Fourth of July Arts And Crafts For Kids

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By SweetiePie

Have you ever wondered about what types of crafts your kids, or your nieces and nephews, can make on the Fourth of July? I will never be a parent myself, but I love coming up with craft ideas for my niece and nephew. One of our fondest memories of time spent together was when we all decided to draw our own interpretations of a Hawaiian sunset, so I always love to do arts and crafts with my niece or nephew. When I cannot spend time with my niece and nephew I always send them a handmade holiday card, which is something they treasure and enjoy. Here are a couple of craft projects we thought were a fun way to celebrate the red, white, and blue spirit of America's independence day. You know what else is good about making your own crafts on the Fourth of July? You can create American themed decorations that are not made in China, which is especially patriotic when you are decorating specifically for the Fourth of July!

Make a Fourth of July cross stitched magnet.
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Make a Fourth of July cross stitched magnet.
Use the grid of the plastic canvas mesh to draw out the stars and stripes of the flag.
Use the grid of the plastic canvas mesh to draw out the stars and stripes of the flag.
Begin cross stitching on the blue canton of the American flag.
Begin cross stitching on the blue canton of the American flag.
Continue stitching on the blue canton of the flag until this portion is complete.
Continue stitching on the blue canton of the flag until this portion is complete.
Begin cross stitching on all fifty white stars on the American flag. As flags go I would say the United States, Kiribati, and Mexico have some of the most beautiful flags in the world, so cross stitching the American flag is truly art!
Begin cross stitching on all fifty white stars on the American flag. As flags go I would say the United States, Kiribati, and Mexico have some of the most beautiful flags in the world, so cross stitching the American flag is truly art!
Continue cross stitching on all fifty white stars on the blue canton of the American flag.
Continue cross stitching on all fifty white stars on the blue canton of the American flag.
Begin cross stitching on the white stripes of the American flag.
Begin cross stitching on the white stripes of the American flag.
Continue cross stitching on the white stripes of the American flag, which alternate with the red stripes.
Continue cross stitching on the white stripes of the American flag, which alternate with the red stripes.
It is exciting to watch the American flag magnet take shape as you cross stitch it together.
It is exciting to watch the American flag magnet take shape as you cross stitch it together.
Here all the white stripes have been cross stitched on the American flag magnet.
Here all the white stripes have been cross stitched on the American flag magnet.
Begin cross stitching on the red stripes of the American flag. The red and white stripes of the American flag are in what is known as the "field" or "ground" portion of the flag.
Begin cross stitching on the red stripes of the American flag. The red and white stripes of the American flag are in what is known as the "field" or "ground" portion of the flag.
The red stripes look quite striking against the white stripes of the flag.
The red stripes look quite striking against the white stripes of the flag.
The red stripes are almost all cross stitched on.
The red stripes are almost all cross stitched on.
Here is the completed American flag cross stitched magnet.
Here is the completed American flag cross stitched magnet.
Add stick on magnets to the back of the cross stitched flag so you can use it as a magnet on the fridge. This makes for a great Fourth of July decoration.
Add stick on magnets to the back of the cross stitched flag so you can use it as a magnet on the fridge. This makes for a great Fourth of July decoration.
Make a red, white, and blue striped Fourth of July card to invite family and friends to a party at your house.
Make a red, white, and blue striped Fourth of July card to invite family and friends to a party at your house.
Make the first wavy blue stripe with a white heart in the top right hand corner of the card.
Make the first wavy blue stripe with a white heart in the top right hand corner of the card.
Leave room for a wavy white stripe by not coloring anything on the card, and then add a wavy red stripe.
Leave room for a wavy white stripe by not coloring anything on the card, and then add a wavy red stripe.
Leave more room for another wavy white stripe, and then create another wavy blue stripe with white stars on the inside.
Leave more room for another wavy white stripe, and then create another wavy blue stripe with white stars on the inside.
Leave room for another wavy white stripe, and then add another wavy red stripe.
Leave room for another wavy white stripe, and then add another wavy red stripe.
Leave room for another wavy white stripe, and the then add another wavy blue stripe with stars on the inside. Now your card is completed and has captured the spirit of the American flag.
Leave room for another wavy white stripe, and the then add another wavy blue stripe with stars on the inside. Now your card is completed and has captured the spirit of the American flag.
Write a message on the inside of your card inviting family and friends to your Fourth of July party. Your card is creative and cool because it was made by you here in the USA!
Write a message on the inside of your card inviting family and friends to your Fourth of July party. Your card is creative and cool because it was made by you here in the USA!

Are you not from the United States?  Try you hand at cross stitching a flag magnet based on the banner of your country, or you can even make a simple card that captures the spirit of your country's flag.  Happy patriotic crafting!

Comments

Angarastone profile image

Angarastone 18 months ago

Hello,

This is very nice and beautiful post. I like a good art.

Thanks

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Hello, hello, 18 months ago

Great idea and wonderful hub.

Giselle Maine profile image

Giselle Maine Level 6 Commenter 17 months ago

These are great ideas. Thank you for the step by step illustrations - they really help! I especially liked the wavy stars and stripes card - it looks awesome.

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SweetiePie Hub Author 17 months ago

Thanks Giselle! I really love to craft, so I write quite a few hubs about this subject.

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