Red, white and blue star banner

Get out the paper, glue and glitter and make a fun star themed banner to show off your patriotic spirit. This craft project is a great activity to celebrate July 4th. Decorate for a 4th of July BBQ or just decorate your child’s wall. Whatever you choose add a little glitter for extra sparkle. This project includes a Stars and Stripes Banner free printable you can use as either as a template to trace on your own paper, or color and cut the printable to make your banner.

 

patriotic banner
Patriotic star banner

 

What you need:

  • Red, white and blue paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Yarn or thick string
  • Glitter or glow paint (optional)

How to make a red, white and blue star banner using the stars and strip printable as a template:

  1. Download and print the Stars and Stripes Banner printable.
  2. Cut out a star shape and a circle from the print out. Trace these shapes on to your own colored paper and cut out each. You need one star and one circle for each banner piece.
  3. Glue one star on to one circle.
  4. Add glitter to the star. Let dry.
  5. Punch a hole at the top of each circle making sure to leave at least 1/4″ paper on the edge.
  6. String circles together, looping string through each hole as shown in picture.
  7. Hang and enjoy!

Stars and Stripes banner printable
Stars and Stripes banner printable

How to make a red, white and blue star banner using the stars and strip printable as is:

  1. Download and print the Stars and Stripes Banner printable.
  2. Color each circle as desired.
  3. Add glitter to the stars. Let dry.
  4. Cut out each circle.
  5. Punch a hole at the top of each circle making sure to leave at least 1/4″ paper on the edge.
  6. String circles together, looping string through each hole as shown in picture.
  7. Hang and enjoy!

Download the free Stars and Stripes banner printable.

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