These 40+ quick & easy 4th of July crafts for kids are SO much fun to make! They’re perfect for celebrating the holiday and getting into the patriotic spirit!
Skill Level: Beginner – All of these easy 4th of July kids crafts are perfect for beginners! No crafting experience required!
This Independence Day, celebrate July 4th by bringing the whole family together for a delightful day filled with patriotic crafts, decorations, and activities. The best part? We’ve got you covered with an assortment of easy Fourth of July crafts that everyone can enjoy, regardless of their skill levels!
Our carefully curated list features over 40 fun patriotic crafts, ranging from simple projects for preschoolers to more engaging crafts that even adults will find enjoyable. These activities are a fantastic way to engage in quality time with your family, fostering a festive spirit with homemade patriotic decorations and more.
Most of these fun crafts require just a few supplies, which you likely already have at home or can easily pick up at your local dollar store. Get ready to make this July 4th memorable with creative projects that celebrate Independence Day in style!
The list below contains an assortment of basic craft supplies and materials that can be used to create many of the different 4th of July kids craft projects in this collection!
Basic Kids Crafting Supplies
40+ Easy Fourth of July Crafts
These easy crafts are a fun way to celebrate the holiday or to make at a Fourth of July party!
DIY Confetti Poppers
What better way to get into the spirit than with homemade party poppers?! DIY confetti poppers are a fun quick and easy craft for kids and adults alike! Launch confetti high up into the air with a satisfying “POP!”
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Popsicle Stick Star Streamers
Your kids will LOVE this cute craft that can be made with just three materials: glue, tissue paper, and craft sticks! After that, the possibilities for decoration are endless, so get creative – ribbons, glitter, sequins, etc. Add a stick to the bottom of the star, and the kids can wave them around at the 4th of July parade!
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Fork-Painted Paper Plate Fireworks
This easy-to-make kids craft shines and sparkles just as bright as actual fireworks! It's super easy to make – all you need are paper plates, paint, plastic forks, and a dash of glitter!
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4th of July Rockets
Our 4th of July rockets are so much fun to make, and they are a terrific way to recycle paper towel tubes or empty toilet paper rolls! Decorate them with patriotic papers in red, white, and blue. Glitter paper is a fun option, too! Line your walkway with them to add to your yard décor for the holiday.
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Red, White & Blue Lanterns
Add some pizzazz and soft lighting to your outdoor table with these patriotic red, white, and blue lanterns made from a mason jar, tissue paper, and mod podge.
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Fireworks Painting
Who doesn't love colorful fireworks? This quick and easy 4th of July kid's fireworks painting is a great craft for those little ones who can't get enough! Little hands can practice their fine motor skills while cutting their toilet paper roll into a firework-painting tool.
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Glue Sticks & Gumdrops
Uncle Sam Paper Plate Craft
This Uncle Sam craft is great for the home or in the classroom!
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Down Redbud Drive
Hand Print American Flag Shirt
If you like your kids to wear patriotic shirts for the 4th, you can make your own super cute tee in about 5 minutes! This handprint American flag shirt is a great choice!
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The Best Ideas for Kids
Fireworks Template – Salt Painted Fireworks
This free fireworks template printable PDF is perfect for a July 4th or Memorial Day craft! Kids can trace the printable firework template or create their own and salt paint them!
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Projects with Kids
4th of July Chalk Pastel Art for Kids
Create this bright and bold 4th of July chalk pastel art with only a few simple supplies! Kids will love using chalk pastels to make this super easy patriotic craft. The beautiful red, white, and blue colors really pop against the black paper!
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Made with HAPPY
Paper Lantern DIY
These red, white, and blue paper lanterns are so cool! Hang then up in your backyard to decorate your 4th of July Party!
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Artsy-Fartsy Mama
Free Printable Firework Flextangle
How’s this for a 4th of July show? Through the magic of paper and folding, kids can create their own custom fireworks display with interactive Firework Flextangles. Also called kaleidocycles, these flextangles are made from hexagonal origami that's both fun to color in and assemble! Perfect if your kid has sensitivities to actual fireworks or just wants something cool they can put together on their own!
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Jinxy Kids
Kids Eagle Craft with Pom Poms
This patriotic pom-pom eagle craft is made with pom-poms, googly eyes, and craft foam. Kids will have a blast playing with America's national bird! It makes for great decoration to celebrate the 4th of July or any other day in honor of this country.
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The Gingerbread House
Fourth of July Paper Banner
Get ready for Independence Day with this simple DIY patriotic paper banner. All you need are some colored paper, string, and glue!
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Natural Beach Living
Patriotic Kids Blower
You’ll love this patriotic blower – a cute craft made with just a few simple craft supplies. Paper tube crafts are easy and cheap craft ideas for kids of all ages!
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Crafts by Amanda
Red, White, & Blue Coffee Filter Flowers
These cute coffee filter flowers are a fun and easy craft that can be made using items you probably have around the house. Makes a fabulous 4th of July table centerpiece!
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Red Ted Art
American Flag Cootie Catcher Printable
Everyone remembers these cootie catcher games from their childhood! Print this American flag cootie catcher for a fun game or two this 4th of July. One layout is blank for you to fill in with your own questions, while the other has pre-written trivia questions about our nation’s flag.
