Uncle Sam Upcycled Chip Can for the Fourth of July

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My Uncle Sam Upcycled Chip Can for the Fourth of July is a quick and easy kid's craft to make in just about 30 minutes with Dollar Tree supplies. Crafting with the kiddos is one of my favorite things to do. Create a fun container to keep sparklers ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. A FREE pattern download is included below.

Crafting with the Kiddos Uncle Sam Upcycled Chip Can

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Here's what you need to make a Patriotic Pringle's Craft:

• Americana Acrylic Paint by DecoArt – Titanium White, Flesh Tone of Choice
• Recycled Chip Can, Pringles – Dollar Store
• Craft Foam; Red, Blue White – Dollar Store
• Wiggle Eyes – Dollar Store
• Silver Glitter Cardstock – Dollar Store
• Paintbrush
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
• Pencil
• Paper Punch – 1″ Star
• Hole Punch – ¼” Circle
• UNCLE SAM UPCYCLED CHIP CAN PATTERNS – download below ⇓

Here's how to create Colorful Fireworks from Craft Supplies:

STEP ONE

To begin the Uncle Sam Upcycled Chip Can craft, gather all supplies.  Clean the inside and outside of the chip can with a damp paper towel.  Apply a basecoat of Americana Titanium White acrylic paint to the outside of the chip can.  Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.

STEP TWO

Download, print, and cut out the Uncle Sam Upcycled Chip Can pattern sheet below ⇓.  Trace patterns onto red, white, and blue craft foam according to instructions on the pattern sheet with a pencil or marker.  Cut out all patterns with scissors, inside the traced lines, so you have a clean and finished project.

STEP THREE

Attach red craft foam stripes vertically to the top of the chip can with the glue gun and glue sticks.  Glue the blue craft foam hat band onto the chip can horizontally.  Slide the red craft foam hat brim onto the chip can and secure it with glue under the hatband. 

STEP FOUR

Trace face pattern onto chip can with a pencil.  Paint Uncle Sam’s face with an Americana Flesh Tone color of your choice.  Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.

STEP FIVE

Punch out six stars and one nose from silver glitter cardstock.  Assemble Uncle Sam’s facial features using the photos as a guide.  Attach stars onto the blue hatband with the glue gun and glue sticks.

Quick and Easy Dollar Tree Uncle Sam Upcycled Chip Can

Straight out of the recycle bin, this Uncle Sam Upcycled Chip Can is quick and easy to create with the kiddos in an afternoon with simple supplies from the Dollar Store.   Look at the items around you to see what unique projects can be created with traditional materials. Celebrating the USA has never looked more kid-friendly.

This super fun Pringle's chip can craft is fabulous to make with the little ones in just about 30 minutes.  Work on color, cutting, and counting skills then display on the mantle to celebrate all Summer long! I would LOVE to see what you create, so tag me #CreativelyBeth on social media.

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Too busy to make this right now? Pin it for later!  I'd love for you to pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and then it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.

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