Fouth of July Candy

 

 

Colored candy is layered in red and white stripes with a large blue section added to the top to make a patriotic candy flag.

 

Good for ages 2 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:



http://www.makoodle.com/4th-of-july-decor-ideas/

Fouth of July Punch

Make a red, white and blue fruit punch using cranberry juice, gatorade and sprite.  The trick is to pour on top of the ice so the layers don't mix.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bigbearswife.com/2011/07/independence-punch.html

Beaded American Flag

Perler beads are melted together to make an American flag for the 4th of July.  For all of those who are going to be in a parade or just riding on the 4th, you can attach it to your bicycle.  Willowday shares the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/07/kids-bike-license-plates.html

Fourth of July Noise Makers

A red plastic cup, festive Fourth of July ribbon, and small noisy beads come together to make noise makers with mom endeavors for this holiday craft.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2013/06/firecracker-noisemakers.html

Fouth of July Vases

Aluminum cans are painted red, white and blue with stars and stripes to make an upcycled vase for the Fourth of July with mom 4 real. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mom4real.com/patriotic-upcycled-can-flower-pots-4th-of-july-decorations/

Fourth of July Goody Bags

 

 

Going to a parade this Fourth of July?  Make this cute patriotic flag inspired bag out of red, white and blue duct tape to catch all of the toys and candy.  Willowday shares the details.

 

Good for ages 8 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.willowday.com/2013/07/duct-tape-bags.html 

3D Paper American Flag

Red, white and blue construction paper is cut into long strips and curled and glued onto paper to make a three dimensional American flag for the fourth of July.  Little family fun shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/06/paper-roll-american-flag-craft.html

Paper Straw American Flag

Special straws are glued together to create an American flag with i heart crafty things.  Plain white straws could be used as well and painted or stickered and taped.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/05/simple-flag-craft-for-kids.html

Firework Coloring Pages

Have fun coloring these fun fireworks for the Fourth of July by made by joel.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the  template here:
http://madebyjoel.com/2011/07/4th-of-july-fireworks-coloring-sheet.html

Egg Carton American Flag

An extra-large egg carton is painted red and blue for an upcycled American flag from crafty morning.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/egg-carton-american-flag-craft-for-kids/

American Flag Collage

Newspaper clippings make this American flag collage special with swatches of red and blue hole punched swatches as well.  Art projects for kids tries to mimic the concept of a story quilt.

Good for age 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artprojectsforkids.org/faith-ringgold-flag-collage/

Fourth of July Luminaries

Light up the night and your sidewalk with the patriotic July 4 luminaries from aunt peaches.  She paints a flag on each bag and cuts holes with a hole puncher to make the stars.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntpeaches.com/2012/06/patriotic-luminarias.html

Crafts by amanda paints jars with clear stars for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/2010/07/4th-of-july-luminaries.html

Fourth of July Windsock

A pumpkin and a princess uses chipboard, scrapbooking paper and ribbons to make a festive wind sock to celebrate the Fourth of July.  An empty paper roll could be used too.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://apumpkinandaprincess.com/2013/05/patriotic-paper-windsock-summer-activities-for-kids.html

Multiples and more cuts strips from plastic tablecloths to make a really long one.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.multiplesandmore.com/crafting-with-kids/crafting-with-kids-memorial-day/

Straw Sparklers

Fiskars turns plastic straws and construction paper into sparklers for the Fourth of July.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Crafting/Projects/Holiday/July-4th/Stars-and-Stripes-Table-Crafts

Momtastic has a similar craft. 

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momtastic.com/diy/167713-diy-fourth-of-july-paper-sparklers

Fouth of July Party Crackers

Make some of your own July 4 firecrackers with this poppers from formula mom.  She uses patriotic scrapbooking  paper to cover toilet paper tubes, and fills with red and white candy mints inside white tissue paper.  Finally, she ties them up with shiny blue and red string.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://formulamom.com/4th-of-july-crafts-diy-poppers/

Aunt annies adds a pull top to her version to give it a pop.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.auntannie.com/Fourth_of_July/Crackers/

These stars are made from sticks

Twigs are painted red, white and blue and glued together to make stars for the Fourth of July with happy hooligans. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://happyhooligans.ca/4th-july-twig-ornaments/

Fourth of July Votive Holder

Red, white and blue tissue paper stars are glued onto a glass votive holder for a patriotic flame.  Crafts unleashed shares all of the details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftsunleashed.com/paper-crafts/patriotic-votive-candle-holders/

Fireworks you can put a fork in

A fork makes a great paint brush for a Fourth of July fireworks painting.  Crafty morning shares all of the details to make this fun, explosive paintings.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/kids-fireworks-craft-using-fork/

Fourth of July Wreath

Patriotic cup cake liners turn into this nifty wreath with the guidance of ehow.  She adds a pretty red flower and red, white and blue star garland to the middle as well.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ehow.com/ehow-crafts/blog/patriotic-cupcake-liner-wreath/

No time for flashcards uses felt for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-wreath.html

Crafting in the rain uses painted red and blue coffee filters.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftingintherain.com/2012/06/dyed-coffee-filter-wreath-for-4th.html

 

Five little chefs uses a paper plate, paper stars and red, white and blue buttons.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fivelittlechefs.com/2013/06/easy-star-button-wreath.html

Fouth of July Paper Pinwheels

The American flag turns into a magnificent and festive pinwheel for the Fourth of July with skip to my lou and her free printable.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2014/05/13/printable-patriotic-pinwheels-and-a-printable-blog-hop/ 

Nifty thifty things makes an eight edge version.

Get the template here:
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/free-printable-4th-of-july-pinwheel/ 

Babble shows how to make your own version with scrapbooking paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.babble.com/toddler/kids-crafts-july-fourth-projects/

Alpha mom uses open stars.

Get the template here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/printable-pinwheels-for-your-patriotic-holidays/