DIY Patriotic Party Favors

With Memorial Day just a week away many people are planning family gatherings and picnics. This fun party favor project is a Martha Stewart creation that we absolutely love. These will look great on any picnic table, and the kids will love them!

 

project source: Martha Stewart Living

• Rocket Crackers Clip Art
• 8 1/2-by-11-inch heavyweight matte paper
• Double-sided tape
• 8-by-5 1/2-inch pieces of white tissue paper
• White twine
• Hot-glue gun
• American Starlights Candy

1. Step 1

   Print the Rocket Crackers Clip Art onto paper using a color printer; cut out the shapes.

2. Step 2

   Place the rectangular clip art blank side up. affix double-sided tape to 1 long edge. Fold a piece of tissue paper in half (so it measures 4 by 5 1/2 inches). Place the tissue fold at the bottom of the card stock, pressing it to the tape to secure.

3. Step 3

   
   Roll the card stock and tissue into a tube, and secure with double-sided tape. Cinch the tissue at the bottom of the rocket, and tie it with twine.

4. Step 4

   
   Roll fan-shaped clip art into a cone; secure with hot glue. Place candies inside rocket. Use hot glue to attach cone to body.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, July 2011

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