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Crafts on Sea
Paper Plate American Flags
Our red, white, and blue flag has never been cuter! These paper plate American flags are so easy to make with materials you probably already have at home – paint, paper plates, and stickers, confetti, or glitter for the stars.
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The Soccer Mom Blog
Handprint American Flag Craft for Preschoolers
This American Flag Handprint Craft is such a cute patriotic keepsake made using paint sticks! This adorable keepsake will look gorgeous hanging on your front door!
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Raising Arizona Kids
Pool Noodle Sailboat
This fun red, white, and blue pool noodle sailboat is perfect for 4th of July pool time!
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Fun Handprint Art
Simple Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Paper Craft with Template
Easy red, white, and blue craft for preschool and kindergarten ages to make! This Happy 4th of July paper craft includes an American flag inspired template.
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Crafting Chicks
4th of July Handprint Crafts – Uncle Sam and Bald Eagle
This Independence Day, check out these 4th of July handprint crafts based on classic American icons – Uncle Sam and the bald eagle!
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Darcy & Brian
Popsicle Stick Firework Rocket Craft
Make this easy popsicle stick firework rocket for a fun and festive and fun Fourth of July craft. Great for preschool and older.
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Simple Everyday Mom
Fourth of July Ice Cream Craft
This cute craft is perfect for younger kids since it includes an easy-to-use template to make your sweet ice cream cones.
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A Little Pinch of Perfect
4th of July Pinwheel Kids Craft with Free Template
Download and print this free 4th of July pinwheel craft for your kids to color, decorate, and put together. The download includes 3 templates including stars, stripes, and the phrase, “Happy Fourth of July.”
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Crafty Morning
Patriotic Paper Plate Wind Catcher
This patriotic wind catcher is cute, festive, & super easy to make!
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Kids Activity Zone
Star Suncatcher
These star suncatchers are easy to make with the free star template and look so pretty hanging in your windows!
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Ruffles & Rain Boots
DIY Ribbon Wands
This easy kids July 4th craft is so cool, and it's such a simple fine motor craft too!
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Two Pink Peonies
Patriotic Paper Plate Wreath
This cute paper plate wreath is a classic 4th of July craft that’s perfect for little kids!
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Printables 4 Mom
Buggy & Buddy
Easy Patriotic Necklaces
Kids of all ages can make these American flag-inspired necklaces and bracelets to wear to all kinds of patriotic celebrations!
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Fantastic Fun and Learning
Fireworks Straw Rockets
Safely join in the Fourth of July fun with these fireworks straw rockets that are sure to delight kids and adults alike!
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Cutesy Crafts
DIY Eraser-Stamped 4th of July Shirt
Make an adorable DIY 4th of July shirt using freezer paper and a pencil eraser! No special equipment necessary. So fun and easy!
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The Farmgirl Gabs
Patriotic Party Slime
Looking for a fun craft idea to keep the kids busy at your July Fourth Celebration? This Patriotic Party Slime makes the perfect party favor.
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I Heart Crafty Things
Patriotic DIY Bubble Wands
Looking for a fun activity to keep the kids busy during your family barbecue and other festivities? These patriotic DIY bubble wands are the perfect solution!
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Crafts by Ria
Tissue Paper Star Art
This scrunched tissue paper art is a wonderful activity for kids of all ages. Scrunching up the tissue paper is a fantastic fine motor activity for your little ones and a perfect boredom buster too.
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Glued to My Crafts
Popsicle Stick Button Flag
This button flag is an easy craft that will help kids work on their fine motor skills while crafting something super cute!
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Six Clever Sisters
Patriotic Popsicle Garland
A simple tutorial for patriotic popsicle garland to make your 4oth of July party cute and fun!
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I Heart Crafty Things
Patriotic Windsock Craft
Kids will love adding this red, white and blue patriotic windsock craft to your Fourth of July celebrations this year! This simple Fourth of July craft is easy for preschoolers and kids of all ages!
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Raising Veggie Lovers
Patriotic Paper Plate Hat Craft
Celebrate the 4th of July with this patriotic paper plate hat! This craft is easy to make and will look so cute on your little ones!
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These 4th of July kids craft ideas are fantastic fun for the whole family! There are plenty of options for at home crafting, patriotic party decorations and even educational material. Pin the list now so you can always have a cute project on hand to celebrate America’s birthday!
More 4th of July Fun!
- DIY Star Spangled 4th of July Shoes – make your own red, white, and blue shoes for Independence Day!
- Sweet Land of Liberty Shaker Sign – the cutest popsicle shaker sign for summertime!
- DIY Star-Shaped Lollipops – make your own delicious patriotic lollipops for the Fourth of July!
Heidi Kundin has captivated the hearts of millions with her colorful and inspiring approach to crafting, celebrations, and family fun. With over 15 years of experience, Happiness is Homemade has become a must-visit destination for those seeking quick and easy creative ideas and last-minute solutions. Heidi’s warm personality shines through her posts, inviting readers to join her on a creative journey that’s fun, rewarding, and achievable. Heidi is also the author of Homemade Bath Bombs & More and DIY Tie-Dye.