20 Crafts for the 4th of July

Independence Day is upon us! As I write this, my neighborhood is a cacophony of firecrackers and loud booming sounds in the sky. Thankfully, the kids have slept through it all! I had great intentions to make a bunch of the projects on this list of 20 Crafts for the 4th of July to display in our house, but it hasn't quite happened yet. Maybe I'll pull out some supplies while I wait for my neighbors to stop lighting things on fire!

1. American Flag Magnetic Pom Pom Worksheet Free Printable | Director Jewels 

2. Patriotic Recycled Tin can Wind Chimes | Creative Green Living

3. 'Hand' Made Flag Shirts | Tags Thoughts

4. 4th of July Sparkle Candy Dish DIY | Mod Podge Rocks

5. Patriotic Pinwheels | Practically Functional

6. 4th of July DIY Temporary Tattoos | Simply Kelly Designs

7. Toothpaste Box Firecrackers | The Joys of Boys

8. Popsicle Stick Flag Magnets | Making of a Mom

9. Patriotic Duck Tape Parade Stick | Crafts By Amanda

10. Upcycled Flag Craft | The Suburban Mom

11. Patriotic Ribbon Coasters | 30 Minute Crafts

12. Easy Patriotic Bandana Wreath | Crafts 'n Coffee

13. 4th of July Cupcake Toppers | Love The Day

14. Hand Winged Bald Eagle | Tags Thoughts

15. Upcycled Patriotic Windsock | Typically Simple

16. American Flag Popsicle Stick Craft | My Heavenly Recipes

17. Red White & Blue Kids Placemats | Coffee With Us 3

18. Uncle Sam Fascinator for the Fourth of July | Condo Blues

19. Faux 4th of July Paper Sparklers | It Happens In A Blink

20. Magazine Mosaic Flag | Crafts By Amanda

What are your plans for the 4th?

10 Easy Snowman Crafts to Make With Kids

The high temperature in Kansas City is supposed to be 7 degrees Fahrenheit tomorrow. Yes, 7. There's a little bit of residual snow on the ground outside that my kids keep begging to play in, but I'm not cut out for arctic temperatures, so we're going to be amusing ourselves in other ways until it warms up a little!

Lincoln and Addie both love snowmen, so I gathered up some cute ideas for Snowman Crafts for Kids! Take a peek and see if you're inspired for your next crafty endeavor.

1. Easy DIY Sock Snowman | Director Jewels

2. DIY Hot Chocolate Sharpie Mugs

3. Frugal Flowerpot Snowman | Celeb Baby Laundry

4. Marshmallow Snowman | Taking Time for Mommy

5. Olaf Sock Snowman | One Creative Mommy

6. Pom Pom Snowman | Girlfriends Are Like Shoes

7. Printable Snowman Activity Sheets | MomDot

8. Printable Snowman Garland | Thrifty Jinxy

9. Q-Tip Painting: Snowman Craft | Formula Mom

10. Snowman Tie Dye T-Shirt |

I'm pretty sure if I showed all of these ideas to my kids, they would want to do them all RIGHT NOW. We'll probably just start with one and see how the rest of the day goes!

What are you up to on this frigid day?

12 DIY Handprint, Footprint & Fingerprint Kid Christmas Crafts

Each year, around this time of December, I say to myself...ahhhhh! We need to make a cute craft to give all the grandparents next week for Christmas!

Yep. I'm a super procrastinator. In case you're struggling with time this holiday season as I am, I've gathered up a bunch of adorable, easy kid crafts that may just inspire some holiday joy in your home over the weekend. Take a peek at these handprint crafts, footprint crafts, and fingerprint crafts to see if you can find something that your kids would love to give! These are perfect quick and easy gift ideas for parents, teachers, and grandparents!

DIY Christmas Felt Handprint Wreath | Director Jewels

Mistletoes Footprint Christmas Craft | Director Jewels

Handprint Christmas Tree | Moments That Take My Breath Away

Footprint Penguin | Crafty Crafted

Footprint Reindeer | Sippy Cup Mom

Fingerprint Christmas Tree with Poem | The Neighborhood Moms

Handprint Santa Craft Holiday Pillow | The Nerd's Wife

Handprint Snowman Ornament | The Neighborhood Moms

Jesus in a Manger | Crafty Morning

Olaf Christmas Ornament | Our Kids Mom

DIY Angel Handprint Craft | Crafty Morning

DIY Fingerprint Snow Globe Craft | Crafty Morning

Which of these projects is your favorite - or what's the best gift your child has ever made for you?