6.28.2010

Flag Firecrackers

In case you didn't get enough firecrackers yesterday, here is the second set I made!  I was truly inspired by the firecrackers I saw on Amber Packer.  (via UCreate, of course!) I love her stars and stripes!  I realized that I could really make mine look like a flag! 

Can I just tell you how much I love Home Depot?!  My local Home Depot knows me pretty well by now, and they are so good to me.  I bought an insanely long piece of wood that was somewhere around 3.25 x 2 feet... it was only $1.87.  SCORE!  I had plenty of wood left over for future projects, too.  I had 3 pieces cut-- 6 inch, 10 inch, and 14 inch pieces.

After painting my wood white and sanding it down, here is what I did:

Now for embellishing!!  How about some stars?

And a few stripes:

I used the same methods from yesterday's firecrackers to add a bit of wire to each one.

I tied it all together with some twine.  I think it adds a nice rustic touch!

I must say, I absolutely adore my star firecrackers, but I am loving these ones even more!!  On Saturday, my hubby took Little Man to Costco for the morning (definitely their favorite spot!) so I had a couple of hours to work on these guys.  Thanks, babe!



 SYS Thurs

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32 comments:

  1. sueJune 28, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    This is super cute. I might just have to make one.

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  2. LyndseyJune 28, 2010 at 6:01 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!

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  3. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaJune 28, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    SO crafty! I love it. I'm loving your blog and am your newest follower!!!

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  4. staci @ lizard n ladybugJune 28, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    I absolutely love this!

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  5. MeghanJune 28, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    So wicked cute!

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  6. Green Eyed Girl CraftsJune 28, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    You did a great job on them... they are sooo cute! Vicki

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  7. DeliaJune 28, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    I think I like these even better. They turned out so nice and the wire out the top is adorable.

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  8. ChelseaJune 28, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Great minds think alike! I saw it on Ucreate also and I made some too! Can't wait to post mine on my blog also. Your are so cute and I love you blog!

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  9. LeanneJune 28, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Those are so cute! If I had more time I'd make some this year, but for sure next year. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Nana's Fun StuffJune 29, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    Love it!! Just cute and makes me want to get more decorations going at my place. Thanks for sharing Sweetie! ~ Laura

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  11. Staci JJune 29, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Great job once again!! I wish i had these for my 4th of July display
    justsewsassy.com

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  12. KristenJune 29, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    Really cute! I love easy and inexpensive holiday decorations like this!

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  13. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}June 29, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    These are super cute! I love how you layered the 3 pieces to look like the flag. Really awesome job! You're inspiring me to deck my mantle in red, white, and blue asap!

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  14. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}June 29, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    (And I love your new blog banner!!!!) ♥

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  15. Amanda @ Healthy House on the BlockJune 29, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    These are SO cute -- you did a PERFECT job! I feel like I might find these in a store somewhere -- they're adorable!

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  16. Laurie in SCJune 29, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    I love all your July 4th creations!!! The stars, the firecrackers, everything! Great job and thanks for sharing!

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  17. Jess @ Frugal with a FlourishJune 29, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    Those are super cute! Love em!

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  18. LeslieJune 30, 2010 at 12:28 AM

    I love these! They are adorable and look so easy to make! Thanks for linking up to Hoo's got talent!

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  19. CKJune 30, 2010 at 1:21 AM

    Wow, looks really good!

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  20. LynnJune 30, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    These are really cute-Happy 4th!

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  21. Michele {Button Garden}June 30, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    I just came across your blog, these are super cute! I actually made a craft very similar to this and posted it on my own blog :). Love the idea.

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  22. Kim @ Starshine ChicJune 30, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    They are so dang cute!!! Next year I may have to make my own.

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  23. Kari SweetenJune 30, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    This is so FABULOUS!!!

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  24. Decor To AdoreJuly 1, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    I adore your patriotic spirit. It is red, white and bluetiful!

    I hope you'll stop by for a visit and see my Anthropologie inspired Americana tablecloth.

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  25. michelle@somedaycraftsJuly 2, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    Darling! I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. Grab my 'featured" button.

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  26. Dave and EmilyJuly 2, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    I love your blog! I made me some of these! I posted a picture at hallfamilyhighlights.blogspot.com
    Thanks so much for sharing! Your amazing!

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  27. UnknownJuly 2, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    These are sooooo cute!!!

    Thanks for linking up!

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  28. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJuly 3, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    Hi Alison, those are really cute! So simple with great impact! Great job!

    Thanks for stopping by! :)
    Michelle

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  29. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansJuly 3, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    This is ADORABLE! I love it!

    I featured your here:
    http://firefliesandjellybeans.blogspot.com/2010/07/last-minute-4th-of-july-projects-from.html

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  30. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJuly 3, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Love these...very clever and festive!

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  31. Sawdust GirlJuly 3, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    These are so cool! Just had to jump over and let you know.

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  32. Stephanie CameronJuly 4, 2010 at 1:10 AM

    Super fun!

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