13 Patriotic Crafts for Kids

School is out and summer is in full swing! With the July 4^thhitting midway through the summer and in the height of “I’m bored” season, you’re bound to want something fun to do with the kids. These 13 crafts (in honor of the 13 original American colonies!) are the perfect way to fight boredom, create special memories, and encourage creative play for your kiddos. 

There are wearable crafts, fun decorative ideas, and sweet memory makers no matter your kids’ ages. Take a look and try out some of these projects over your July 4^thholiday! 

1.    American Flag Handprint Art- Create something that shows your love for the good old U.S. of A! This will be a treasured craft to look back on in future holidays to see just how much your little ones have grown!

2.    Firework Rings- Sparkly pipe cleaners are the perfect craft supply to create these adorable rings. Keep kids occupied at a fireworks watching party with this simple craft. 

3.    Painted Rocks for the Fourth of July- Painted rocks are a fun way to add your colorful touch to a plant or garden. Supply kids with smooth rocks, patriotic paint colors, and some brushes, then let their creativity reign supreme!

4.    Fourth of July Tee Tutorial- Of course you’ll need something festive to wear to that Independence Day cookout. Make these adorable tees with inexpensive supplies for a sweet wearable craft! 

5.    Patriotic Necklaces- Want something wearable but don’t want to break out the paints? These necklaces are a great way to show American pride with minimal mess. 

6.    Fourth of July Footprints- Tiny toes are so fun to showcase in cute little footprint crafts. Use red, white, and blue paints to make these adorable crafts. 

7.    Magazine Mosaic Flag- Reuse things you likely already have by making American Flag mosaics out of some old magazine pieces and glue. 

8.    Lady Liberty Paint Crafts- These two crafts are a fun way to teach your kids about the Statue of Liberty and create something to adorn the refrigerator with these paintings. 

9.    Firecracker Noisemaker Craft- POP! Celebrate the season with your own fireworks. Little ones will enjoy popping open these cute noisemakers. 

10.  Handprint Bald Eagle Craft- America’s national bird makes an appearance in this adorable traced handprint craft. 

11.  Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks- If a fireworks show is past your little one’s bedtime, try making these cute fireworks as a festive addition to your home. 

12.  Patriotic Hair Accessories- Wear your American spirit in your hair with these cute bows and hair ties. They add a cute and festive accessory kids will love. 

13.  Uncle Sam Craft- Create an adorable Uncle Sam face with your little crafters this Fourth of July with cotton balls and colored paper using this template. 

These crafts are great imagination sparks for your kids and a fun way to get kids into the spirit of the holiday! We hope these are a fun addition to your July 4^thfun with your family this year! 

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