Popsicle Stick American Flag

Cut two 3 1/2-inch sticks and three 3-inch sticks.

Paint the three 3-inch sticks blue and three uncut sticks red. You won't need to paint the 3 1/2-inch sticks, since you will use those to glue your stripes on. They will be in the back so you won't see them.

After the paint dries, glue the five stripe sticks (the five uncut sticks) to one of the 3 1/2-inch sticks, alternating red and white.

Glue the other 3 1/2-inch stick to the opposite end of the flag for support.

Let the flag dry, then glue the three little blue sticks to the top left corner of your flag.

Punch little stars out of your white paper or card stock with your star punch. If you don't have a star punch, you can use stickers or paint, or cut out stars with scissors.

Glue on the stars and let the flag dry well. If you want to make the flag for holding, glue an extra popsicle stick to the bottom of the flag so you can wave it around. Make sure it's glued on tightly!