Craft Stick Uncle Sam
Check out this adorable Dollar Tree Uncle Sam craft. It’s the perfect 4th of July craft for some easy, adorable patriotic decor.
It’s no secret that I’m gnome crazy, so if you want to call this a 4th of July gnome, I’m not going to stop you. The best part of this red, white, and blue Independence Day DIY is that it comes together so quickly.
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What You'll Find On This Page
Craft Stick Uncle Sam )Gnome)
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we’re gearing up for the 4th and using the items we have on hand to craft when it’s too hot to go outside. Today, we’re working with some basic supplies and dollar store finds.
You’ll need jumbo popsicle sticks (craft sticks) but if you can’t find them, regular-sized ones work great, too.
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Tips for Setting Up This DIY
While you can definitely use PVA (Elmer’s school glue) for this craft, hot glue will go faster. If you’re setting this up for little ones, considering building the hats in advance so they have fun painting them.
We use extra craft sticks to secure the hat together. If you have younger children, be sure to add a few extra – a little more strength will make these last.
If you want to display these around the house, add a ribbon or twine hanger to the back. The kids love to hang these on their bedroom doors.
Supplies You’ll Need for This Dollar Tree 4th of July Craft
Below are the supplies I used, but check what you have on hand. Foam stars will work, as will stickers – be sure to check your stash.
- jumbo craft sticks
- cotton mop head
- 1 inch wood ball (or pom pom)
- red, white, blue, and glitter acrylic paint (optional)
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- scissors
How to Make This Uncle Sam DIY
Paint 3 craft sticks red, 2 craft sticks white, and 2 blue. Let them dry.
Take the scissors and trim one craft stick that has no paint to the width of the hat (red, white, red, white, red craft sticks). Use the glue gun to add the cut craft stick to the back of the hat pieces to secure all of them together.
Trim one blue craft stick to the width of the hat and add it and the non-trimmed blue stick to the bottom. Note: you can cut another stick and use it to add stability to the back.
Paint three stars white, let dry, and glue them to the blue portion of the hat.
Cut between 22-24 mop head strings from the mop. Glue 12 to the BACK of the blue craft stick on the back. Make a second row and then trim to desired length.
Once dry, flip the craft over and attach the wooden ball to the beard. Optional, add glitter paint to the white stars.
More Fun 4th of July Crafts and Treats
- Dollar Tree Treat Jar – Using a clay pot, you can make the most adorable Americana treat jar with just a little paint.
- Yummy 4th of July Cake Pops – The kids will LOVE to help you in the kitchen with this sweet treat.
- Fun 4th of July Ribbon Wands – These were such a hit and they’re ridiculously easy to make. We also used them to line the sidewalk.
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Craft Stick Uncle Sam for the 4th
Everyone is going to love this cute 4th of July crafts using Dollar Tree supplies. This craft can be made for older kids or younger ones (or you can do it yourself)! You'll need a few dollar store finds and basic craft supplies to complete.
Materials
- Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Wooden Stars
- Cotton Mop Head
- Red, White, and Blue Acrylic Paint
- Glitter Acrylic Paint, optional
- 1 inch Wooden Ball
Tools
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paint Brush
- Scissors
Instructions
- Paint 3 craft sticks red, 2 craft sticks white, and 2 blue. Let them dry.
- Take the scissors and trim one craft stick that has no paint to the width of the hat (red, white, red, white, red craft sticks). Use the glue gun to add the cut craft stick to the back of the hat pieces to secure all of them together.
- Trim one blue craft stick to the width of the hat and add it and the non-trimmed blue stick to the bottom. Note: you can cut another stick and use it to add stability to the back.
- Paint three stars white and let dry. Glue them to the blue portion of the hat.
- Cut between 22-24 mop head strings from the mop. Glue 12 to the BACK of the blue craft stick on the back. Make a second row and then trim to desired length.
- Once dry, flip the craft over and attach the wooden ball to the beard.
- Optional, add glitter paint to the white stars.
Notes
This Dollar Tree 4th of July craft can be set up for little hands by pre-constructing the hat and letting the younger children paint and glue.
Meet the Creator
Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!