So many amazing 4th of July Crafts for kids, Projects that will have you crafting all week up until the 4th of July! Perfect patriotic crafts for preschoolers, kids, and teens.
Fourth of July craft ideas for kids to make. Regardless of age, there is something for everyone! Here is a whole list of really awesome 4th of July projects that are perfect for Independence Day! So many fun patriotic crafts to keep you busy all day long! So check them out and tell me what is your favorite!
Kid crafting supplies
I know each project might come with it’s own supply list- but here are a few craft items we always have on hand for the kiddos to grab!
Awesome 4th of July crafts for kids
4th of July Craft Idea Patriotic Kids Blower
These Patriotic Kids Blowers have been so much fun already. 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.
Ribbon streamer
Create a long Ribbon streamer or use crepe paper streamers! This Diy is something kids can play with all day long! Especially if sparklers scare them! Very little mess, easy, and such a fun craft!
4th of July Flashlights
Kids can help create some fun cutouts with a paper punch! They will for sure love to cast fun shadows as they wander around the backyard!!
4th of July Coloring pages
3 super fun FREE coloring pages for you—4th of July themed!!! Print them normal size or print them huge and lay them out at your Independence Day picnic!
4th of July parade wands
Shake these cute parade wands! Kids will love picking out their favorite ribbons to make their own extra special!
DIY Fourth of July Luminary Craft
Create your own flag luminaries to hang from your porch or patio or trees. They look pretty during the day and even better when they’re glowing at night! The perfect party decor!
4th Of July Windsock Toilet Paper Roll Craft
A perfect kid’s craft to make with cardboard tubes and glue!
4th of July Craft for Kids: Patriotic Necklace
Looking for a simple 4th of July craft for kids? These patriotic necklaces are super easy to make and provide a wonderful opportunity for patterning and fine motor practice. Beads and paper straws!
DIY paper fan –a fun kids’ crafts
Paint and create your own paper fan! It’s a perfect craft to use while you wait for the parade or fireworks festivities!
Origami Star
An origami star is a beautiful yet inexpensive decoration that you can make in a few minutes with just a simple piece of paper.
Once you learn how to make them, you can create lots of them in all sorts of sizes and colors for to use any way you like.
American Flag Kid’s Craft
This DIY flag is the cutest preschoolers’ patriotic craft idea! Looks like just glue and paper!
Star suncatcher
Summertime is in full swing and these patriotic-themed suncatchers are a festive way to decorate for July 4th. You probably have most of the supplies on hand as well!
Paper Lantern Kid’s Craft 4th of July Style
Here is a fun Kid’s Craft for your upcoming 4th of July Festivities-Summer Paper Lanterns, 4th of July Style.
Confetti Launchers
Some residential areas don’t allow the popping of fireworks. This is an easy (and cheap) solution for your kids to still enjoy the 4th of July with a bang. These confetti poppers are sure to be a hit!
AMERICAN FLAG SUNCATCHER – 4TH OF JULY CRAFT
This suncatcher is just so cool- and uses contact paper! It’s also great to use up all your scraps in red white and blue!
PLASTIC CUP TWIRLERS
Make some fun plastic cup twirlers for our 4th of July festivities. Hang them on your porch or front door and watch the wind twirl them around!
Popsicle Stick Flag
A tutorial on how to make Popsicle Stick American Flags – an easy patriotic craft idea for kids!
Coffee Filter Watercolor Fireworks Craft
Celebrate the 4th of July with our Coffee Filter Watercolor Fireworks Craft! This is a gorgeous patriotic craft that mimics the colors and excitement of a fireworks show, with the fun of making watercolors from washable markers.
Fireworks painted with a fork ~
Quick and Easy craft project for kids- paint and a fork! You could also use pipe cleaners!
PATRIOTIC PERLER BEAD CUP COVERS
These patriotic perler bead cup covers are perfect for keeping bugs out of drinks this summer! They are totally fun and easy to create too. My kids love perler beads so they will love making this!
Patriotic Smush Paint “Stained Glass”
This Patriotic Smush Paint “Stained Glass” Paint Project is a great way to have some mess-free painting fun using patriotic colors for the 4th of July! It creates a really beautiful stained glass window decoration when done, too.
4th Of July Patriotic Stars Thumbprint Craft
Celebrate Independence Day with this 4th of July Thumbprint Craft. These stars made in red, white, and blue make for a great patriotic art activity! This craft is a great fine motor craft for preschool and kindergartners.
Marshmallow shooters
Skip the flammable firecrackers and sparklers for this non-incendiary “explosion.” Make these DIY Marshmallow Shooters with the kids for a “sweeter” version of traditional fireworks.
DIY Beaded Sun Catchers
Melt some beads in a metal cookie cutter to create this amazing sun catcher!
Simple Flag Craft for Kids made with Straws
Get out your patriotic paper straws and make this simple Flag Craft for Kids. It’s a perfect little craft to keep kids occupied while you are preparing a holiday meal or attending a party.
Patriotic DIY Bubble Wands
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!
Fireworks Ring
Pipe cleaners can make adorable jewelry to wear to fireworks displays or parties on New Year’s Eve, the Fourth of July, and other patriotic holidays.
Patriotic Tie Dye
Tie Dye some cute shirts to wear this fourth of July! The best part about tie-dye and kids is that there is no rhyme or reason! Just add dye and have fun!
Sparkle Bottles – 4th of July Craft
Looking for a fun activity to do with your little ones to celebrate the 4th of July or another patriotic holiday? You can make these glitter bottles with a few supplies!
Pony Bead Flag Craft
Glue on some beads to make a totally cute red white and blue striped flag! Add a magnet and hang it on your fridge!
Ribbon Crown
Be prepared for 4th of July festivities with this fun and easy ribbon crown and my list of must-have parade essentials.
Baking Soda and Vinegar Fireworks
It’s time for some celebratory fireworks! With this baking soda and vinegar experiment we bring the excitement of the fireworks into our lessons with an exciting chemical reaction that kids of all ages will enjoy
Here are some images to pin if you want to save these ideas for later!
4th of July/Memorial Day projects and diys
- 4th of July coloring pages (free printable)
- Kids Ribbon Streamer
- Learn to braid your hair into a star
- Make American flag decor out of a box
- Tons of red white and blue projects for adults and kids
- wreath or mantel decoration with free SVG
- Stars and Stripes mason jars centerpiece
- Loads of free Independence Day SVGS
- Red white and blue drink
- Kids patriotic craft projects for July Fourth
- Flag game
- Make custom Patriotic hair bows
- Let freedom ring printable
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