4th of July Felt Craft
This 4th of July felt craft is perfect for adding a touch of patriotic charm to your celebrations, making it a must-try for anyone who loves festive DIY projects.
These adorable felt star people are not only fun to create but also incredibly versatile. Each star has a pocket that can hold patriotic sayings, candy, or even small gifts, making them an ideal party favor or decorative piece. Whether you’re crafting with kids, teens, or adults, this project offers endless enjoyment and creativity.
When to Make 4th of July Felt Star People
- 4th of July: Celebrate Independence Day with these charming crafts, perfect for party decor, favors, or place settings.
- Memorial Day: Honor the occasion with a creative activity that fits the theme of remembrance and patriotism.
- Patriotic Parties: These star people make wonderful table decorations or keepsakes for guests at any patriotic gathering.
- Summer Camp: A fun and engaging craft that campers of all ages can enjoy, adding a festive touch to camp activities.
Create Star Shaped People Pockets with craft felt in just about 30 minutes with just a few simple supplies. These adorable patriotic star creatures are perfect for a non-candy classroom craft project.
Why You’ll Love This 4th of July Craft
This felt craft is not just cute and functional; it’s also an opportunity to bond with friends and family while getting into the patriotic spirit. The simplicity of the design makes it accessible for beginners, while the endless customization options allow seasoned crafters to experiment and have fun.
Ready to make your own 4th of July felt star people? Follow our step-by-step tutorial and download the free printable template to get started. Whether you’re crafting for a party, a family dinner, or simply to celebrate the holiday, these star people are sure to impress.
Tips for Making Felt Patriotic Stars
- Use liquid craft glue or sew the pieces together for a more durable finish.
- Customize the star people with different color combinations to match your theme.
- Fill the pockets with candy, small trinkets, or even a personalized note for a thoughtful touch.
- Let your creativity shine by coming up with your own patriotic sayings to slip into the pockets.
How to Make this 4th of July Felt Craft
Materials:
- Craft Felt – White, Red, Tomato Red, Light Blue, Brilliant Blue, Neon Blue, and Candy Pink
- Wiggle Eyes
- Chenille Stems Blue, White, Red
- Permanent Black Marker
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Pinking and Scallop Shears for Fabric
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Star people printable template
- Patriotic saying printable template
Instructions:
Download the printable pattern. Print the pattern and cut out the pieces.
With a marker, trace the small star and the large star patterns onto each of the six red, white, and blue colors of craft felt.
Cut out the large star patterns using pinking shears and scallop shears for fabric. If you don’t have pinking shears, cut fun patterns around the edges with straight scissors.
TIP: Cut inside all the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
Cut out the small star patterns with scissors, making sure to cut just inside the traced line for a clean finished project.
Match up large and small stars in pairs. The kids will love using a variety of fun color combinations for these star people.
Cut the 12” chenille stem into four equal 3” lengths with scissors. Cut stem in half and then cut those two sections in half again. Bend the ends of two sections of chenille stems into legs with rectangular feet and the other two into arms with circular hands.
Attach the arms and legs to the large star felt bodies with a glue gun and glue sticks. Use the photo as your guide.
Attach the small star to the large star with a glue gun and glue sticks, making sure to leave the top of the star open to create the pocket. If crafting with younger children, liquid craft glue works, just figure in drying time.
Cut one half inch by one half inch squares from Candy Pink craft felt and then trim those squares into circles with scissors to make cheeks. To create the face, attach two cheeks and two wiggle eyes to each felt star with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Using a permanent marker draw a semi-circle smile onto the Felt Shamrock People Pockets from cheek to cheek. If crafting with the kiddos, use a washable marker.
To finish, download the Patriotic Sayings printable.
There is a red page and blue page, so printing on a color printer is best.
Cut out the patriotic sayings with scissors or a paper trimmer.
Tuck the patriotic sayings, handmade notes, or stickers into the Felt Star People Pockets. Switch up the colors to match YOUR child’s preferences, the possibilities are endless!
Celebrate the red, white, and blue with a craft that’s as fun to make as it is to share. These 4th of July felt star people bring creativity and joy to any patriotic occasion, leaving everyone with a keepsake they’ll love. Grab your supplies and start crafting today!
