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Celebrate the 4th of July with a Fireworks Painting

This fireworks painting activity is perfect for the 4th of July!

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This fireworks painting activity is perfect for the 4th of July!

If you’re looking for 4th of July craft ideas for kids give this fireworks painting activity a try. It’s perfect for toddlers and the older kids will have fun creating their own fireworks display too!

Fireworks Painting Activity for Kids

Grab some empty toilet roll holders and cut around the top so that you have a fringe effect. Vary the size of the fringe on each toilet roll holder so that you have different sized fireworks.

Dip the toilet paper rolls in paint

Dip the fringed end into a pot of paint and then stamp on the paper.

Keep stamping until the sky is filled with fireworks

Keep on stamping until the paper looks like the sky filled with fireworks!

Use black paper for a more dramatic effect

Try using black paper for a more dramatic effect.

When you're done the toilet paper rolls look like firecrackers

When the kids have finished their paintings take a look at the toilet paper rolls, because they now look like firecrackers and would make a great table display for your 4th of July party!