Veterans Day is a time to honor those who’ve bravely served our country, and what better way to teach kids about this important day than through crafting? Here are 21 delightful and easy craft ideas that will get your little ones celebrating with creativity and heart.
1. Handprint American Flag
Let your kids dip their hands in red, white, and blue paint to create a handprint American flag. It’s a messy yet meaningful way to get them engaged in the spirit of Veterans Day, and I’ve always enjoyed seeing how each child’s unique handprint turns out.
These products might be useful:
- Children’s Washable Paint Set: Let your kids create vibrant handprints worry-free with this easy-to-clean washable paint set.
- Craft Canvas Panels: Provide a sturdy base for your patriotic art with quality canvas panels, perfect for kids’ crafts.
- Kids Paintbrush Set: Help little artists perfect their creations with a set of easy-to-hold, kids-friendly paintbrushes.
2. Patriotic Heart Collage
Tear red, white, and blue paper to make a heart-shaped collage. This simple craft is a lovely way to symbolize love and respect for our veterans.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Red, White, and Blue Tissue Paper: Create vibrant patriotic collages with easy-to-tear tissue paper, perfect for any craft project.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Ensure a mess-free and secure bonding for your child’s crafts using this kid-friendly craft glue.
- Heart-Shaped Templates for Crafts: Jumpstart creativity with heart-shaped templates, ideal for patriotic and love-themed projects.
3. Patriotic Paper Chains
Link together red, white, and blue paper strips to form a decorative chain. It’s a craft that brightens up any space and is always a big hit at my crafting parties.
Might be a good match:
- Red, White, and Blue Paper Strips: Create vibrant patriotic chains with these pre-cut paper strips for easy crafting fun.
- Kids’ Craft Glue: Ensure secure links in your paper chains with this easy-to-use, kid-friendly craft glue.
- Scissors for Kids: Help kids safely cut paper strips with these ergonomic, child-friendly scissors.
4. Patriotic Salt Dough Ornaments
Mix up some salt dough and shape it into stars and flags. Baking these in the oven fills my studio with a wonderful aroma, and kids love painting them once they’re dry.
A few helpful options:
- Air-Dry Clay: Create easy patriotic ornaments with air-dry clay and skip the baking process entirely.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Bring ornaments to life with vibrant, long-lasting colors in this acrylic paint set.
- Craft Varnish: Protect and add shine to your painted ornaments with this easy-to-use craft varnish.
5. Veterans Day Banner
Create a bright banner with the words ‘Happy Veterans Day’ using colorful paper and markers. Hanging this up in a prominent place always makes the day feel extra special.
Explore these options:
- Colorful Construction Paper Assortment: Brighten your banner with colorful construction paper, perfect for crafting eye-catching Veterans Day designs.
- Broad Tip Washable Markers Set: Use vibrant, washable markers to create bold and expressive lettering for your Veterans Day banner.
- Decorative Tassel Garland: Enhance your Veterans Day banner with a tassel garland for an extra decorative touch.
6. Stars and Stripes Windsock
Repurpose old cans and tissue paper to create a stars and stripes windsock. Watching these flutter in the breeze from my studio window is a simple joy.
A few choices to try:
- Decorative Craft Tin Cans: Get creative with decorative tin cans for making personalized windsocks with kids. Perfect for crafting fun!
- Red, White, and Blue Tissue Paper: Enhance your windsock with vibrant tissue paper. Easy to use for creative projects with kids.
- Decorative Ribbon Set: Add flair to your windsock with colorful ribbons. Ideal for engaging kids in creative activities.
7. Patriotic Photo Frames
Craft simple yet elegant photo frames using popsicle sticks painted in patriotic colors. My favorite part is adding a cherished photo of a veteran to complete the heartfelt gift.
Items that may come in handy:
- Popsicle Sticks Craft Set: Get creative with a versatile popsicle sticks set, perfect for personalized patriotic photo frames.
- Patriotic Acrylic Paint Set: Enhance your crafts with vibrant patriotic colors using this beginner-friendly acrylic paint set.
- All-purpose Craft Glue: Secure your frame with durable, quick-drying craft glue, ensuring a lasting keepsake for veterans.
8. Patriotic Wreath
Make a wreath using red, white, and blue ribbons or paper. It’s a craft that looks lovely hanging on any door, welcoming veterans with warmth and gratitude.
A few relevant products:
- Red, White, and Blue Ribbon Set: Create beautiful bows with this vibrant ribbon set, perfect for your patriotic wreath project.
