Contrary to popular belief, a 4th of July project doesn’t have to involve an American flag with an eagle soaring across it holding a banner that says something about liberty and guns. That is just a description of my tattoo.

Both of these projects are super quick and could be a good addition to your weekend festivities.


Patriotic Noise Makers
Materials:
- small noise makers (found at the dollar store)
- patterned paper
- metallic fringe garland (party store)
- double sided tape
Roll your paper into a cone shape and attach to the noise maker with double sided tape. Cut to size and add the fringe around the bottom with tape and you’re golden.

Ginormous Sparkler Tube 
Materials:
- wrapping paper tube, cut to size
- patterned paper
- double sided tape
- tissue
- large sparklers
Cut the tube to a length a little longer than the sparklers. Make a stop at one end with a piece of wax paper and a rubber band. Cover the tube with patterned paper and stick with double sided tape. Stuff the sparklers in and finish with tissue paper and a twine bow.

Now I’m going to go march around to something by John Sousa.