Seventeen DIY Fourth of July Activities Suitable for Children
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Variety of Patriotic Crafts for Kids
Get ready for a fun-filled Fourth of July with these easy and festive craft projects for kids! These DIY tutorials offer a range of simple to moderately involved activities that use easily available materials. Here's a roundup of some exciting craft ideas that are perfect for celebrating the holiday:
- Ribbon and Rickrack Sparklers Wrap a wooden dowel in washi tape, then tie lengths of red, white, and blue ribbons and rickrack together. Attach them to the dowel with baker’s twine and hot glue to create waving sparklers for kids [1].
- Bleached Bandana Bunting Use 100% cotton bandanas and a bleach solution to "reverse" tie-dye the fabric in faded patriotic colors. Fold bandanas into triangles and string them together for an eye-catching bunting decoration [1].
- Painted Star-Patterned Game Boards Paint old or new game boards with red, white, and blue stars to create festive wall art or table decor [1].
- DIY Picnic Blanket Turn an old tarp into a patriotic picnic blanket using a star stencil and red and blue fabric paint to decorate it for holiday picnics [2].
- 4th of July Candle Jar Fill jars with citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away while adding a Fourth of July ambiance [2].
- Stars and Stripes Banner Use printable banners made of stars and stripes for simple wall décor that requires only cutting and hanging [2].
- Patriotic Pom Pom Wreath Construct a wreath using red, white, and blue crafting pom poms; patterns can be traditional or creative [2].
- No-Sew Bandana Seat Cushions Make simple seat cushions by sandwiching a cushion between two bandanas and securing corners with rubber bands and ribbon [2].
- Patriotic Suncatcher Create colorful suncatchers with red, white, and blue tissue paper and star cutouts. These double as decorations [2].
- Exploding Pipe Cleaner Fireworks Rings Twist and shape pipe cleaners with beads or stars to resemble colorful fireworks rings that kids can wear and play with [3].
- Fourth of July Straw Sparklers Use decorated paper straws combined with ribbon or paper to craft festive sparklers kids can wave safely [3].
- Edible Candy Art Decorate cakes, cookies, or cupcakes with red, white, and blue candies for a tasty and creative craft activity [3].
- Patriotic Pencil Holder Craft Recycle containers by decorating them with patriotic colors and designs to hold pencils and art supplies [3].
- Kids Patriotic Handprint Craft Paint children’s hands with red, white, and blue to stamp homemade American flags on paper for keepsakes [3].
- DIY Patriotic Windsock Use red, white, and blue ribbons flowing from a decorated tube to create windsocks that wave in the breeze [3].
- Fingerpaint American Flag Have preschoolers use blue fingerpaint for the canton and red fingerprints for stripes on white paper; star stickers can decorate the flag's blue area [4].
- Shoe Box Firecracker Craft Stretch rubber bands of varying sizes around a shoe box to create a harmless noise-making firecracker for play during celebrations [4].
These projects are not only fun but also educational, helping kids learn about colours, patterns, and the significance of the Fourth of July. Tutorials and supply lists are available on the respective sites, often with step-by-step photos or videos to guide parents and educators. Enjoy creating these patriotic crafts with your little ones and have a wonderful Fourth of July!
[1] - B-Inspired Mama [2] - Easy Patriotic Craft for Kids by Buggy and Buddy [3] - SaveDIY 4th of July Bracelets from reasonsstoskipthehousework.com [4] - Fun Learning for Kids
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Home-and-garden projects, such as the DIY Picnic Blanket and No-Sew Bandana Seat Cushions, can add a patriotic touch to your outdoor Fourth of July celebrations. By decorating everyday items like tarp and bandanas with red and blue fabric paint, you can create festive accessories that enhance your home-and-garden lifestyle.
