Sparkling Centerpiece

crayola supplies

Gel Markers
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors

household supplies

aluminum foil
Hallmark gift wrap
collage materials
ribbon
recycled gift wrap or paper towel roll

Why

Fireworks add excitement to any festive holiday. Create your own sparkling centerpiece for a permanent celebration!

Steps

1. Collect several different lengths of cardboard tubes. With Crayola® Scissors, cut the tubes in half so you have six or more pieces.
2. Remember the bursts of color and light you see when watching fireworks? Use Crayola Gel Markers to decorate your tubes in exciting colors and patterns.
3. Use wrapping-paper scraps, aluminum foil, and other colorful papers and metallic wrappings to create your fireworks. Cut the paper into long, slender strips to resemble steamers of light. Apply Crayola School Glue to the inside ends of your tubes, then tuck in the colorful paper explosions.
4. Arrange the colored tubes to look like fireworks. Tie them together with ribbon or metallic holiday wrap. Stand them on end. Arrange more colored and metallic papers around the base for a wonderful fireworks centerpiece.

When & Where

"Our boys always cheer fireworks. Their own dazzling displays are at the front of their shelves!"
- Marika M., mom of 7- and 9-year-olds.

"A small group of students identified holidays around the world that are celebrated with fireworks. They're year-round!"
- David D., after-school tutor.

Interesting Info

Fireworks were used at least 1000 years ago in Asia for a variety of events. They began as tubes of bamboo or paper, and were carried back to Europe in the 13th century by the Crusaders.

Safety Guidelines

Recycled Cardboard Tubes—Use paper towel tubes, gift-wrap tubes, or long cardboard tubes that can be cut to any length. Health professionals caution against using recycled toilet paper tubes for arts & crafts projects because of the potential fecal contamination.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.