In Texas our summers are pretty hot. It’s only June and we’ve already seen temperatures in the 100’s. Needless to say, we spend a lot of time indoors during the hottest part of the day. Since Independence Day is just around the corner, we’ve been busy making patriotic crafts, like these Toilet Paper Roll Painted Fireworks and Popsicle Stick American Flags.
I have a habit of buying clearance craft supplies even when I don’t need them so that I always have supplies on hand for easy crafts. I had all the supplies we needed to make these Popsicle Stick American Flags on hand, so not only was it a fun craft, it didn’t cost me much of anything.
Who else just loves clearance craft supplies?
Popsicle Stick American Flags
What You’ll Need:
- 5 jumbo popsicle sticks
- 2 popsicle sticks
- glue (or other form of adhesive)
- paint (red, white, and blue)
- paintbrushes
Directions:
Paint three jumbo popsicle sticks red and the remaining two jumbo popsicle sticks white. Set aside and allow to dry.
Once the paint is dry, flip the sticks over and align them red, white, red, white, red. With the smaller popsicle sticks, trim off the ends with a pair of sharp scissors, and apply them to the back of the larger sticks with glue or other form of adhesive longways along the sides. Set aside and allow the adhesive to dry.
Once the adhesive is dry, flip the flag over where the painted side of the sticks are showing. With the blue paint, paint a rectangular shape on the left side of the upper part of the flag. Allow to dry. Use the white paint to create stars on the blue portion of the flag. Allow to dry. Display proudly.
These Popsicle Stick American Flags were such an easy and fun craft for the kids to make.
Looking for more ways to celebrate Independence Day? I’ve got you covered.
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Ellen Christian says
What a fun idea. I love crafts that upcycle!
Angela says
So many fun patriotic craft ideas! With July 4th fast approaching we are sure to make some of these. I already have everything we need for the popsicle stick flags.
Jeanette says
What a fun idea to do as a craft! The kiddos would love to do a project like this especially the work ahead of time where you have to eat the Popsicles LOL.
Jenna Wood says
Popsicle stick crafts were one of my favorites growing up! I love how I have all the supplies to make these on hand already!
Liz Mays says
You can’t get easier than that, can you? I love this simple and oh so cute craft idea for kids!
Amy Desrosiers says
These are super cute and certainly something my kids would love to make. I think I will let them recreate these tomorrow.
Danielle says
This is so cute and simple. I’ll have to try this with my son for the 4th. He loves doing crafts like this.
Scott says
Such a cute craft! I have a friend who does something similar, but uses wooden pallets instead!
janis says
This is a really cute little craft. I love how in encourages recycling too.
Janeane says
This is a cute craft idea that can be done year after year with children. As they get older the flags will get better and more ornate and the craft will never be boring or unwanted.
Alicia says
I love making crafts out of Popsicle sticks! They are such a cheap craft supply and I get them in bulk so my kids can make many projects with them
Myrah Duque says
So easy to make and gorgeous colors! We have a birthday party coming up, this craft will make a perfect way to keep the kids entertained!