Hi Friends,
We have a simple Memorial Day Fireworks With Potato Flakes craft that can also be used for Labor Day or Fourth of July. If you're celebrating/entertaining and need an activity for little guests, this is an EASY, almost mess-free, activity. So, join us in some Memorial Day fun! It’s all below.
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What You'll Need
Heavy Weight Construction Paper or Banner Paper
Pens, Markers, or Colored Pencils
Potato Flakes
Red & Blue Food Dye
Glue
Disposable Cups
Plastic Spoons
optional: Cookie Trays (to contain possible spills), Gel Pens or Other Writing Utensils,
The Steps
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Naomi and I used a similar method as with the Granite Easter Eggs, but with slight differences.
DYED FLAKES
Fill each cup with 1/4 cup flakes and 10-20 drops of each color per cup(depending on how dark you'd like it).
Mix with a spoon thoroughly: this is where it differs from the Granite Easter Eggs craft. Mixing with the spoon leaves darker flecks of color, but requires a bit more dye. Add more if necessary.
FIREWORKS
Decide about where you’d like to have your written message and leave that area blank.
Next, create your Fireworks design with your glue on the paper. Make different sizes, squiggly lines, starts, etc.
Optional: Use a cookie sheet under your paper to catch any flakes that spill.
3. Sprinkle on some flakes, tilt the paper at different angles to cover all the glue, and then carefully pour them back into the cup. Repeat if necessary.
MESSAGE
Write your message: Happy Memorial Day, Happy Labor Day, or Happy Fourth of July in pencil or marker.
Lastly, let your fireworks dry for about 10-15 minutes.
That’s it!
Happy crafting and Happy Memorial Day friends!
Amanda and Naomi
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