Spending July 4th with friends and family to celebrate our independence is one of the best parts of summer! Cookouts, pool parties and fireworks are just a few of the ways people commemorate this important day in our nation’s history. Let the kids add some patriotic flair with these quick and simple July 4th crafts: (click on links for directions)
Candy poppin’ bottle rockets that will rock your 4th of July! Kids of all ages will love these candy bottle rockets!
Ingredients/Supplies:
- Red, white or blue straws (make sure they are large enough to fill with Pop Rocks and that the holes of your Life Savers fit snugly around the straws.)
- Pop Rocks
- Red, white and blue Life Savers (Gummies or regular)
- Red and blue Airhead candies
Fireworks that aren’t a fire hazard! The best part is that you can make them with materials you probably have in your house already. Why buy decorations for your table when you can have the kids create them for you?
Supplies:
- Colored cellophane sheets
- Tin foil
- Sticky tape
- Scissors
Make an easy DIY rice filled jar for your 4th of July Patriotic Centerpiece. A patriotic project the kids can help with!
Supplies:
- Blue mason jars
- White rice
- Flags
These stars are perfect for your Fourth of July decor and you can make them with your kids to create a garland or to hang in your window.
Supplies:
- Colorful paper
- Ribbon or string
These whimsical pinwheels will set the scene for a festive day full of merriment!
Supplies:
- Scissors
- A brad
- Glue or glue stick
- Drinking straw
- Plain craft or printer paper
Have guests at your party tie dye their own patriotic tee-shirts in red, white & blue!
Supplies:
- White t-shirts in various sizes
- Zip ties
- Cookie cooling rack
- Plastic table cloth
- Red and blue dye
However you are celebrating Independence Day this year, these fun, simple crafts will help make the day extra special!
Happy Independence Day!
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