Family Life Holiday 4th of July 4th of July Crafts Firecracker Flags Show your stripes (and stars) with twirly paper wind socks. By Robin Tarnoff Published on June 21, 2007 Share Tweet Pin Email 01 of 04 What You'll Need Alison Miksch 12-x-12-inch sheets of white, red, and blue card stock Craft glue 1/8-inch hole punch Star paper punches in several sizes Twenty 10-inch strips of ribbon (1/4 to 1/2 inch wide) Watch How-To Video: Firecracker Flags 02 of 04 Step 1 Alison Miksch Cut white card stock into two 6-x-12-inch rectangles. Along the 12-inch side of one rectangle, measure and punch a hole at 4 inches, at 8 inches, and at 11 1/2 inches. Glue ribbon strips along the opposite side. 03 of 04 Step 2 Alison Miksch Punch out stars in various sizes from colored card stock. Flip white card stock over; glue stars onto rectangle. 04 of 04 Step 3 Alison Miksch Roll rectangle until one edge meets, but does not overlap, the first hole. Glue edges together, press firmly, and let dry. Thread cord through holes and hang. You're all done -- so let that flag fly high!Copyright 2007. Reprinted with permission from the July 2007 issue of Parents magazine. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit