Canada Day Flag Craft for Kids to Make

So, the girls did this Canada day flag craft a couple of years ago and I thought we had better give it another try. Why not share it with you?

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This idea came to me when I realized that we didn't (and still don't) own a Canadian flag. Sad, but true. The Canadian flag is pretty simple - and we are kinda crafty - we decided to make our own. Instead of trying to draw a maple leaf, which is pretty impossible, we substituted the girls' hand prints. Instant patriotic flag and instant keepsake. Here's what we did.

Canada Flag Craft for Kids to Make

craft paper roll
red acrylic paint
paintbrushes
black marker

Start by cutting out a rectangle of paper from a large roll of paper or perhaps a sheet of bristol board would work. I love this wooden paper roll and roll of paper for kids to draw on. It's perfect to use for so many kid art projects and crafts.

blank paper for Canada flag craft for kids

Next use a black marker to draw the outline of the Canadian flag. An adult can draw the outline of the flag, if you like. The Canadian flag has 3 sections - 2 narrower sections on either end.

Now it's time to provide the kids with the paint and paint brushes. The kids can paint the two red side panels.

Now it's time for the maple leaf in the centre of the flag. Brush the red paint on your child's clean (or as clean as you can get it) hand.

Then the child can press their hand onto the middle of the flag...and you have a handprint maple leaf.

Once the flag is dry, trace the child's handprint with a black marker.

Cut out the flag and display it proudly!

That is how simple it is to make a personalized Canadian flag. I'm sure that you could also make an American flag in a similar way. Use the child's handprint for the stars, and fingerprints for the stripes...or fingerprints for the stars and stripes. No matter what country you live in, using your child's handprint excuses any inaccuracies. Have fun!

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Lisa says

June 28, 2011 at 9:02 pm

I LOVE this! I will definitely be trying this one this weekend. Thanks Jen!
KitchenCounterChronicles says

June 30, 2011 at 1:03 pm

Thanks Andie - I'll be sure to stop by your link-up! Thanks for stopping by.
the cape on the corner says

July 05, 2011 at 2:30 pm

totally not from canada, but this is such a cute and simple craft! love it!
KitchenCounterChronicles says

July 05, 2011 at 4:10 pm

Thanks! Maybe you can apply it to the country you live in?!
KitchenCounterChronicles says

July 06, 2011 at 8:41 pm

That's amazing Lisa - Love the distractions in the classifieds! Hilarious! Thanks for sharing!
Mama Pea Pod says

July 06, 2011 at 9:56 pm

Jen, this is a great idea! Will have to remember to do it next year.

Thanks for linking up again to Outdoor Play! See you this week too, I hope!

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