Memorial Day is just around the corner, and what better way to honor the occasion than by getting crafty? Whether you're hosting a BBQ or just looking for a fun activity to do with the family, these Memorial Day craft ideas are sure to add a special touch to your celebrations.
Kwik Stix are solid tempera paint sticks that dry in 90 seconds, perfect for mess-free crafting. Magic Stix are markers that won't dry out even if you forget to put the cap back on (a true miracle!). And Wonder Stix are versatile multi-surface writers, making them a must-have for any crafter.
Star Wands
- Paint wooden stars with Kwik Stix
- Use red, white, and blue to celebrate Memorial Day
- Glue wooden stars to sticks
- Tie patriotic ribbons onto the wands
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Flag Poster
Materials Needed: large piece of paper or poster board, Kwik Stix and star stickers
- Use Kwik Stix to paint a flag onto poster board
- Use red to paint the stripes
- Use blue to create the area with the stars
- Use star stickers to make your artwork pop!
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Red, White, and Blue Decor
Materials Needed: paper plates, hole puncher, Kwik Stix, ribbon or yarn, and star stickers
- Paint a paper plate with Kwik Stix
- Use blues and reds for Memorial Day
- Place star stickers for an added decoration
- Punch a hole in the top of the paper plate
- Tie a piece of ribbon or yarn through the hole
- Hang for a decoration!
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Patriotic Toilet Paper Craft
Materials Needed: empty toilet paper roll, construction paper, Kwik Stix, glue, and scissors
- Paint the empty toilet paper roll with Kwik Stix
- Cut small stars out of your construction paper
- Glue onto the toilet paper roll
- Cut strips of construction paper
- Fold and bend like an accordion
- Glue strips of construction paper to the inside of the toilet paper roll
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Flag Color Sorting
Materials Needed: paper, Kwik Stix, red, white, and blue beads and pompoms
- Paint an American Flag onto a piece of paper
- Use Kwik Stix to draw three circles; one blue, one white, and one red
- Sort beads and pompoms to their corresponding color
- Glue beads and pompoms onto the correct color on the painted flag
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Flag Handprint
Materials Needed: white paper, construction paper, glue, scissors, and Kwik Stix
- Paint your hand with Kwik Stix using red, white, and blue
- Press your hand onto a piece of paper
- Optional: Add more detail to your artwork by placing star stickers onto the painted handprint
- Cut heart shapes out of white paper
- Cut strips of construction paper
- Glue onto the heart
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