Patriotic Tin Can Windsocks

Tin cans (old formula or coffee cans will work)
Red and white ribbon
Blue spray paint
Twine
White paper stars (cut out your own or use pre-made foam stars)

Make sure the cans are clean and free of labels, then give each a coat of blue spray paint. Allow to dry thoroughly.
While kids glue their stars to the cans, cut the ribbon into strips about 15 inches long. A 30 foot roll of each color is enough for four cans.
Adult helper should use a glue gun to attach alternating red and white ribbon to the open end of the can on the inside.
Use a screwdriver and a hammer to make two holes in the bottom of the can, then thread twine through the holes and tie on the inside to make a hanger.
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4th of July Clothespin Wreath

12 inch wreath frame
60 clothespins (packs of 50 at Walmart for about $1 each)
White star foam stickers
Red, white and blue spray paint
Twine for hanging

Spray paint clothespins: 15 blue, 22 white and 23 red.
Once the clothespins are dry stagger them on the wreath frame by grouping all the blue clothespins together, then alternate with 4 reds and 4 whites until frame is filled. Glue foam stars to the blue clothespins and slip a length of twine through the frame to hang.
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Firecracker Treat Tubes

Treat tubes (1 inch x by 5 inches with aluminum cap)
Washi tape
20 lb. hemp, or cord of your choice
Rubber bench block
Awl
Hammer
Small red, white and blue candies  or gumballs

Let the kids decorate the tubes while you prepare the “wick” lid. Washi tape stripes are an easy way to decorate, but you can use stickers or paint.
Place the cap flat side down on your rubber block. Gently tap the center of the lip with the awl, until it pierces the metal, making a hole just large enough to feed the string through. If you get a sharp edge around the hole, file it smooth.
Feed a few inches of string through the hole, and tie an overhand knot at the end inside the cap. Tie another knot as close as you can to the top of the lid, so that there are knots on either side that will hold the “wick” in place.
Fill tube with candies, alternating the colors.
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Patriotic Candleholders

Fill a mason jar with uncooked rice to get an idea of the amount needed. Pour out and divide into thirds. Place two of the three piles of rice inside individual zip-lock bags. Add a few drops of rubbing alcohol inside with the rice and shake.
Next, add few drops of blue food coloring in one bag and red coloring into the other. Seal and mix around. Once rice is fully coated, pour onto a paper plate and spread out to dry.
Layer colored rice inside mason jars and place tea candle on top. Wait to light the candle in case there is still rubbing alcohol present (or use a battery operated tea candle).
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