Fourth of July craft ideas for kids to make. Patriotic crafts for preschoolers, kids and teens.
I love making crafts for holidays! The Fourth of July is one of my favorites. It adds so much fun to the day to have something for the kids to make. Bring on all the kids crafts!
These patriotic craft ideas are also perfect if you teach preschool or summer camp or church classes or if you are a rockstar grandma. There’s something for just about every age group from preschool kids to teens, so hopefully you’ll find the perfect Fourth of July craft to make with the kids in your life.
DIY Fourth of July Luminary Craft
Photo Credit: www.thecraftpatchblog.com
This luminary is made of popsicle sticks and American Flag paper napkins and it is SO pretty watching it glow at night!
Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam Patriotic Craft
Turn popsicle sticks into a patriotic Uncle Sam for a fun and easy Fourth of July craft.
Rubber Band Rocket Racers
These are SO much fun to play with! Make these little rockets, then pull back on the rubber band and watch them FLY!
Patriotic Popsicle Garland
Photo Credit: www.sixcleversisters.com
Adorable popsicle garland that the kids for sure could help make.
Popsicle Stick Flag Craft
Photo Credit: gigglesgalore.net
Make cute craft stick American flags with the kids!
Patriotic Wind Sock
Photo Credit: www.momfessionals.com
These patriotic wind socks are easy and mess-free.
Fourth of July Paper Lanterns
Photo Credit: thecraftingchicks.com
All you need is paper and glue to make these cute paper lanterns.
DIY 4th Of July Star Wreath
Photo Credit: thekeeledeal.com
Turn popsicle sticks into stars and leave them as singles or turn them into a wreath.
Patriotic Blowers
Photo Credit: www.naturalbeachliving.com
These DIY wind blowers would be really fun to bring to a Fourth of July parade!
Handprint Bald Eagle
Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com
Love the idea of branching out and making a bald eagle craft for the Fourth of July.
Origami Stars
Photo Credit: chaoticallyyours.com
Use red, white and blue paper and these origami stars would be perfect for Independence Day!
Patriotic Star Suncatchers
Photo Credit: craftsbyamanda.com
These Fourth of July suncatchers look so pretty hanging in a window.
Paper Plate Flag
Photo Credit: craftcornerdiy.com
Turn a paper plate and streamers into a darling flag craft.
Ribbon Flag Wands
Photo Credit: rufflesandrainboots.com
Paint the sticks and add long ribbons and these flag wands are so pretty!
Confetti Popper Rockets
Photo Credit: alphamom.com
These cute rockets actually shoot out confetti. How fun!
Perler Bead Coasters
Photo Credit: www.merrimentdesign.com
Make these festive star coasters using red, white and blue perler beads.
4th of July Stitching Cards
Photo Credit: www.handmadecharlotte.com
The graphics on these stitching cards are absolutely adorable and they’re a fun way to keep kids entertained.
Fork Painted Fireworks
Photo Credit: athriftymom.com
This one might get a little messy, but if you use washable paint, it looks super fun to paint these fireworks with a fork.
DIY Beaded Sun Catchers
Photo Credit: www.beneathmyheart.net
Did you know you could melt pony beads? They make the prettiest sun catchers!
Handprint Flag Craft
Photo Credit: b-inspiredmama.com
Make a patriotic keepsake by painting a child’s hand like the U.S. flag. So darling!
Salt Painted Fireworks
Photo Credit: www.busymommymedia.com
If you haven’t tried salt painting, it’s so much fun. It’s like a science experiment and art combined.
DIY Fireworks Crowns
Photo Credit: innerchildfun.com
Make the cutest firework crowns out of sparkly red, white and blue pipe cleaners.
Popsicle Stick Patriotic Truck
Photo Credit: www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Make a cute truck out of popsicle sticks with flags in the back.
Popsicle Stick Button Flag Kid Craft
Photo Credit: makeandtakes.com
If you’ve got a collection of buttons, this flag craft would be really fun to make with the kids.
4th of July Craft for Kids: Patriotic Necklace
Photo Credit: buggyandbuddy.com
Cute patriotic bracelet idea using pony beads and cut up paper straws.
Uncle Sam Chip Can Craft
Photo Credit: www.darcyandbrian.com
Turn a chip can into a darling Uncle Sam.
Paper Plate Uncle Sam for Preschool
Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com
These paper plate Uncle Sams rock back and forth.
Uncle Sam Craft
Photo Credit: www.fantasticfunandlearning.com
Another Uncle Sam craft, but this one cracks me up because your child holds it up to his face and peeks through!
Cupcake Liner Fireworks for New Year’s Eve and Fourth of July
Photo Credit: happytoddlerplaytime.com
How fun to make fireworks out of cupcake liners. The bright colors are so cheery!
Ribbon Crown
Photo Credit: musthavemom.com
Make a ribbon crown to wear to the big Fourth of July parade!
Lady Liberty Paper Plate Crowns
Photo Credit: makeandtakes.com
These make me smile. Let your little cutie make a Lady Liberty style headpiece out of a paper plate.
Patriotic Crown
Photo Credit: apumpkinandaprincess.com
Here’s another crown idea that is just gorgeous. Forget the kids, I want one for me!
PARTY POPPERS
Photo Credit: tellloveandparty.com
Jazz up store-bought party poppers with tissue paper and paint to make them photo-worthy for your Fourth of July party.
Plastic Bottle Lanterns
Photo Credit: www.handmadecharlotte.com
Turn plastic botles into festive patriotic lanterns. Add battery tea lights at night and wow!
4th of July Coloring pages
Photo Credit: www.agirlandagluegun.com
Grab crayons or markers and print out these coloring pages for a low-key and fun activity.
Hope you enjoyed all of these cute patriotic crafts to make with kids for the Fourth of July. Happy crafting!
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