Craft Project: 4th of July Windsock

Independence Day is this Wednesday. To help us celebrate, we made Flag Windsocks today at Gran's house.

For our supplies, Gran hit the Dollar Store and stocked up on plastic flags, blue and red ribbons, and patriotic garland. We also used empty Pringles cans, and if you don't have Pringles around the house, you might find those at the Dollar Store, too.

Because our flags were transparent, we started by wrapping
the Pringles cans with white paper, securing with glue
and a little clear tape.

Next we wrapped the flags around the cans, making sure the
stars were on the outside and securing with clear tape.

We cut lengths of blue and red ribbons, and taped them
to the inside of the open end of the can, alternating
red and blue. We used 4 of each color.

Using a shorter piece of ribbon, we made a hanger by taping the
ends of the ribbon on opposite sides at the closed end of the can.

We cut short pieces of garland and wrapped around the top...

...and the bottom of the can. If the garland has a bit of
wire, twist the two ends together to secure it, then
use glue and/or tape as needed.

Our finished windsocks.

 That's all there is to it. Thanks, Gran, for an easy, fun project for the kids to celebrate the 4th of July.

I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Psalm 119:32