4th Of July Photo Prop

Make a fun photo prop for your 4th of July Celebration

Posted by Malia K.

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This is a fun project and once you make it, you can use it for every Fourth of July to come!

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • 16 x 20 Canvas
  • A Black Sharpie
  • Foam Paint Brush
  • Pencil(s)
  • Masking Tape
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Gesso
  • Red, White, Blue + Silver Paint

Steps (7 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Step 1: Paint Gesso all over the Canvas



  2. 2

    Step 2: Sketch Out a "Costume" on your canvas. I had my little girl hold it up to her so I could determine where to draw the clothing and where her hands would go.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Trace over the lines with the Sharpie

  4. 4

    Step 4: Add Detail. I used a ruler to help me get my lines straight. I also traced around the bottom of a paint bottle to make circles.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Paint your project. The masking tape can help keep the lines straight. It won't damage any areas you've already painted.

  6. 6

    Step 6: The paint dries pretty quickly so you can work on different sections and the same time. Go over your lines again with the Sharpie.

  7. 7

    Step 8: Take Some cute pictures!