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Home > Arts and Crafts Projects for Kids > Memorial Day Crafts for Kids
I usually love being silly in my craft introductions, but I feel too serious on such a solemn a solemn day to make light. Please take a moment today to give a silent thought for all the sacrifices made so that right now we are able to live such happy lives. Give hugs to your loved ones and honor our fallen. Make an American flag and other Memorial day crafts with your kids and God Bless you and your family.
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Americana
Chair-Back Cushion Memorial Day Craft - -
These all-American quilt blocks make a decorative cushion.
Americana
Pitcher and Glasses Kids Craft - -
Decorate your pitcher and glass set for Memorial Day.
American
Flag Fan Memorial Day Project for Children - -
Your kids can proudly display their patriotic spirit on Flag Day,
Memorial Day or Independence Day when they make this United States
flag fan craft.
American
Flag Pin Patriotic Activity - - This
tiny American flag is just the thing to wear on any patriotic
holiday. You could also use it as part of your decoration for the
Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any other holiday where you fly the
flag.
American
Flag Wall Hanging Activity for Kids - -
Design your own American flag you can hand in your room.
Backyard
Bash Memorial Day Arts and Crafts Idea - - Simple
outdoor pleasures like playing a game or having a picnic create some
of the best summer memories! Encourage your kids to capture the fun!
Beaded
Beauty to Make - -
Place this glistening pin on your lapel to show your patriotism! This
pretty pin works up in a jiffy, so make several to share the spirit!
Bubble
Wands Making Instructions- -
Send airy bubbles afloat on summer breezes with these star-spangled
bubble wands.
Can-Do
Cans Memorial Day Craft Making Directions - - Wrap up
your holiday entertaining plans with these patriotic containers. Use
our red, white, and blue designs to cover empty tin cans, then fill
them with flowers (we chose sweet pea and veronica), utensils,
breadsticks, and more.
Celebrate Freedom Hat - - You'll stand out in the crowd now when you celebrate USA!!
Celebrate
Independence! - - Draw a bigger than life flag on a safe sidewalk!
Show patriotism on your country’s Independence Day or any
holiday with a festive flag!
Clothespin
Soldier Ornament - - Make a whole
army of clothespin soldiers to trim your tree or any American
holiday.
Cookout
Collage - - Remember summer holiday picnics with a creative
collage! This one features corrugated cardboard and melted crayon.
Craft
Stick Flag Craft - - This is a simple-to-make US flag made from
craft sticks. Since this tiny flag does not have the correct number
of stars and stripes, explain to the children that the real US flag
has 13 red and white stripes (that represent the original 13
colonies) and 50 stars (that represent the 50 US states).
Crepe
Paper Flag - -
This patriotic door decoration will show your Independence Day
spirit. Display it proudly in a window or your front door for all
your friends and family to see.
Cuddly
Toddler Pillow - -
Are you headed off to see fireworks this 4th of July and you just
know that your little one will get sleepy before it's over? Make this
snuggly little red, white and blue pillow cover that is perfect for
Independence Day, Memorial Day--or any day of the year.
Grand
Uncle Sam - -
Paint this charming pin to show your patriotic spirit on the Fourth
of July or anytime.
How to Create a Patriotic Memorial Day Wreath - - Making patriotic craft projects is a great way to celebrate Memorial Day with children. After making the crafts, let them decorate the house with their creations. A fun and easy project to do with children is making a Memorial Day wreath.
How
to Make a Memorial Day Wreath With Kids - -
Keep your kids busy on this 3 day holiday by creating a Memorial Day
wreath. Most of the time, there is a rainy day over the weekend, so
that would be the perfect opportunity to get the craft box out.
Firecracker
Napkin and Utensil Holder - -
This festive project not only looks great on the table but it's
functional too! By making this fun craft from cardboard tubes you
will be recycling as well.
Flag
Banner - - This banner can be used inside your house, or
outside as long as it is protected from wet weather. The ribbons are
polyester and will be all right, but the felt isn't and could be a
problem. However, it's the perfect display to hang on a protected
door or on a wall beside the door under a porch roof.
Flag
Necklace - -
Beaded to resemble the stars and stripes, this clever necklace is a
charming accessory for kids of all ages.
Flag
and Fireworks - -
Flags and fireworks fly with Color Wonder™ Fingerpaint! Let
your fingers paint a colorful, patriotic scene.
Flag
Craft for Memorial Day - -
We made this cute little flag from craft sticks.
Flag
Stepping Stone - -
This make a fun Memorial Day project for kids, but they will need
adult supervision.
Float
a Flower Boat - -
Kids can honor our country's fallen soldiers by making special
Memorial Day crafts. Create a float a flower boat that commemorates
heroes from the US Navy who died at sea.
Grand
Old Flag - -
Proudly show your patriotism with the stars and stripes of our
high-flying flags.
Handprint Flag - - This is a great idea for Memorial Day or 4th of July.
