This Paper Plate Uncle Sam Hat kid craft idea is super easy for the young ones in your home to recreate!

Plus we have a free printable to get you started even faster today!

Uncle Sam Paper Plate & Handprint Beard

Over the weekend the crafty wheels in my head were spinning to make an “Uncle Sam” themed craft for the Glued To My Crafts blog archives. I wanted something fresh and new for the 4th of July holiday that is creeping up on us super fast!

So on that note, when I came up with this patriotic themed idea I had younger kids in mind for this DIY but of course – it’s great for ALL ages! Even adults if they want to join in on making this 4th of July craft idea!

Plus we have a free printable {found below} to get you started in the right direction BUT you can of course substitute that out if you want as well!

Now enough chit chat from me. Find all the details and freebie file from us, below in the full Uncle Sam craft tutorial. I hope you are inspired to recreate it today!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing. I can’t wait to see what you all make today!

RELATED —> Popsicle Stick Patriotic Gnome

It’s time to get crafty! Round up your supplies, put on your most creative hat and dive into the patriotic spirit with this fun and easy paper plate Uncle Sam craft. Let’s get making!

Craft Supplies:

Large Paper Plate
Skin Tone Craft Paint
Large Foam Paint Brush
Uncle Sam Hat Printable – on our landing page
Color Printer
White Cardstock Paper
Red Patterned Washi Tape
Pencil
Craft Scissors
Glue Stick or School Glue
Stapler
Large Wiggle Eyes

Directions:

First things first – paint your large paper plate with the skin tone craft paint. Simply squirt some craft paint in the center of the plate and move it around with the paint brush.
When done painting the paper plate, set it aside to let it dry completely.
Next up – print the free “hat rim” template above, in color, on a simple sheet of white cardstock. Print ONE per Uncle Sam craft.
Trim out the blue star design and discard the excess paper.
Next grab your second sheet of white cardstock paper.
Fold it in half and cut along the folded line.
Take one piece of white cardstock paper for today’s craft and save the other for a rainy day.
Now grab the red washi tape. Tear off long stripes of washi tape and place them on the white cardstock, in straight lines to create the stripes in Uncle Sam’s hat.
Grab the blue paper piece from earlier and staple it to the washi tape covered piece to make his hat. Set aside.
Now grab the last piece of white cardstock paper and your pencil.
Trace both of your hands on the paper and cut out both traced designs. This is his beard.
Out of the remaining tan cardstock, cut out a small oval shaped nose.
Now you are ready to start assembling! Start off by stapling the hat piece to the painted paper plate.
Follow that up with the handprint beard, then the nose and finally gluing on the wiggle eyes.
And that’s it! Add other embellishments you see fit {like maybe some fun star stickers or glitter} and display proudly for all to see!

RELATED —> Handprint Patriotic Gnome

Customize It:

Can’t print our awesome printable? NO WORRIES! We still have YOU covered so you can recreate this craft! Just skip the printing step above and just grab BLUE CARDSTOCK to trim down into a rectangle, for the rim of the hat instead. Then star stickers for a fun patriotic feel and look!

RELATED —> Patriotic Chalk Art Craft

So what do you think? Do you love this Uncle Sam paper plate craft idea?

Then be sure to also check out our Marbled Fireworks, Popsicle Stick Fireworks and Popsicle Stick Uncle Sam posts.

Glued To My Crafts has you covered when it comes to easy DIY ideas to make for the 4th of July holiday!

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