Make Great Flags

Why

Every country has a day to honor its heritage. Create a big party banner with your country's flag. Celebrate independence!


Steps

1. What does your country's flag look like? What other symbols stand for your country? Find pictures, flags, or posters to see them.

2. Use rolled paper to make a flag table runner. Or make a flag banner. A paper tablecloth would work, too.

3. With Crayola® Erasable Colored Pencils, draw a big picture of your country's flag. Color it with Crayola Markers.

4. Fill the paper with more symbols of your country. Use your imagination! Try different techniques with your markers. You could sponge on designs. Or make stamps by cutting pieces of foam produce trays with Crayola Scissors. Color the sponges or stamps with markers. While they are still wet, print on the paper.

5. Add Crayola Glitter Glue for sparkles. Dry. Happy independence day!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Recycled Foam Produce Trays—Wash in hot, soapy water. No meat or poultry trays should be used.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Sponges and Foam—Sponges, foam, and other expandable materials should not be used with children 3 years old and younger.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Erasable Colored Pencils
  • Markers
  • Glitter Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • sponges (optional)
  • recycled foam produce trays (optional)
  • craft paper on a roll

Where & When

"The boys studied flags around the world. They decorated tables with Our Great Flag runners for a year-end celebration."
Jose R., scout leader.

"Each tent chose a country. Campers decorated inside their tents and dining room tables with their country's flags and symbols. Really cool!"
Benji R., camp counselor.


Interesting Info

Did you know that each country's flag has a main hue? The top four main colors are red, blue, green, and white.