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Red, White , and Wow! Easy Fourth of July DIYs
BY AMANDA MILLER PHOTOS BY FREEPIK.COM
Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash this Fourth of July or just looking to keep the kiddos busy, these patriotic crafts are easy to make and full of festive fun. From bubble wands to flag-inspired fruit snacks, there’s something for every mini maker.
white, and blue beads in a fun pattern.
RED, WHITE & BLUE FRUIT SKEWERS Ingredients ■Watermelon ■Blueberries ■Bamboo skewers ■Small star-shaped cookie cutter Directions 1. Slice watermelon into ½-inch thick slices. Use a small star-shaped cookie cutter to punch out star shapes from the slices. Set aside the stars and snack on the scraps! 2. Rinse your blueberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel. 3. Take a bamboo skewer and carefully thread 4–6 blueberries onto it. 4. Top each skewer with one watermelon star, gently pressing it onto the pointy end of the skewer. 5. Repeat until you have your
PATRIOTIC BUBBLE WANDS Materials ■Pipe cleaners (red, white, and blue) ■Pony beads or faceted beads (red, white, and blue) ■Star-shaped cookie cutter (optional, for shaping) ■Scissors (optional) Directions 1. Take a pipe cleaner (red, white, or blue) and shape it into a star. If you have a star-shaped cookie cutter, wrap the pipe cleaner around it to help form a clean, consistent shape. 2. Twist the ends of the pipe cleaner together to secure the shape and leave a “tail” to serve as the wand handle. 3. Use a second pipe cleaner as the handle (or continue with the tail from the star), and thread on red,
4. Twist the end of the pipe cleaner to keep the beads from sliding off. 5. If you used a second pipe cleaner for the handle, twist it securely onto the bottom of the star shape. Make sure all ends are tucked in or twisted tightly to avoid any poking edges. 6. Dip your star-shaped wand into a bubble solution. Then, blow gently through the star or wave it through the air to create fun, festive bubbles.
16 JULY2025 | BRPARENTS.COM
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