Handprint American Flag Craft

1 min read September 13, 2026 Ashley Canipe
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Get your kids ready to celebrate Memorial Day and the Fourth of July by creating this festive flag craft using handprint 'stars' and red washi tape stripes. This cute and simple handprint craft is perfect for kids of all ages to make. Put the finished picture in a frame or hang it up in your home for an easy red, white, and blue decoration. Create a flag each year to see your child's handprint grow!

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by painting the palm of your child's hand with blue washable paint.

Handprint American Flag Craft step 1 part 1
Handprint American Flag Craft step 1 part 2
Step
2

Press your child's painted hand onto a piece of white cardstock in the upper left hand corner. Set aside to dry completely.

Handprint American Flag Craft step 2
Step
3

Add seven pieces of red patriotic washi tape to form the flag stripes.

Handprint American Flag Craft step 3
Step
4

Hang up your finished picture and celebrate the red, white, and blue!

Want to see more Fourth of July crafts? Be sure to check out 18+ Star Spangled Patriotic Crafts that anyone can make and 10+ Easy Patriotic Crafts for Kids.

Handprint American Flag Craft step 4

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