Patriotic Crafts to Celebrate the 4th of July

Red, white and blue ... Stars & Stripes ... flags ... parades ... fireworks ... they all remind us of our biggest summer celebration, the 4th of July. Whether you are planning a picnic in the backyard, a beach party or a group celebration at a state park, we've got some great new patriotic crafts to help your celebration along. Most of these craft projects can be done with the kids and we all know how kids love to make things. Think about planning a little parade and the kids can get their kitchen instruments (pots and pans, comb and waxed paper etc.) and march around the yard that they have helped to festively decorate. Make it a real celebration this year!

To make the fun and easy Patriotic Wind Wheels, above, all you really need is red, white and blue heavy duty paper, some wire and small twigs.

The Star Garland can be hung outdoors for your picnic area, just string between two treen or poles.

Make this Uncle Sam Hat for a dynamic looking 4th of July cenrerpiece.

For the Picnic, make this easy Stars & Stripes Fruit salad recipe. And for dessert, make these fabulous looking cupcakes ... all dressed up in Patriotic cupcake wrappers.

For a perfect Patriotic Tablesetting, make these darling Uncle Sam napkin rings, which can also be made into party favors.

Let kids have their own patriotic craft and let them make this easy Red White and Blue Necklace craft using simple drinking straws.

For all 4th of July crafts .... Flag sandwich, Star Mobile, Stars & Stripes Placemat, kids patriotic printables and more.