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Firecrackin Picnic Poppers

Created On: June 18, 2012  |  Updated: June 26, 2014  |   12 Comments

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For the last couple of years, we’ve gone up north camping over the 4th of July.  We LOVE the 4th of July celebration in a little town not far from the valley.  They have a cute little parade (they actually shut down the highway) and the BEST fireworks shown I’ve ever seen!!!  It is such a break from the heat, and if you’ve ever watch a fireworks show in the valley, it’s almost not worth it because of the heat.

Their fireworks show is done at the highschool in this canyon.  The boom of the fireworks off the canyon walls almost takes your breath away.  We’ve learned that because of the popularity, you need to get to the ball fields early to get your seat.  We end up spending most of the afternoon and evening there, eating dinner, playing games and visiting.  Although they have venders, a DJ and slides for the kids, we usually bring our own dinner and treats.

This year I wanted to make something fun for the kids to have especially for waiting for the fireworks to start.  I decided to make these firecracker poppers full of fun treats and toys for each of the kids in our group.  I think they are going to love these and hopefully keep them busy for a few hours.

This last weekend my family went to our cabin to celebrate father’s day with my dad.  I knew I would have some helping hands (my mom, sister & sister in law) to make all 6 that I was going to need.

Here is what you are going to need to make these:

canister with pop top
(ex: bread crumbs, oatmeal, pringles, nuts, anything cardboard)
scrapbook paper
(punches, washi tape, glitter glue, anything to decorate outside)
pipe cleaners
star garland
ribbon
scissors
glue (or tape)
mod podge (optional)
GOODIES for the inside!
drink, fruit snacks, glow sticks, stickers, action figures, necklaces, candy, etc.

I wanted to add some crayons and something to color (to keep them busy a little longer), but I couldn’t find any 4th of July related coloring sheets at the store so I just decided to make my own.  You can download these and use them for your own kids to color this 4th of July.

They will print 2 to a page.  Just click on the links under pictures
4th coloring page 1
4th coloring page 2

Here is how you make them:

Using an exacto knife, we cut out the bottom of our canister and poured out all the bread crumbs.  I even used a damp cloth to wipe out the inside a little and then let it dry.
 Trace the bottom of the canister onto a piece of scrapbook paper.
Cut out AROUND the circle leaving about 1/4 inch outside.  Then cut slits from the outside edge to your pen mark.  (this will make it easier to fold up and over the canister.
 Then fill your canister with your goodies (amazing what you can fit in there!) and then glue the new bottom on using glue or glue gun.

Now for the decorating!

Using scrapbook paper, washi tape, glitter glue and mod podge, we decided on our designs, glued on our paper and decorated our canisters.
 Even my dad got involved!
 Once the outside was decorated, we covered them with mod podge to make them look finished.  Then I punched out some tags with the kids initials so we knew which one would be for which kid.  I punched a hole in the tab of the pop top and attached my tags with ribbon.
 Then I traced the lid onto scrapbook paper and cut out the circle to cover the top and then put the lid back on.
 Here they all are!  Ready for the finishing touches!
 I made a tag for almost every letter of the alphabet.  Feel free to use these for your own tags.
click on the link under the picture
Picnic Popper Tags
Lastly, we decorated the top to look like an exploding firework!
Using pipe cleaners, star garland, tulle, hot glue and a LOT of patience, we decorated the tops

They turned out really cute and I think us adults had just as much fun making them as the kids will have opening them and enjoying them on the 4th of July!

If you have little ones that need a little entertaining, this is a great project.  And most everything I needed to make it I purchased from the dollar store!  Even the bread crumb canister (I’m too cheap to buy anything too pricey just to empty out for a craft).

If you are in need of more patriotic ideas for your home, see here, here and here.
Happy 4th everyone!
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Liz Call loves to create. At Liz on Call you can find easy and attainable craft, DIY, party and gift ideas. Along with tons of free printables featuring her hand lettering designs and practice sheets. She hopes to inspire others to find something fun in everyday with her simple ideas and recipes.
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  1. bckelsch9 says

    June 28, 2012

    I couldn’t get the tags to download on the download page. It says there is an error. Can you please email me tags if possible so I can use them this weekend for our party?
    bckelsch9 at yahoo dot com

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  2. Lori Stokes Wright says

    June 24, 2012

    what a cute idea! the printables are a great size. thanks for your inspiration. i found you at friday fun party.

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  3. Toodie says

    June 23, 2012

    What a novel idea! Love it!

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  4. Printabelle says

    June 22, 2012

    These turned out so fun, maybe use pringles cans? I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=5272 Thanks!

    Reply
  5. cheapcraftymama says

    June 21, 2012

    What a cute and fun idea! Thanks for sharing at Pin It and Win It! I’m sharing this on my FB page too!

    Reply
  6. Creative M says

    June 21, 2012

    What a Fabulous and Fun idea!!!Saw it on Jillify it!!!New Follower!

    Reply
  7. CSI girl says

    June 21, 2012

    These are so fun! I would love for you to share them at the CSI Project. The challenge is Mod Podge. I love that you even got dad involved in this one.
    http://www.thecsiproject.com

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  8. Janel@hatingmartha says

    June 18, 2012

    how fun are these! And even your blog is getting into the patriotic theme!

    Reply

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