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American flag craft using sticky paper

June 26, 2013 by Katie 16 Comments

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We’ve been focusing a lot on the upcoming 4th of July holiday, and both QBoy and XGirl have taken a particular interest in the American flag. When we are out and about, they constantly point out the American flags they see. So of course, it was only natural that we make our own! To make this a unique art project with a sensory component, I decided to have my kids do a sticky paper American flag.

Note: For more 4th of July activities and printables, see my 4th of July activities page.

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

To do this sticky paper American flag craft, I first printed a simplified version of the American flag (which you can download here).

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

I added pieces of double sided tape to each corner of the flag.

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

Then I cut out a piece of clear contact paper to match the size of the flag.

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

I pressed the clear contact paper down onto the tape so it would adhere to the image of the flag. Note that the clear contact paper was laid so that the backing was facing up. Thus, when I removed the backing the sticky side would be up.

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

Finally, I gathered our tissue paper squares so the kids could begin creating their own flag.

I took the backing off the clear contact paper and then let the kids crumple up matching colored tissue paper squares to stick to their flags.

XGirl started with the stars.

 Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

QBoy started with the stripes.

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

This activity provided a great opportunity to develop fine motor skills.

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

And it also provided a great opportunity to talk about the colors of the flag and the various aspects of the flag.

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

XGirl ran out of steam while creating her flag, so she only ended up with stars and red stripes. I like to call her creation more of an abstract take on the American flag. 🙂

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

QBoy worked diligently on his flag until he had it all filled in, and it turned out beautifully!

Sticky paper American flag craft - place crumpled tissue paper squares on contact paper to make this American flag sensory craft || Gift of Curiosity

More 4th of July resources

More 4th of July posts from Gift of Curiosity:

  • Books about the American flag
  • 4th of July Montessori activities
  • Fireworks in a jar
  • 4th of July sensory bin
  • 4th of July Printables Pack
  • 4th of July do-a-dot printables
  • 4th of July Bingo
  • 4th of July Sudoku
  • American flag printables


For more 4th of July activities, see me 4th of July Activities page and my 4th of July Pinterest board.

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16 Comments

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  1. Nicole Copeland says

    June 26, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    Very neat!! We are doing flags this week too 🙂

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    • Katie says

      June 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      It’s the perfect week for flags! With all our emphasis on flags lately, my kids have been spotting and pointing out American flags all over the place in recent days.

      Reply
  2. Growing Up Madison says

    June 26, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    What a great idea. Love the final results too. You may just have to go back and help XGirl finish hers. 🙂 Visiting from our buddy group.

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    • Katie says

      June 26, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      Ha ha about finishing XGirl’s work for her. 🙂 Sometimes I really want her to finish something but I do my best to let them do their art their own way without too much meddling on my part. 🙂

      Reply
  3. TheBargainbabe says

    June 27, 2013 at 4:47 am

    Ooh reverse contact paper! What a great idea!

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  4. Terra says

    June 27, 2013 at 5:21 am

    I really like that idea!

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  5. Valerie says

    June 27, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Perfect tactile skill for little fingers! 🙂

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    • Katie says

      June 27, 2013 at 10:17 am

      I agree! Great for fine motor skill practice!

      Reply
  6. Capri + 3--Theresa says

    June 27, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    That is a great festive flag craft. Please link this to Artsy Play Wednesday (happening now).

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  7. Eschelle Westwood says

    June 27, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    That is a GREAT idea I will have to pin this for later, can apply to so many things!

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  8. kewkew says

    June 29, 2013 at 7:48 am

    This is a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing

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  9. Carrie says

    July 3, 2013 at 8:47 am

    What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

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  10. Kristen B says

    July 4, 2013 at 4:51 am

    That turned out great! I really need to get some sticky paper for my preschooler. It looks so fun.

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    • Katie says

      July 4, 2013 at 2:19 pm

      We’ve had lots of fun with sticky paper, and I have a few more activity ideas up my sleeve as well! Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  11. Katie says

    July 6, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    Thanks for featuring our activity Mary Catherine!

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  12. Carla says

    July 8, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    This is adorable! I love the reverse-contact-paper method you used! Thanks so much for linking this up at Teach Me Tuesday at Preschool Powol Packets!!

    Reply

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