Uncle Sam craft with wooden spoon

This Uncle Sam craft is a super fun and creative way to show off your love for the red, white, and blue! It’s perfect for anyone, kids and adults alike, and it’s an easy project that adds a splash of patriotic vibes to any room or party. A unique decoration that celebrates the spirit of freedom and independence, making it a perfect addition to any Fourth of July celebration or patriotic event!

This uncle Sam craft is not only a great way to express your love for your country, but it can also be used as a decoration for various occasions such as 4th of July celebrations, Memorial Day, or even just as an everyday décor piece in your home.

But what makes this easy fourth of July craft truly special is the use of a wooden spoon as the base. It adds a rustic and nostalgic touch to the project, making it stand out from other patriotic crafts. Easy to make with just a few materials, it’s a great way to bond with family while celebrating your love for the country.

How to make this uncle Sam craft

Materials you’ll need

To create your own uncle Sam craft, you will need the following materials:

• Wooden Spoon Spatula: This will serve as the base for your uncle Sam’s head.
• Craft Stick: This will be used to create the body of uncle Sam.
• Acrylic Craft Paint – Red, White, Blue, Pink: Choose these colors to represent the American flag and add a touch of femininity to your craft.
• Wiggle Eyes: These will give your uncle Sam a cute and whimsical look.
• Buttons: Use them as embellishments for uncle Sam’s outfit.
• Clear Rhinestone: This will add a touch of sparkle to your craft.
• Silver Glitter Cardstock: Use this to cut out stars for uncle Sam’s hat.

Substitutes for Materials

Don’t have all the materials listed above? Don’t worry, there are some substitutes you can use for certain items. For example, if you don’t have a wooden spoon spatula, you can use a regular wooden spoon or even a plastic one. As for the craft stick, a popsicle stick or even a cardboard cutout will work just fine.

You can also get creative with the colors of paint and embellishments, using what you have on hand to make your uncle Sam unique.

Equipment you’ll need

In addition to the materials listed above, you will also need the following equipment:

• White Craft Foam: This will be used to make uncle Sam’s beard and hat.
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks: These will help secure all the pieces together.
• Paintbrush: Use this to apply the paint onto your craft.
• Scissors: You’ll need these to cut out the foam and cardstock.
• Pencil: Use this to trace the patterns onto the foam and cardstock.
• Ruler: This will help you make precise measurements for your craft.
• Wooden spoon uncle Sam patterns: I made a template for this craft, which you can find here or create your own using simple shapes.

Step-by-step instructions

Now that you have all the materials and equipment ready, it’s time to start crafting! Follow these steps to create your own wooden spoon uncle Sam:

Preparations

1. Gather all your materials and equipment and lay then out in a clean and spacious area.
2. Protect your workspace with paper or a plastic tablecloth to avoid any mess from the paint and glue.

Making the Uncle Sam

For the hat

1. Place the regular craft stick two inches down from the top of the wooden spoon spatula, and draw a line with a pencil. Print the patterns out. Using the pattern sheet as your guide, paint the top third of the wooden spoon with white acrylic craft paint with a scallop edge. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
2. Basecoat from the pencil line up with white acrylic craft paint. Using a small flat paintbrush, add vertical stripes with red acrylic craft paint. Basecoat the regular craft stick with blue acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
3. Attach the blue craft stick to the painted edge of the wooden spoon spatula with a glue gun and glue sticks. This becomes the hat brim. Trim ½” from each end of the craft stick with scissors.
4. Paint the handle of the wooden spoon spatula with blue acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.

For the face and body

1. Attach two wiggle eyes to Uncle Sam’s face with a glue gun and glue sticks. Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser in pink acrylic craft paint and dotting on the right and left side under the wiggle eyes.
2. Print the patterns, then cut out with scissors. Trace the beard and mustache onto white craft foam with a pencil, and then cut out with scissors. Attach the beard, and then the mustache with a glue gun and glue sticks. Trim the rounded end from a regular craft stick with scissors and glue just under the wiggle eyes as Uncle Sam’s nose.Attach three red buttons to the handle of the wooden spoon spatula with a glue gun and glue sticks.
3. Trace the star pattern onto the back of the silver glitter cardstock with a pencil, and then cut out with scissors. Attach to the hat with a glue gun and glue sticks. To finish, embellish the star with a self-adhesive clear rhinestone.

