4th of July Patriotic Tablecloth Weights

A metal washer provides the weight in these decorative tablecloth weights

These are fun to make and practical, too. They are easy enough so the kids can help. Put clips on the back to make tablecloth weights that hang from the hem, or set them on top of the tablecloth. Either way, they will add some fun decorations to the table. 

You will need:

Red, white, and blue thick yarn

Large metal washer

Scissors

Mini clothespin

Pipe cleaner

Fingernail clippers

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4th of July Yarn Garland

All you need for this festive 4th of July garland is yarn and pipe cleaners. 

A garland makes any party more festive. You can make the tassels in solid colors or use red, white, and blue yarn together. Make it as long or short as you like and decorate inside or outdoors. 

You will need: 

Red, white, and blue yarn

Notecard

Red, white, and blue pipe cleaners

Fingernail clippers

Scissors

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Patriotic Tissue Paper Carnations - Bouquet for 4th of July

Craft a patriotic bouquet of red, white, and blue tissue paper carnations.

These flowers make an eye-catching decoration for your table or brighten any corner of the house. They are easy to make and use just a few simple and inexpensive supplies. 

You will need: 

Red, white, and Blue tissue paper

Large paper cup or lid (about 4" diameter)

Pencil

Scissors

Pinking sheers or decorative scissors

Green pipe cleaners

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4th of July Patriotic Wall Hanging Decoration

This patriotic wall hanging is stunning but simple to make with craft sticks, glue, acrylic paint, and glitter. 

Use twelve jumbo craft sticks and twelve regular craft sticks to create the starburst design decoration. Spray it with a sealant for outdoor use. 

You will need:

12 jumbo craft sticks

12 regular craft sticks

Acrylic paint

Paintbrush

Waxed paper

Craft or wood glue

Glitter glue

Glitter

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Crepe Paper Flower Ball

 

You can hang this beautiful flower ball or set it on top of a vase for a table top decoration. 

This flower ball is made from dollar-store materials, but looks so elegant when you are finished. It looks great hung from a ribbon or set on top of a vase for centerpieces. Great for parties, weddings, or all-around the house decoration. The instructions include a link to other flower designs in case you want to make a variety. 

You will need: 

Wiffle ball or plastic ball with holes

Crepe paper

Ruler

Scissors

Yellow pipe cleaners

Fingernail Clippers

Craft glue or hot glue

Ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

Decorated Flip Flops

Use floss or thin cord and a button to make these fun flip flops

Dollar-store slip flops and some floss are all you need to craft these adorable flip-flops. This is a fun summer craft that you can do with older kids and teens. Instead of the button and floss center, you can use a fake flower or other decoration. 

You will need: 

Flip flops

36 feet floss or thin cord

Scissors

Button with shank

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Pipe Cleaner Unicorn

Craft a magical unicorn out of pipe cleaners

Create a unicorn out of pipe cleaners. Unicorns are magical, friendly beasts, so make a friend or two! Unicorns are a more advanced pipe cleaner project, so adult help is necessary for smaller hands.

You will need: 

8 white pipe cleaners

1 yellow pipe cleaner

1 pink pipe cleaner

1 extra fuzzy purple pipe cleaner

Fingernail clippers

Craft glue

Googly eyes

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Air-Dry Clay Charm Earrings

Create these charm earrings out of air-day clay, nail polish, and stickers. 

I love these tiny charm earrings. They go with everything and are fun and easy to make. Use air-dry clay for the base, paint with nail polish and add images from stickers or paper. Easy!

You will need: 

Air-dry clay

Waxed paper

Toothpick

Styrofoam

Fingernail polish

Stickers or small images

Scissors

Jump rings

Earring wires

Jewelry pliers

Instructions: 

 

Polymer Clay Sloth

Craft a cute polymer clay sloth

This little guy is not hard to make with easy, step-by-step instructions. You can have him hold anything in his arms. I made a heart because this one was for Valentine's Day, but do whatever you love!

You will need:

Golden brown polymer clay

Tan, white, black, and red 

polymer clay

Toothpick

Non-metal baking dish

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Pipe Cleaner Caterpillar

Craft a caterpillar out of pipe cleaners

These pipe cleaner caterpillars are by far the most popular craft on my YouTube craft channel, Crafting with Laura Torres. They are the perfect pipe cleaner craft - fun to make, quick, easy and super cute. 

You will need:

6 pipe cleaners, 2 colors

1 black pipe cleaner

Pencil

Googly eyes

Thick craft glue

Instructions:

Origami Paper and Button Flowers

 

Make a bouquet of origami paper and button flowers

Paper flowers have a special quality when you use origami paper, but you can use any paper to make these flowers. A whole bouquet with flowers in coordinating colors makes an attractive arrangement.

You will need: 

Origami paper

Scissors

Double-stick tape

Floral wire

Pliers

Button

Craft glue

Instructions: 

Craft Stick Pencil Holder

Craft a fun pencil holder out of craft sticks and a snack container

Use an empty snack container and craft sticks to make a pencil holder. This is a great craft to do with kids and give as gifts to parents or grandparents. Easy, step-by-step instructions. 

You will need: 

Empty snack container

Craft Sticks

Acrylic Paint

Paintbrush

Image from wrapping paper or tissue paper

Scissors

Tape

Mod Podge

X-acto knife

Instructions:

 

Yarn Fringe Garland

Craft a yarn fringe garland for party or room decor

This garland takes a bit of time to make, but the results are well worth it. Use it for year-round decorating or for a party or luau. Add felt flowers or other seasonal decorations.

You will need:

Green yarn

Scissors

Purple and yellow felt

Embroidery floss

Needle

 

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