Super Quick Popsicle Stick Flags – Patriotic Kid Craft Tutorial

Hi friends! Did you happen to catch our Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam kid craft tutorial that I shared the other day on Glued To My Crafts?!

Well – continuing on with the patriotic theme around here, TODAY I have another kid friendly craft that is a perfect way to give an All-American salute to summertime! This time I call it my popsicle stick flags craft tutorial! and I hope you are ready to recreate your own!

Whether you make this popsicle stick art project in honor of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend or for 4th of July – I sure hope you and your child have fun making these adorable patriotic flags made from wood craft sticks!

Just follow the simple step-by-step tutorial below, to create your one-of-a-kind flag pieces with your child today. Then use them as inexpensive decor at your summer celebrations, photography props OR have your child wave them proudly in a parade.

Whatever you do – have fun with it! Happy crafting {and celebrating} my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your popsicle stick flag creations with us on our Facebook page to admire right along with you! I just LOVE seeing those images come through our feed! #gluedtomycrafts

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Popsicle Stick Flags Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {5 total for the body of the flag}
* Wavy Paddle Fan Sticks {1 for the flag pole}
* School Glue
* Red Craft Paint
* White Craft Paint
* Foam Paint Brushes
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Dark Blue Colored Cardstock Paper

Directions:

* First assemble the base of your flag by gluing six popsicle sticks in a straight line, on a wavy paddle fan stick {see above picture for example.}
* Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each flag.
* Next have your child paint the “stripes” of the popsicle stick flag, alternating between the red and white craft paint.
* Now grab your dark blue cardstock and cut out a rectangle.
* Have children paint some “stars” on it {we just did some simple dots but you can do small stars as well.}
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Flags craft, have children glue the rectangular cardstock piece in the top left corner.
* Then display proudly for all to see or use a photography prop!!
* Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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Popsicle Stick Flags

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Popsicle Stick Flags Craft Tutorial - a kid friendly art project that is a perfect way to give an All-American salute to summer time!

Supplies:

• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {5 total for the body of the flag}
• Wavy Paddle Fan Sticks {1 for the flag pole}
• School Glue
• Red Craft Paint
• White Craft Paint
• foam paint brushes
• Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
• Dark Blue Colored Cardstock Paper

Instructions:

• First assemble the base of your flag by gluing six popsicle sticks in a straight line, on a wavy paddle fan stick {see above picture for example.}
• Set aside to let it dry completely. Repeat for each flag.
• Next have your child paint the "stripes" of the popsicle stick flag, alternating between the red and white craft paint.
• Now grab your dark blue cardstock and cut out a rectangle.
• Have children paint some "stars" on it {we just did some simple dots but you can do small stars as well.}
• To finish off the Popsicle Stick Flags craft, have children glue the rectangular cardstock piece in the top left corner.
• Then display proudly for all to see or use a photography prop!!
• Don't forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

If you are looking for even MORE easy patriotic themed kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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