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July 4th Decorations
Celebrate Independence Day with DIY Sparklers and Watercolor Resist Flag decorations, perfect for adding festivity to your July 4th party décor!
Supplies:
- Crayola Crayons
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Glitter Glue
- Cardstock
- Disposable Cups
- Salt
- Crayola Watercolors
- Crayola No-Run School Glue
- Crayola Scissors
- Water
- Clear Tape
- Bamboo Skewers
- Tools: Watercolors, Crayons, Glue, Glitter Glue
- Theme: 4th of July, Summer
- Age: 4+, 6+, 8+
Steps:
1 To make Resist Flag: Draw stars and stripes with white crayon on a rectangular piece of white cardstock, coloring in the white stripes of the flag.
2 Paint over the crayon with red and blue watercolors to reveal the resist. Dry 1–2 hours.
3 Tape skewer to dried flag.
4 To begin Salt Sparklers: Draw fireworks with glue on black cardstock and sprinkle with salt.
5 With watercolors, lightly dab paint onto the salt and glue, letting it spread! Dry 1–2 hours.
6 To begin Glitter Glue Sparklers: Draw fireworks with glitter glue on black cardstock. Dry 3–4 hours.
7 To complete all Sparklers: Cut out firework shapes and tape skewer to each cutout.
8 Arrange and display as a festive centerpiece!
CIY Staff Tips:
- Experiment with different shades of watercolors and glitter glue to complete your sparklers.
- You can also hand out any of the DIY Sparklers as a sparkler alternative for kids!
