Welcome to the June Dollar Store Craft Challenge Blog Hop! I’ve joined with a few other bloggers to share fun crafts made from items found at the dollar store. On my last visit to the dollar store, there were a lot of patriotic items and with July 4th coming up, I decided to share a tutorial on how to make a DIY Giant Pool Noodle Firecracker Decoration.
DIY Giant Pool Noodle Firecracker Decoration
Yield:
1 or 2
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Active Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Use a Dollar Store Pool Noodle to create a fun DIY Giant Pool Noodle Firecracker Decoration for July 4th, Memorial Day, or any Patriotic event.
Materials
- 1 pool noodle for each bundle of firecrackers
- tape
- utility knife or craft saw
- wide ribbon for center of firecracker (I used white, but wanted the patriotic printed ribbons Unfortunately, everywhere was sold out! If you find some, use that instead.)
- blue curling ribbon or other decorative accent
- star wire garland
- pipe cleaners - optional
- washi tape - optional
- small ball point needles - optional
Tools
- Scissors
- Wire Cutter - optional
Instructions
Mark and cut the pool noodle into approximately 18″, 15″, and 13″ pieces. Feel free to customize to your own size too! I have also cut these pieces in two to make smaller firecracker bundles. Tip – wrap tape around the pool noodle to use as a guide to cut a straight line around it.- Tape the 3 cut pool noodles together. Wrap thick ribbon over the tape to hide it and tape in place. Wrap curling ribbon or other decorative accent over the wide ribbon and tape in place. Tip - If tape doesn't hold the ribbon on, try using mini ball head needles.
- Create loops with the wire garland and bundle together with the wire garland at the bottom. Cut the unblundled end into loops to resemble firecracker spray and stuff into the tops of the pool noodles.
- This is what it will look like once it's all assembled.
- Here’s an updated 2021 Version. I used one pool noodle to create two smaller firecrackers and added a bit more embellishments. For the tall firecracker, I used red glitter tape to make stripes (hard to see in the photo, but IRL it’s perfect). The middle firecracker has silver spots and the smallest firecracker is decorated with tinsel pipe cleaners. Remember, you can decorate these any way you like, so get creative!
Mark and cut the pool noodle into approximately 18″, 15″, and 13″ pieces. Feel free to customize to your own size too! I have also cut these pieces in two to make smaller firecracker bundles. Tip – wrap tape around the pool noodle to use as a guide to cut a straight line around it.
Tape the 3 cut pool noodles together. Wrap thick ribbon over the tape to hide it and tape in place. Wrap curling ribbon or other decorative accent over the wide ribbon and tape in place. Tip - If tape doesn't hold the ribbon on, try using mini ball head needles. 
Create loops with the wire garland and bundle together with the wire garland at the bottom. Cut the unblundled end into loops to resemble firecracker spray and stuff into the tops of the pool noodles.
This is what it will look like once it's all assembled. Recommended Products
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Oodles of Noodles Deluxe Foam Pool Swim Noodles - 6 Pack Red 52 Inch Wholesale Pricing Bulk Pack
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Beistle Gleam 'N Flex Star Garland, 25-Feet, Red/Silver/Blue
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Morex Ribbon Sweet Petite Ribbon, 39-Yd, Patriotic, 6 Count
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3 Rolls 2.5" Patriotic Ribbons Stars & Stripes Wired Edge Ribbons for Crafts Red White Blue Ribbon for Wreaths Bow Maker Mesh Ribbon for Independence Day 4th of July Summer Home Decoration
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Avery Foil Star Stickers, 1/2" Diameter, Assorted Colors, 440 Reward Stickers (6007)
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100 Pcs Mixed Color Pipe Cleaners, Glitter Sparkle Pipe Cleaners Tinsel Chenille Stems,10 Colors Pipe Cleaner for DIY Crafts, Arts, Holiday Decoration
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Glitter Decorative Tape Set for DIY Crafts - Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts - 8 Colors Extra Long Rolls - 15mm Wide and 5m Long
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Wire Cutting Pliers
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Fiskars Craft Scissors
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Michelle James says
I wanted to let you know I am featuring this great project at #merrymonday this week. I hope you will check it out when you have a chance!
Leslie Clingan says
So perfect! I decorate a wheelbarrow for the different seasons and it stands in my yard. These would be perfect for my 4th of July wheelbarrow. I love them!
Kristin's Peppermints and Cherries says
Your creation is so fun and would be great decor for an outdoor party! Pinned to my new patriotic board!!! Thanks for sharing!
Michele Michael says
So simple and easy. Brilliant. I posted and pinned and shared with a local craft y group I belong to on FB.
Shirley Wood says
Oh what a fun summer party centerpiece! I love how easy and festive this is! I really like the sparklers theme!
Mother of 3 says
That is so festive and so cute! Would make a wonderful lakeside or poolside decoration too. Pinned.
Laurie says
Erlene, This project is so wonderfully creative! The pool noodles make such a cute firecracker decoration that’s perfect all summer long. Great Dollar Store craft! Pinning!
Roseann Hampton says
I picked up some of that star garland when I was at the dollar store. Now I’m going to have to go get some pool noodles to make these! So cute!
Jenny says
These are so cute! What a creative idea. My kids will love these. I even think I have some of the garland left over from the batons the kids made.
Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures says
What a festive piece! I love how it looks like sparklers! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Beverly says
How fun! I love all of the creative ways that those pool noodles can be used. Your firecrackers look great! What a fun addition to patriotic decor!