I may not have any kids, but I am one at heart especially since I have two nieces now. :) This project is pretty simple and only requires 2 papers bags, Elmers glue, paint of your choice ( I used acrylic, but for kids the washable kind is always good.) and scissors.
Start out by cutting four strips in one of the bags so you can paint them red, white and blue and on the fourth strip cut into four tiny pieces. The five tiny pieces I painted red and white and used one piece to cut out stars.You don't have to do this step and just paint directly on it, but I liked how it gave the hat character. After they are cut now you can paint. I would place some newspaper down so that things don't get too messy. I usually use my craft plate or a sheet of parchment paper because once the paint drys I can reuse it a few more times. Now wait for the paint to dry.
While you are waiting grab the other bag and cut slits on the sides to adjust to your head. Then paint the top. Also take the time now to draw or punch out your stars. I didn't paint my starts. I liked how they looked.
Once everything is dry now it is time to glue. It's ok if your strips aren't close together. It looks fine that way, but if it bugs you, you can paint over it once your done. Crease the bottom and glue the squares in between. I glued my stars at the top, but again get creative and it's all up to what makes you happy. :)
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