Must-Try Independence Day Craft & DIY Decor Ideas for Kids & Adults

Arts and crafts play an important role in early childhood development because they promote child’s natural imagination and help them develop and improve other important life skills. However, crafting is not beneficial only for kids. Research has shown that crafting is therapeutic in all ages, including adults. It improves mood, self-confidence and reduces stress. So what better way to decorate and celebrate the upcoming Independence Day than by making fun and simple crafts? By engaging in these DIY projects you will not only nurture creativity, but you will also instill a sense of national pride in kids. By creating patriotic crafts, the children will gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Independence Day.

Get your kids, family, and friends into the patriotic spirit with our collection of easy and affordable 4th of July crafts for all ages, including young kids and kindergarteners that will make this year’s holiday unforgettable. Gather basic craft supplies (hot glue gun, scissors, red, white, and blue cord, and paper) and bring these lovely ideas to life. Many of these handicrafts double duty as 4th of July decorations: A front door adorned with a star wreath, DIY American flag luminaries, holiday garlands, and Independence Day suncatchers. They are sure to make everyone enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Below you will find lots of amusing 4th of July crafts for the kids and whole family to enjoy! What’s even better, they can be finished quickly with only basic craft supplies.

For this handmade door wreath, most of the supplies at home and other materials can be found at the Dollar store. All you need for this fun craft is popsicle sticks, red, white, and blue paint, some twine, and glue. Visit The Keele Deal for instructions on how to make.

These DIY confetti popper rockets are so much fun to make! Plus, the supplies are not expensive, they are easy to make, and the final product is really amusing. Hang the finished rockets on the patio or trees in the backyard and let the kids play. When they pull the string at the bottom, a small compartment in opens up and confetti land on kid’s head! Alpha Mom website for details on supplies and how to make.

Here is another simple and quick DIY for the children – star wreath made of paper plates. For this creative adventure, you will only need paper plates  (white or colored), paint (optional), cardstock, and twine. Make the ring from plate, add the stars and a piece of twine to hang on the door and you’re done! Idea borrowed from: Made With Happy.

Used as centerpieces, table décor, or hung on a garland, these DIY paper bag stars are perfect for outdoor 4th of July parties. Positively Splendid has a tutorial and a video on making these lovely stars with minimal investment of time and money. This is a typical 5 minute craft that makes a big visual impact.

Here is another simple activity for the kids to do before the Fourth of July fireworks begin. Made with Happy posted a tutorial on how to make American flag using popsicle sticks, paint, and some string. To make a star, you can use a cookie cutter to shape it on cardboard or a piece of foam. Have the kids make a few of these flags so you can decorate them throughout the property and the yard.

Grab your materials and make one of these Independence Day crafts and add character and uniqueness to your celebration. 

This is a great last-minute craft as it does not require a lot of preparation, money, or effort to make. To make the luminaries, you will need craft sticks, tissue paper, led tea lights and some twine. Hang these lanterns from your porch, patio, or trees and enjoy the beauty of the ambience these handicrafts make. For more details, visit The Craft Patch.

Here is a genuinely simple 5-minute craft to be festive for Independence Day. Make sure to include these cute holiday vases into your 4th of July crafts for kids and adults, as they have no commitment and you can repurpose them after the holiday. Use these jars as table centerpiece for breakfast before the Fourth of July parade, or for dinner before the fireworks. They are ideal for smaller flower arrangements, utensils, tea lights, or crayons. For more inspiration, head over to My Frugal Adventures.

This patriotic banner from Kara Creates is perfect not only for the Independence Day, but also for Memorial Day. For this craft, you will need to gather some burlap, paint, and rope. To recreate the look, all you need to do is to paint the pennants. Paint red and white stripes on half of the pennants, and white stars on blue background on other half of the pennants. Glue the pennants to the rope using a glue gun and hang on your fence, porch, or fireplace.

Here’s one more 4th of July craft for adults, or kids with parental supervision. Star garland made of bandana by Country Living will definitely spruce up your 4th of July picnic table décor. Coupled with matching tablecloth, floral arrangements, and a couple of red, blue, and white candles, you are guaranteed to have a gorgeous table setting for the backyard BBQ get together.

Head over to Hemptique YouTube channel for instructions on making a festive macrame tassel garland to spruce up the patio table where you will have barbecue with family and friends. In fact, this is a perfect activity for the whole family. Using only 2 supplies (wooden beads and hemp cord) you will be able to make fun and vibrant decoration.

Crafting is a fantastic way to get creative during the holidays, and everyone can benefit from participating in DIY activities. Whether you are planning on making festive 4th of July decorations for the backyard, picnic table décor or fun party accessories, we hope you have found some inspiration here that will make your holiday great. Happy 4th!