Independence
Banner - - Celebrate
your country's independence or Memorial Day! Decorate with a national
symbol that reminds you of your country's history and culture.
"Let
Freedom Ring" Windchimes - -
This will keep your kids busy for hours and make your neighbors
jealous!
Lincoln
Penny Pendant - - Make a Lincoln Penny Pendant that you can
wear to celebrate President's Day, Veteran's Day, July 4th, or any
patriotic US holiday.
Memorial
Day Crafts: Fireworks Flowers - -
With the Memorial Day weekend looming, and plans to head down the
shore underway, when I saw these fireworks flowers, I knew they would
be perfect. Simple to make, supplies on hand and a perfect way
to celebrate the patriotic holiday.
Memorial
Day Flower Basket - -
Fun projects perfect for kids. Fill with real or fake flowers.
Musical
Tribute Wreath - -
The Grand Old Flag proudly flies in this wreath, while music notes
dance around song sheets.
Neighborhood Parade - - What would Memorial Day be without a colorful neighborhood parade? Families can work together to create this Memorial Day craft -- and everyone will have a great time while honoring our nation's heroes.
Old
Glory Slate - -
This painted version of the Stars and Stripes comes already framed,
since a slate is used as the artwork's "canvas."
Painted
Rock Napkin Holder - - Keep your
napkins from blowing away during barbeques and picnics with a painted
patriotic rock. This is a FreeKidsCraft.com original project.
Paper
Chain Flag - - June 14th is Flag
Day and we've brought back this fun project for the old
favorite paper chains. Make a large one for the whole class.
Patriotic American Flag Pin - - This patriotic American flag project is the perfect craft for kids and adults. It’s easy, inexpensive, and a great way to show off your national pride. You and the kids can do it together and have the opportunity to discuss national events or simply enjoy each other’s company.
Patriotic
Baton - -
Strike Up the Band and start the Parade! Everyone can join in the fun
with their own baton made from this FreeKidsCrafts original project.
Patriotic
Bunting - -
Decorate your house with one or many of our Patriotic Buntings. Have
the whole family involved as the kids can have fun helping too!
Patriotic
Clings - -
Decorate your house this Memorial with patriotic clings.
Patriotic
Floorcloth - -
Have your kids decorate a floorcloth canvas for the next Memorial Day
project.
Patriotic
Flying Angel - -
With simple wooden shapes, you can create an Americana home accent
piece. This flying angel holds a patriotic star.
Patriotic
Macramé Bracelet - - Fashionable
and patriotic, this macramé bracelet only uses one knot. Great
for beginners.
Patriotic Paper Chain - - When done making the chain you can embellish with markers, glitter and stickers!
Patriotic
Parade Hat - - Strike up the band
and join in the parade with your own Patriotic Parade Hat designed by
the FreeKidsCrafts team.
Patriotic
Pebble Craft - - You can paint a river rock to make a wonderful patriotic pebble. They
make great paperweights or decorations.
Patriotic
Pen Pot Craft - - This
patriotic pen pot craft bears a striking resemblance to Uncle Sam's
hat! It is quick and easy craft for kids of all ages for Fourth of
July.
Patriotic
Picnic Centerpiece - -
Your holiday picnic table will sparkle with this beautiful patriotic
centerpiece! Give a cheer for this decoration kids can make with
items found around the house.
Patriotic
Pinwheel - - A
simple-to-make pinwheel for older children. (This craft uses a
push-pin, so it is not suitable for younger children.)
Patriotic
Poppies - - Celebrate Memorial Day (also known as Poppy
Day) by making crepe paper patriotic poppies. In addition to
attending parades and festivals, celebrate this special holiday by
doing fun Memorial Day crafts with the entire family.
Patriotic
Sea Shells - - What a great way to
celebrate the 4th...searching the seashore for the perfect shells for
your patriotic display.
Patriotic
Starburst Bouquet - -
Celebrate your patriotism with this red, white and blue craft
project. This festive bouquet makes a great quick and easy Fourth of
July decoration or the perfect outdoor picnic table decoration.
Patriotic
Tissue Paper Wreath - - For Memorial Day, 4th of July or Flag Day, this FreeKidsCrafts.com
original project is made from crumpled tissue paper. This is an
encore craft where we bring you the best crafts from previous years.
Patriotic
US Plant Pot Craft - - A simple-to-make patriotic plant pot.
Patriotic
Windsock - - Great for any patriotic
holiday. This windsock is presented in red, white and blue, but can
be adapted to the colors of the flag of any country.
Patriotic
Wind Sock Craft - - You can make a patriotic wind sock from an
oatmeal box, construction paper, string, and crepe paper streamers.
Picnic
Basket Cover - -
Create a patriotic cover for your picnic basket.
Picnic
Plate Paddle Game - -
Life's a picnic when there are fun things to make and play with kids.
Make two sets of these paddles, crumple up paper for a ball, and
everyone can get up to the plate.
