Easy July 4th Patriotic Craft for Kids

Summer is here in full swing and the kids are probably already looking for fun things to do. When you're not at the pool or playing outside in the sprinkler, why not come inside for awhile and cool off with an easy craft project? Our 4th of July tissue paper wreath is easy to make and will look great as a patriotic decoration. Kids preschool age and up can do this craft.

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Supplies You'll Need and How to Make the Wreath!

Optional additional supplies: hole punch and ribbon

Just a few simple supplies!

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Cut 2 inch squares from red and blue tissue.

Fold paper plate in half and cut out the center.

Fold paper plate in half and cut out the center.

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Cut 2 inch squares from red tissue.

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Squeeze each tissue square to make a "crinkle"

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Take the circle you set aside earlier and fold in half.

Make the bow from the circle cut out of the paper plate. Fold in half.

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Open and and cover bow with tissue crinkles.

Cut 2 inch squares from blue tissue.

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Glue tissue "crinkles" all over the plate wreath.

Glue red and blue tissue "crinkles" all over the paper plate.

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Fold in half again and cut a slice off as shown below.

Fold in half again and cut where shown on this photo, cut all the way.

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If you want, punch a hole & tie ribbon to hang your wreath.

Optional: punch a hole in the top of the wreath and tie ribbon.

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!