Hi Friends!
We’re sharing our 4th of July Garland! Our flags are a fun interpretation of the American Flag, each with 10 red, 9 white stripes, and a random amount of grey stars. But if you prefer creating an accurate representation, use 13 stripes (7 red, 6 white) and 50 stars instead. Have fun friends and display your flags proudly!
Check it out below!
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What You'll Need
Red(4 flags), Blue, White Construction Paper
Glue
Ruler
Pencil
4 Craft Sticks
Scissors
Grey or White Crayon
Yarn
optional: Other Crayons, Wavy Scissors, Glue Gun (with adult assistance if you are a child)
The Steps
PREP
Fold the red paper into fourths.
Cut out the 4 flags.
3. With your ruler draw 4 rectangles 3 in (L) x 1.5 in (W) on the blue paper and cut them out.
ASSEMBLE
Glue the blue rectangles to the upper left corner of the red paper.
2. With your ruler and pencil draw (30) stripes 6 in long x 1/8 in OR (15) stripes 12 in long x 1/8 in and then cut those in half. *Each flag will use 6 stripes (of the 6in length) on the lower part and 3 half stripes for the upper portion.
3. Glue the stripes on.
4. Draw your stars in the blue rectangle.
optional: Write a message on the flag or use different colors for the stars. Use the WAVY SCISSORS: Cut the ends with the special scissors or all around the edges.
5. Glue the craft stick on to the back. I highly recommend using a hot gun as it holds stronger and dries faster.
6. Cut your length of yarn/string, fold in half, place two flags where you’d like them and backwards. Place flags across from those 2, backwards and upside down. This will help with a more even placement.
7. Again, the hot glue gun works best, add a thin line of hot glue then wait about 5 seconds before placing the yarn carefully. The glue should be warm to the touch.
That’s it!
Happy crafting and Happy 4th of July!
Amanda and Naomi
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