Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Painting

My kids were never fans of the loud noises that come with fireworks, so this craft was perfect for them. Use a cardboard tube to create your own fireworks at home this 4th of July.  Click here for directions.

Summer Boredom Busters for Kids :: Easy 4th of July Crafts for Kids

The 4th of July is right around the corner and it's the perfect time for some crafting with the kids.  This was a post I did for the Jacksonville Moms Blog last year with some great activities for the kids.

4th of July Cardboard Tube Crafts

The 4th of July is right around the corner and I don't know about you guys, but it seems like the summer if flying by.  Here are a few 4th of July crafts from the past that we enjoyed making.

Paper Towel Roll American Flag

Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Painting

Fireworks Artwork

 Firework Artwork Supply List: construction paper, 1 paper towel roll, crayons, scissors, glitter paint, paper plate

 Start by drawing a picture of your city or town or home on a sheet of paper.  After we finished this craft I realized that dark construction paper with a white crayon and the glitter paint would have turned out really nice.  Oh well, maybe next time.

 Cut thin slits about inch long along the bottom of your paper towel roll.

  

 Dip your paper towel roll in the glitter paint and stamp your fireworks on the paper.

Book Suggestion: Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols is a great book to read over the 4th of July or really anytime this month.  Cole loved reading about the different icons from American history.