Patriotic Crafts for Kids

With the 4th of July right around the corner, it’s time to break out the red, white, and blue crafts. Our kids love creating for this fun holiday.

Do you have fun traditions for Independence Day? We love to grill up some burgers or hot dogs, break out the deviled eggs, and serve up an easy dessert.

Of course, you have to have fireworks. From simple snakes to the spectacular shows.

But a lot of the fun happens in the evenings. Patriotic crafts are a fun way to kill time before the main event.

Don’t forget, you can also make these crafts in May for Memorial Day!

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Firework Crafts

Create the effect of firecrackers with this collection of firework crafts. 

Mess-Free Glitter Fireworks // Twitchetts
Create sparkling firework art with this mess-free technique.

Sparkler Firework Craft // Kids Craft Room
We love these fun sparkler crafts. Use them as decorations or play with them before the show begins.

3D Firework Craft // Twitchetts
Use paper tubes to create these fun 3D fireworks.

Patriotic Rockets Craft // Happiness Is Homemade
To get your home ready for the holiday, create these fun Independence Day rocket decorations from some basic supplies and recyclables.

Firework Art Project // Arty Crafty Kids
Have some messy artsy fun with this firework art project.

Fidget Spinner Fireworks // Twitchetts
Dust off those fidget spinners to create this fun firework art.

Flag Crafts for Kids

What patriotic roundup would be complete without some fun flag crafts? 

Popsicle Stick Flags // Ginger Snap Crafts
Turn your flags into a banner! Love how festive & fun it makes the mantel look.

Straw Flag Craft // I Heart Crafty Things
It’s a perfect little craft to keep kids occupied while you are preparing a holiday meal or attending a party.

Paper Plate Flag // Crafts on the Sea
This cute 4th July craft for kids is super easy to make and looks fantastic too.

Stick Flag Craft // Non-Toy Gifts
Let the kids clean up the yard, then they can create this fun stick flag!

American Flag Cootie Catcher // Red Ted Art
The kids will love playing with this fun Cootie Catcher printable!

More 4th of July Crafts

These red, white, and blue crafts will get everyone into the holiday spirit! 

Giant Patriotic Flower // Twitchetts
Create patriotic paper flowers with this easy construction paper craft for kids.

Patriotic Coloring Pages // KingsleyPublishing
Nothing is better than a good coloring page. This set is perfect for the 4th of July!

Red White and Blue Felt Wreath Craft // 7 On A Shoestring
Let the kids help decorate by creating this fun wreath for the front door!

DIY Patriotic Window Clings // Chica Circle
Decorate the windows with this fun puffy paint activity.

Patriotic Recycled Tin Can Wind Chimes // Creative Green Living
This craft takes the tin can wind chime up a notch!

Statue of Liberty toilet roll crafts // A Little Pinch of Perfect
Grab the template and create this lovely lady!

Patriotic DIY Bubble Wands // I Heart Crafty Things
Kids will love using their creativity to create a custom DIY bubble wand and then the fun really begins when they get to use it for some summer bubble blowing fun!

Patriotic Kids Blowers // Natural Beach Living
Whether you are having a Summer party or you are just looking for a great craft to make with your children. This one will blow them away.

Popsicle Stick Star Streamers // Happiness Is Homemade
The sky’s the limit for these red, white, and blue stars!

Statue of Liberty Crown & Torch // Buggy and Buddy
This craft is perfect for a unit on American symbols or for the 4th of July.

Patriotic Cupcake Liner Flowers // Fireflies And Mudpies
These cupcake liner flowers are a fun and quick craft for kids

Patriotic Prairie Point Star Ornaments // Super Mom No Cape
Grab some fabric scraps and create these fun star ornaments!

Bead Kit // AuntJennysBeads
If your kids like to create necklaces, they will love this craft kit!

Patriotic SVG Files // TjCutStudio
Get the perfect look with this collection of cut files on Etsy! It’s a great deal too!

Pin these crafts for Independence Day to your favorite Pinterest board.

We’re feeling extra patriotic with these fun craft for kids. We hope you’ll share this with your friends by pinning or sharing to your Facebook page. Happy 4th of July!

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School is officially out. If there is one thing I know, it’s that summer is about to go flying by! Every year it seems shorter and shorter. My baby is turning 3 soon and then the next thing you know it will be the 4th of July! While brainstorming some patriotic crafts, we came up with this easy paper firework craft.  These are perfect for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or any other holiday where you want to bring out the Red, White, and Blue.

What you need for your Paper Firework Craft:

• A Toilet Paper Tube. (One per firecracker)
• Scissors.
• Paint. Any colors will do, but we went with the traditional red, white, and blue.
• A paintbrush.
• Some sort of paint palette.

Making your 4th of July crafts:

Start by cutting slits up one side of your toilet paper tube.  The slits should be about an inch and a half each. (no need to measure) If your child is old enough you can let them do this! It is a great scissor practice activity.Then cut slits from the other side leaving about half an inch in the middle uncut. Press the long slits flat onto the table and fold the short slits back parallel to the table.

I used a bit of tape to hold them in place and let V go crazy painting them. Make sure to get them from every angle. The centers too.

This shape was fun for her to paint! After she was finished I moved the paper firework craft off to the side so they weren’t sitting in all of the extra paint.

I glued mine to the end of a few cake pop sticks to use as 4th of July decorations! You could easily hang these from fishing line, or even use them to create a festive wreath! No matter what you do with them, this paper firework craft is so much fun to do with your little ones, and costs next to nothing to make! A win-win when it comes to fourth of July crafts with kids!

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