Dynamite Crafts for the 4th of July!

American Eagle Handprint

You don't want to miss a chance to celebrate Independence Day with your little firecrackers. We've got some great ideas for how to celebrate together! You'll love the simple eagle handprint craft because it's are fun, flashy and festive!

Red, White & Blue Wreath
This patriotic wreath craft involves tissue paper, glue and silver pipe cleaners. It's perfect for keeping preschool age kids busy for a little while and is super cute to hang up when finished!

Celebrate Freedom Hat
If your kids love quirky hats, they will love doing this project with you. Create a freedom hat with some cardstock, glitter and stars!

Construction Paper Flags
Our flag idea is very simple, inexpensive and quick to put together. Your little ones will love creating this american flag craft and showing off their colors! It's also a great teaching tool.

4th of July Pudding Cups
A snack this simple can't get any better! Tiny pie crusts, pudding and sprinkles equals a red, white & blue party in your kitchen. The kids can help create their patriotic pudding cups and then enjoy their work!

Have fun this summer, enjoy Independence Day and celebrate it all with your kids! We'd love to hear about your summer fun and craft adventures so connect with us on Facebook!

Patriotic Paper Chain

Kids love to make paper chains, they are so easy and can be truly spectacular to a little person! :) Traditional instructions say to use a stapler, but we suggest using a glue stick. It works just as quickly as a stapler, is easier to use than tape, and you won't be worried about any sharp objects.


Make this patriotic paper chain craft, or try out some of our other 4th of July crafts!

Crafty Wednesday: Freedom Bell

Each Wednesday we'll bring you a fun craft to make with your kids! July 8th was the day the Liberty Bell cracked! Here's a fun craft to commemorate that.

This week's craft is...

Freedom Bell

Pattern of a bell
poster board
foil

This is a simple and easy craft to make for little ones. Trace the pattern of a bell onto poster board. Allow children to cut out. Using silver or gold foil, cover the bell. Across the front write "Freedom". For the Liberty Bell, you can draw a crack with a black marker.

Visit The Idea Box for all of our crafty ideas

Fourth of July

I apologize for not posting your daily tips this week! It's been a crazy week around here working on projects and enjoying the summer with the kids. As you know, this weekend in the US we celebrate American Independence Day, the Fourth of July! I'd like to remind everyone of the fun crafts, recipes and activities we have available for this patriotic holiday. 

Please be sure to stop by our 4th of July section to get some last minute ideas.

In Other News:

* Our Holidays and Special Days have been updated for July, so stop by the site to check them out on our left side bar. 

* Also, our June contest winner has been drawn. Congratulations to Betty Storm of Iowa for winning the fun prizes offered up by our friends at FamilyCorner.com.  We thank them for sponsoring and making this giveaway possible. Stop by their site to see what goodies they have to offer for the 4th!

* Go ahead and keep entering our daily contest. We haven't updated the prize yet, but your entries will be counted for July!

* If you own a small business and offer products related to young children and would like to sponsor one of our contests, please contact Amanda.

Remember to celebrate the Fourth safely and keep children away from fireworks. Have a great holiday!