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4th of July Crafts for Toddlers
Salt-Painted Fireworks with Template
Salt painting allows toddlers to explore different textures while working on fine motor skills, and how cool does the end result of these salt painted fireworks look? Watching the water colors react to the salt mixture is almost as much fun as watching real fireworks!
4th of July Patriotic Stars Thumbprint Craft
Thumbprint crafts are great for toddlers who like to get their hands messy. This patriotic thumbprint star craft would look great in a Dollar Tree frame as an easy and personal 4th of July decoration!
Easy Fireworks Painting
My toddler has a strange obsession with toilet paper rolls, so these easy toilet paper roll firework stamps are sure to be a hit! Such a cute and easy activity that can be done with supplies you already have around the house.
Handprint Eagle Craft
How cute is this Bald Eagle with hand print wings? There is even a free printable eagle template to make it super easy! Get the template and full tutorial here.
Patriotic Cookie Cutter Painting
Cookie cutters make the perfect art tools for tiny toddler hands. Just make sure you use the kind that aren’t too sharp! This cookie cutter painting activity will allow your toddler to experiment with paint, without the mess of paintbrushes.
Straw Stamp Painted Fireworks
Who needs real stamps when you can make easy straw firework stamps? Stamping crafts provide a fun way to explore cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills.
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Fourth of July Sharpie Firework T-Shirt
Can you believe this awesome firework t-shirt art is designed using Sharpies?! Bri from Parties with a Cause says, “I do this every year with my kids for the 4th. My son was 2 last year and did the drops on fireworks I drew. My 6 year old drew it all himself.” The result is amazing!
4th of July Blower Craft
These 4th of July blowers involve painting and stickers, two excellent ways to practice fine motor skills – plus they turn out super cute! Can you even tell that it’s made out of a toilet paper roll?
Share your Toddler 4th of July Crafts!
What Valentines will you and your toddler make? We would love to see them! Share your Valentines on Instagram and tag Happy Toddler Club using the hashtag #happytoddlerclub!
If you have a great 4th of July craft for toddlers, leave us a comment so we can add it to the list!
30 Patriotic 4th of July Crafts Your Family Will Love
It doesn’t get more patriotic than a red, white, and blue corn hole set.
By Amanda Garrity and Lauren Smith McDonough Updated: Jul 1, 2020
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Happiness is Homemade/ Hostess With the Mostess
Come Independence Day, everything looks better with stars and stripes. Give your home the star-spangled treatment with these simple 4th of July crafts. We have ideas that will keep kids occupied, as well as some more advanced projects for adults that when completed, can double as your patriotic decor. Get your hot glue gun and your crafting scissors ready, because you’re going to want to try these crafts out for yourself.
Whether you’re an old pro at crafting, or you’re just looking for something to keep everyone busy until the fireworks, there’s something for all ages on this list — including a DIY picnic blanket that you’re going to want to use all summer. When you’re done crafting, be sure to check out more of our favorite summer DIY ideas.
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Patriotic Pallet Art
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Add whatever patriotic phrase you like to this DIY painted wood project. Plus, you can keep this professional looking rustic decor up year-round.
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Popsicle Stick Vases
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On the other hand, this craft is super easy for kids to do. After the kids paint some popsicle sticks red and blue, give them hand glueing them to a old tin jar — then you’re free to use these vases for flowers, storing utensils, or whatever else you need.
