4th of July Crafts

Happy 4th of July week!  With the current social distancing and more people planning to celebrate the holiday at home, we want to help everyone liven up their home holiday decor on a budget. Below, we have tons of fun ideas for all ages that can be made at home!

We hope you enjoy them.

Patriotic Balloon Flag:

https://www.ellaclaireinspired.com/patriotic-balloon-flag/ 

This simple balloon decoration can be used to decorate a wall, garage door, or just about anywhere you’d like to hang balloons.

 

 

Cupcake Liner Fireworks:

https://thekindergartenconnection.com/cupcake-liner-fireworks-craft/

This easy and festive fireworks display can be made from paper plates or paper and leftover cupcake liners. 

 

Stars and Stripes Mason Jars:

https://masonjarcraftslove.com/stars-stripes-mason-jars/

Three colors of paint, a few mason jars, and a few paintbrushes and you have these beautiful and festive jars to use as candle holders, vases, or utensil holders. 

 

Star-Spangled Banner Slime:

https://www.momdot.com/star-spangled-slime-diy/

Get slimy with it, HAHAHA. Have fun and get a little messy while making this sparkly slime recipe.

4th of July Star Catchers:

https://www.thesuburbanmom.com/2014/06/27/4th-of-july-star-sun-catchers-kids-craft/#5ZkSZQV6hovF9f3S.32

A few household items and you can make these beautiful sun catchers to brighten up your windows!

 

Stars and Stripes Sensory Bin:

https://www.paper-and-glue.com/2015/06/fourth-of-july-stars-stripes-sensory-bin.html

Pasta, food coloring, and a few other items from around the house are all you need to make this exciting sensory bin for the little ones. If you really want to make it exciting, let the little ones help add the pasta to the food coloring.

Marble Fireworks:

https://kidfriendlythingstodo.com/fireworks-marble-painting-easy-fun-kids/

Lose your marbles in a good way with this fun 4th of July painting project.

 

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