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Patriotic Crafts

There are many patriotic crafts that are fun and easy to do. Here are some

suggestions that can be done for special holidays or whenever you feel

patriotic.

1) Wall hanging--Needed: a paper plate, red, white and blue tissue paper cut in 2

inch squares, glue. Crumple the squares and glue them on the paper plate in a flag

pattern. Hang with a red ribbon.

2) Sneaker painting--Needed: old white sneakers, red, white and blue acrylic

paint or permanent markers. Decorate the sneakers by painting stars, flags, etc.

(Red or blue shoe laces add a finishing touch)

3) Pencil holder--Needed: empty soup can, red, white and blue yarn. Take off the

top and bottom of the can. Wind the yarn through the can, around the outside,

through the can, around the outside over and over, alternating colors, until the can

is covered. OR Needed: empty toilet paper roll and craft sticks, red, white and blue

markers or paint. Paint or color the craft sticks and glue them to the toilet paper

roll.

4) Star wreath--Needed: red white and blue paper, glue. Cut stars (3 to 4 inches).

Arrange them in a circular shape, overlapping the edges, alternating color. (Hint--

lay them on waxed paper as you glue them)

5) Patriotic bird house--Needed: wooden birdhouse (for outside), red, white and

blue acrylic paint, brushes. Paint the birdhouse in any pattern. (Hint--finishing

spray will prevent the paint from peeling)

6) Bookmark--Needed: red, white and blue paper cut into 2 x 6 inch strips (can be

made any size). Decorate with flag stickers, patriotic sayings, etc.

7) Place mats--Needed: glue, red, white and blue paper. Cut paper into 14 inch and

12 inch strips. Weave them, alternating colors and glue the ends in place.

8) Craft stick flag--Needed: eleven craft sticks, glue, red, white and blue markers

or crayons. Lay nine sticks side by side. Glue two sticks vertically to the nine for

support. Turn it over and color or paint a flag.

Patriotic Crafts