Celebrate the Fourth
Homespun activities have always been a hallmark of America's birthday celebration. Turn your kids loose to craft party favors and a tablecloth. That will keep their enthusiasm high and your stress level low.
Firecracker Favors What You Need:- cardboard paper towel rolls
- red tissue paper
- dove feathers
- patriotic sayings
- globe toys
- foil-wrapped candy stars or other treats
1. Cover the paper towel rolls with red tissue paper.
2. Before sealing both ends, fill with such things as dove feathers -- as a symbol of peace -- or print out famous patriotic sayings.
3. Add globe toys, foil-wrapped candy stars, or other treats.
Kid-Made Tablecloth What You Need:- white sheet
- narrow paint rollers
- red acrylic paint
1. Spread a white sheet across a driveway and have young ones use narrow paint rollers to apply the design with red acrylic paint.
2. After the paint dries, heat-set it according to the manufacturer's directions.
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