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Patriotic Sparkler Craft Idea For Kids

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Today’s super simple Glitter & Paper Patriotic Firework Sparkler kid craft idea is extra perfect for the littlest crafters in your home, to concur this upcoming 4th of July holiday!

You could even DANCE together, in celebration, as you SHAKE your glitter onto the craft!

Keep scrolling to learn more so you can make it sparkle in your home today!

A craft project shows a blue paper cutout of a hand holding a red glittery paper patriotic firework sparkler, with red, blue, and silver sequins as sparks. Gold star stickers and small stars decorate the white background.

Paper & Glitter Firework Sparkler

No real skills or elaborate craft materials are required to make this sparkly paper firework craft come to life in your home!

All you need is the free hand holding sparkler printable I’m providing below and then some inexpensive school glue & tons of loose craft glitter to make it sparkle! If your young child can draw some lines on paper and shake some glitter on top of that, they are well on your way to pulling this patriotic craft together in no time!

So on that note, have I convinced you yet to tackle this patriotic paper craft with your child? Well then – find the FULL tutorial, all the details and supply list below for this paper and glitter firework sparkler craft idea! Then put it on your to-do list to recreate today!

Don’t forget – although it’s primarily aimed at kids, adults can make this glitter firework sparkler craft as well! So print off a copy for you too!

Happy crafting with your littles, my friends and don’t forget to share pictures of your child’s patriotic sparkler creations with us on our Facebook page, to admire!

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Simple Glitter & Paper Patriotic Firework Sparkler Craft Simple Glitter & Paper Patriotic Firework Sparkler Craft

Get creative and revamp your Fourth of July celebration this year with this easy and fun paper patriotic firework sparkler craft! All you need is some glitter, paper, and a spark of imagination!

Craft Supplies:

Directions:

  1. First print out the FREE Patriotic Sparkler Printable listed above. You only need one print per kid/per craft.
  2. To decorate their print, have children draw small dots of glue, as well as all over the sparkler part, on the printable.
  3. Now have them shake their choice of color in glitter, on top of the glue, until it’s well covered.
  4. Finally, shake off the excess glitter into a large bowl or into the trash can.
  5. Then allow it to dry completely before you display it proudly for all to see!!!
  6. For a less messy version – skip the glitter and use various sizes of star stickers instead.
  7. You can also in-cooperate an ink pad and make thumbprint marks all over the sparkler, for a more personal look!
  8. When done crafting, don’t forget to share pictures of your 4th of July Firework Sparkler paper craft creations with us on your various social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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Two handmade cards display a blue paper cutout hand holding a glittery, starburst firework sparkler on a white background with gold stars. Text reads Paper & Glitter Patriotic Sparkler.

Easy peasy lemon squeesy – just how I like it on Glued To My Crafts! I just hope we inspired a little sparkly and craftiness in YOU today, that you now have plans to add this little tutorial of ours to your 4th of July holiday plans!

Happy crafting, my friends! And if you could, please share pictures of your beautiful patriotic firework sparkler paper masterpieces with us! It really makes my day to see the inspiration come to life!

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