July 4th Crafts

Dip the ball or pad into glue and press it onto the paper, then sprinkle it with glitter.

Materials

* Small textured ball or plastic scouring pad
* Liquid tempera paint
* Dark-colored construction paper
* Glue
* Glitter

Let the sheet dry, then use it for a holiday tablecloth.

Materials

* 2 spray bottles
* Water
* Red and blue food coloring
* White cotton sheet or tablecloth
* Red and blue fabric paint (optional)

Have your child tear the paper products into small pieces and stick them onto the plate.

Materials

* Paintbrush
* Glue thinned with water
* Clear plastic plate
* Red, white, and blue paper products (streamers, tissue paper, napkins, and so on)
* Confetti stars and glitter (optional)
* Poster putty

Celebrate this all-American holiday with a patriotic craft. As you put it together, you can explain the history behind our celebration of the 4th, or talk to your child about the meanings behind the colors of our flag - for example, For our country's first flag, Betsy Ross used red for bravery, white for freedom and blue for truth. When the noisemakers are done, your child can join the parade with a one-of-a-kind instrument!

These firecrackers are of the harmless type and are very handy for adding treats to at birthday parties.

Material:

Tissue roll or roll made from construction paper
Wrapping paper
Ribbon
Elastic bands
Candy or party favors

Celebrate Fourth of July with fun kids craft ideas, activities and recipes kids can make. Nothing says Independence day quite like, hot dogs, apple pie, parades, flags and a night time fireworks display. If you are hosting the celebration this year begin with some fun, safe and unique activities to celebrate the 4th of July with kids!

Easy fourth of July crafts and activities that kids can make to celebrate the fourth of July including Fireworks painting with a straw and a cool Fireworks liquid concoction that is fun to make.

4th of July Crafts and Activities for Kids - Patriotic Parade Batons Are you and your family enjoying a town Fourth of July parade? Are you and your family enjoying a town Fourth of July parade? Make and take these batons to show your colors!

Kids Patriotic American Red White and Blue Key Ring Lanyard Craft for Kids. Wear one on you key ring to show your patriotism or sell them to raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund. This is also a great 4th of July craft for children.

You need:

* 4 Yards of Plastic Lace
(2 yard each of two colors)
* Key Ring
* 8 Pony Beads
* Scissors
* Gimp Starter (Optional)

This Kids Craft an American Patriotic Spinning Toy Craft for Children. This would make a great July 4th patriotic craft for kids. You choose the pattern or design your own. Makes a great party decoration. Hang them outside and watch them spin!

Materials That You Need:

* Computer
* Color Printer
* White Index
* Patterns -- Tie Dye, Big Stars, Small Stars, Small Stripes, Big Stripes
* Glue
* Crepe Paper Streamers and/or
Curling Ribbon
* String
* Scissors
* Hole Punch

Patriotic Macramé Bracelet Craft for Kids when they are feeling like Patriotic Americans, such as on July 4th. Fashionable and patriotic, this macramé bracelet only uses one knot. Great for beginners.

Materials You Need:
--3 Yards Red Satin Cord
--3 Yards White Satin Cord
--Blue Pony Beads
--Masking Tape

This is a great craft for kids who are patriotic Americans. It is a Sequin American Flag Magnet arts and craft project made out of sequins. This patriotic craft is economical and easy to do with your troop or group. This would be a great 4th of July project for Independence Day.

Materials You Need:

* Approximately 25 Blue Sequins
* Approximately 50 Red Sequins
* Approximately 30 White Sequins
* Magnetic Sheets
* Tacky Glue
* Scissors

This arts and craft project ideas is a craft for kids to make Patriotic Wind Chimes to hang outside on a tree for music or to decorate the outside. Hang it outside to show your patriotism and listen to it jangle in the wind.

You need:

* Pattern for Wind Chimes
* 1-1/2 Pieces of Shrinkles
* Blue and Red Pencils or Markers
* Black Fine Point Marker
* Scissors
* Hole Punch
* Paper Clips

Here is a 4th of July String of Stars Arts and Crafts project for Children to create to celebrate America's independence. This String of Stars is in red, white, and blue and is a great patriotic craft for Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, President's Day, and Labor Day as well. - Decorate a porch railing with these festive Fourth of July garlands.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

Craft Foam
Scissors
Tacky glue
Hole punch
Ribbons

American Flag Craft Stick Craft for Children to create to celebrate America's Independence Day on 4th of July. This children's arts and crafts project is to make a Craft Stick Flag - This crafts project is a simple-to-make US flag made from craft sticks. This is a great way to celebrate July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Flags Day, or President's Day. Or you can simply have your children make the American flag to support the American troops.

ARTS AND CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS CRAFT FOR KIDS:

# 9 craft sticks
# Red and white acrylic paint
# Brushes
# Blue construction paper
# Glue
# Either white paper or a white gel pen

Star Spangled Wavers - These batons promise to be the stars of any Independence Day celebration.

CRAFTS MATERIALS YOUR KIDS NEED FOR THIS CHILDRENS' ARTS AND CRAFTS ACTIVITY

Scissors
Pieces of red, white, and blue felt
Red, white, and blue ribbons (available at local craft stores)
Tacky glue
3/8-inch dowel