Flag Day Photo Frame
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14, and this Flag Day Photo Frame is a thoughtful way for kids to show their patriotic spirit. Add a favorite family photo and give it to a veteran, service member, parent, grandparent, or special friend. This easy patriotic craft also makes a meaningful Father’s Day gift for dads who have served or are currently serving in the military.
Kids can use the printable frame pattern with heavy cardboard, or you can make the project even easier by starting with an inexpensive wooden frame from the Dollar Store.
Fun Facts
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 because the Second Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States on June 14, 1777.
The red, white, and blue colors of the flag are often connected with bravery, purity, and justice. This craft is a simple way to talk with kids about respect, service, and the meaning of national symbols.
Supplies
- Heavy cardboard
- Red and blue vinyl tape
- Scissors
- Package of stars or printable paper stars
- Label stock or white paper and glue
- Box cutter or craft knife
- Printable frame pattern
- Family photo
Adult assistance is required when using a box cutter or craft knife.
Instructions
- Print the frame pattern onto regular paper to use as your guide.
- Print the frame pattern again onto label paper or white paper.
- Cut out the cardboard frame. If the cardboard is thick, have an adult cut it with a box cutter or craft knife.
- Cut out the white label paper or white paper frame and attach it to the cardboard frame.
- Lay strips of blue vinyl tape in the upper left corner of the frame.
- Fill the rest of the frame with red vinyl tape, leaving white spaces between the red tape to create flag stripes.
- Add small stars to the blue section. You can use purchased star stickers, foam stars, or print and cut the stars from the printable pattern.
- Tape a favorite photo to the back of the frame.
- Cover the back with another piece of white label paper if you want a neater finished look.
- Give your finished Flag Day Photo Frame to someone special.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this Flag Day craft as part of a classroom discussion about the American flag, national holidays, and community helpers. Ask students to write one sentence about who they would give their photo frame to and why.
For a social studies connection, talk about why flags are important symbols for countries, states, schools, and organizations. Students can compare the American flag with their state flag and look for colors, symbols, and patterns.
This also makes a thoughtful classroom activity for Flag Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, or patriotic classroom displays.
Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
