Fourth of July Food Risers and Containers

Paper, boxes, tape, and ribbon - that's pretty much all you need to create the decor for a show-stopping 4th of July table. But the real beauty of this spread is that almost everything is both disposable and dazzling.

Materials

Sturdy boxes (such as a Fed Ex boxes)
4 to 6 sheets each of 5 different types patriotic-patterned
Paper all in the same color tones
Sheets each white cardstock
A roll of white grosgrain ribbon
Double-stick tape
Scissors

Directions:

Believe it or not, the most challenging items to find on this list will probably be the boxes, especially if you are sizing them up to be stacked for a centerpiece like a Cupcake Tower.

To give your party table a "balanced" look, try to find pairs of boxes that are the same size. So, find your sturdy boxes and let the crafting begin!

Cover all sides of the box that will be visible with scrapbook paper, trimming and matching up the patterns. Use double-stick tape to adhere the paper to the boxes.

For a box that is going to be a container, line the inside bottom and sides with white cardstock and use double-stick tape to keep it in place.

Trim the top perimeter of the box with white grosgrain ribbon. Use double-stick tape to secure it.

Place your boxes on the 4th of July party table and arrange food on top of them or inside them!