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4th of July Kids Crafts

By Noreen 11 Comments




4th of July kids crafts are a great idea way for kids to stay busy during the summer.

4th of July Kids Crafts by Crafty Journal

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

Patriotic Busy Bag

Make lots of patriotic designs with a Patriotic Busy Bag.

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Fun and Educational for Kids

Milk Jug Flag

Use markers to make a Milk Jug Flag.

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Flag from a Milk Jug

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.

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Paper Plate Pop Up Firecrackers

Milk Jug 4th of July Fan

Craft an easy 4th of July Fan from a milk jug.

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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.

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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

Crafty Journal

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  1. Heather says

    June 1, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    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

  2. admin says

    June 1, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    Thanks, Heather, I love finding new sources for crafts and printables!

  3. Shara says

    June 23, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    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

  4. Trish @ tagsthoughts.com says

    June 26, 2015 at 4:15 am

    These are fabulous ideas!! I love creating for Independence Day. Thanks for sharing with the Creative Inspiration Link Party.

  5. Lou Lou Girls says

    June 26, 2015 at 9:58 pm

    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

  6. Jenn says

    June 27, 2015 at 2:51 am

    Hello Lady! Great idea- cute blog. Thanks for sharing in the link-up.
    #bloggersbrag

  7. Stephanie says

    June 29, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    Thanks for sharing all of these fun crafts!

  8. Jann Olson says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    So many fun ideas that kids would love! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  9. Heather says

    June 30, 2015 at 4:56 am

    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!

  10. Brandi @ penguinsinpink.com says

    July 2, 2015 at 2:19 am

    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.

  11. Simple Nature Decor says

    July 6, 2015 at 11:13 am

    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

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