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Patriotic Suncatcher Star Craft

If you’re looking for not only fun patriotic craft for this July 4th, but one that also makes a lovely decoration then you’re going to want to make our Patriotic Suncatcher Star Craft! This would be great for Memorial Day, too, or any time you want to show some USA pride!

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We’ve also included a Free Printable Star Template for super easy crafting. Simply download, print, and carefully cut out. Then start making your red, white, and blue suncatcher!

Make a Star Suncatcher for July 4th

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To make our Patriotic Suncatcher Star Craft you will first need to print our star template. The remainder of the supplies include red, white, and blue cardstock, red, blue, and white tissue paper, clear contact paper, and scissors.

Patriotic Suncatcher Star Craft Supplies Needed

  • Star Printable
  • Cardstock – red, white, blue
  • Tissue paper – red, white, blue
  • Clear contact paper
  • Scissors

Suncatcher Patriotic Star Step by Step Directions

Begin by printing the star template. Cut out.

Trace star on cardstock.

Trace the template on red, white, or blue cardstock. The heavier the cardstock the better.

Cut out star, as well as inner star.

Cut out the star, including the inner star.

Cut contact paper to size.

Now, lay the star on a piece of clear contact paper and cut out along the edges.

Gather squares of red, white, and blue tissue paper.

Gather squares of red, white, and blue tissue paper.

Place tissue paper randomly on the contact paper.

Begin placing the tissue randomly on the contact paper.

Press finished star into another sheet of contact paper and cut to size.

When the star is full, press into another sheet of clear contact paper. Cut around the edges, as well.

Patriotic Suncatcher Star.

Place or hang against the window for a beautiful patriotic decoration!

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More July 4th Crafts for Kids

For more fun 4th of July star craft ideas, be sure to see our Paper Plate Straw Stamped July 4th Craft, Crayon Resist Patriotic Stars, Straw Stamped Stars and Stripes Flag Craft, and our Cardboard Roll Stamped Patriotic Stars. Then check out even more of our July 4th crafts for kids at Our Kid Things!

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