4th Of July Crafts..
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Make this fourth of July friendship pin to share . 
large saftey pin
5 smaller pins
Blue, red and white beads. (make sure beads will slide onto pins)

Take the larger pin and you will have to slightly open the end curl of the pin so you can slip the beads and pins around it. The other remaining pins you will string beads onto One red then a white till its full. Then on your open large pin you will string around it one blue bead then your red and white pin alternating. When your large pin is full then you can tighten your loop back closed . Then its ready to wear!! 



Fireless Spraklers



These are so easy to make. You could use them as decoration at a party too. 
All you need is gift shred , a pencil (straw or dowel rod will work too) and tape.  Just take a little bit fo gift shred. I like the shiny for a fun effect. Twist it a little to hold it in place. Then tape it to a pencil or other object and Voila a sparkler. 

Although it is not a craft craft... I have posted on my blog a 4th of July lapbook and links. :)
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Nikki is a homeschool mom of 4 wonderful children ages 14, 9, 7, and 1 year.
Art has been her hobby for a long time.
You can find her blog at Angels of Heart