Easy Patriotic Paper Plate Craft for Kids (Perfect for 4th of July)
If you’re looking for a fun, budget-friendly way to keep the kids entertained this summer, this paper plate patriotic flower craft is about to become your new go-to. With just a simple paper plate and a few basic supplies, you can create a festive red, white, and blue decoration that’s perfect for celebrating the 4th of July. It’s quick, easy, and ideal for those moments when you need a low-prep activity that still feels special.
I’ll be honest—there have been plenty of times when I needed something to keep little hands busy without pulling out a million supplies or making a huge mess. That’s exactly why I love crafts like this. Not only does this activity take about 30 minutes from start to finish, but it also sneaks in some learning with cutting, counting, and fine motor skill practice (win-win!).
This craft is perfect for younger kids, preschoolers, or even early elementary ages, and it’s easy to adapt depending on skill level. Whether you’re planning a 4th of July party, looking for a simple afternoon activity, or adding a festive touch to your home, this patriotic flower craft is a fun and creative way to celebrate. Let’s dive in and make something adorable together!
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Materials:
- Paper Plates – Dollar Store
- Jumbo Craft Sticks – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Red, Bright Green
- Cardstock – Bright Green, Blue
- Craft Foam, Self-Adhesive – Silver Glitter
- Glue gun and Glue sticks
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
- PATTERNS
Instructions:
- Gather all supplies. Download and print the flower patterns, then cut out with scissors. Trace the flower pattern onto the inside of the paper plate with a pencil.
- Cut out the flower from the paper plate with scissors, making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
- Using red acrylic craft paint, add stripes to each flower petal. Let dry.
- Basecoat two jumbo craft sticks with bright green acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
- Trace the leaf twice onto bright green cardstock and the flower center once onto blue cardstock, and the stars six times onto the back of the silver glitter craft foam with a pencil.
- Cut out all patterns with scissors, making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project. You could also use colored craft foam or craft felt for this project.
- Loosely paint an outline and center stem on each leaf with bright green acrylic craft paint.
- Attach two jumbo craft sticks (end to end) with a glue gun and glue sticks. This will become the flower stem. Glue the leaves onto the stem. TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
- Peel the backer paper from the self-adhesive silver glitter craft foam and apply the six stars to the blue flower center, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Glue the blue star center to the flower. To finish, flip the flower over on your work surface and attach the stem with a glue gun and glue sticks.
What to do with the Craft After:
- Decorate Your Home: Hang the finished flowers on walls, doors, or windows to add a festive 4th of July touch.
- Party Decorations: Use them as table centerpieces or tape them to sticks to create fun party props.
- Create a Holiday Display: Group several flowers together on a bulletin board or poster board for a patriotic display.
- Handmade Gifts: Kids can gift their creations to grandparents, teachers, or neighbors.
- Photo Props: Use them as cute props for 4th of July photos—perfect for memory-making!
- Turn Them Into Cards: Glue the flower onto cardstock and turn it into a festive holiday card.
Print the Instructions:
Paper Plate Patriotic Flower Craft
A simple paper plate from the Dollar Store transforms into a Patriotic Flower just in time for the 4th of July! This is a fun activity to keep the kiddos busy with cutting, counting and motor skills. Make this paper plate patriotic Flower craft in just about 30 minutes!
Materials
- Paper Plates – Dollar Store
- Jumbo Craft Sticks – Dollar Store
- Acrylic Craft Paint – Red, Bright Green
- Cardstock – Bright Green, Blue
- Craft Foam, Self-Adhesive – Silver Glitter
Tools
- Glue gun and glue sticks
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Pencil
Instructions
STEP ONE
Gather all supplies. Download and print the flower patterns, then cut out with scissors. Trace the flower pattern onto the inside of the paper plate with a pencil.
STEP TWO
Cut out the flower from the paper plate with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
STEP THREE
Using red acrylic craft paint, add stripes to each flower petal. Let dry.
STEP FOUR
Basecoat two jumbo craft sticks with bright green acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP FIVE
Trace the leaf twice onto bright green cardstock and the flower center once onto blue cardstock, and the stars six times onto the back of the silver glitter craft foam with a pencil.
STEP SIX
Cut out all patterns with scissors making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
You could also use colored craft foam or craft felt for this project.
STEP SEVEN
Loosely paint an outline and center stem on each leaf with bright green acrylic craft paint.
STEP EIGHT
Attach two jumbo craft sticks (end to end) with a glue gun and glue sticks. This will become the flower stem. Glue the leaves onto the stem. TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP NINE
Peel the backer paper from self-adhesive silver glitter craft foam and apply the six stars to the blue flower center, pressing firmly to adhere.
STEP TEN
Glue the blue star center to the flower. To finish, flip the flower over on your work surface and attach the stem with a glue gun and glue sticks.
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