These three Dollar Tree DIY Fourth of July flag crafts make the perfect flag activity for kids’ (or teens’ or adults’) arts and crafts ideas! Use the Dollar Tree paper straws, construction paper, and craft sticks for easy flag crafts.
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#1: Paper-Straw Flag—DIY Dollar Tree Craft for the Fourth of July
Here’s how to make an easy DIY paper-straw flag from blue- and red-stripe paper straws at the Dollar Tree:
1. Cut two 3.5" sections from each of four blue-and-white-stripe straws.
2. Cut a 4.25" section from seven red-and-white-stripe straws.
3. Arrange the straws into a backward-flag shape, then tape them together, and flip the craft over to reveal the flag.
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#2: Construction-Paper Flag—DIY Dollar Tree Craft for the Fourth of July
Here’s how to make an easy DIY construction-paper flag from construction paper at the Dollar Tree:
1. Cut 2.25" rows from red, white, and blue construction paper.
2. Cut the rows into 2.25" x 0.25" strips for each color.
3. Glue the strips together to form chains as follows:
Column 1: 7 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
Column 2: 2 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 2 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
Column 3: 1 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
Column 4: 2 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 2 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
Column 5: 1 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
Column 6: 2 blue, 1 white, 1 blue, 1 white, 2 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
Column 7: 7 blue, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
Columns 8–16 : 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red, 1 white, 1 red
4. Slide a chopstick into the top and bottom loops of each chain. Secure the end columns to the chopsticks with tape.
5. Tie a string near each top end to hang the construction-paper flag.
This flag craft was inspired by this paper-chain hanging from the Pretty Life Girls.
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#3: Craft-Stick Flag—DIY Dollar Tree Craft for the Fourth of July
Here’s how to make an easy DIY craft-stick flag from colored and wooden craft sticks at the Dollar Tree:
1. Paint nine craft sticks white.
2. Arrange the flag backward while placing the white sticks upside down.
3. Hot glue six craft sticks to hold all the pieces in place, then turn the craft over to reveal the flag.
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Conversation Starter
These DIY flag crafts create a great chance to talk about the symbolism behind the design of the American flag! A PBS article states: “The flag consists of 13 horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 Colonies and the stars represent the 50 states of the Union. The colors of the flag are symbolic as well; red symbolizes hardiness and valor, white symbolizes purity and innocence, and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.”
Why This Matters
These Dollar Tree DIY crafts create a fun way to talk about the meaning of the American flag! Talking about the symbolism behind the American flag can instill patriotism and remind us of the values behind it each time we see it in the future.
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