
Looking for 4th of July fun? Try this DIY Dart Game from The Local Moms Network contributor, Maria Provenzano, Lifestyle + DIY Expert of Hallmark’s Home and Family and founder of From Scratch with Maria Provenzano.
DIY Patriotic Dart Game
Supplies:
- Large foam board
- Paint; red/white/blue
- Pins to hold the balloons to the board
- Darts/ preferably red, white, and/or blue
- Painter’s tape
Instructions:
- Paint the foam boards in desired colors; if you want to make clean lines for stripes, use painter’s tape to evenly space out the stripes and paint
- Remove painter’s tape when dry
- Blow up balloons, and attach them to the board with a pin at the bottom
- Use the darts to pop the balloons
For more DIY fun from Maria:
DIY Kids Lego Soap From Scratch
https://www.fromscratchwithmaria.com/blog/diy-soap
Homemade Lavender Lemonade
https://www.fromscratchwithmaria.com/blog/homemade-lavender-lemonade-1

For more 4th of July inspiration from Maria:
American Flag Giant Sugar Cookie Cake
https://www.fromscratchwithmaria.com/blog/american-flag-sugar-cookie-cake
Best Ever July 4th S’mores on a Stick
https://www.fromscratchwithmaria.com/blog/smores-stick-hallmark-channels-home-family
Red, White & Blue Frozen Yogurt Bark
https://www.fromscratchwithmaria.com/blog/3-freezer-friendly-healthy-treats
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