Dollar Tree 4th of July Treat Jars

This Dollar Tree 4th of July treat jar craft is the perfect way to celebrate your independence and show some patriotism at the same time. Let your creativity flow with this simple craft that will have everyone asking for one.

If you are looking for a fun 4th of July craft, these adorable painted clay pots are an excellent choice. And because you can find so many pieces at a dollar store, this craft is a perfect way to beat the heat.

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Dollar Tree 4th of July Clay Treat Jars

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we love celebrating the 4th of July. From the food to the fireworks, there is always an undercurrent of excitement that seems to fill the air.

We thought this cute clay pot craft would be a fun way to spend a bit of time before heading out to enjoy the fireworks. This was a great way to keep the little ones entertained while the adults were firing up the BBQ grill.

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Dollar Tree Clay Jar Craft for the 4th of July

These jars are so inexpensive and easy to make. Who wouldn’t love a patriotic jar full of their favorite candy?

You can easily take this idea for a clay pot craft and make it for any occasion, season, or holiday. This would be so cute in red, white, and green for Christmas filled with peppermints.

Although we filled our jars with candy, you can also choose some fun red, white, and blue faux flowers, pom poms, or even a small plant. And they make a great base to show off these 4th of July ribbon wands.

This is a craft that can be enjoyed by any age group. The older kids may be more precise with their painted stripes and gluing, but the younger kids will have just as much fun.

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Tips for Making This Dollar Tree 4th of July Craft

• Terra Cotta or clay pots are porous so apply the first coat of paint and let it dry before moving on. If setting this up for younger children, paint the pots while beforehand.
• For straight red lines, use painter’s or washi tape. Space strips of tape evenly around the treat jar and paint the red stripes (remove the tape when wet).
• For very little ones, offer red tape instead of paint.
• If you use white school or tacky glue to glue the stars on, allow additional drying time before moving on to the next step.
• If you plan to display these pots outdoors, seal them with ModPodge or a spray sealant.

Dollar Tree 4th of July Treat Jars Supplies

Below are the supplies I used to make this 4th of July clay pot decor. Before heading out to the store, check your craft bin to see what you have on hand.

• 3.5” Clay Flower Pot
• 4.5” Clay Flower Pot Saucer
• Red, White, and Blue Acrylic Craft Paint
• Silver Glitter Craft Foam
• White Shredded Paper
• Wrapped Candy of Choice
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Paintbrush
• Scissors 
• 4^th of July Treat Jars Pattern

How To Make 4th of July Treat Jars

Each step for this clay pot craft is detailed below so it’s easy to follow. Keep this page open while you are creating this 4th of July clay pot decor craft. If you would rather have a printable how-to, scroll down and select the print button.

Paint the inside and outside of the clay pot with white acrylic craft paint. Allow to dry.

Next, paint the clay saucer with blue acrylic craft paint. Allow to dry.

Using a small flat paintbrush, paint evenly spaced vertical red stripes around the clay pot (We did 10).

Paint a one-inch-wide blue strip at the base of the clay pot. Allow it to dry.

Download, print, and cut out the 4^th of July Treat Jars Pattern. Trace five stars onto the back of the silver glitter craft foam sheet. Cut them out with scissors.

Attach the silver glitter foam stars to the blue band of the clay pot with a glue gun. Make sure the tips of the star points are touching.

Place the clay pot onto the center of the saucer, and secure it with a glue gun. Fill with white shredded paper and wrapped candies of choice. Enjoy your sweet treat jars!

Notes for Making 4th of July Treat Jars

• If you would rather use plastic flower pots rather than clay, those will work for this craft. Just be sure to use a primer or white chalk paint before painting stripes.
• Any wrapped candy will work for this craft. If it is super hot where you live on the 4th of July, choose a hard candy rather than chocolate.
• If your Dollar Tree doesn’t have any shredded paper (mine runs out periodically), you can use the foil shreds. You can also use strips of fabric or shredded newspaper from home.

More 4th of July Crafts and Recipes

• 4th of July Rolling Pins: This cute patriotic craft project takes just a few minutes and uses a few simple supplies. They would be perfect on your 4th of July-themed tiered tray. You can easily make these for any holiday or season.
• July 4th Gnome from Dollar Tree Supplies: This adorable gnome is so cute, you will be tempted to leave him out all year round. Since you are using Dollar Tree supplies, he is super cheap to make. What a fun 4th of July craft for kids.
• Easy 4th of July Cake Pops Recipe: I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for baked goods, especially these cute cake pops. Made with cake mix, candy melts and holiday sprinkles, they are made in a snap.
• Firecracker Rice Krispies July 4th Treat: While you are waiting for the fireworks to start, grab the kiddo and make this festive Rice Krispies treat. They could not be any easier to make and they taste incredible.

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