Each year we host a fun filled 4th of July party for our family and friends. I really enjoy bringing a different level of excitement and creativity to an occasion, and hence over the years have been applying my event-styling whenever possible.
It's always a treat to have everyone over on the day we wish America a big Happy Birthday! Over the years the kiddo count has gone from just a few to enough of 'em to staff a small department store. Stars and Stripes forever! This year I've created a fun invite to mail out to the crew which also includes a different kind of sparkler fun for the kiddos (and one that doesn't need to get to 1000 degrees to enjoy so it's a bit safer too:)
I was inspired to do this as a result of viewing another blog - Oh Happy Day. She made tassels out of crepe paper (which are adorable & not to mention the whole blog is pretty darn cool). I decided to tweak it a little by scrunching, twisting, and gluing the tassels around a lollipop stick. Voila! Safe "sparkler" fun!
Supplies
- Cardstock
- Crepe paper
- Lollipop stick
- Scissors
- Glue gun
- Printer
Instructions
- Click here to give you great instructions on creating the tassel.
- After you have the middle part twisted, scrunch the ends a bit to create a messy tassel.
- Adults only - using your glue gun, put glue near the top of the lollipop stick - then quickly before the glue dries, take twisted middle part of the tassel and wrap it around the glue.
- If you are adding the invite, use more glue on the edge of the paper and attach to stick (see below).
- Make another line of glue and then roll the paper over the lollipop stick (just a little).
If you are mailing the invites you will have to loosely and gently roll it around the stick to fit in your envelope (unless you use a full size envelope/package).
Remember to personalize your message on the card to make it your own. Have fun making them - your kiddos will be running from sea to shining sea with these flying in the air! They are quite simple to make so I know you can do it!
Make it simple, make it fun, and make it with the kids!
XOXO, Nicole