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4th of July Crafts for Kids

June 13, 2014 By Jamie Worley · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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4th of July crafts for kids

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My family loves the Fourth of July. (Except for the dog, who is not a fan of fireworks.) There’s an old-fashioned parade near us. There are cookouts and swimming and fireworks and fun with family and friends. Of course there’s a whole bunch of opportunities for history lessons as well, but this list of 4th of July crafts for kids is just plain FUN!

1 – paper poppers

Because they’re cute, because you can fill them with goodies, and because you can make one or a dozen and they’re still fun!

2 – glitter fireworks

Generally, I stay away from glitter like the plague. But this is cute enough to earn glitter a [temporary] a get-out-of-jail-free pass.

3 – duct tape parade stick

Y’all know we love duct tape around here. This is cute but not too “cutesy” for the big kids, and since it’s duct tape, it’ll be durable, too.

4 – patriotic tie dye t-shirt

Crafts aren’t just for the little kids. Teens would love this project, too! (And this mom! But I’ll skip the glitter, thank you; refer to #2 above.) Also try this dip-dyed variation.

5 – ribbon flip-flops

You’ve made the patriotic shirts; how ’bout something to decorate your toes?

6 – beaded suncatcher

This is one you could do any time of year, but by making it with red, white, and blue beads and especially doing in that star shape is just perfect for 4th of July!

7 – paper crown of stars

Easy, easy, easy. And I guarantee my little ones would wear it ALL day until it falls apart. Bonus: you could make one out of non-patriotric colors for any special day. Like birthdays! If you’re brave, add glitter. {wink}

8 – bike decorations

This newly-41-year-old mom bought myself a bicycle for my birthday. Yes, I did! So maybe I’ll let the kids decorate MY bike for the holiday!

9 – paper pinwheels

Pinwheels are fun. (And little kids make adorably hilarious faces trying to blow them enough to spin.) These are super-easy to make, and you can let the kids color, use stickers (or even glitter), or cut them out of pretty scrapbook paper.

10 – American flag craft

Another fun paper craft even the little ones can do.

11 – popsicle stick flag

I love how this family made these popsicle-stick flags into a banner for the mantle, but you could just make one flag per kid and call it done. Either way, they’re adorable.

12 – sidewalk chalk stars

Confession: I’m not going to make these. Buying a new box of sidewalk chalk would be more my style. However, this is a pretty awesome craft and you’d get super-cool mom points if you take it on!

Friendly side note: On behalf of WonderDog (our family pet), I want to share that Independence Day is most common day of the year for dogs to run away from home since they panic in their fear of fireworks. So, just a reminder to please keep your doggie pals secure!

What’s your favorite way to celebrate the Fourth of July?

Jamie Jamie is a homeschooling mama who never ventures far from a steaming hot mug of tea. Her kids range in age from preschool to adult, which means there’s rarely a dull (or quiet!) moment in her home. Also find her on instagram and pinterest.

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About Jamie Worley

Jamie is a relaxed homeschooler with three kids at home, plus two who have flown the nest. You can find her on twitter, pinterest, and instagram, but you'll never find her far from a mug of hot tea.

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