Making homemade decorations for holidays is something I love doing with the kids. We sat outside the other day in the shade of our front porch and crafted. Thanks to Tampico for sponsoring our crafting time and this post.
I wanted to share a couple of easy 4th of July decorations that we made. Both can be created in less than an hour. The best part is that they can be made with materials you probably already have around your house. The first decoration the boys and I made was a paper chain and the second craft was flag windsocks.
Materials needed:
- Construction paper – red, white and blue
- Tape
- Scissors
- Yarn/String
- Crepe paper – red and white
- Chalk
- Hole puncher (optional)
Directions to make the paper chain:
1) Cut some of the construction paper into strips
2) Take one paper strip and make it into a loop and tape the two ends together
3) Take the 2nd strip of paper and put it through the first one. Make a loop and tape the two ends of that 2nd strip making a chain with the two pieces
4) Continue until your chain is the length you’d like it to be
Directions to make the flag windsock:
1) Use the chalk to draw stars on one side of your blue construction paper
2) Roll the piece of paper into a cylinder and tape together
3) Cut pieces of crepe paper into strips about 20 inches long
4) Tape one end of the crepe paper onto the inside bottom of the cylinder, letting the other end hang down. Repeat until you have paper hanging all around the bottom
5) Poke two holes in the top of the cylinder on opposite sides (using a hole punch or your scissors)
6) Put string or yarn in holes and attach to windsock so you can hang your windsock
With these hot days we have been having, it’s important to stay hydrated. We love to drink Tampico Tropical Punch while we are outside crafting. I add little fun straws to their cups for a festive feel.
What fun crafts do you like to make with your kids?