Independence Day Bells

Celebrate your country's independence day! Young children delight in making these easy bell decorations with picnic supplies.

1. Foam drinking cups are shaped just like bells. What a great way to decorate for an Independence Day party! How is your country's holiday celebrated? Are there fireworks? A parade? Flags? Bells ringing? Picnics?

2. Turn two foam drinking cups upside down to make your bells. Draw patriotic pictures on the outside with Crayola® Washable Markers. Make your designs colorful!

3. Ask an adult to help you poke the end of a chenille stem through the bottom of one cup. Wrap a small piece of colorful plastic wrap around the end of the stem to make the bell's clanger. Use a drop of Crayola School Glue to hold it in place.

4. Poke the other end of the stem through the second cup. Make another clanger. Form a loop in the stem between the two cups to hang the bells. Dry.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Sharp Point— CAUTION: Contains a functional sharp point and should not be used by children under 4 years. Close adult supervision is required and adult assistance may be needed.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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Crafts

crayola supplies

• Markers
• No-Run School Glue

household supplies

• plastic wrap (colors)
• chenille sticks
• foam drinking cups

"We'll make more of these bells at Christmas! My toddler is so pleased to be able to help decorate for holidays."
Kelly S., mom of 3-year-old.

"This was a perfect activity for younger cousins at our family reunion. School-age kids helped younger ones."
Urbie M., dad of 3- and 8-year olds.

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