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Old Glory Door Hanger

Old Glory Door Hanger
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Designed by Martha Moseman

Undulating stripes and a single stately star evoke patriotism. Students can put it to work in their homes with this lively 4th of July hanging.

Key Concepts:

Government, History
Grades:

2 - 6
Curriculum:

Arts and Crafts, Seasonal, Social Studies
Machines:
AccuCut® Dies:
Other AccuCut Products:
Other Materials:
  • Black Fine-Line Marker
  • Scissors
  • Cardstock or Construction Paper - Red, Blue and White
  • Hole Punch, 3/8"
  • Curling Ribbon -- Red, Blue
  • Glue
Tips:

Hang real metal charms from the ribbons, along with the mini die-cut hearts.
Instructions:
  1. Apply two-sided adhesive to red and blue cardstock sheets. Cut one flag from each color. Cut white flag. 
  2. Trim blue area around star along perforation. Glue to white flag.
  3. Trim stripes from red flag. Glue to white flag.
  4. Add detail with black marker.
  5. Cut one heart from each color of cardstock. Add detail and wording on each heart. Punch hole in top of each heart.
  6. Punch two holes along top edge and tie with enough red and blue curling ribbon to hang finished piece from door handle. Curl ends.
  7. Punch three holes, evenly spaced, along bottom edge of flag. Tie on hearts with ribbon from each hole. Curl ends.