4th of July kids crafts are a great idea way for kids to stay busy during the summer.
They will have fun planning a patriotic celebration and making crafts to prepare for it.
The history and more of Independence Day for kids.
Kids American Flag Crafts
Make lots of patriotic designs with a Patriotic Busy Bag.
Use markers to make a Milk Jug Flag.
Pony Bead Safety Pin Flag
Kids will need red, white, and blue pony beads and safety pins to make this pony bead & safety pin flag.
Patriotic Wreath
Create a patriotic wreath using card stock and foamie stars. Quick and easy.
Patriotic Flag
Paint craft sticks and glue them together to make a patriotic flag.
American Flag Fan
Kids can make an American Flag Fan with corrugated plastic and a popsicle stick. They will be much appreciated on a hot July day!
Paper Chain Flag
Make paper chains in red and white and glue to a foam board to form a paper chain flag.
Patriotic Bunting
Print the pattern for the patriotic bunting. Accordian fold it and glue where shown.
Stars and Stripes Pencil Wrap
Use felt, star garland, paint and a pencil to make a stars and stripes pencil wrap. Great to make for your friends.
Other 4th of July Kids Crafts
Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers
Easy and cheap, kids can make lots of Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers.
Craft an easy 4th of July Fan from a milk jug.
Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards
Use red and blue cards to make a Patriotic Fan from a Deck of Cards.
Cut and Stitch Star Tshirt
Kids can use this easy idea for making a cut and stitch star tshirt.
Fourth of July Hat & Sparkler
With craft foam sheets, duct tape and a holiday garland, kids can make a Fourth of July Hat and sparkler.
Star-Spangled Wavers
Use red, white and blue felt or craft foam, dowels and patriotic ribbon to make star-spangled wavers.
Star Pin
Kids can make a star pin or ornament with beads and colored wire.
Miniature Uncle Sam Hats
To make miniature Uncle Sam hats, adults should help with the first part: melt styrofoam cups in the oven. After they cool, kids can paint them with stripes and add stars.
Patriotic Paper Plate Garland
Kids paint red and blue circles on white paper plates, punch circles in the top and thread on string or yarn to make a patriotic paper plate garland.
Holiday Lanterns
KIds can use colored construction paper to make holiday lanterns to hang.
4th of July Napkin Holder
With styrofoam stars and rectangles, and paint, kids can craft a 4th of July Napkin Holder.
4th of July Centerpiece
Kids can cover a recycled can with patriotic paper. Cut starts out of red, white, and blue papers and attach to straws to make this easy 4th of July centerpiece.
4th of July Salt Dough Pins
Make 4th of July salt dough pins, and paint red, white, and blue when dry.
Patriotic Pom-poms
Cut red and white plastic bags into strips and attach to a dowel to make colorful patriotic pom-poms.
Fourth of July Confetti Popper Rockets
Decorate toilet paper tubes with colorful paper and ribbon, and fill with confetti to make fun Fourth of July confetti popper rockets.
License Plates to Decorate Bikes for 4th of July Parades
Color Shrink Plastic in patriotic designs and colors to make license plates to decorate bikes for 4th of July parades.
Have fun using 4th of July kids crafts.
© Noreen Doll
Heather says
Another good free craft that my kids love is 4th of July coloring pages from http://www.thecolor.com/Category/Coloring/Fourth%20Of%20July.aspx?holiday
admin says
Thanks, Heather, I love finding new sources for crafts and printables!
Shara says
I’m loving all of these 4th of July Craft Ideas! I have three kids under 7, and I’m seeing several that all three would probably like to do! Thanks for sharing!
Shara @ Palmettos and Pigtails
Trish @ tagsthoughts.com says
These are fabulous ideas!! I love creating for Independence Day. Thanks for sharing with the Creative Inspiration Link Party.
Lou Lou Girls says
Super cute ideas. Pinned and tweeted! Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you, Monday at 7 pm. Lou Lou Girls
Jenn says
Hello Lady! Great idea- cute blog. Thanks for sharing in the link-up.
#bloggersbrag
Stephanie says
Thanks for sharing all of these fun crafts!
Jann Olson says
So many fun ideas that kids would love! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Heather says
Love these ideas! I’ve added your post to a roundup on my blog (to go live tomorrow/Tuesday). Thanks so much for linking up at Tips & Tricks last week. Hope to see you there again this week. The party just went live. I’m heading to pin this, now! Thanks again!
Brandi @ penguinsinpink.com says
Wonderful. I know some kids who are gonna have fun! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned to the Bloggers Brags Broad.
Simple Nature Decor says
SOOOO cute! Love that you shared this on Fabulous Friday for ideas for the 4TH,
Hope to see this weeks party on thursday night!
Maria