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Just like that, summer keeps right on moving and I cannot believe that we are already talking about the 4th of July! But, here we are. Today, I want to share a really simple patriotic craft that we did here recently as we get ready to celebrate Independence Day.
If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you know that my favorite crafts for kids are those that are inexpensive, simple to prep, and easy to clean up. This craft meets all of those.
And no, you do not have to be super artsy or creative to put it together. Another perk? You probably already have most of the supplies at home.
I think it took me about 15 minutes to put this project together for Little and we did it for our morning activity while baby brother was sleeping.
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Red, White, & Blue Stars: A Fun Patriotic Craft for Kids
You’ll recognize this as similar to some of the other crafts we’ve done around here, because it is so easy and versatile. And we try to not mess with a good thing around here.
Supplies
- Contact Paper
- I buy a big roll of this and just keep in on hand in my craft cabinet because it is SO easy to use for crafts.
- Red, White, & Blue tissue paper, cut into pieces
- You only really need to cut about 1/8 of the piece of tissue paper
- Permanent Marker
- Scissors
Directions
- If you haven’t already, use scissors to cut tissue paper into small squares.
- I only used about 1/8 of a sheet of each color for this project. It’s always fine to have more, but you’ll likely have some left overs for your next craft.
- Use a permanent marker to draw stars on the contact paper.
- These don’t have to be perfect to work.
- Cut stars out and remove the paper backing from the contact paper.
- Stick tissue paper to the star.
- It really is that simple. We put our star on a red piece of construction paper to help see it better since it’s clear.
- There really is no rhyme or reason to how you put the tissue paper on, either so this is great for lots of ages. In fact, Little thought it would be best to take the tissue paper by the hand full and “dump” it on then shake off the excess.
- Fold over tissue paper that’s hanging over the edges back onto the sticky part.
- Stick your finished stars onto a separate piece of contact paper and cut the excess.
And that’s it.
Depending on how old your kids are, I think it would also be fun to use glitter for some extra sparkle. Of course, then I might need to recount what I said about this being easy to clean up.
For more fun Patriotic Crafts for Kids, be sure to check out these posts:
4th of July Kids Blower from Natural Beach Living
Red, White, & Blue Ribbon Wand from Mama in the Now
Paper Plate Star Wreath from Glitter on a Dime
Patriotic Star Toddler Craft from Fab Working Mom Life
4th of July Place Mat Craft from Penlights to Pacifiers
These are adorable. I need to have my daughter make one for our window!
Thank you! They are so simple and little kids love sticking the paper!
This is a great 4th of July craft! My daughter would love this. The contact paper is genius! Talk about saving me from the mess of glue!
That’s exactly why we use the contact paper! It makes clean up a breeze!
This is so cute! I will definitely be making this with my preschooler!
Thank you so much! It’s really fun!
this is so cute, i’ll have to try this with my toddler
It’s super simple too; I’m sure he’ll enjoy it!
So cute! I really need to grab some of the contact paper. My daughter’s kindergarten teacher used it for all types of crafts last year.
It really is so versatile! I keep a roll on hand all the time in our craft cabinet!
So cute! I love the tissue on contact paper! We do that in my classroom a lot! I love the patriotic stars!
Thanks!! It is a fun classroom activity!
I can’t even tell you what perfect timing this is! My daughter’s begging for 4th of July crafts. Now I need to get some contact paper STAT!
We keep a big roll of it on hand for these little projects!
Really cute! Looks like something my 3 year old would love!
I bet he would!!
Kids love these crafts and it’s a great way to keep them entertained during the summer months.
Thank you for sharing at The Really crafty Link Party. Pinned.
It really is and these contact paper crafts are so versatile!
This is a fun craft for the grandkids to make, very pretty. Found you on Simple Homestead Blog Hop.
Thank you! It would be fun for them to make. And it is simple to put together!
What a cute and easy craft project for little hands!
Thank you; it really is!!
Fun idea! My girls would enjoy doing a craft like this.
Thanks so much! I bet they would enjoy it!
This actually looks like something we can do! My daughter is still very young but she loves to place things inside of a given area. This also reminds me that I have been meaning to purchase contact paper for another activity I saw on instagram :). Thanks!!
I bet she would love it! That’s why I like contact paper – even really young kids can participate since it sticks automatically! Let me know if you make it!
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Love to Learn. Pinned.
Thank you!!
We have tried this project out using a variety of shapes and I always just LOVE LOVE LOVE how they look on the windows. So pretty and festive. Pinned.
We love doing different shapes, too! I keep contact paper on hand because this is such a simple and versatile project!
This looks so easy to make with young kids and truly perfect for the upcoming 4th of July. Going to see if I can get some contact paper and tissue paper to make with my own girls now. Thanks for sharing 🙂
It is really fun! Hopefully you’ll be able to make them!