Fourth of July Crafts for the Whole Family

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The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, and what better way to get the whole family involved than through festive crafts? Here are three patriotic projects that are fun for all ages.

1. Patriotic Paper Plate Flag

Description: Create a simple and festive American flag using a paper plate.​Pinterest

Materials:

• Paper plate

• Red and blue paint

• White stars (stickers or cutouts)

• Paintbrushes​crayola.com+24Taste of Home+24Reddit+24Michaels+29Reddit+29Michaels+29

  
  

Instructions:

1. Paint alternating red stripes across the paper plate.

2. Paint a blue square in the top left corner.

3. Once dry, add white stars to the blue area.

4. Display your patriotic plate as decoration.​

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2. Firework Salt Painting

Description: Create a colorful firework display using salt and watercolors.​

Materials:

• Black construction paper

• Glue

• Salt

• Watercolor paints

• Paintbrushes​

  
  

Instructions:

1. Draw firework designs on the black paper using glue.

2. Sprinkle salt over the glue and shake off the excess.

3. Dip a paintbrush in watercolor and gently touch the salt designs, allowing the color to spread.

4. Let it dry completely.​

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3. Red, White, and Blue Windsock

Description: Create a festive windsock to display outdoors.​

Materials:

• Empty toilet paper roll

• Red, white, and blue streamers or ribbons

• Paint or markers

• Glue

• String​

  
  

Instructions:

1. Decorate the toilet paper roll with patriotic colors.

2. Glue streamers to one end of the roll.

3. Attach a piece of string to the top for hanging.

4. Hang your windsock outside and watch it flutter in the breeze.