20+ Fun Fourth Of July Crafts For Kids
One fun way to celebrate the 4th of July is with some red, white, and blue crafts! Grab the kids and get busy with some patriotic fourth of July crafts for kids!
In our family, we have a Fourth of July tradition and what it is just may surprise you.
It’s not a having a big party.
It’s not having a cook out.
We spend the 4th of July at…Waterworld! It’s our local water park, and we spend most of the day having a blast in the water, riding all the rides. We’ve done this for several years now, and it’s a super fun tradition that every one of us really looks forward to doing.
But after we get home from a day of fun in the sun, we’re pooped! The sun is draining! So we take a little downtime before having dinner and deciding whether we feel up to battling more crowds to see fireworks.
Crafts are perfect for periods of downtime, so I’ve been a busy bee gathering amazing Fourth of July crafts for kids of all ages to do. I hope you love them!
Want some fun activities to keep kids busy during downtime? Grab this activity packet – it has 15 pages of fun activities they’ll love (click the image)!
Awesome Fourth of July Crafts For Kids
I had very specific requirements as I scoured the internet looking for 4th. of July crafts. They had to:
- use everyday, simple supplies
- not be expensive to create
- relaxing and enjoyable, yet interesting enough to keep excited kids entertained
After all, these crafts are going to be used to keep kids busy while waiting for fireworks, right? Check out this list of my favorite Fourth of July crafts!
Fireworks Painting Craft Tutorial from Made In A Pinch
Have the kids go in the backyard and pick flowers, leaves, or whatever else they want to use to make these fun, creative, and unique 4th of July crafts! Aren’t they fun?!
Wine Cork American Flag Painting Craft from 4 The Love of Food Blog
This is like a throwback to Bingo Dauber crafts, except your kiddo dips wine corks into paint instead. Add some white star stickers and it’s done!
4th of July Rocket Toilet Paper Roll from Easy Activities For Kids
Turn toilet paper rolls into Fourth of July crafts for kids – windsock-style! It’s quick, easy, fun for all ages, and makes for some terrific holiday decor.
Patriotic Stars Thumbprint Craft from A Dab Of Glue Will Do
For this craft, all you need is some paper, paint, and a pair of thumbs! I’m a sucker for fingerprint and handprint crafts.
4th of July Handprint Craft from Artsy Fartsy Mom
I love this twist on a handprint crafts! Check out how creative it is and how adorable the final product is.
Glitter Fireworks from Bright and Busy Kids
Glitter crafts are super easy and always have the most adorable results! Fireworks are the perfect Fourth of July crafts to create with sparkly glitter.
4th of July Coffee Filter Flowers from Crafts By Amanda
If you’ve never made any type of paper flowers, these coffee filter flowers are a great way to start. Use watercolor paints to color them red, white, and blue then use these Fourth of July crafts as your holiday centerpiece!
4th of July Craft Handprint Uncle Sam from Easy Activities For Kids
With this craft, the handprint is a cut out of a traced hand. Then that hand is turned into an image of Uncle Sam!
Fireworks Straw Rocket from Fantastic Fun & Learning
Make these fireworks Fourth of July crafts for kids of all ages – especially the littles who may not stay awake long enough to see fireworks in person!
Burlap Flag Craft from Ginger Casa
Although this craft could be made by younger kids if there’s some help with cutting and gluing strips of burlap to the page. But they can definitely paint the strips and older kids can do the entire project.
Water Squirter Painting from Glitter on A Dime
Is there anything more fun for kids than playing with squirt guns? Maybe if it involves painting with squirt guns! Make fun, unique, outdoor Fourth of July crafts with squirt gun painting!
Uncle Sam Paper Plate Craft from Gluesticks & Gumdrops
Paper plate crafts are super popular with kids. When you can make paper plate crafts on every topic from flower gardens to Halloween, why not make an Uncle Sam version?
4th of July Slime from Little Bins for Little Hands
Homemade slime is a hot craft for kids! Kids can’t help but love goo – and you can even add glitter or small items into the slime for more fun.
Popsicle Stick Stars Door Hanger from The Keele Deal
Similar to paper plates, popsicle sticks make an awesome crafting medium for kids. Turn simple popsicle sticks into beautiful Fourth of July crafts with this idea.
Easy Toilet paper Roll Firework Craft from Mom Brite
Never have I ever thought to use toilet paper rolls to paint in this way! It’s genius in my book, and Fourth of July crafts are the PERFECT way to use them!
4th of July Popsicle Stick Patriotic Hat Craft from Easy Activities For Kids
Such a cute craft that perfectly displays every aspect of 4th of July in an adorable way.
Paper Plate Patriotic Craft from Non Toy Gifts
I was immediately impressed with the creativity of this craft. It’s perfect for any and every patriotic holiday and event.
Fourth of July Paper Flower Craft from The Inspiration Edit
I am inspired and awed by the methods used in making this craft. They’re clever and SO much fun!
Easy Paper Plate Patriotic Wreath from The Keele Deal
This is one of those Fourth of July crafts that is perfect for multiple kids to work on together. If you have a group of kids to entertain during holiday festivities, this is the craft to pull out!
Tissue Paper Flag from The Simple Parent
How about making a patriotic sun catcher? Kids of nearly any age can easily glue down squares of tissue paper to create adorable and unique crafts.
Paper Firecracker Craft from Two Kids and a Coupon
I love this craft. It’s versatile, creative, and so. Much. Fun!
I hope you love these Fourth of July crafts that kids can make! There are so many ideas on this list, that there’s sure to be some adorable craft your kids will love to make.
Want some fun activities to keep kids busy during downtime? Grab this activity packet – it has 15 pages of fun activities they’ll love (click the image)!
More Patriotic Fun
If you love these Fourth of July crafts, you won’t want to miss these other ideas for red, white, and blue fun.
- Berrylicious Red, White, and Blue Trifle
- Fruit Tacos With Fresh Berries
- Creamy Instant Pot Fresh Berry Cheesecake
- Festive Patriotic Red, White & Blue Vanilla Fudge Recipe
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