4th of July Kaleidoscope
See the sky light up before the fireworks eve start with this 4th of July Kaleidoscope from Gloria Uhler. Made with colorful beads and a cardboard tube, this easy DIY game is a great one to give to kids when you're waiting for the fireworks to start. This is a fun and easy project that makes a great party favor for a summer BBQ and it's a great way to use up all those patriotic themed craft supplies that you're no longer using.
Materials:
- Decorative paper - any craft store, or print your own
- Metallic card stock (optional)
- Rhinestones, beads, shiny objects
- Darice plastic mirror sheet measuring 9”X 6”
- Clear plastic craft container with screw on lid measuring 1 3/8”
- 1.5” mailing tube
- Paper glue
- Sandpaper
- Fingernail file
- Painters tape
- Foam pieces (I used makeup wedges)
Instructions:
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Use a craft knife to cut the tube to 10”. A fingernail file will smooth out the rough edges.
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Cut three panels from the mirrored plastic measuring 9” by 1 3/16” each. Tape the panels together and remove the clear protective film the mirror side.
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Tape the panels into a triangle with the mirrors on the inside. Insert the triangle into the tube. Stuff foam pieces around the triangle to prevent it from moving.
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Scuff the clear bottom of the plastic container with sandpaper. Place red, blue, and clear rhinestones, beads and foil stars inside the container. Allow them room to tumble around.
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Insert the container into the end of the tube. The size of the container fits the tube perfectly. Cut a hole in the tube cap. Optional - cut a decorative cover for the hole from metallic card stock.
- Print out July 4th images on a sheet of paper or find already decorated paper at craft stores. Roll the paper around the tube and glue it in place.
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