4th of July Craft for Kids

What kid doesn’t like to wear something goofy on their head when they attend the local parade or firework's show?

Thanks to http://www.familyfun.go.com/ for its Crowning Glory July 4th Craft Idea for kids.



CRAFT MATERIALS:
Flexible measuring tape
Blue and red duct tape
Flexible straws (we used 35)
Pipe cleaners
Star garland, cut into 6-inch lengths
Tacky glue
Pom-poms


1. Measure the circumference of your child's head. Cut a piece of blue duct tape to this length plus 2 inches. Lay the tape sticky side up (A). Adhere the straws to the tape (B), leaving four inches clear on either end. 2. Cut a second piece of blue tape, the same length as the first, and place it sticky side down to sandwich the straws (C). 3. Cut a piece of red duct tape to the same length as the blue ones. Fold it over the bottom edge of the blue tape "sandwich." Fit the headband to your child, then tape the ends together to form a circle. 4. Slide curled pipe cleaners and garland into the straws. Glue pom-poms to the pipe cleaner tops. Bend the straws as desired.

If anyone has a 4th of July craft idea for kids feel free to post it here!

Marin
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