The best Veterans Day crafts are the ones that highlight the courage of those who have fought for our country and emphasize the colors of the American flag. Creative options include patriotic paper poppies, flag handprint art, windsocks, thank-you cards, wreaths, and more.
Regardless if you have any veterans in your family or just want to celebrate the ones who live in your city or neighborhood, all deserve to be honored. These 10 thoughtful DIY Veterans Day crafts will make the day of these remarkable patriots. Read and get inspired!
10 Craft Ideas For Veterans Day
You can create patriotic paper poppies, flag handprint art, windsocks, thank-you cards, mason jar luminaries, patriotic wreaths, memorial walls, beaded bracelets, paper plate medals, and patriotic pinwheels. Check them out in the list below!
1. Patriotic Paper Poppies
Poppies are a traditional symbol of remembrance, often used to honor veterans. To create these, start with red tissue or crepe paper. Cut several circles of the same size and layer them. Pinch the middle of the paper and twist it slightly to form petals. For the stem, use a green pipe cleaner and glue a small black felt circle or button in the center of the poppy.
2. American Flag Handprint Art
For a Veterans Day art idea, start by painting the palm of a hand blue and the fingers alternating red and white to represent the flag's stripes. Press the hand onto white cardstock or canvas, leaving a handprint that mimics the U.S. flag. After the paint dries, use white paint to add stars in the blue area.
3. Patriotic Windsocks
An easy craft for Veterans Day is to create a windsock using a paper towel roll or sturdy cardstock. Paint the tube in red, white, and blue, then add stickers, stars, or other patriotic symbols. Attach red, white, and blue streamers to the bottom of the tube to catch the wind. Punch holes in the top and thread a string to hang it.
4. Thank-You Cards
Homemade cards are a heartfelt way to show gratitude to veterans. Fold cardstock in half to make a card, then decorate the front with red, white, and blue markers, stamps, or stickers.
Include "Thank you for your service" or "We honor you today." These can be delivered to veterans' homes or local veterans' organizations along with other Veterans Day gifts!
5. Mason Jar Luminaries
Use mason jars to create patriotic luminaries that can be lit in honor of Veterans Day. Paint the outside of the jar with red, white, and blue acrylic paint. Add stars or stripes for extra detail, and place a battery-operated tea light inside. The jars can be placed on windowsills or porches as a tribute to those who served.
6. DIY Patriotic Wreath
Create a patriotic wreath using a foam ring or cardboard as the base. Wrap red, white, and blue ribbon or fabric strips around the ring, securing them with glue. Add embellishments such as small American flags, stars, or red poppies.
7. Memory Wall
Set up a memory wall to honor veterans in your community or family. Use poster boards to create a large flag backdrop. Then, have children or participants create small stars, each featuring a veteran's name and service details they want to honor. Attach the stars to the wall, turning it into a display of appreciation.
8. Patriotic Beaded Bracelets
Kids can create beaded bracelets using red, white, and blue beads to celebrate Veterans Day. String the beads onto an elastic cord to form bracelets representing the colors of the American flag. Small charms shaped like stars or eagles can be added for an extra touch.
9. Paper Plate Medals
Create medals using paper plates to represent the honor and service of veterans. Paint or color the plates in gold, silver, or bronze. Cut ribbons out of construction paper in red, white, and blue and attach them to the top of the plate. Write words of appreciation on the front of each medal, such as "Hero" or "Thank You."
10. Patriotic Pinwheels
Make pinwheels in red, white, and blue as a fun, interactive craft for kids. Cut squares out of paper and decorate them with patriotic colors and designs. Cut diagonal lines from each corner toward the center, stopping before reaching the middle. Fold every other corner to the center, securing them with a pin or thumbtack to create the pinwheel shape.
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