No Spark Sparklers
These are even a great option for children that are afraid of fire or too small to have it. And of course - those of us that are having a firework ban due to wildfires! It doesn't mean we can't have sparklers!
You Will Need:
Small wooden dowels about 14 inches long
Wired star garland in solid or multiple colors
Clear packing tape
Red or blue cardstock cut to 2 in by 1 1/2 in
Glue or glue dots
Scissors
For each sparkler that you make, cut wire garland into 10 pieces. Make 5 each of 6 in long and 8 in long.
Trim off the stars from the bottom of each piece about inch up. Line the pieces up on the cardstock and tape down.
Then add glue dots to the dowel at the top where the paper will attach. Attach the edge to the dowel and roll the remaining paper and wire around the dowel. Secure the end with more glue or glue dots.
Once secure, arrange the wire garland to look like a sparkler. Enjoy!
Rocket Poppers
You Will Need:
White tissue paper
String or ribbon
Scissors or paper trimmer
Hot glue or glue dots
8 1/2 x 11 Patterned cardstock
8 1/2 x 11 Solid cardstock
Candy or small toys
Cut your patterned paper in half to make it 4 1/4 x 11. Also cut your white tissue paper to this size. Turn the patterned paper pattern side down and glue the tissue paper on the bottom. About inch over lapping.
Next, roll the paper and tissue into a tube, about the size of a toilet paper roll and secure with hot glue or glue dots. Cinch the tissue at the bottom and tie with ribbon or string.
Now for the fun part - fill the tube with candy or small toys for your guests or friends.
Take the solid colored cardstock and draw an 8 inch circle. Cut it out and then in half to make a fan like shape. Roll this piece into a cone. Use glue dots or hot glue to attach the cone to the top of the rocket.
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