4th of July Craft Ideas

Show off your love for the US of A this summer while expressing your creative side! Use Red, White and Blue as your inspiration to create and personalize these fun 4th of July Craft Ideas!!

Today I am going to share with you 3 quick and simple craft projects to help you to celebrate the 4th of July.

Show off your love for the US of A this summer while expressing your creative side! Use Red, White and Blue as your inspiration to create and personalize these fun 4th of July projects.

Today I am going to share with you 3 quick and simple craft projects to help you to celebrate the 4th of July.

First up: DIY your own 4th of July t-shirt.

This project is simple to make and can be made with or without breaking out your sewing machine. It’s a great one for your kids to help out with, just be sure to watch them closely when using the iron.

Here’s what you’ll need:

T-Shirt

Paper Backed Fusible Web (buy “light” if you plan to sew your appliqué, buy “Ultra Hold” if you want a no sew option).

Fat Quarter of Fabric (a fat quarter is a piece of fabric that measures 18” x 22”)

Pencil

Lightbox or Window

Iron

Scissors

optional: sewing machine with matching thread

USA Template (download for free here)

Step One:

Download the template for the outline of the United States.

Step Two:

Flip the USA outline over so that the image is backwards. Place it on top of the light box or tape it onto a bright window. Cut a piece of paper backed fusible web slightly larger than the USA outline. Trace the USA outline onto the paper side of the paper backed fusible web using your pencil. Cut it out loosely around traced outline.

Step Three:

Iron the paper backed fusible web onto the wrong side of your fabric. Cut out the image precisely. Peel off the paper backing and iron onto your t-shirt.

Step Four:

If you would like, using your sewing machine run a line of stitching around the edge of the appliqué.

Our next project would make a fabulous centerpiece for your 4th of July BBQ. Use a bit of double sided scrapbook paper to create some fun and whimsical red, white and blue pinwheels.