24 Creative 4th of July Crafts You and the Kids Will Love Creating

June 21, 2019, 1:30 PM

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24 Creative 4th of July Crafts You and the Kids Will Love Creating

Everyone loves a 4th of July party, and the decor is a huge part of that. Flags, firework, and good old red, white and blue motifs abound! After you've figured out the menu, drinks, and activities for your festive day, you also have to think about the decorations. But rather than buying the same decorations everyone else may already have, why not make some of your own? These DIY 4th of July crafts will add more character to your party than any store-bought ones can, and they’re often cheaper to make yourself anyway! Not only that, but you can have the kids help, which will keep them entertained while summer camp is still out of session.

Making these 4th of July craft decorations won’t take up too much of your time, so you’ll still be able to pull off prep for your patriotic party . Perhaps you'll even have enough time to whip up one of these 4th of July cakes that can serve as the centerpiece to your perfectly placed patriotic crafts and decor.

There's a festive craft for all ages on this list.

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24 Creative 4th of July Crafts You and the Kids Will Love Creating

24 Creative 4th of July Crafts You and the Kids Will Love Creating

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