If you’re looking for a fun 4th of July craft to make this summer, why not try this simple handprint American Flag 4th of July Craft.
If you’re not in the USA, you can adapt this basic idea to make other flags too, to celebrate any national event, or sporting occasion.
Doesn’t it look cute?
Supplies
To make your American flag handprint, you will need:
- Red, White, and Blue craft paints
- Paintbrushes
- White paper
- Paper straw
- Glue
- Glitter glue
Instructions Step by Step
Here’s how to make the 4th July handprint craft with your kids.
First, paint the underside of the hand red, white and blue as seen in the picture.
Then, press the hand down firmly onto the white paper.
You might want to use the brushes to full in any areas that may not have touched the paper enough and to create a flag shape, but be careful not to touch it up too much, you still want to be able to tell that it is a handprint!
Next, glue the paper straw in place on like a flagpole.
Finally, sprinkle silver glitter over the blue or use glitter glue to create a pretty “starry” effect!
And you’re done!
Wasn’t this such an easy 4th July craft?
This handprint flag craft idea is a great toddler fourth July craft, and is also a really good 4th July craft idea for preschoolers.
Kids of all ages enjoy painting and hand printing, and celebrating all kinds of special occasions.
Printable Instructions
If you would like to print out the step by step use the create card below for easy printing
American Flag Handprint Craft
Easy patriotic handprint craft of the American Flag
Materials
- Red Paint
- White Paint
- Blue Paints
- White paper
- Paper straw
- Glue
- Glitter glue
Tools
- Paintbrushes
Instructions
- Paint the hand red white and blue to represent the US flag
- Print onto paper
- Fill in any gaps
- Glue down the straw
- Add glitter
Notes
Full craft details at intheplayroom.co.uk
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Patriotic American Holidays
This American flag craft is suitable for all of the following American holidays
- 4th July – American Independence Day
- Memorial Day – The Last Monday in May
- Veterans Day – November 11th
- Patriot Day – September 11th
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More Easy Handprint Crafts for Kids
Little handprints are perfect for making simple keep sake crafts with the kids all year round.
Here are a few more easy handprint craft ideas on our site
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- Easy Handprint Thing 1 or Thing 2 from Dr Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
- Snowflake Handprints
- Polar Bear Handprint Winter Craft
- Autumn Tree Handprint Craft
- Paper Plate Handprint Spider and Web
Looking for more flag crafts and crafts around the world? Check out our British flag coloring pages
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.
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