Looking for a patriotic craft for your kids? Try weaving an adorable US flag with yarn for an easy 4th of July paper plate craft.
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My daughter’s birthday is the 4th of July, making it an extra special day for us. Typically we complete crafts and make fun patriotic recipes in advance, so we are able to dedicate the 4th to celebrating her birthday.
With us spending this summer at home, we are definitely looking for activities to keep ourselves busy. You too? Try this super easy 4th of July craft. The best part is probably have all of the necessary supplies at home!
Materials Needed:
- 1 paper plate
- 2 yards (6 feet) red yarn
- 2 yards (6 feet) white yarn
- Blue paper
- White paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Star hole punch (similar HERE)
- Circle hole punch (similar HERE)
Instructions:
- On each side of a paper plate, punch thirteen holes (for 26 holes total).
- Lace the red yarn through the top row and then every other row so that the first and last rows are red. Tie off the ends.
- Lace the white yarn through the remaining holes. Tie off the ends.
- Punch 50 stars from the white paper. Glue the stars on blue paper in a rectangle shape in rows of 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 6.
- Cut out the blue field and attach to the yarn with glue.
- Allow to dry before playing or displaying.
Tip: Want to save time? Try drawing the stars on blue cardstock with a white white pen.
In addition to celebrating the holiday, weaving with yarn is a great small motor skill to practice.
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Celebrate the 4th of July with an easy craft that won’t have you asking Uncle Sam for a loan!
