Introduce your little patriots to the American Button Flag Kids Craft Idea! A fun and educational activity that celebrates creativity and American pride. Perfect for playdates, classroom projects, or family bonding time. Let their imaginations soar as they craft their very own stars and stripes masterpiece!
Stroll through any small town in the US and you’ll very likely find decoration that shows their American pride. We are, after all, very proud of our heritage for the most part. Patriotic decor are especially popular around Memorial Day, the fourth of July, and in November for Veterans Day.
If you’re the crafting type, you may have even made a few American Flag crafts or another patriotic craft before and I am sure you proudly display them in your home.
Most kids love 4th of July celebrations as much as adults do so having a few DIY crafts for preschoolers and other school aged kids is a great idea! Now only do they get the fun of creating something they can be proud of, but easy crafts also help strengthen their fine motor skills.
This simple American flag craft is the perfect way for little hands to show their patriotism and have a great time at the same time!
What Ages is this Button Flag Craft for?
Kids of all ages! Seriously! Anyone can have a blast creating a button flag just like other 4th of July crafts! I do want to issue a word of caution in very small children. If you’re going to be crafting with toddler aged or other young children, keep a good eye on them as this craft does include buttons.
I would also suggest pre-painting the white background for smaller kids although that age may really have fun messing with the paint on their own! If you do decide to allow them to do the painting themselves, investing in a couple of kids art aprons like THESE can help protect their shirt for this and future art projects.
American Button Flag Kids Craft Idea
Ingredients
- 1 Rectangle wooden plaque Small
- White Kids Craft Paint
- 4 Blue buttons
- Red buttons
- Glitter and Other Embellishments Optional
- Modge Podge Optional
Instructions
- Paint the wooden plaque white. Set aside and allow to fully dry.1 Rectangle wooden plaque, White Kids Craft Paint
- Once dry, using a hot glue gun or kids craft glue, add 4 blue buttons in the top left corner in a 2 x 2 row. Allow glue to fully dry4 Blue buttons
- Add the red buttons in rows over the rest of the plaque. Set aside and allow to dry.Red buttons
- Once fully dry, add glitter or any other embellishments or brush a coat of Modge Podge clear coat, if desired. Let dry and add a photo hanger to the back and display.Glitter and Other Embellishments