20 Fourth of July Crafts for Kids
Celebrate the quintessential holiday of summer with some red, white, blue, and craft glue! These adorable patriotic crafts are perfect for the Fourth of July, as well as Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, and any other time of year. Your kids will love these ideas, so get crafting!
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Balloon Flag Wall Decoration
This craft is just beyond simple, and so creative, you'll wish you thought of it yourself. Make a giant balloon flag to celebrate the best holiday of the summer!
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Cupcake Liner Fireworks Craft
Try this super easy craft made with themed cupcake liners you can find in any grocery store! Get creative with your designs or go beyond basic red, white, and blue.
Cupcake Liner Fireworks Craft from The Kindergarten Connection
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Stars & Stripes Mason Jars
Nothing says summer like mason jars! This craft is as functional as it is fun. Make these with your kids and use them as decoration, utensil organizers, or votive holders!
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Paper Plate Hat
Here's both a fun craft to make and a fun hat to wear! This is perfect for a backyard barbecue activity with the kids.
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Fireworks Ring Craft
Firework rings: a very cool accessory that's super easy to make! Just grab some sparkly pipe cleaners in patriotic colors. This is a great craft to do with kids at a backyard party or a couple of days before the Fourth!
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Paper Plate American Flag Craft
There's always extra paper plates floating around after an outdoor bash. So get the kids involved in a little upcycling and make some fun decorative flag plates!
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Patriotic Star Wreath
Have the best-decorated door in the whole neighborhood with this cute patriotic star wreath. Paper, ribbon, and anything else you want to get creative with goes a long way!
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Marble Painting Fireworks Activity
Marble painting is the perfect compromise between finger painting and keeping (mostly) clean! The kids will love this fun sensory activity and make some adorable art while they're at it!
Marble Painting Fireworks Activity from Kid Friendly Things to Do
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DIY Star Spangled Slime
If you haven't heard, slime is the latest big thing! A throwback to silly putty and elementary school science experiments, even adults love making slime. This is a fantastic red, white, and blue slime recipe to make this Independence Day!
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DIY Patriotic Ribbon Windsock
An easy and decorative ribbon windsock is the perfect porch-front Fourth of July decor! This project is so easy, you just need an embroidery hoop and some festive ribbons!
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4th of July Bingo Game
This cute craft makes for a perfect party game! Get the neighborhood kids together for some backyard fun to make and play this easy bingo board.
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Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam
This adorable craft is on a whole new level in the classic handprint craft repertoire. Make a cute popsicle stick face and then add Uncle Sam's characteristic white beard with some little hand cutouts!
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Patriotic Suncatcher Craft
With the daylight at its peak in midsummer, you've got to start making good use of all those rays. This easy suncatcher craft is patriotic, festive, and perfect for early July!
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Fourth of July Parade Wands
Besides barbecues and fireworks, hometown Fourth of July parades are easily one of the best parts of the holiday. Make this fun parade wand with your kids to wave at the passing floats!
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DIY Confetti Poppers
How much fun are these DIY confetti poppers? These are the perfect thing to pass out at a party during the fireworks. Fun for kids and adults alike!
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Popsicle Stick Button Flag Kid Craft
Put all the leftover popsicle sticks from all those ice cream truck purchases to good use with this cute button flag craft!
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Stars and Stripes Flower Pot
A craft so easy, you'll be mad you didn't think of it yourself! A chic stars and stripes flower pot is just the thing to get your yard ready for a barbecue.
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Patriotic Washi Tape Cutlery
Washi tape can take any household item from ordinary to extraordinary! Cute America-themed washi tape makes regular white plastic cutlery part of a full Fourth of July dining experience.
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Red, White, and Blue Paper Flowers
These oh-so-sweet red, white, and blue paper flowers are the perfect centerpiece or porch decoration for this summer. Totally chic and totally homemade!
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Stars and Stripes Sensory Bin
This is such a cute activity for the youngest of your partygoers. This sensory party bin is super easy and makes for hours of entertainment for little hands!