Time to fire up the grill, grab some sparklers and , of course, make a few fun, fabulous and fast Fourth of July crafts!
Oh, and read a few books about the Fourth, also.( I've placed links to 9 interesting books about the Fourth of July ,appropriate for a variety of age levels, at the end of this blog.)
Let's get started on those crafts.....
Coffee Filter Fireworks - You need: Washable Markers, Coffee Filters, Spray Bottle (optional), Water - Flatten out the coffee filter; Spritz with water or sprinkle on water; only Dampen the filter DO NOT Soak it! ; Use the markers to draw on the damp filter; the water will cause the colors to spread and give a tie dye or fireworks effect
Sidewalk Water Balloon Firework Paint Splatters
Confetti Launcher
Patriotic Pom Poms
Fireworks Flowers
Make a Fireworks Tshirt - you'll need: a tshirt, glitter fabric paint, newspaperTo make your T-shirt - lay the shirt on a flat surface; place folded newspaper between the t-shirt layers to keep the paint from bleeding through; use the glitter paint to draw, free-hand, bursts of fireworks; follow manufacturers directions to dry and wash the t-shirt
Stars 'n' Stripes Hats
Bigger kids can actually Make Sparklers with adult assistance
Check out these books about the Fourth of July:
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