Summer brings Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and I have a great craft for you to do with your kids to help celebrate our great nation! This “stained glass” flag is so eye-catching when it’s hung on the window and it is super easy to make. Trust me, if I can make it, anyone can.
Stained Glass Flag
- Clear contact paper
- Black construction paper
- Red, white and blue tissue paper
- Scissors
- Ruler and pencil
Begin by folding your paper in half and cutting strips out of the paper from the folded end. I used a ruler and pencil to mark my stripes and edges. Honestly, I didn’t measure and was going to just cut as many stripes as would fit, but it worked out perfectly and I had thirteen stripes when I was done! Anyway, start at the bottom and cut up 2/3 of the way.
This is what it will look like after you’ve cut the first seven stripes. You will now want to fold over ONLY the right side of the paper so you can finish cutting the last six stripes. This will leave you with a block of black for your blue section.
You can see where I folded over that right side of the paper to get the last six stripes done. Then I marked off the edges and cut out the rectangle where the blue paper would go. At this point, you’re ready to cut a piece of contact paper an inch or so longer and wider than your flag outline. Carefully place the flag front side down on the sticky side of the contact paper and press it down to be sure there are no bubbles.
Now, take your tissue paper and cut it into little pieces. None of mine were the same. I just folded it over and starting chopping it up. There were squares and rectangles. Take the tissue in alternating red and white and place it between the black borders. The sticky contact paper will hold it in place. Then fill up the blue section with overlapping pieces. At first, I was trying not to overlap too much, but I realized the cool stained glass effect comes from the areas of paper that overlap, so stick away!
When you’re finished, cut another sheet of contact paper and place it over the back to seal the whole thing together. Trim any excess and hang on a window to enjoy all summer! Isn’t it pretty? Happy Summer!
For other summer fun ideas see:
-
- Campfire Food Ideas
-
- Kids Garden
-
- Mini Olympics
-
- Sand Tunnels with Pipes
-
- Zucchini Boats
-
- Best Pie Iron Recipes
For the months of June – August, each crate will include exciting summer themed projects, bonus activities and fun surprises for the family! Themes include:– June Camping Trip: Explore the great outdoors with a camping expedition– July Beach Day: Discover sea creatures & tide pools in Kiwi Crate’s seaside adventure– August Amusement Park: Play & learn with a special trip to the amusement park
Join Kiwi Crate for a Summer of Fun
6 Month Gift – $110
Evelyn @ My Turn for us says
What fun!!! I love collections of keeping kids busy and entertained by using creativity!!
Pinning and sharing on FB later this afternoon!!
Hugs
Emily says
Yes! I am looking forward to trying all these ideas!
Emily @ My Mom Made That says
What a great project to kick off the summer fun series! So very cute, and a great project for kiddos!
Emily says
thanks! I can’t wait to try all these ideas too! We have three more days of school!!
Marilyn says
Wow this stained glass flag is a GREAT project! This is the perfect patriotic summer time craft for kids…..also a great one for a kids camp! 🙂
Mel says
Very very cool, I bet the kids love it
National moving companies list says
Be sure to get more than one quote so you can take time to compare them and go through each one thoroughly.
You are the only one will be hurt by this, so there is no
reason not to be honest. As you’ll find when moving to Los Angeles, finding a bargain is
akin to finding a goldmine.
Celeb boutique Dresses reviews says
Yes, fashion trends are referential and recurring, but at the
same time new ones pop up, allowing us to visually reflect the world around us.
Resources may grace with your presence to related topics,
such as grooming, fashion, and etiquette and not just fashion modeling alone.
Perhaps you are a model who wants to expand your portfolio with a range
of startling shots that show off your versatility and individual flair.
summer dresses 2014 says
I always spent myy half an hour to read this
blog’s articles alll the time along with a cup of coffee.
dvd hd porn says
you’re really a good webmaster. The website
loading velocity is incredible. It seems that you’re doing any unique trick.
Furthermore, The contents are masterwork.
you have performed a magnificent process on this topic!
garcinia subelliptica says
Very good blog! Do you have any recommendations for aspiring
writers? I’m hoping to start my own website
soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you advise starting
with a free platform like WordPress or go for a
paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m
completely confused .. Any suggestions? Bless you!
water bongs says
She sketched a firefighter in full gear holding a hose to cover this horrible and badly scarred tattoo.
It is estimated that 87% of deaths occur due to lung cancer caused by
smoking. The folks at Cheap Bongs are pretty
pleased to publicize the roll-out of the first-ever total listing of the lowest priced
tobacco-blazing components online.
Volcano Ecigs says
hi!,I like your writing so much! percentage we be in contact more about your post on AOL?
I require a specialist in this space to solve my
problem. May be that is you! Having a look forward to see you.
top quality air jordan 5 hydro white black save 75% says
The things you should do to discover more on babyliss well before you’re left behind.
[url=http://www.ubupopland.com/css/authentic-air-jordan-shoes/women-air-jordan-13-white-gray-blue-p-5896.html]top quality air jordan 5 hydro white black save 75%[/url]
Thorsten says
Tom Welling, lead actor on the series Smallville, is bound to star in a
remake of the movie Teen Wolf. And the way they were smuggled said a local activist who contributes to the wounded being carried to.
Particularly, they would commit suicide rather than grow old with
dishonor if being defeated.