Friday, July 1, 2011

[SimplifyMe] patriotic centerpiece for Fourth of July

 

 

Firecrackers

Create a patriotic centerpiece for Fourth of July fun

firecrackers
 
 

YOU'LL NEED:

  • Mailing tubes and plugs in assorted sizes (containerstore.com; 800-PAPER-01)
  • Red, white and blue construction paper
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors
  • Silver tassels
  • Star-shaped paper punch
  • Assorted ribbons and rickrack

1. Cover a tube in construction paper, using glue to secure

2. Use scissors or a knife to carefully make a small slot in one plug. Thread silver tassels through opening and tie in a knot to secure.

3. Decorate by gluing star-shaped cutouts and ribbons on tubes as desired. If you want to use them as party favors, fill with candy.

 
Billie C.
http://thelifeofbilliec.blogspot.com/

"A man's life always starts today. Every morning is a beginning, a fresh start, and a man needn't be hog-tied to the past. Whatever went before, a man's life can begin now, today." --Louis L'Amour

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