DIY Paper Sparklers

Looking for a fun little project for the holiday tomorrow? How about paper sparklers: you’ll be able to wave them around to celebrate our independence without having to worry about anyone getting burnt by the sparks! They’re simple and a lot of fun for the little ones. All you’ll need are:

-Fun or festive straws, like these (I've bought them in the Christmas Tree Shop in Riverhead before)

-Vellum paper in red, white, and blue. Silver and/or gold would work great, too!

-Scissors

-Scotch tape

-Wooden skewers

Start by cutting your paper into 3in x 4in rectangles. Next cut the paper into thin fringe, leaving about 1/2in uncut at the bottom. 

Next you're going to need to roll it up, tight enough to fit into the end of your straw. Once fit in you can add a little tape around the top if you're worried it’s not tight enough. Lastly cut a skewer to the length of your straw and stick it in the other end. Tape the bottom to keep it in. This will give the sparkler a little extra stability for waving!

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