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Missy's New Years Sparklers

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Missy Maxwell
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PBS KIDS Utah

Hi everyone! It’s Missy, artist and guest blogger, here again with an arts & crafts project. This one is a simple alternative to fireworks you buy at the store. And will help ring in the New Year with fun and flare! I am going to teach you to make your own sparklers. 

Supplies

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  • Pre-made tassel garland/strips of tissue paper and cellophane (I found mine at Dollar Tree)
  • Tape
  • Glow sticks
  • Scissors

Instructions

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  1. Cut the garland apart so you just have the tassels. Or arrange your tissue paper and cellophane strips into groups and fold in half (about 6 inches long when folded) to create a “tassel.”
  2. Use tape to attach one tassel to the end of a glowstick.
  3. Use tape and attach 2 more tassels to the same glowstick end.
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 to create a second sparkler.
  5. Now crack your glowsticks to make them SHINE and wave your sparklers in the air!
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Wrap Up

These cute sparklers can be used for celebrating 2024. Then pull them out again for birthdays, 4th of July, weddings, etc. Be creative and have fun!