20 Fourth of July Crafts for Kids

Updated on 06/30/21

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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

Ella Claire Inspired

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!

Balloon Flag Wall Decoration from Ella Claire Inspired
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Cupcake Liner Fireworks Craft

The Kindergarten Connection

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

Mason Jar Crafts Love

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.

Stars & Stripes Mason Jars from Mason Jar Crafts Love
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Paper Plate Hat

Tutus Tea Parties

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.

Paper Plate Hat from Tutus Tea Parties

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Fireworks Ring Craft

Fantastic Fun and Learning

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!

Fireworks Ring Craft from Fantastic Fun and Learning
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Paper Plate American Flag Craft

ABC Creative Learning

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.

Paper Plate American Flag Craft from ABC Creative Learning
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Patriotic Star Wreath

The Resourceful Mama

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 with this craft.

Patriotic Star Wreath from The Resourceful Mama
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Marble Painting Fireworks Activity

Kid Friendly Things To Do

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

Mom Dot

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.

DIY Star Spangled Slime from Mom Dot
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DIY Patriotic Ribbon Windsock

Hey Let's Make Stuff

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.

DIY Patriotic Ribbon Windsock from Hey Let's Make Stuff
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4th of July Bingo Game

Crazy Little Projects

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.

4th of July Bingo Game from Crazy Little Projects
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Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam

Glued to My Crafts

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.

Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam from Glued to My Crafts

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Patriotic Suncatcher Craft

A Little Pinch of Perfect

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.

Patriotic Suncatcher Craft from A Little Pinch of Perfect
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Fourth of July Parade Wands

Eighteen Twenty Five

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.

Fourth of July Parade Wands from Eighteen Twenty Five
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DIY Confetti Poppers

Happiness Is Homemade

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.

DIY Confetti Poppers from Happiness Is Homemade
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Popsicle Stick Button Flag Kid Craft

Make and Takes

Put all the leftover popsicle sticks from all those ice cream truck purchases to good use with this cute button flag craft.

Popsicle Stick Button Flag Kid Craft from Make and Takes

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Stars and Stripes Flower Pot

Lolly Jane

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.

Stars and Stripes Flower Pot from Lolly Jane
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Patriotic Washi Tape Cutlery

Takkido

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.

Patriotic Washi Tape Cutlery from Takkido
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Red, White, and Blue Paper Flowers

Live Laugh Rowe

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.

Red White and Blue Paper Flowers from Live Laugh Rowe
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Stars and Stripes Sensory Bin

Paper and Glue

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.

Stars and Stripes Sensory Bin from Paper and Glue