Fouth of July Punch

Make a red, white and blue fruit punch using cranberry juice, gatorade and sprite.  The trick is to pour on top of the ice so the layers don't mix.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bigbearswife.com/2011/07/independence-punch.html

Beaded American Flag

Perler beads are melted together to make an American flag for the 4th of July.  For all of those who are going to be in a parade or just riding on the 4th, you can attach it to your bicycle.  Willowday shares the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/07/kids-bike-license-plates.html

Fourth of July Noise Makers

A red plastic cup, festive Fourth of July ribbon, and small noisy beads come together to make noise makers with mom endeavors for this holiday craft.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2013/06/firecracker-noisemakers.html

Fouth of July Vases

Aluminum cans are painted red, white and blue with stars and stripes to make an upcycled vase for the Fourth of July with mom 4 real. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mom4real.com/patriotic-upcycled-can-flower-pots-4th-of-july-decorations/

Fourth of July Goody Bags

 

 

Going to a parade this Fourth of July?  Make this cute patriotic flag inspired bag out of red, white and blue duct tape to catch all of the toys and candy.  Willowday shares the details.

 

Good for ages 8 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.willowday.com/2013/07/duct-tape-bags.html 

3D Paper American Flag

Red, white and blue construction paper is cut into long strips and curled and glued onto paper to make a three dimensional American flag for the fourth of July.  Little family fun shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/06/paper-roll-american-flag-craft.html

Paper Straw American Flag

Special straws are glued together to create an American flag with i heart crafty things.  Plain white straws could be used as well and painted or stickered and taped.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2015/05/simple-flag-craft-for-kids.html