Plates
& Platters - -
Give your home or picnic a creative flair! The whole family will
enjoy these custom-designed decorative plates.
Postage
Stamp Pins - -
The stamps that once moved the mail can now move your heart. Simply
laminate stamps to show your spirit.
Printable
Patriotic Bunting - -
Decorate for the 4th of July with this easy to make Patriotic Bunting
designed by the FreeKidsCrafts team.
Proud
and Patriotic Garland - -
Patriotism is more than red, white and blue. Show pride in your
country by creating one-of-a-kind, decorative garlands to display in
your home.
Rainbow
Stars - -
Take the stars from the American flag and make them into a quilted,
patriotic pattern.
Razzle-Dazzle
Accents - -
Small wool squares are folded and stitched to pillow ticking,
creating this flurry of patriotic fabric designs.
Red,
White and Blue BBQ Skewer - -
Everyone can have a little 4th of July festivity with red, white and
blue skewers for cooking meat or marshmallows over a fire. These are
perfect for a party and the handles are inexpensively made with
thread spools.
Red,
White and Blue Bracelet - -
Kids enjoy making these red, white and blue paper bracelets.
Red,
White and Blue Stars - -
These fourth of July craft projects create a set of patriotic stars
with a vintage look. Use as wall decor for July celebrations or any
time of year you want the Americana decor look.
Stand-Alone
Star Craft - - This 3-dimensional star
decoration is made from 2 paper stars that are interlaced. These
stars stand by themselves on a table, and make a great patriotic or
Christmas decoration.
Stand-Up
Stars - -
The shape of a star always catches the eye. Decorate wooden stars
with vintage buttons, torn-fabric bows, and twisted wire.
Star
Quilt Block - -
Here's a fun no-sew quilt block you can attach to a quilted
background. Use your child's drawing printed onto muslin, or create
your own design on a piece of fabric. When you add beads, tape and
thread, the result is 3-dimensional fun.
Star
and Stripes Pillow - -
Use red, white and blue fabric scraps with exposed seams to give a
patriotic pillow a chenille look. A yellow star embellishment turns
this pillow into an homage to the American flag. Homemade 4th of July
decorations are a great way to decorate your home.
Star-Rimmed
Basket - -
Perfect for toting picnic goodies, this white-washed basket is
trimmed with precut wood stars painted in patriotic red and blue.
Stars-and-Stripes
Place Mats - -
Display your American pride at every meal.
Stars
and Stripes Shirt - -
Kids will love to wear their own shirts they decorated for Memorial
Day.
Stars
and Stripes Tennis Shoes - -
Decorate your sneakers with stars and stripes this Memorial Day.
Stars
Mailbox - -
Decorate your mailbox for Memorial Day.
Star
Studded Door Hanger - -
Show your patriotic spirit by making this sparkling welcome hanger
for your door. Easy to put together and so pretty to look at!
Star
Wreath - - Make
a patriotic star wreath decoration from paper stars and a paper
plate. If you're making this project with a group of children, they
can cut out the stars and write their names on them.
String
of Stars - - Make a decorative string of stars to
celebrate President's Day, Veteran's Day, July 4th, Memorial Day, or
any patriotic US holiday. Make it as long as you want - you can
decorate an entire room with this patriotic (and simple) craft.
Suncatchers
American Flag - -
This US Flag beaded suncatcher is an ideal way to share some
patriotic spirit with your kids while adding a little history to your
home for Independence Day or Flag Day.
Traditional Tattoos - - This Memorial Day, show your true colors with these patriotic traditional tattoos. Kids will love to create and wear this Memorial Day craft -- parents will love how easily the tattoos wash off!
Votive
Candleholder - -
The starry design of this decorative terra-cotta Independence
Day votive candleholder is perfect for the Fourth of July
or ANY day.
Uncle
Sam Decoration - - Time to strike up
the band and bring out the red, white and blue decorations.
Uncle
Sam Earrings - -
Make a second earring … either another Uncle Sam, or our
matching 4th of July "Hat with Star Dangles" earring.
Uncle
Sam Hat Treat Holders - -
Decorate your table this Memorial Day with these adorable treat
holders made to look like Uncle Sam’s hat. Fill with your
favorite treats and give away as party favors at the end of the
party!
Uncle
Sam Napkin Rings - -
Fun way to decorate your patriotic holiday place settings. OR, Use the little Uncle Sam decoration to
decorate bazaar name tags, or
wherever you need a little touch of patriotism.
Uncle
Sam Outdoor Whirligig - -
Create a treasure that everyone will enjoy.
USA
Garland - -
Someone you know in the service? Hang a USA garland on
your tree or holiday table to make them part of the celebration!
US
Peyote Flag - - You can show your patriotism or support for
America by making this quick and easy peyote US flag. Then attach it
to a pin back and wear it with pride.
Watermelon
Box - -
Store picnic treats or utensils in this cheery hand-stenciled box.
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