endless. Little kids can use dot paints in patriotic themed colors to decorate their stars. Markers and crayons can also be used to add more color to your picture frames. Utilize ribbons and stickers to add texture and design. For even more eye-catching creations, apply red and blue glitter to make your stars dazzle across the living room or backyard.
Use scotch tape or glue to attach the three bottom-most points of the first star onto the second star. Make sure not to glue the top portion of the star. You need to leave it unattached so that you have room to slip in the photo of your choice. Then, simply tape a piece of yarn onto the pack of your newly made photo frame in order to hang it on display wherever you would like.
Not only have you created a unique Labor day craft, you have also added to your Labor Day decor. So instead of just relying on hot dogs and burgers to create the Labor Day spirit, allow FineCardstock.com to supply you with the materials necessary to celebrate your Labor Day weekend in true American style and spirit. Most importantly, remember to have fun and tailor each project according to your own artistic vision.