Home July 4th Crafts 21 Festive Fourth of July Crafts to Make by Aimee Della BittaMay 10, 2022 istock Search more like this diyfourth of july craftsscienceslimebedtime storiesgreen livinghow toindependence daypicture booksstory timecraft timedress upeco friendlyfall asleep Advertisement Trending Now Entertainment & Movies Netflix Finally Releases Trailer for Netflix Addams Family Spinoff ‘Wednesday’ News News Anchor Parents ‘Report’ on Their Baby’s Day in Viral TikTok Viral & Trending Texas School District Removes Anne Frank Adaptation from Shelves Recalls 2 Million MamaRoo & RockaRoo Baby Swings Recalled after Infant Death Viral & Trending Scotland Becomes the 1st Country to Make Period Products Free Advertisement Cue the fireworks—it’s the season for red, white and blue! Get into the patriotic spirit by making a cool craft with your kids. We’ve gathered up a bunch of easy, festive Fourth of July crafts that will give your Independence Day a little extra oomph. They’re super simple and you probably have a lot of stuff on hand already. From DIY noisemakers to star-spangled slime, and even easy Fourth of July decorations, scroll down to see them all! View this post on Instagram A post shared by CraftProjectIdeas.com (@craftprojectideas) Fourth of July Painted Rocks A sweet and simple way to celebrate the Fourth of July. Kids can paint them in advance and hide them around your neighborhood for their friends to find. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clarkes At Home (@clarkesathome) Fourth of July Popsicle Stick Garland Check out the quick video above and add this to your list of easy Fourth of July crafts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaunna Evans (@fantasticfunandlearning) Fourth of July Rings Another easy and fun project to add to your list of Fourth of July crafts for kids! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leslie (@pinkstripeysocks) Paper Plate Purses Your kids will be the most fashionable ones at the Fourth of July Parade with these simple paper plate purses from Pink Stripey Socks. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paula – Thanks Mommy Blog (@paula.thanksmommy) Firework Painting Your kids will love the creative freedom of this Fourth of July craft! They can use the Q-tip to make fireworks with dots, lines, swirls, or anything they come up with. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Children’s craft and learning page (@chasing40toes) Fourth of July Fireworks Craft This simple firework craft is one of our favorite Fourth of July crafts. It requires almost zero skills, takes little time and is always fun for kids. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashley | PreK + Preschool (@theprekday) Coffee Filter Fireworks This coffee filter craft is a simple and fun Fourth of July craft for your kids! Simply have them draw their firework design on the coffee filter, cut the edges and spritz with water. KiwiCo Rocket Launchers Gather up cups and rubber bands and in minutes you’ll be watching a fire-free backyard rocket-launch contest. We love that this Fourth of July craft is an interactive, fun activity that you can do before darkness falls. Check out the easy-peasy way to make your own rocket launchers at KiwiCo’s blog. Gluesticks Lollipop Topiary Expecting a crowd this Fourth of July? This delicious lollipop topiary dreamed up by Gluesticks is an easy, kid-friendly centerpiece sure to make any party pop. Gather up red and blue lollipops, and get your kids ready to craft by following the directions at Gluesticks. Don’t be surprised if they sample a few of the supplies as they work! I Can Teach My Child Firework Prints For some messy fun, try this cool Fourth of July craft from I Can Teach My Child. Grab some shaving cream, paint and a sheet pan and head outside to make these colorful fireworks. A Pumpkin and a Princess Patriotic Paper Chain We love this paper chain from A Pumpkin and a Princess because it’s so easy to make with the little ones. Drape this Fourth of July craft over your mantle or table for an extra festive touch. Armelle Fourth of July Hat Ah, the wonders of duct tape! Skip the paint and instead, glue and tape your way to an adorable red, white and blue accessory by following this simple tutorial by blogger Caroline Armelle Drake. You’ll love that it’s easy to make and it only takes a few odds and ends that you probably already have around the house. Hats off to the most adorable Uncle Sam lookalikes we know! Paging Supermom Firecracker Noisemakers Let freedom ring with these firecracker noisemakers. The project comes together in less than five minutes and is sure to have your whole crew celebrating in style. Grab a metal can, wrap it in a patriotic pattern from Paging Supermom, then get ready for serious noise. Simple Play Ideas Patriotic Slime Get inspired by Simple Play Ideas to make your own festive slime. Along with the red and blue food coloring, adding glitter to the mix makes it extra special. Buggy and Buddy Statue of Liberty Accessories America’s gal comes to life with this patriotic Fourth of July craft from Buggy and Buddy. Drama kings and queens will love getting the chance to dress up as the Statue of Liberty and parade around with a crown and torch. 504 Main 4th of July in a Jar Capture the spirit of Independence Day in a jar with this whimsical no-fire fireworks craft from 504 Main. It reminds us of a patriotic snow globe! Make and Takes Flags for the 4th This fun, Fourth of July craft from Make and Takes will have everyone begging to sit at the kids’ table. Leftover paper plates make the perfect canvas for this after-dinner activity. Creative Green Living Red, White and Can Forgo the craft store and instead scavenge materials for this eco-friendly project directly from your recycling bin. Using basic tools and a little craft paint, Carissa at Creative Green Living transformed everyday tin cans into a festive and functional wind chime for the backyard. Kinder Craze Spectacular Star Maria of Kinder Craze created this awesome project to get her kindergarten class into the stars-and-stripes spirit. Your kids will love layering the red, white and blue tissue paper to create their very own “stained glass” window, and this colorful Fourth of July craft doubles as great window décor for your celebration. Merriment Design Spark-less Sparkler While the ’80s kid in us still mourns for real deal sparklers (the fiery kind), the 21st-century parent in us is totally relieved that it’s no longer acceptable to send your kids out with fire sticks. That said, we’re thrilled to get our sparkler fix with a super cool craft like this spark-less sparkler from Merriment Design. Break out the chopsticks, ribbon and party garland, then craft your way to the coolest, safest sparkler around. Melissa from Fireflies and Mudpies Super Cute Centerpieces We love a craft that does double-duty, and these cute cupcake liner flowers from Fireflies and Mudpies do just that. They would make a really fun centerpiece for any backyard BBQ, and the kids will love that their Fourth of July crafts are taking center stage. — Taylor Clifton, Aimee Della Bitta & Lauren Hill RELATED STORIES:Red, White & Yum: Patriotic Recipes for Independence Day11 Clever & Easy Kiddie Parade Decor IdeasParty Activities & Décor to Show Off Your Red, White & Blue Pride Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this diyfourth of july craftsscienceslimebedtime storiesgreen livinghow toindependence daypicture booksstory timecraft timedress upeco friendlyfall asleep Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? 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