DIY Decoupaged Summer Firecracker Blocks
It is time for Ten on the 10th and our theme is Fourth of July!
This patriotic project began with leftover 1" x 1" oak trim pieces and little fabric flags like the ones the politicians hand out at parades. 🇺🇸
You can find flags like this at the Dollar Tree.
First, I cut the wood into blocks the length of the flags, about 6".
You can find small American flags by following this link.
Next, I removed the flag from the stick and wrapped it around three sides of the wooden block.
I attached the flags to the blocks with Matte Mod Podge, first under the flag and then on top.
When the Mod Podge dried I trimmed any overhanging flag fabric with scissors.
I painted the 4th side of the block and both ends with red and blue craft paint then let it dry by the fan.
After the paint dried I drilled holes in the top of the blocks and glued in small pieces of wooden skewers with wood glue.
I painted the blocks with a coat of clear satin sealer then when it dried went over it again with light stain to give the firecrackers a vintage look.
You can use a glossy sealer to make your firecrackers shiny too!
I love the look of these fun firecrackers!
They are going to make adorable decorations around the house this summer.
Now take a look at the beautiful Ten on the 10th Fourth of July Projects my friends have created to share with you!
These are totally adorable!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kim!
DeleteWow! I have never used the Modge Podge Matt before but it gives it such a beautiful hand painted look and finish. ( I made some fireworks blocks too, but decided to go in a different direction, great minds! Yours are MUCH prettier than mine!) Love this!
ReplyDeleteTammy Modge Podge is the bomb!!
DeleteSo cute, Susan! I forget how Modge Podge makes things stick so easily and that basically you can stick anything onto wood to make a fun decorator item ~ love your little firecrackers!!! Enjoy them!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Barb :)
Great idea. I love how they have a vintage look. So cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Cindy!
DeleteSusan, these blocks are adorable. I am so glad you shared the tutorial. I was thinking about making these for my garden. Thanks for the easy step by step tutorial. I can't wait to make them!
ReplyDeleteThey are fun to make and will last for years!
DeleteSusan, I love these! When I first saw the photo I was thinking that you had a lot of patience to paint all of those small stars! :-) So adorable. I've seen them in the store but refuse to pay the price. Thanks for showing me a less expensive way to have this cute decor! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHahaha nope not that much patience, just a little flag :)
DeleteLove these - great directions and a fun project for any age!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Patti! They were fun!
DeleteThis is such a clever idea, Susan. I am a huge fan of Mod Podge and this is a great way to use it!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. I've really wanted to make some. Your decoupage idea is genius.
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing! Great holiday recycle.
ReplyDeleteI love patriotic projects and these are perfect! I have seen lots of firecrackers but none like these. Love them!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous. So stinking cute and unique.
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