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DIY American Construction Paper Flag

Create a bold, handmade American flag using nothing more than construction paper, scissors, and glue. This easy craft lets kids build the stripes and stars piece by piece, giving them a hands‑on way to explore color, pattern, and national symbols while making a display‑ready flag of their own.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

Supplies/Tools Directions

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Star Stickers

Steps

  • Step 1

    Take a piece of white construction paper.

  • Step 2

    Cut out a red rectangle from red paper.

  • Step 3

    Glue the red rectangle onto the white paper.

  • Step 4

    Cut out a blue square from construction paper.

  • Step 5

    Glue the blue square onto the top left corner of the paper.

  • Step 6

    Add star stickers onto the blue square. Or cut stars from white construction paper and glue to the blue square.

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