Add some spark to your Fourth of July barbecue with these easy-to-create Firecracker Frills.
To make the frills you’ll need scissors, colored tissue paper, double-sided tape and a wooden pick in the desired length. Begin by stacking a single layer of red, white and blue tissue paper then cut out a 3×5-inch rectangle.
Fold the stacked paper in half and make multiple cuts along the open edge to create fringe but avoid cutting the folded edge. Apply a line of double-sided tape to the uncut margin then roll up onto your stick.
Fluff the finished frill by spinning it in your hands.
‘Tis the season for block parties, backyard barbecues, and firework fetes! We’ve gathered up some festive invitations, decorations, and details that will add a little red, white, and blue to any summer celebration. Check out these fantastic Fourth of July paper goods.
Check it out on RealSimple.com. We put together some fun bike decorating ideas for a Fourth of July party–you can host your own neighborhood parade or invite your friends and their kids over. For a bike basket, attach some simple decorations and these festive flowers. And for something with a little more spark, make your own firecrackers to tie to the back of a bike or your own shiny pom poms (get our firecracker printable at Real Simple).
We’re so excited to show you the Fourth of July Party that we put together for Real Simple. Here are a few of our favorite pictures. Click on over to see the party ideas and the picnic menu.
