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How to Make July 4th Decorations: 8 Patriotic Craft Tutorials
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Fourth Of July Suncatchers

"Summertime is in full swing and these patriotic themed suncatchers are a festive way to decorate for July 4th. You probably have most of the supplies on hand as well! These star suncatchers are a great way to decorate for any patriotic holiday, including the 4th of July, Memorial Day, and Patriot Day. Using a few supplies, kids can make several of these to decorate windows to add a festive touch to this holiday. This is an easy craft for kids to make using simple supplies. They are fun to display and a great way to keep the kids busy."
Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts
Materials List
- 2 pieces 9x12” construction paper either red, white, blue, or a combination.
- Red, white and blue tissue paper
- 2 pieces contact paper each approximately 9x12”
- Gems
- Ribbon
- pencil
- scissors
- ruler
- hole punch
NotesPlease visit Crafts by Amanda for the full tutorial!
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