The Fourth of July is the perfect time to slow down, spend time together, and celebrate with a little red, white, and blue creativity! Whether you're waiting for the neighborhood parade, hosting a backyard barbecue, or counting down to the fireworks, these simple crafts are a fun way to keep little hands busy while making special family memories.

Each project is easy to make, budget-friendly, and uses supplies you can find at dollar stores, craft stores, or even around the house. So gather your glitter, glue, paint, and imagination, and let's celebrate America's birthday with these festive Fourth of July crafts!

1. 🎇 Firework Salt Paint Art

Approximate Cost: $4 to $8

Supplies

• White cardstock

• School glue

• Table salt

• Liquid watercolors or watered-down food coloring

• Eyedropper or small paintbrush

Instructions

1. Draw fireworks on the paper using school glue.

2. Sprinkle salt over the glue.

3. Shake off the extra salt.

4. Drop watercolor onto the salt.

5. Watch the colors spread like fireworks.

6. Let dry completely.

2. 🦅 Handprint Bald Eagle

Approximate Cost: $3 to $6

Supplies

• Brown, white, and yellow paint

• Construction paper

• Googly eyes (optional)

• Glue

• Paintbrush

Instructions

1. Paint your child's hand brown.

2. Press onto white paper.

3. Cut out a white head and yellow beak.

4. Glue onto the handprint.

5. Add eyes and decorate the background with stars.

3. 🎆 Paper Plate Firework Wreath

Approximate Cost: $5 to $8

Supplies

• Paper plate

• Red, white, and blue tissue paper

• Ribbon

• Glue

• Scissors

Instructions

1. Cut the center from a paper plate.

2. Tear tissue paper into squares.

3. Crumple and glue onto the wreath.

4. Add a ribbon for hanging.

4. Popsicle Stick American Flag

Approximate Cost: $4 to $7

Supplies

• Popsicle sticks

• Red, white, and blue acrylic paint

• Glue

• Paintbrush

Instructions

1. Glue 7 to 9 sticks side by side.

2. Glue two sticks across the back.

3. Paint red and white stripes.

4. Paint the upper corner blue.

5. Add white dots for stars.

5. 🎈 Patriotic Windsock

Approximate Cost: $3 to $6

Supplies

• Construction paper

• Red, white, and blue streamers

• Stapler or tape

• Hole punch

• String

Instructions

1. Roll paper into a cylinder.

2. Staple or tape closed.

3. Attach streamers to one end.

4. Punch holes and tie string for hanging.

6. ⭐ Star Wand

Approximate Cost: $4 to $7

Supplies

• Cardstock

• Wooden dowel or craft stick

• Glitter

• Glue

• Ribbon

Instructions

1. Cut two stars.

2. Decorate with glitter.

3. Glue around the craft stick.

4. Tie ribbon beneath the star.

5. Wave during parades or fireworks.

7. 🎨 Patriotic Rock Painting

Approximate Cost: $5 to $10

Supplies

• Smooth rocks

• Acrylic paint

• Paint pens (optional)

• Clear sealer (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash and dry rocks.

2. Paint flags, fireworks, or stars.

3. Allow to dry.

4. Seal if displaying outdoors.

8. ❤️🤍💙 Coffee Filter Fireworks

Approximate Cost: $3 to $5

Supplies

• Coffee filters

• Washable markers

• Spray bottle with water

Instructions

1. Color coffee filters with red, blue, and purple markers.

2. Lightly spray with water.

3. Let colors blend.

4. Dry completely.

5. Flatten and display.

9. 🎉 DIY Confetti Poppers

Approximate Cost: $5 to $8

Supplies

• Toilet paper rolls

• Balloons

• Tissue paper

• Tape

• Confetti

Instructions

1. Tie a knot in the balloon.

2. Cut off the opposite end.

3. Stretch balloon over one end of the cardboard roll.

4. Decorate with tissue paper.

5. Fill with confetti.

6. Pull back the balloon and release to launch.

10. 🕯️ Mason Jar Luminaries

Approximate Cost: $6 to $12

Supplies

• Mason jars

• Red, white, and blue tissue paper

• Mod Podge or white glue

• Foam brush

• Battery-operated tea light

Instructions

1. Tear tissue paper into small pieces.

2. Brush glue onto the jar.

3. Cover with tissue paper.

4. Let dry completely.

5. Place a battery-operated tea light inside for a festive evening glow.

Happy Independence Day!

The best part of any holiday isn't the decorations or even the fireworks. It's the memories we make together. Whether your family creates one craft or all ten, each project is an opportunity to laugh, learn, and celebrate together.

🐝 Buzzy's Tip: Display your creations around your home, use them to decorate your holiday picnic, or surprise grandparents with a handmade patriotic gift. We'd love to see your masterpieces, so share your photos and tag The Buzzy B on social media!

From all of us at The Buzzy B, we wish you a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July filled with family, fun, creativity, and plenty of sparkle. Happy 250th Birthday, America! 🎆❤️🤍💙