4th of July free and frugal crafts to make with your kids

June 29, 12:07 PMSioux Falls Frugal Family ExaminerRani Gordon

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July is fast approaching. Celebrate this week by spending some time with your kids.

Have a blast this making these explosive designs: bursts of paint that resemble fireworks in the sky.

First gather these materials;

Acrylic paint
Drinking straw
Paintbrush
Paper (or card stock)
Water

1. For each color, in a paper cup, dilute some acrylic paint with water to a runny consistency.

2. Using a paintbrush, drip a few drops of paint onto a piece of paper or card stock (be sure to rinse the brush between colors), then hold a drinking straw directly over each puddle of paint and blow gently to create a spectacular star burst effect.

Make your own sidewalk chalk using cornstarch, food coloring and water. Find out how here. Then paint fireworks on the side walks and driveway to celebrate the 4th of July. Thanks to Frugal Family Fun Blog and Kiddio.org for the great frugal idea.

Here are some more crafts that you can make or print for free!

• Parents.com shares how to make a firecracker flag here. All you need is card stock, glue, star shaped stickers and ribbon. Check out these free printable from parents.com here.
• Thecraftydivachick has a unique patriotic candy bouquet idea here.
• Do your kids like pinwheels? Here are easy directions on how to make a patriotic themed one.
• Have an old license plate hanging around? Make it a flag using these simple directions.
• Family Fun has fabulous firecracker favor ideas. (Say that three times fast.)
• Artists Helping Children has a ton of 4th of July arts and crafts ideas here.