Looking for some fun and easy 4th of July crafts to keep your kids entertained? Paper plate crafts are affordable, simple, and perfect for celebrating America’s birthday! Here are 10 creative paper plate craft ideas that will keep little hands busy — and make your holiday decor pop with patriotic flair:
1 Paper Plate American Flag
Paint red and white stripes on the paper plate, add a blue corner with white star stickers — an adorable flag kids can proudly wave!
2 Paper Plate Fireworks Spinner
Cut slits around the edges of a painted paper plate and decorate with glitter and stars. Spin to create a fun fireworks effect!
3 Patriotic Paper Plate Wreath
Cut out the center of the plate to make a wreath base. Decorate with red, white, and blue tissue paper or ribbons, and hang on your door.
4 Paper Plate Star Garland
Cut paper plates into star shapes. Paint them in patriotic colors and string them together for a festive garland.
5 Paper Plate Uncle Sam Face
Kids can create Uncle Sam’s face using cotton balls for a beard and hat cut-outs — fun for preschoolers!
6 Paper Plate Bald Eagle
Use paper plate pieces to form a majestic bald eagle with a yellow beak and brown wings — educational too!
7 Paper Plate Drums
Turn plates into small patriotic drums using red, white, and blue string or yarn — kids will love making noise!
8 Paper Plate Pinwheel
Create simple pinwheels with paper plates and attach to sticks — fun to wave during parades or parties.
9 Paper Plate Rocket Ships
Decorate plates like rockets with flames and stars, then add streamers — kids will love zooming them around!
10 Paper Plate Starry Night Scene
Paint the plate a deep blue, add glitter stars and mini American flags — a beautiful 4th of July night sky!
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