{"id":7165,"date":"2017-06-26T09:19:11","date_gmt":"2017-06-26T16:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.silverdolphinbooks.com\/?p=7165"},"modified":"2019-03-06T08:41:15","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T16:41:15","slug":"4th-of-july-crafts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/4th-of-july-crafts\/","title":{"rendered":"4th of July Crafts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just in time for the 4th of July, we&#8217;ve got 10 fun patriotic crafts to make with your kids! Below you&#8217;ll find instructions for windsocks, handprint projects, fireworks crafts, make and play projects for your barbecue, and more. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\">1. 4th of July Windsock<\/p>\n<p class=\"h4\">Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">White and blue sheets of paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n<li>Pencil<\/li>\n<li>Tape<\/li>\n<li>White ribbon<\/li>\n<li>Red tissue paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Windsock-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Windsock-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Windsock-1024x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Windsock-1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Windsock-1024x1024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Windsock-1024x1024-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"h4\">Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a star stencil or sketch several stars on the white sheet of paper. Cut them out, then set them aside.<\/li>\n<li>Glue the stars all over the blue sheet of paper. Bend the sheet of blue paper so it creates a tube shape. Tape the two sides together.<\/li>\n<li>Cut long strips of red tissue paper, and long strips of white ribbon. Attach them to the inside of the windsock.<\/li>\n<li>Attach a loop of white ribbon to the top of the windsock, then hang it up outside!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"h3\">2. Popsicle Uncle Sam<\/p>\n<p class=\"h4\">Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Popsicle Sticks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Red, White, and Blue Paint<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Paint Brush<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">White and Pink Construction Paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Permanent Marker (optional to use googly eyes if you have them!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Popsicle-Uncle-Sam-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Popsicle-Uncle-Sam-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Popsicle-Uncle-Sam-1024x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Popsicle-Uncle-Sam-1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Popsicle-Uncle-Sam-1024x1024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Popsicle-Uncle-Sam-1024x1024-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"h4\">Directions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Assemble Uncle Sam\u2019s hat by gluing the Popsicle sticks together. Set aside to dry.<\/li>\n<li>Paint the top portion of his hat red and white and paint the across Popsicle stick with blue paint.<\/li>\n<li>Cut out a button nose using the pink construction paper and glue on.<\/li>\n<li>Add eyes with either a permanent marker or googly eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Trace your hands on the white construction paper and cut out using scissors. These will be used for Uncle Sam\u2019s beard!<\/li>\n<li>Glue them on the bottom half of Popsicle sticks and you have your very own Uncle Sam popsicle craft!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"h3\">3. Fork Fireworks<\/p>\n<p class=\"h4\">Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Red and blue washable paint<\/li>\n<li>White sheet of paper<\/li>\n<li>Scratch paper<\/li>\n<li>Plastic fork<\/li>\n<li>Black pen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-11229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks-1024x1024-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks-1024x1024-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks-1024x1024-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.silverdolphinbooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Fireworks-1024x1024-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"h4\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start by pouring some red paint onto the scratch paper and dipping your plastic fork into the paint.<\/li>\n<li>Gently press the painted fork into fanning patterns on the page to begin your fireworks.<\/li>\n<li>Do the same with the blue paint, going over the top of the existing fireworks.<\/li>\n<li>Using the black pen, add a 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July message to your masterpiece!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"h3\">4.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/kidscraftroom.com\/sparkler-firework-craft-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sparkler Craft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These make-believe sparklers make a fun crackling sound when children run around with them!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\">5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/animals\/birds\/bald-eagle.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Handprint Bald Eagle Craft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your child&#8217;s handprints make the eagle&#8217;s wings!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\">6. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theresourcefulmama.com\/patriotic-wreath-craft-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patriotic Star Wreath<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Top off your star wreath with some red, white, and blue ribbon!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\">7. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2012\/06\/wanted-to-come-up-with-simple-and-quick.html?m=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stringing Stars Craft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hang this patriotic star garland for a festive get-together!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\">8.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.craftymorning.com\/wet-chalk-fireworks-craft-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wet Chalk Fireworks Craft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make a pretty fireworks display with just black paper and sidewalk chalk!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\">9. <a href=\"http:\/\/iheartcraftythings.com\/patriotic-diy-bubble-wands.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patriotic Bubble Wands<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A fun make and play craft for your 4<sup>th<\/sup> of July barbecue.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"h3\">10. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.craftymorning.com\/pom-pom-american-flag-painting-craft-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pom-Pom American Flag Painting Craft<\/a><\/p>\n<p>No need to grab the paintbrushes, kids will love using a pom-pom stamp for their project!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just in time for the 4th of July, we\u2019ve got 10 fun patriotic crafts to make with your kids! 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