July 4th Firecracker Cans

Here is an fun and easy July 4th craft that I actually made several years ago ... but still love to put out every July.

Supplies Needed: Tin cans (all sizes - empty, label removed and washed), Acrylic paints in Patriotic colors, star shaped paint sponges, Sharpie marker (black), hammer and nail, chenille stems in red, blue, gold or silver.

Directions: Remove label, wash out cans and let dry. Paint the can (make take two coats) with acrylic paint - let dry. Don't forget to paint the top of the can also!!

Using sponges and acrylic paint apply stars in any pattern/design you choose - let dry. Using the Sharpie Marker - Outline some of the stars if desired. Punch a hole in the top of the can with the hammer and nail. Curl several chenille stems around a pencil or dowel - insert in to the hole on top of the can. And there you have it!!! Sooooo super simple and easy!!