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    Home » Care Package Themes

    4th of July Care Package

    By Wendy Sondov · Published: Jun 22, 2022 · Modified: Oct 8, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This 4th of July Care Package celebrates Independence Day with lots of red, white and blue. A great patriotic package for deployed service members whose jobs ensure our continued freedom.

    4th of July Care Package decorated and filled with red, white, and blue.

    Why you'll love this care package theme

    Share American pride with this celebration in a box. Whether shipping across town or across the world, this festive box is sure to deliver Independence Day spirit.

    With the emphasis on patriotic red, white, and blue, it's easy to find packaged snacks and decorations that fit this theme. Just stroll through the aisles of the supermarket or dollar store and you'll find lots of choices.

    Deployed military will especially love a box celebrating America's birthday! Though the service members are a long way from home, this care package brings a little piece of home to them.

    Sending a deployed military care package? Be sure to check out these tips and ideas.

    Decorating supplies

    Materials labeled: scrapbook paper, box, glue stick, printed images, scissors, packing tape.
    • Scrap book paper is a great option for covering box flaps. It's sturdy, inexpensive, and comes in a huge variety of colors and patterns.
    • The printed images are online images found by searching images for “Land of the free, because of the brave” , "4th of July", and "Thank you for your service".

    Instructions

    Instructions labeled: decorate box flap paper, glue onto box, cover with tape, fill box.
    1. Cut the scrap book paper to the measurements of the box flaps. Use the glue stick to attach the printed images or other decorations.
    2. Glue the decorated paper to the box flaps.
    3. To ensure that the decorations don't fall of during shipping, cover the box flaps with clear packing tape.
    4. Fill the box with red, white, and blue colored snacks, activities, and decorations.

    Care package contents

    Care package contents labeled: toys/games, drink flavors, snacks, decorations.
    • Activities like puzzle books and foam footballs are always welcome.
    • Water flavoring is one of the top requests from military members. It helps cover up any unwelcome flavors in unfamiliar water.
    • Fill the box with lots of red, white and blue goodies. Specific items aren't important unless you want to include a favorite treat. Anything with packaging that matches the theme colors works well. Remember to keep hot temperatures in mind, if applicable, so that the contents won't melt in transit.
    • Decorations are the finishing touch on any celebration. The dollar store always has a large selection of patriotic garlands, flags, and banners.

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    Tips and variations

    • Scrapbook paper comes in so many different designs. One 12" x 12" sheet is enough for 2 box flaps. Look for inexpensive paper at craft stores and the craft section of some fabric stores.
    • Other inexpensive materials that are a great way box flaps include construction paper, contact paper, gift wrap, and plastic party tablecloths. All of these can be found at dollar stores.
    • To help keep the contents intact while shipping, before sealing the box, close the flaps and shake the package. If there is any movement inside, use tissue paper or other packing material to fill any unused space.
    • Especially for military care packages, use more packing tape than you think is necessary! Packing tape helps the box hold together despite rough handling. It also keeps sand out in dessert locations.

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    4th of July Brownies are fudgy and chewy with a colorful surprise inside. This heat resistant recipe is ideal for hot weather shipping!

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    4th of July Mug Cake is an individual serving of funfetti cake topped with cherry and blueberry pie filling. A fun way to enjoy a sweet treat in just one minute!

    More care package themes

    Send holiday cheer with these great options for every occasion like an Easter, Halloween, and Christmas care package .

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    4th of July Theme Care Package

    A patriotic care package perfect for a friend, family member, or a member of the armed forces.
    Active Time2 hours hrs
    Total Time2 hours hrs
    Yield: 1 package
    Author: Wendy Sondov

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Cost: $20-$35

    Equipment

    • 1 scissors

    Materials

    • 2 12" x 12" scapbook papers patriotic print
    • 4 printed decorative images cut out if necessary
    • 1 large USPS flat rate box
    • 1 heavy duty glue stick
    • 1 roll clear packing tape

    Instructions

    • Print and cutout patriotic images and phrases from online images.
    • Cut the scrapbook paper into 4 rectangles (6" x 11 ¾") ,to fit the box flaps.
    • Glue the cutout words and decorative images to each rectangle of scrapbook paper.
    • Glue the decorated paper to the box flaps.
    • Cover the flaps with clear packing tape to hold the decorations in place. This also helps prevent heat and water damage in transit.
    • Fill the box. Be sure there is no movement in the carton before sealing.

    Notes

    • Large flat rate boxes from the United States post office are expensive to mail (about $20), however you can fit quite a bit inside and don’t have to worry about weight (up to 50 pounds). The cartons are free, can be ordered online, and the postal service will deliver them to your door.
    • In addition to the scrap book paper used on this box, other flap covering materials include construction paper, wrapping paper, contact paper, patterned duct tape, or plastic table cloths.
    • When mailing a short distances, taping over the flap decorations probably isn’t necessary. However, military care packages have to withstand rough treatment and temperature extremes. Taping thoroughly inside and out, helps keep the care package intact.
    • The Dollar Store, supermarkets, Target, and Amazon are good resources for care package contents.
    • Keep temperatures in mind in order to make the best food selections that won't melt or go bad in transit.

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