Tips

• You can us liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry. A glue gun works much faster and is more secure.
• You can add some extra details to your craft, such as a bowtie or a flag in uncle Sam’s hand.

Craft variations

There are many ways you can customize your uncle Sam craft. Here are a few ideas:

• Use different colors for the paint and embellishments to create a unique look.
• Instead of using buttons, you can use sequins or small pom-poms for the buttons on uncle Sam’s outfit.
• Add glitter or sparkly accents to make your craft stand out even more.
• Use different patterns for the beard and mustache to give uncle Sam a different look.
• Instead of using a wooden spoon spatula as the base, you can use a plain wooden block or even a jar lid.

Frequently asked questions

1. Can I make this craft with children?

Yes, this craft is suitable for children as long as they are supervised by an adult when using hot glue guns. It’s also a great craft project for tweens and teens to create on their own or with younger kids.

2. How long will it take to complete this craft?

This craft can be completed in about 30 minutes, depending on how many coats of paint and drying time you need.

3. Can I use this craft as a decoration?

Yes, this uncle Sam craft can be displayed as a decoration for patriotic holidays such as the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, or even just as a fun and festive décor piece. You can also use it as a party favor or gift for someone who loves Americana crafts.

More spoon and craft stick ideas you’ll enjoy

• Decorated wooden spoons for Easter
• DIY wood burning on wooden spoons
• Spring wreath with craft sticks
• DIY shelves with craft sticks
• Craft stick star sign
• Star shaped patriotic wreath

This fun and easy project is a great way to get into the patriotic spirit and add some festive décor to your home. You can also use this as an opportunity to teach children about American history and symbols.

If you enjoyed making this craft, let me know in the comments below. And for more fun and creative craft ideas, be sure to check out our other tutorials! Happy crafting!

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Uncle Sam craft with wooden spoon

Show your patriotism with a fun, easy Uncle Sam craft! Perfect for all ages, it adds a burst of red, white, and blue to any celebration.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time25 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Category: Craft

Region: American

Keyword: 4th of juky craft, patriotic craft, uncle Sam craft, wooden spoon uncle Sam

Yields: 1 spoon

Author: Petro Neagu

Materials

• Wooden Spoon Spatula
• Craft Stick
• Acrylic Craft Paint Red, White, Blue, Pink
• Wiggle Eyes
• Buttons
• Rhinestone Clear

Tools

• 1 Cardstock Silver Glitter
• 1 Craft Foam White
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Paintbrush
• scissors
• Pencil
• ruler
• Wooden spoon uncle Sam patterns

Instructions

Step 1

• Place the regular craft stick two inches down from the top of the wooden spoon spatula, and draw a line with a pencil.
  
• Print the patterns. Using the pattern sheet as your guide, paint the top third of the wooden spoon with white acrylic craft paint with a scallop edge. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
  

Step 2

• Basecoat from the pencil line up with white acrylic craft paint. Using a small flat paintbrush, add vertical stripes with red acrylic craft paint.
  
• Basecoat the regular craft stick with blue acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
  

Step 3

• Attach the blue craft stick to the painted edge of the wooden spoon spatula with a glue gun and glue sticks.
  
• This becomes the hat brim. Trim ½” from each end of the craft stick with scissors.
  

Step 4

• Paint the handle of the wooden spoon spatula with blue acrylic craft paint. Let dry and apply a second coat, if necessary.
  

Step 5

• Attach two wiggle eyes to Uncle Sam’s face with a glue gun and glue sticks. Create cheeks by dipping a new pencil eraser in pink acrylic craft paint and dotting on the right and left side under the wiggle eyes.
  

Step 6

• Print the patterns, then cut out with scissors. Trace the beard and mustache onto white craft foam with a pencil, and then cut out with scissors.
  
• Attach the beard, and then the mustache with a glue gun and glue sticks. Trim the rounded end from a regular craft stick with scissors and glue just under the wiggle eyes as Uncle Sam’s nose.
  

Step 7

• Attach three red buttons to the handle of the wooden spoon spatula with a glue gun and glue sticks.
  

Step 8

• Trace the star pattern onto the back of the silver glitter cardstock with a pencil, and then cut out with scissors.
  
• Attach to the hat with a glue gun and glue sticks. To finish, embellish the star with a self-adhesive clear rhinestone.
  

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