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4th of July Crafts

Enjoy These Free 4th of July Craft Projects

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How about adding some 4th of July crafts to your Independence Day celebration? You can many of these to use for decorations and they also make great activities for the kids to participate in honor of Independence Day. Make the crafts here and then use them as inspiration to create your own 4th of July project. If you do, don't forget to submit your project to be published.

3-D Fireworks Craft

3-D Fireworks Craft
To make the fireworks on this picture really stand out, you use yarn pieces dipped in glue and cover them with colorful glitter.

4th of July Jewelry

4th of July Jewelry
Learn how to color noodles using food coloring and then use them to make holiday jewelry.

4th of July Party Popper

4th of July Party Popper
Use patriotic paper and these directions to create fun party poppers for your 4th of July picnic or party.

4th of July T-Shirt

4th of July T-Shirt
Learn how easy it is to make a patriotic t-shirt using tie-dye techniques and And Simply Spray Fabric Paint.

4th of July Treat Can

4th of July Treat Can
Learn how to create this fancy hat out of a coffee can and craft foam. Pop off the lids and fill it with treats or flowers.

Fire Cracker Pin

Fire Cracker Pin
Learn how you can transform a few pieces cut from a paper bag into a fashionable pin to wear. All you need is some paint, chenille stems, craft glue, and a pin backing.

Lady Liberty Torch

Lady Liberty Torch
While these directions are technically for an Olympic torch, it can easily be used as a Statue of Liberty torch.

Paper Star Craft

Paper Star Craft
Follow these instructions and learn how you can make a fun star decoration using little more that a piece of yellow paper.

Patriotic Craft Foam Visor

Patriotic Craft Foam Visor
This is a fun craft to make during a 4th of July picnic. have the kids each make their own personalized visor and then wear then to a parade.

Patriotic Safety Pins

Patriotic Safety Pins
You can download nine different beaded safety pin patterns and use them to make fancy jewelry for the 4th of July.
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