4th of July Firework Decoration and More News to "Spark" Your Creativity

I made 13- 4th of July Washi tape decorations a while back, but this giant recycled Voss water bottle didn't get wrapped with washi tape and topped with a bouquets of sparkly pipe cleaners to make a 4th of July firework decoration... until now.

This project was so fun and simple you could whip up a bunch in minutes for virtually no money. I was inspired by this page in Washi Tape: 101+ Ideas for Paper Crafts, Book Arts, Fashion, Decorating, Entertaining, and Party Fun! where Courtney Cerruti uses a wine bottle decorated with Washi tape.

I simply made stripes with red, white and blue washi tape covering the whole bottle and cap.

Then I wrapped a bunch of sparkly pipe cleaners at one end with another pipe cleaner to secure them together.

I attached them to lid with a bit of hot glue.

To make the flag, I used Duck Brand Glitter Tape.

I folded a strip of it half around one end of a pipe cleaner and cut out a triangle.

NOTE: Can I say how great it is to cut sticky stuff with the new Fiskars Duck Edition scissors? I have been making a lot of stuff with Duck Tape since it's now available in such amazing prints, and now that I am a Washi tape junkie having some good non-stick scissors will be even more useful.

The last detail was to write "Bang!" on the Blue Glitter Duck Tape flag.

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More about the new Quarry book:

Washi Tape: 101+ Ideas for Paper Crafts, Book Arts, Fashion, Decorating, Entertaining, and Party Fun!

by Courtney Cerruti

Perfect to use for parties. See how to create invitations, gift wrap, and goodie bags. Holidays have never been more colorful with ideas for ornaments, window adornments, and even garland.

Decorations for your home and office are easy and inexpensive when you use washi tape. Wall décor, borders and lampshades can become unique works of art and give your home a personal touch.

You can even use washi tape in fashion. Dress up your glasses, shoes and jewelry using these simple ideas and designs. And because it’s safe to use on delicate items, washi tape is great for personalized gifts like vases and photo albums.

Washi Tape by Courtney Cerruti offers 101 amazing ideas that will make this new craft tape your new favorite thing. It’s safe to use almost anywhere and great fun for children!