- Natural Grapevine Wreath Base: Start your craft with a quality grapevine wreath base, ready for your creative touch.
- Star-Shaped Craft Decorations: Add a sparkle to your wreath with these charming star-shaped decorations, enhancing the theme beautifully.
9. Military Branch Puzzle
Create a puzzle featuring the different branches of the military. It’s a fun and educational activity, perfect for sparking discussions about each branch’s role.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Wooden Puzzle Piece Set: Introduce your child to military branches with this crafted wooden puzzle. Perfect for educational fun!
- Military Branch Emblem Stickers: Enhance your puzzle with military emblem stickers. Teach kids about each branch with ease!
- Educational Military Story Book: Pair the puzzle with an engaging storybook. Inspire curiosity about the military in young minds!
10. Veterans Day Memory Game
Create a card game using images of military uniforms and symbols. It’s a fun way for kids to test their memory while learning about veterans.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Memory Matching Card Game: Introduce kids to military history through a fun and engaging card matching game.
- Military Sticker Set: Enhance your card game with vibrant military-themed stickers for an interactive learning experience.
- Educational Flash Cards: Boost kids’ knowledge of military symbols and uniforms with these informative flash cards.
11. Veterans Day Crowns
Kids can craft crowns decorated with patriotic symbols and wear them proudly. I love seeing the pride on their faces as they parade around with their creations.
A few things you might like:
- Patriotic Craft Stickers: Enhance your crown with colorful patriotic craft stickers. Perfect for adding a creative touch!
- Red, White, and Blue Felt Sheets: Create vibrant Veterans Day crowns with these soft, colorful felt sheets. Ideal for crafting fun!
- Children’s Craft Scissors: Ensure safety while crafting with kids’ scissors. Perfect for cutting out crown decorations!
12. Thank You Notes Garland
Help kids express their gratitude with a garland of thank you notes. In my experience, displaying these heartfelt messages around the house creates a warm, appreciative atmosphere.
A few suggestions:
- Assorted Blank Cards: Encourage creativity with assorted blank cards for heartfelt messages of gratitude.
- Mini Wooden Clothespins: Securely hang thank you notes with charming mini wooden clothespins.
- Jute Twine String: String together your heartfelt messages with durable and rustic jute twine.
13. Veterans Day Story Stones
Paint stones with different military symbols and use them to tell stories. This tactile activity is a favorite among kids, giving them a creative way to share what they learn.
Products that could assist:
- Set of Smooth River Stones: Start your story stones with these smooth river stones, perfect for painting and storytelling.
- Acrylic Paint Set for Rocks: Bring your stones to life with vibrant acrylic paints, ideal for detailed military symbols.
- Sealant Spray for Painted Rocks: Preserve and protect your painted stones with a durable sealant spray for lasting keepsakes.
14. Soldier Puppets
Use popsicle sticks and construction paper to create soldier puppets. Kids love putting on shows with these, and it’s a great way to spark conversations about courage and heroism.
Consider these options:
- Popsicle Sticks Bulk Pack: Get creative with popsicle sticks for fun soldier puppet crafting and puppet show entertainment.
- Assorted Construction Paper: Enhance creativity with colorful construction paper, perfect for crafting vibrant soldier puppets.
- Craft Glue Safe for Kids: Securely assemble your soldier puppets with kid-safe glue for worry-free craft time.
15. Stained Glass Soldier Silhouette
Create a soldier silhouette with colored tissue paper to mimic stained glass. It’s an easy project that looks stunning when sunlight streams through, and I’ve found it to be a favorite among my workshop attendees.
Give these a look:
- Colored Tissue Paper Craft Pack: Get vibrant colored tissue paper to create stunning stained glass effects in your craft projects.
- Soldier Silhouette Template: Easily cut precise soldier shapes with reusable silhouette templates for impressive DIY decorations.
- Craft Glue for Paper Projects: Secure your designs with strong, clear-drying glue ideal for paper-based craft projects.
16. Dog Tag Necklaces
Craft personalized dog tag necklaces with paper and string. It’s a touching way for kids to connect with the concept of service and sacrifice.
These products might help:
- Blank Metal Dog Tags: Engage creativity with blank metal dog tags for kids to design meaningful keepsakes.
- Craft String and Bead Set: Inspire kids with colorful strings and beads to create personalized dog tag necklaces.
- Permanent Markers for Metal: Enhance craft projects with durable markers designed for metal surfaces and long-lasting artwork.
