The heat is bad here in Iowa. And it is supposed to be bad over the 4th of July festivities. If you are looking for a creative way for your kids to beat the heat indoors and then again for for the parades, then make some patriotic bandanas.
Your kids will love participating in this project as well as wearing them for all your activities this week. And on the side you keep their head protected from the hot sunshine. As a plus, all the grandparents will think they are so cute sporting their creations with their star sunglasses, parade beads, and Popsicle mustaches.
To get started, purchase a fabric square of washable white cotton from a hobby or fabric store. We actually found ours from Oriental Trading Company that had "USA" designs a while back. Find some Elmers washable glitter paint pens or washable fabric paint pens.
Find a location safe to paint and paint the cloth with the glitter paint pens. Lay flat to dry. Flip over and do the other side if desired. Once dry, wear to the 4th of July parade to block the sun.
We learned a few things The paints do leak through until they dry. Also, Q-tips work well to spread out globs of paint onto other portions of the design. Small dots work the best.
Happy Independence Day! Have fun letting your child shine their independence through their bandana creations.
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