While I was making my Firework Blocks the other day, my kids told me they wanted a 4th of July craft to make. I headed to my craft room to see what supplies I had. I saw a bag of popsicle sticks and inspiration struck. I asked them to give me a few minutes to prepare and I would call them when I was ready.
What you need:
- Popsicle sticks
- Glue
- Red, white and blue paint
- Paint brushes
- Adhesive magnet strips
You can prepare the popsicles a couple different ways. First I decided to use 8 sticks for my flag. You can either line up the eight sticks (or however many you choose to use) on the table and then put glue on the supporting sticks all at once and lay them down. OR you can do it the way I did it. I place three popsicle sticks vertical place glue on each stick and then laid the 8 horizontal sticks on top, doing little glue lines at a time. Either way you do it you will need to trim the left over popsicle sticks which is easily done with scissors.
Once the glue was dried I was ready for my little painters. I poured out the colors and let them get to it. I did help them figure out the stripes and where to paint the blue part of the flag but everything else was left up to them.
Once the blue paint was dry I gave them each a toothpick to make the “stars”. They had a lot of fun dotting away with the paint. Once all of the paint was dry you can add two strips of adhesive magnet to the back of each flag and each child can enjoy displaying their flags on the refrigerator! Have fun!
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For more 4th of July fun, check out this Pinterest board for craft, recipes and party ideas!
Nicole says
What a cute idea! Definitely going to pin this and do it with my four year old. We have about a million popsicle sticks. Thank you for linking up to the our #HomeMattersParty this week!
Nina Lewis says
What a fun and easy craft for kids to do for the 4th of July. Thanks for sharing this at my link party. (I’ve pinned this idea, too.)
Nina
Shirley Wood says
What a fun and easy craft. I know the children smile each time they look at them. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Sharing on G+.
Nancy says
These are cute projects to make for the 4th of July!
Sarah L says
Popsicle sticks are such a great craft staple to have on hand. These magnets are cute.
Dandi D says
I just love 4th of July crafts and this one is really cute!
Laurie Emerson says
These are just adorable! My son and daughter would have so much fun making these.
Shelley P says
This is such a great and easy craft! Thanks for sharing! Plus a fun way to teach the kids some history along with it 🙂
Aura says
Adorable idea! Going to bookmark for America day at school
Antoinette M says
Love crafts with popsicle sticks! The flag magnets are great!