I have another fun, crafty idea for your 4th of July decorations using gorgeous ribbon from The Ribbon Retreat, scrapbook paper, tissue paper and a household item we all throw away when it’s used up. (Well, unless you’re a crafter, then you probably hoard these! You might even take them from other people’s trashcans!)
Did you guess? These patriotic firecrackers are made using empty toilet paper rolls!
I have to thank Martha for the original inspiration for this craft. But I had to craft it up a notch and embellish my firecrackers with gorgeous patriotic ribbon from The Ribbon Retreat, sponsors of this month’s Crafty Hangouts series.
If you love ribbon like I love ribbon, be sure to check out The Ribbon Retreat. They sell lots of gorgeous grosgrain, velvet and satin ribbon, plus ric rac, trim and more in every color and pattern imaginable.
Through Sept. 30, The Ribbon Retreat is offering Crafty Hangouts viewers a 10 percent discount on all purchases. Just use code CH10 at checkout!
Now, let me show you how I made my toilet paper roll firecrackers!
I used hot glue to attach clothespins to the back of each firecracker. Then, I clipped them on a length of red chevron ribbon, looped at each end to create a patriotic bunting.
I made sure to alternate the direction of the clothespins so I could have some firecrackers facing up and some facing down.
You may also notice that the tops of these firecrackers are slightly different than the ones I showed in my video. I made these using 4-inch circles of scrapbook paper, with a slit cut halfway through each one, so I could shape them into cones. Either method works well; you can use the pattern here, or cut out circles. It’s really a matter of personal preference.
Be sure to pin this craft so you can make your own patriotic fire crackers.
If you like these firecrackers, you may also like these:
Spicy Fire Crackers (a great party snack!)
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
This is so cute! Thanks for posting. Hello from Handmade Hangout.
Audrey says
Crafters can never have too many toilet paper rolls, or too many ideas of things to make with them! My son has Summer Break soon and this will be a good project to keep him occupied, for a few minutes anyway.
Congratulations on the feature on Happiness is Homemade Link Up.
Atta Girl Amy says
That’s always the challenge with kids, isn’t it. Keeping them occupied!
Jen says
What a great craft! We will be having a huge party for the 4th, but I don’t think I’ll have time to make these 🙁 (We’re moving in to a new house the week of the 15th…the 4th will be our “open house” party)
Stopping by from sharefest!
Atta Girl Amy says
Good luck with the move and with the open house party. I’m sure it will be a blast!
Karen says
Oh my goodness, this is so adorable!
I just LOVE it!
Thanks for sharing at Something to Talk About!
Pinning!
Karen
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
These are super cute.
Britni says
Very creative idea! Thanks for sharing this article.
lisa at Mabey She made It says
What a cute idea! I love these!
Jillene@inkhappi says
Darling bunting! I love how bright and whimsical they are. 🙂
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
Those are adorable! Thanks for sharing!
Dee @CupcakesandCrowbars says
How fun! I love them!
Mrs Major Hoff (Sara) says
These are soooooo cute!
Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade says
Cute! We make these every year with my boys, but I’ve never thought to turn them into a garland!
Albion says
These are so fun! I love them!
Kaysi Gardner says
Those are so fun and so cute!
Atta Girl Amy says
I bought that on clearance a few years ago at The Christmas Tree Shop. I don’t know if you have one of those near you, but I have noticed that often bring back the same merchandise every year.
Sorry I couldn’t direct you to a place where you can definitely find them. If I spot them anywhere else, I’ll be sure to let you know.