Hi There! I am working on some ideas for a "Rustic Fourth of July"… things that are inexpensive and easy to put together. Having a take away for your party guests is a festive touch for your celebration. And since it's the Fourth of July– it's the perfect time to glimmer and glow… with sparklers!
Part 1: Pretty Matches
Supplies: Jumbo Matches from the Dollar Store (2 for $1). Scraps of printed paper, Modge Podge, paper cutter or scissors and cell bags. I found 16" cello bags at Packaging Specialties.
Measure paper scraps to cover both sides of matches and adhere with Mod Podge.
If you want to take it a step further, embellish with background shapes from a paper punch and chipboard pieces.
Quick and easy!
Part 2: Tag It
Supplies: Shipping Tags (these are from Packaging Specialties but Office Max and Office Depot also sell shipping tags). Star Punch (from Martha Stewart), Rubber Stamps ($1 bin at Michaels and I have used them a zillion times). Twine, Ribbon or String.
Punch star shapes along the bottom edge.
And stamp a word just above it.
Step 3: Assemble It
Fireworks laws and availability differs from state to state and town to town. In my city, fireworks are sold at stands which open about a week before the fourth of July and close the day after. Only a small selection of fireworks are sold in grocery stores. I found these gold sparklers on the internet at BuySparklers.com. These are 14" but they have a variety of sizes available. One nice thing about BuySparklers.com is I didn't have to make a major purchase of 50 or 100+ boxes. Many places have high minimum orders.
The fun part is putting it all together– Match Boxes + Sparklers + a little bit of fill + the Tag.
Simple, cheap and colorful!
Some of the places I like to link:
Monday
https://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/
https://sewcando.blogspot.com/
https://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/
https://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/
https://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/
https://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/
Tuesday
https://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/
https://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/
https://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/
https://todayscreativeblog.net/
Wednesday
https://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/
https://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/
https://gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com/
https://southernlovely.blogspot.com/
Thursday
https://www.yesterdayontuesday.com/
https://answerischocolate.blogspot.com/
https://www.somewhatsimple.com/
https://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/
https://www.houseofhepworths.com/
https://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/
https://alliemakes.blogspot.com/
Friday
https://shabbynest.blogspot.com/
https://romantichome.blogspot.com/
https://www.chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
https://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/
Saturday
https://www.itsoverflowing.com/
https://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/
https://thirtyhandmadedays.com/
https://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/
https://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/
https://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
Sunday
koralee says
Oh my goodness…these are soooo adorable. What a fun idea…we are not allowed fireworks up her in our area.
But if we could I think I would be making these for our Canada Day celebrations. Hugs for the Sunny Monday. xox
MaryBeth says
Those are adorable. My niece’s birthday is on the fourth and we usually have a big family picnic…I think I’ll make some of these for the festivities!
Belle says
These are so fun! Nice work! I wanted to let you know that you were featured on my Best 4th of July ideas post at:https://printabelle.com/?p=5299
Hope your husband is healing well!
Maria Matter says
what a fun idea!!!
andrea cammarata says
Malia — sending you and your hubby tons of hugs and prayers. What a SCARE!!!! I know he is uncomfortable but thank GOD he is with you safe and sound now — if there is anything I can do for you — lease let me know. hugs