Sparkling Firecracker Handprints

Flash and sparkle make these handprints-turned-firecracker explosions a unique July 4th craft. If you have kids of different ages, mix their handprints to create a more detailed project.

Supplies

• gold paper - look for glitter scrapbook paper or metallic tissue paper
• pencil
• scissors
• craft glue
• gold glitter
• black construction paper

Supplies

• metallic tissue paper[#*#]http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/metallic-tissue-paper-221846/[#*#]
• vellum gold dust paper[#*#]http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Gold-Dust-Vellum-8.5-x-11-Paper/3104.030/30360201.html[#*#]

Directions

• Trace child's hand 8-10 times onto gold paper, and cut out.
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• Put glue on fingertips, and apply gold glitter. You can also outline each handprint with glue and sprinkle on glitter to add more sparkle.
• Arrange the handprints in a circular pattern.
• Glue them together with the palms overlapping. Then glue onto a sheet of black construction paper.