Wooden Spoon Lightening Bugs

Wooden spoons are painted and glued together to make lightening bugs.  Next, cupcake liner wings are added along with googly eyes and paper antennae. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.iheartcraftythings.com/2014/10/leo-lightning-bug-craft.html

Egg Carton Bee

Two egg carton cups are cut out, painted yellow, given black pipe cleaner antennae and legs, silver pipe cleaner wings and googly eyes to make a little yellow bumblebee.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftymorning.com/egg-carton-bumble-bee-craft-for-kids/

Fouth of July Candy

 

 

Colored candy is layered in red and white stripes with a large blue section added to the top to make a patriotic candy flag.

 

Good for ages 2 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:



http://www.makoodle.com/4th-of-july-decor-ideas/

Fouth of July Punch

Make a red, white and blue fruit punch using cranberry juice, gatorade and sprite.  The trick is to pour on top of the ice so the layers don't mix.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bigbearswife.com/2011/07/independence-punch.html

Beaded American Flag

Perler beads are melted together to make an American flag for the 4th of July.  For all of those who are going to be in a parade or just riding on the 4th, you can attach it to your bicycle.  Willowday shares the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.willowday.com/2014/07/kids-bike-license-plates.html

Fourth of July Noise Makers

A red plastic cup, festive Fourth of July ribbon, and small noisy beads come together to make noise makers with mom endeavors for this holiday craft.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momendeavors.com/2013/06/firecracker-noisemakers.html

Fouth of July Vases

Aluminum cans are painted red, white and blue with stars and stripes to make an upcycled vase for the Fourth of July with mom 4 real. 

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mom4real.com/patriotic-upcycled-can-flower-pots-4th-of-july-decorations/