byAlma Abell

Sometimes it is hard to find fun craft ideas for the whole family, but if you have kids, or even if you don’t, deciding to make a flag that will proudly serve as the family flag is a wonderful rainy day activity.

To make a flag that is going to be durable and long lasting, especially if you are going to hang it outside, it is highly recommended that your order a blank flag from a top flag company. This will allow you to choose a background color that will accentuate your design and family colors and also provide a strong, durable and hemmed flag.

Create Your Design

When you choose to make a flag the whole family can brainstorm ideas or you can let the artists in the family handle this part of the project. It is a great way for kids to collaborate on a symbol or image that signifies the family and maybe to even get grandparents and family members to talk a bit about family history.

Your design can be as simple or as elaborate as you like. You may want to start by doing some online searches of websites that provide information on the flags of the world or the flags of the states of the United States so kids understand how flag symbols are developed.

You can also allow each person to make a flag that symbolizes something that they are passionate about instead of just making one flag. This will provide a terrific decoration for years to come in a special place in the house or outside for all to see.

Choose Your Style

Once you have your design you can then choose the styles, shape and size of your family flag. When you make a flag on your own you can select from a traditional rectangular flag or go with a larger or smaller version. Triangle shapes, squares and sail flags as well as virtually any shape imaginable can all be custom made by top companies.

Then, all you need to do is decide how to add your design to the flag. You can allow the custom flag company to make a flag to your design specifications or you can paint, applique or embroider your pattern on yourself.