Paper Roll Painted Fireworks

Are you looking for a fun craft idea for the 4th of July? Turn an empty toilet paper roll into colorful fireworks with a little paint and glitter! This easy summer craft is so much fun for kids, especially around the Fourth of July when fireworks are everywhere. I’m always looking for creative ways to reuse things we normally toss in the trash, and old paper rolls make surprisingly fun painting tools. Just snip the ends, dip them into bright colors of paint, and stamp away to create big bursts of fireworks. Add a sprinkle of glitter while the paint is still wet for a little extra sparkle!

How To Paint Fireworks With A Paper Roll

Supplies

Paper Towel or Toilet Paper Roll
Paint
Black Paper (construction, card stock, or watercolor paper)
Scissors
Glitter
Paper Plates (for the paint)

Step 1Start by cutting the bottom of your paper roll into thin strips. I like to make mine about ¼ inch wide and 2 inches long, but there’s really no right or wrong way to do it. Fireworks are all a little different anyway, so uneven strips just make each one more unique!

Easy crafts for kids to make at home when bored! These paper roll painted fireworks are a colorful summer time project made with paint, glitter, and empty toilet paper rolls. Just a few basic and cheap crafting supplies!

Step 2Fan the cut strips outward into a circle so your paper roll looks a bit like an octopus with way too many legs! Toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, and even leftover wrapping paper tubes all work great for this project.

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Step 3 Pour some paint on a paper plate and dip the paper roll into the paint. Make sure your paint circle is large enough for your fanned paper roll to fit inside. If needed you can use a paint brush to spread paint evenly on the paper plate.

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Step 4Stamp the paper roll onto the black paper, then lift, slightly rotate, and stamp again to create a fuller firework. For even more color, use a clean or mostly dry paper roll to layer a second paint color on top!

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Step 5 Sprinkle a bit of glitter on the top of the paper roll painted fireworks while the paint is still wet for added pizzazz! Let the paint dry completely then gently tap any excess glitter into the trashcan. Make sure to display this fun July 4th craft for everyone to see this summer!

Are you looking for the perfect summer time craft for bored kids? Try painting colorful fireworks with toilet paper rolls. This easy recycled craft idea is perfect for the 4th of July. Have your kids create this simple summer activity to decorate for your next summer party!

This budget-friendly summer painting activity is a fun one for kids of all ages! We especially love making these colorful fireworks around the Fourth of July, but they’re also a great boredom buster for any summer day. Set out the supplies at a backyard BBQ, summer party, or family get-together and let the kids get creative while the adults relax. The best part is, you probably already have everything you need hiding in your craft cabinet or recycling bin!

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