- Paper Pinwheels
(Ages 3-8)
Colorful paper pinwheels whirl with just the slightest breeze (or puff!). They are fun to play with indoors or out, and even more fun to make! Create a DIY pinwheel, or two, for fun or to add a little flair to your next family gathering. For a Memorial Day barbecue, try red, white, and blue for your DIY pinwheel.
- Melted Crayon Rocks
(Ages 3-8)
Make a set of these fun, colorful rocks in red, white, and blue for Memorial Day! They’re handy for weighing down napkins at a BBQ or picnic, and they make great paperweights.
- Burlap American Flags
(Ages 3-11)
Painting right on burlap gives these flags a great rustic look–the perfect patriotic family craft for the long Memorial Day weekend! Use them to decorate around the house, inside or out.
- Patriotic Rag Wreath
(Ages 5-8)
Rag wreaths are easy to make and fun for the kids to get involved with. This Patriotic Wreath makes the perfect welcome for a Memorial Day weekend get-together.

Memorial Day Crafts
The long Memorial Day weekend is the official start of summer! So what better time to get some crafts going with the kids? These Memorial Day crafts are the perfect way to kick off the warm summer season.