Get your kids ready for Independence Day with our pick of the most creative 4th of July crafts!
Crafting with your children is a brilliant way to encourage creativity while you spend some quality time with them.
It’ll get them away from their screens and making arts and crafts that they’ll be proud of.
Most of the craft ideas we’ve chosen are affordable and can be made with a few simple supplies – you may already have many of them at home.
Explore our 4th of July craft ideas for kids of all ages, with projects for everyone from toddlers to teens.
15 easy 4th of July crafts for kids
1. Ribbon wreath
Ribbon wreaths are easy for most children to make, as long as they’re able to tie a knot. This beautiful 4th of July ribbon wreath by abeautifulmess.com will look fabulous on your front door.
2. Calm down jars
With so much excitement in the air, it’s not uncommon for kids to get overwhelmed and exhausted.
Calm down jars are a good way to get them to settle down for a few minutes. They’ll love making this project and they’ll be mesmerised by the swirling glitter whenever they shake the jar!
Learn how to make calm down jars with lovelyindeed.com.
3. 4th of July streamers
Get in the mood for a party by decorating your home with 4th of July streamers!
This simple project from studiodiy.com is simple enough for kids to make and will helpmake them feel part of the celebration.
4. Popsicle stick Uncle Sams
This has to be one of the cutest popsicle stick crafts that we’ve ever seen!
Craft your own popsicle stick Uncle Sams following this easy tutorial from thecraftpatchblog.com. Put them away carefully and you’ll be able to display them every year as your children grow up.
5. 4th of July rainbows
Brighten your home with some vibrant 4th of July rainbows! This project will inspire your children to be creative while they make a wonderful decoration.
Find out how to make 4th of July rainbows with lovelyindeed.com.
Summer crafts for kids
You’ve got the 4th of July covered, but what about the rest of the summer? Don’t worry, we’ve put together some fun summer crafts for kids to keep your little ones entertained all season long.
6. 4th of July luminaries
Light up the night with some handmade 4th of July luminaries from the craftpatchblog.com.
As the sun sets, place some LED candles inside and let them shine! These look great suspended from a tree if you’re having an outdoor gathering, or you could hang them up inside your home.
7. Paper plate fireworks
Paper plate crafts are cheap and cheerful! This is an affordable way to keep your kids amused this 4th of July.
Use patriotic colours (reds and blues) to decorate your plates for Independence Day. Learn how to make paper plate fireworks with happinessishomemade.net.
8. Paper bag eagles
Fly high on the 4th of July by making your own paper bag eagles with the help of ourkidthings.com.
This is a project you’ll need to make with your child, because you’ll need two pairs of hands to make the eagle’s spectacular wings.
9. Bubble wands
Keep the kids out of mischief this 4th of July by making cute DIY bubble wands using pipecleaners.
Get the bubble wands tutorial from iheartcraftythings.com.
10. 4th of July tie dye shirts
Not sure what to wear on the 4th of July? You could make matching tie dye t-shirts for the whole family to put on.
It’s so simple to decorate t-shirts using tie dye and you could easily wear them for other occasions too.
Find out how to make 4th of July tie dye t-shirts with lovelyindeed.com.
11. Fireworks salt painting
Salt painting is one of our favourite art activities for kids, because it’s creative and incredibly satisfying.
Build anticipation for the evening firework displays by getting your kids to make their own firework salt paintings using this guide from onelittleproject.com.
12. Confetti poppers
Confetti poppers are ideal for children who are too young to hold sparklers on the 4th of July. They will love sending confetti flying into the air!
If these confetti poppers are a hit with your little ones, you could make them for other celebrations too. Just update the colours to suit the occasion.
Discover how to make your own confetti poppers with happinessishomemade.net.
13. Paper bag flags
Paper bags are so versatile! It’s always worth keeping a few to hand for those moments when creativity strikes.
Paper bags make brilliant flags – all you need is a few basic supplies to make this project. There’s a good chance that you have most of the materials already in your home.
We love the buttons that have been used to represent stars on these flags!
Make paper bag flags with ourkidthings.com.
14. Straw flag
Cutting and sticking is a good way to develop your child’s motor skills. They’ll happily snip and stick some straws to make their own straw flags!
Younger children may need a bit of help with this project, especially if they struggle to use scissors.
Find out how to make a straw flag with iheartcraftythings.com.
15. Popsicle star streamers
Decorate your home for the holiday with these charming popsicle stick stars from happinessishomemade.net.
Finish them off with a sprinkle of glitter or a dash of sequins to make your stars even more eye-catching.
Celebrate with easy 4th of July crafts for kids
The 4th of July is the perfect time to come together as a family for a wholesome crafting session.
Your children can explore their creativity as they make decorations for their home and enjoy quality time with you.
It’s a good way to keep them amused when boredom strikes, as well as keeping them away from screens for a couple of hours.
Kids’ crafts for every occasion
We don’t need an excuse for crafting, but every celebration on the calendar is a new opportunity for creativity – and you can get the kids involved too!
Explore our crafts for kids guide to find ideas for every season and holiday.
