A simple kid craft idea that is perfect for your Memorial Day, 4th of July or even Labor day celebrations. With inexpensive supplies like popsicle sticks and paper straws – you too can pull together this Patriotic Flag kid craft idea together in no time!

Fun for children of ALL ages, plus it makes for great decorations too! Just follow the simple step-by-step tutorial below, to create your one-of-a-kind Paper Straw Popsicle Stick Patriotic Flag piece with your child today. Then display proudly! Happy crafting {and celebrating} my friends!

Popsicle Stick Flag Craft Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {9 per flag}
* Red/White Paper Straws {about 4}
* Dark Blue Colored Cardstock
* School Glue
* Basic Craft Scissors
* 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.
* Now grab your straws and trim them down to fit in the spaces on the popsicle stick piece.
* To finish off the 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!

If you are looking for even MORE easy patriotic themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts 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!