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    American Flag Mason Jar Easy Sand Art for July 4th

    Crafting, Holiday & Seasonal Crafts, July 4th & Patriotic Crafts, Kids' Crafts

    Looking for a easy patriotic decorating ideas for July 4th? Create an easy sand art centerpiece using mason jars, colorful sand and tealight candles. Kids will love helping with this project. Don't miss the video that shows you how to make them! #july4th #patriotic #sandart #redwhiteandblue #kidscrafts

    Looking for easy patriotic decorating ideas for Memorial Day, Flag Day or July 4th? Create an easy sand art centerpiece using mason jars, colorful sand and tealight candles. Kids will love helping with this project. Don’t miss the video tutorial that shows you how to make them!

    These easy sand art jars are a fun, patriotic craft for the entire family!

    Looking for a easy patriotic decorating ideas for July 4th? Create an easy sand art centerpiece using mason jars, colorful sand and tealight candles. Kids will love helping with this project. Don't miss the video that shows you how to make them! #july4th #patriotic #sandart #redwhiteandblue #kidscrafts
    Any jar will do, from a pint-sized mason jar to a cute French yogurt jar — and any size in between.

     

    I first shared this easy sand art project several years ago, but decided to update it with new photos and a how-to video.

    Looking for a easy patriotic decorating ideas for July 4th? Create an easy sand art centerpiece using mason jars, colorful sand and tealight candles. Kids will love helping with this project. Don't miss the video that shows you how to make them! #july4th #patriotic #sandart #redwhiteandblue #kidscrafts

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    My son helped me out once again. And at 11, he enjoyed this craft as much as he did when he was 7. Especially the part when we lit the sparklers in the jars!

    Fill jars with red, white and blue sand to create an easy sand art centerpiece for July 4th. Add tealight candles or sparklers for a festive touch. Click for a video tutorial, plus a complete supply list and instructions. #july4th #patriotic #sandart #redwhiteandblue #kidscrafts

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    Supplies

    Fill jars with red, white and blue sand to create an easy sand art centerpiece for July 4th. Add tealight candles or sparklers for a festive touch. Click for a video tutorial, plus a complete supply list and instructions. #july4th #patriotic #sandart #redwhiteandblue #kidscrafts

    • Clear pint size mason jars or any clear glass jar
    • Red sand
    • Blue sand
    • White sand
    • Sparklers
    • Tealight candles

    Instructions

    Looking for a easy patriotic decorating ideas for July 4th? Create an easy sand art centerpiece using mason jars, colorful sand and tealight candles. Kids will love helping with this project. Don't miss the video that shows you how to make them! #july4th #patriotic #sandart #redwhiteandblue #kidscrafts

    Start with an empty glass jar. (This is a recycled Oui yogurt jar.)

    Then pour in the sand, in layers. I made a little gif to show you how to make your these red-white-and-blue sand jars.

    https://www.attagirlsays.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/output_OBamgb.mp4

     

    And Jackson helped me with a new video tutorial for this easy sand art! Be sure to watch ’til the end because there might be fireworks. (Well, sparklers, but still pretty cool!)

    If you prefer written directions for how to make this easy sand art, here’s Jackson demoing the process of filling these patriotic sand jars the first time we did this project in 2014.

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    Begin by pouring some sand in the bottom of the mason jar.

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    Top with white sand.

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    Finish with a layer of colored sand. Nestle tealight candles or sparklers in the top layer of sand.

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    There’s no right or wrong way to do these. You may opt for three bands of sand — or more. And you can start with the red or blue. Just make sure the white is in the middle if you’re trying to be patriotic.

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations
    We originally used these colorful sand art centerpieces added such a festive touch to our patriotic porch picnic.

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    You can never have too much red, white and blue for the Fourth!

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    The sand art looks very festive with tealight candles burning in them.

    Sand Craft American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    But we really loved sticking sparklers in the sand — and lighting them!

    American Flag Mason Jar Decorations

    What a fun tabletop fireworks show!

    Don’t miss these other patriotic projects and decorating ideas:

    Hooray for red, white and blue! I love the use of vintage Americana decor on this patriotic patio! This would be such a fun place to host a Fourth of July party!

    Vintage Americana Patio

    Use an old pair of blue jeans to make this easy patriotic denim rag wreath for July 4th.

    Patriotic Rag Wreath

    Transform an old window into patriotic American flag art using vinyl. Click for step-by-step instructions, plus the free cutting file.

    American Flag Window Art

    Add some red-white-and-blue style to your holiday by making a flag-inspired tassel garland with festive ribbon. These easy-to-make tassel garlands make great party decorations. Use them on the mantel, on a table or in a photo booth.

    Patriotic Ribbon Tassel Garland

    Filed Under: Crafting, Holiday & Seasonal Crafts, July 4th & Patriotic Crafts, Kids' Crafts Tagged With: July 4, mason jars, Memorial Day, oui jars, patriotic

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    Comments

    1. theartinpartyplanning

      May 26, 2015 at 8:39 am

      So fun! My kids will love doing this!

      Reply
    2. Theresa @DearCreatives

      May 21, 2015 at 12:52 am

      Your porch and all the decorations look beautiful. I love the sparklers. You have a wonderful Memorial Weekend. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Pinned & Shared. Hope to see you again soon! All my best, Theresa

      Reply
    3. Kristen from The Road to Domestication

      May 18, 2015 at 2:48 pm

      I love these! Love that the kids can do them! And I really love your porch decor! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again on Friday 🙂 Feel free to bring a friend or two!

      Reply
    4. Cathy

      May 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      I love this idea – the sand is so fun and adding sparklers is the icing on the cake. Pinning. Thanks for sharing at Share IT One More Time. Cathy

      Reply
    5. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom

      May 14, 2015 at 10:36 am

      So cute…what kid doesn’t love making sand art!

      Thanks so much for linking up with #ShareTheWealthSunday!

      xoxo
      Lisa

      Reply
    6. Shirley@Housepitality Designs

      June 19, 2014 at 4:46 pm

      Love those jars…I so remember when many, many years ago I took a sand painting class!…Had sand art all over…love the idea of placing the sparklers in them!…

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        June 23, 2014 at 10:47 pm

        Sand painting… now that sounds interesting. Do tell… And did you have sand all over the house, as well? So far, we’ve kept our sand jars outside for that very reason!

        Reply
    7. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain

      June 19, 2014 at 12:05 am

      So cute! I love them with the sparkler in there too!

      Reply
    8. Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade

      June 17, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      These are great! My boys are SUPER into sand art right now, so I bet they’d love to make these!

      Reply
    9. Kaysi Gardner

      June 17, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      This is amazing!!!! I love this idea because it’s something my kids could do them selves.

      Reply
      • Atta Girl Amy

        June 17, 2014 at 6:34 pm

        Definitely. Just set them up outside! Or else you’ll be vacuuming up sand for months!

        Reply
    10. Andrea B (@goodgirlgonered)

      June 17, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      These are really cute. I think my daughter would love making them and I love that they could hold the sparklers in there, too.

      Great holiday fun idea!

      Reply
    11. Albion

      June 17, 2014 at 11:13 am

      These are so fun!! I’m totally making them with the girls.

      Reply
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