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Fourth of July fails: 9 Pinterest projects that didn't turn out as planned

Because we all know that no Pinterest project is truly fail-safe, even when it comes in red, white and blue!
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By Emma Davis

We all love getting into the Fourth of July spirit with red, white and blue crafts and cooking, but sometimes these projects don't turn out quite as we expect. So enjoy these patriotic Pinterest fails from around the web, and join us in declaring independence from perfection!

1. Just add sprinkles

https://www.instagram.com/p/BF9wUNzj8E2

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2. Red, white...and in pieces

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHTNs98hNLO

3. Mom didn't read the directions

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHLlVb1hchu

4. A delicious disaster

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGDC7AFAlwE

5. Baby, you're a firework

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHQ1y15gRZG

And here's the Pin-spiration:

6. Patriotic pink

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHD7PxKAt3H

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7. All-American checkerboard

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGyKxYJr6ZM

8. It's the thought that counts

9. Baby blues

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHU0zgmBTCp

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHU1NThhcsU

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