30 Patriotic 4th of July Crafts Your Family Will Love
It doesn't get more patriotic than a red, white, and blue corn hole set.
Come Independence Day, everything looks better with stars and stripes. Give your home the star-spangled treatment with these simple 4th of July crafts. We have ideas that will keep kids occupied, as well as some more advanced projects for adults that when completed, can double as your patriotic decor. Get your hot glue gun and your crafting scissors ready, because you're going to want to try these crafts out for yourself.
Whether you're an old pro at crafting, or you're just looking for something to keep everyone busy until the fireworks, there's something for all ages on this list — including a DIY picnic blanket that you're going to want to use all summer. When you're done crafting, be sure to check out more of our favorite summer DIY ideas.
Patriotic Pallet Art
Add whatever patriotic phrase you like to this DIY painted wood project. Plus, you can keep this professional looking rustic decor up year-round.
Popsicle Stick Vases
On the other hand, this craft is super easy for kids to do. After the kids paint some popsicle sticks red and blue, give them hand glueing them to a old tin jar — then you're free to use these vases for flowers, storing utensils, or whatever else you need.
Painted Burlap Place Settings
Crafts that you can use really are the best crafts, and your barbecue will certainly get some mileage out of these adorable, red, white and blue place settings.
DIY Picnic Blanket
All it takes is a star stencil and some red and blue fabric paint to turn your old tarp into a festive picnic blanket fit for the occasion.
4th of July Candle Jar
Keep the mosquitoes away and enjoy the great outdoors for as long as you can by filling this DIY candle jar with some citronella.
Stars and Stripes Banner
The easiest (and least permanent) way to add a festive touch to your walls? A hanging banner. This printable star and stripes banner makes it simple, too — all you have to do is cut!
Patriotic Pom Pom Wreath
Follow this color pattern, or let your own creativity shine with your own pattern of red, white, and blue crafting pom poms.
No-Sew Bandana Seat Cushions
Soften seats with no-sew pillow covers. Sandwich a cushion between two bandanas, then join each corner together with a rubber band and a thin ribbon.
Patriotic Suncatcher
This easy craft for kids also doubles as 4th of July decor — that's something worth celebrating!
Get the tutorial at A Little Pinch of Perfect »
What you'll need: tissue paper ($6, amazon.com), white stars ($3, amazon.com)
Denim and Burlap Lighted Garland
TBH you can live these string lights up all year round because denim never goes out of style.
Get the tutorial at Create, Craft, Love »
What you'll need: string lights ($9, amazon.com), burlap ($16, amazon.com), denim ($12, amazon.com)
Patriotic Napkin Holder
See? You can even make your plastic cutlery look patriotic.
Get the tutorial at Landeelu »
What you'll need: plastic utensils ($10, amazon.com), little bitty bags ($7, amazon.com), twine ($10, amazon.com)
Confetti Poppers
Your kids will get a kick out of these red, white, and blue poppers — and you'll have so much fun with the post-party cleanup. (Apologies in advance.)
Get the tutorial at Happiness is Homemade »
What you'll need: balloons ($13, amazon.com), confetti ($4, amazon.com)
American Flag Corn Hole
Seriously, it doesn't get more American than this.
Get the tutorial at Collectively Christine »
What you'll need: painter's tape ($7, amazon.com)
Paper Stars
Thanks to a printable template, these red and blue stars are much simpler than they look.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith »
What you'll need: cardstock ($14 for 50 sheets, amazon.com)
Balloon Flag
Let freedom ring with this red, white, and blue balloon display. Just make sure to use a strong tape so that they don't blow away!
Get the tutorial at Ella Claire Inspired »
What you'll need: balloons ($11 for 100, amazon.com)
Games Station
To keep kids entertained, set up a cleverly named snap, crackle, and pop station filled with snaps, sparklers, and bubbles.
Get the tutorial at Uncommon Designs »
What you'll need: mason jars ($20 for 12, amazon.com)
Burlap Flags
The best thing about this project is that you probably already have everything you need in your supplies cabinet (yes, even the novice crafters!).
Get the tutorial at See Vanessa Craft »
What you'll need: burlap ($15 for 10 yards, amazon.com), paint ($18 for 18 bottles, amazon.com)
Patriotic Shutter
If you start with a white shutter, all this festive DIY requires is strategically-placed tape and two coats of paint.
Get the tutorial at Hoosier Homemade »
What you'll need: paint ($18 for 18 bottles, amazon.com)
Patriotic Flower Pot
A few swipes of paint give standard terracotta celebratory style — and the planter is extra peppy when paired with red, white, and blue blooms.
Get the tutorial at Lolly Jane »
What you'll need: terra cotta pot ($12 for 8, amazon.com), paint ($18 for 18 bottles, amazon.com)
Uncle Sam's Hat
While this top hat project is stunning as a centerpiece, it could also double as a photobooth prop. We're all about the family photo opp.
Get the tutorial at Consumer Crafts »
What you'll need: paint ($18 for 18 bottles, amazon.com)
Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more.
Lauren is a senior editor at Hearst. She was previously the senior editor at WomansDay.com and the home editor at GoodHousekeeping.com and HouseBeautiful.com. Her book club, ramen, and jean jackets are a few of her favorite things.
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