DIY Star Wreath
For a quick, patriotic craft, cut out paper stars from red, white and blue cardstock. Then, glue the overlapping shapes to a wreath form or wooden hoop. Your little one will love affixing this wreath to her bicycle when riding in the 4th of July parade, or even wearing it as a crown!
Bomb Pop Cookies
Skip the ice cream truck—you can make your own summery treats in the kitchen. Kids will love mixing up the dough, adding food coloring and sandwiching these Bomb Pop cookies together.
Red, White and Blue Ribbon Wand
As fun as these ribbons wands from Mama in the Now are to make, they’re even more fun to play with! Perfect for waving at the parade or dancing around the house, this cute craft will keep the little ones occupied for hours.
Get the full how-to at Mama in the Now.
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DIY Rockets
3…2…1…Blast off! This clever rocket craft is made from empty paper towel rolls, craft paper and papier-mache. The kiddos may need a little help gluing their creations together, but they’ll have tons of fun decorating each rocket with patriotic colors and shapes.
4th of July Mason Jar Lights
Pave the way to a great 4th of July party with pretty mason jar lanterns. A few days before the big gig, have your kids help cut out star shapes, paint the jars and fill ’em with sand. Then, once night falls, place a battery-operated tea light in each jar.
DIY American Flag
Make your own Old Glory with this fun craft idea. Cut out red, white and blue squares of scrap fabric, card stock or even paint chips. Then, lay out the squares in the shape of a flag, using glue to adhere the pieces together. Your kids will love mixing-and-matching the patterns and proudly displaying their finished project.
Crispy Star Pops
Everyone loves a crispy treat. And these easy pops are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Little ones will love cutting out the star shapes and decorating each pop with red, white and blue sprinkles.
Fireworks Salt Painting
Table salt, glue and watercolor paints recreate the beauty of fireworks, thanks to this fun idea from Busy Mommy Media. Just make sure to lay down an old baking sheet first—this craft can get messy!
Gorgeous Garland
Need to spruce up your backyard with some festive decorations? Try making red, white and blue bunting out of old clothing and fabric scraps! Just cut the fabric into strips of varying lengths, then tie each piece to a length of rope.
Patriotic Vase
Need an easy centerpiece idea for your 4th of July table? Put the kids to work transforming empty cans into Insta-worthy vases. Just layer red, white and blue tape (plus some star stickers) on empty cans. Then fill ’em up with candy, flowers, sparklers, etc.
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Katie Bandurski