Today’s Paper Straw and Popsicle Stick Flag tutorial is another simple kid craft idea that is perfect for your Memorial Day, 4th of July or even Labor day celebrations!

With inexpensive art materials like wood craft sticks and red patterned paper straws, you too can pull together this Patriotic Flag mixed media kid craft idea together in no time! Then use them as fun decor or photo props for your event!

It’s simple fun for children of ALL ages so make it your mission to grab some craft supplies and set up shop during your event, so everyone can make one of their own before they head home for the day!

Ready to learn how to make it happen? You can find ALL the details you need to know and simple step-by-step tutorial below. Then make it happen and create your one-of-a-kind Popsicle Stick and Paper Straw Flag piece with your child today!

Then display proudly all summer long! Happy crafting {and celebrating} my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your mixed media paper straw flags on our Facebook page to admire!

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Paper Straw & Wood Flag Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per wood flag craft}
* Red/White Paper Straws {about 4 per wood flag craft}
* Dark Blue Colored Cardstock
* School Glue or Low-Temp Glue Gun
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Large and Small White Star Buttons

Directions:

* First assemble the base of your flag by gluing your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence {7 next to each and two across}
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Grab your dark blue cardstock and trim out a rectangle to go in the top left corner.
* Glue it down on the newly made popsicle stick shape.
* Now grab your red colored paper straws and trim them down to fit in the spaces on the popsicle stick piece.
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick and Paper Straw Flag craft – glue the paper straw pieces, one by one, on top of each space on the popsicle stick shape to represent the stripes on the flag.
* Once done, add some star buttons and set it all aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly!
* Don’t forget to snap a few pictures when you are done and share them with us! #gluedtomycrafts

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

And “if” you decide to make our Popsicle Stick Paper Straw Patriotic Flag 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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This crafty idea can also be accomplished with buttons as well! Just follow the steps above and swap out the paper straws for patriotic colored buttons!

Or use washi tape instead! So many ways to take this craft – I hope it inspires YOU!