Firecrackers Porch Decor
Add Spark to Your Décor
Decorating your home is all about making it feel like your own personal space, and one way to achieve that is by adding unique and personal touches. 4 x 4 wood decorative firecrackers are a creative way to add some spark to your home décor. These firecrackers are not only simple and easy to make, but they’re also budget-friendly. Whether you want to add a patriotic touch to your home or simply want to add some fun to your space, these firecrackers are the perfect DIY project to tackle.
Let’s Do This!!
Supplies
- 4 x 4 post – cut 4″, 6″ & 8″ sections
- Sanding Block
- Red, White, Blue and Medium Brown Acrylic Paint
- Foam Brushes & Foam Dabber
- 1″ Painter’s Tape
- Cricut, Design Space & Accessories
- Dollar Tree temporary vinyl
- Miniwax Polycrylic Clear Matte
- 1/2″ jute twine
- Drill
- Glue gun & glue sticks
Use a sanding block to smooth cut edges and sides of the 4 x 4 sections.
Paint 4″ and 6″ section with white acrylic paint. Let dry.
Tear off a small segment of 1″ painter’s tape and adhere to the 6″ section. Wrap another segment of painter’s tape completely around post.
Continue until there are “stripes” all the way to the bottom of the post making sure the edges of the tape adhere firmly.
Paint the post with red acrylic paint. Let dry.
Paint a second coat if needed. After the paint has completely dried, carefully remove the painter’s tape from the post.
Paint 8″ section with blue acrylic paint. Let dry.
Using Design Space create 1″ stars and cut out from the temporary vinyl using the Cricut. Weed excess vinyl from the stencil using the Cricut pick.
Adhere the star stencils in random locations on the 8″ post. Smooth down to make sure completely adhered.
Using a foam dabber, paint star stencils with white acrylic paint. Let dry. Paint a second coat. When completely dry carefully remove the star stencils.
Distress the posts using medium brown acrylic paint using a “dry” brush method. Let dry.
Seal posts with polycrylic. Let dry.
Find the center of block and mark.
Drill 1/2″ hole at a marked location.
Cut 1/2″ jute twine into 4″ sections and hot glue into the drilled hole
Display and enjoy!!
Decorating your home is all about finding creative ways to make it feel like your own personal space. 4 x 4 wood decorative firecrackers are a budget-friendly way to add some excitement to your décor. Not only are they easy to make, but they’re also a fun way to get the whole family involved in a creative project. Whether you’re looking to add a patriotic touch to your home or simply want to add some fun to your space, these firecrackers are sure to do the trick.
With just a few basic materials and a little bit of creativity, you can create a unique and fun display that is sure to impress. So, grab your paintbrushes and get ready to add some excitement to your space with these DIY firecrackers!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on these great Firecrackers. Please drop a comment below and let me know what you think!
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Americana Wood Firecrackers
Materials
- 4 x 4 post – cut 4″, 6″ & 8″ sections
- Sanding Block
- Red, White, Blue and Medium Brown Acrylic Paint
- Foam Brushes & Foam Dabber
- 1″ Painter’s Tape
- Dollar Tree temporary vinyl
- Miniwax Polycrylic Clear Matte
- 1/2″ jute twine
Tools
- Cricut, Design Space & Accessories
- Drill
- Glue gun & glue sticks
Instructions
- Use a sanding block to smooth cut edges and sides of the 4 x 4 sections.
- Paint 4″ and 6″ section with white acrylic paint. Let dry.
- Tear off a small segment of 1″ painter’s tape and adhere to the 6″ section. Wrap another segment of painter’s tape completely around post.
- Continue until there are “stripes” all the way to the bottom of the post making sure the edges of the tape adhere firmly.
- Paint the post with red acrylic paint. Let dry.
- Paint a second coat if needed. After the paint has completely dried, carefully remove the painter’s tape from the post.
- Paint 8″ section with blue acrylic paint. Let dry.
- Using Design Space create 1″ stars and cut out from the temporary vinyl using the Cricut. Weed excess vinyl from the stencil using the Cricut pick.
- Adhere the star stencils in random locations on the 8″ post. Smooth down to make sure completely adhered.
- Using a foam dabber, paint star stencils with white acrylic paint. Let dry. Paint a second coat. When completely dry carefully remove the star stencils.
- Distress the posts using medium brown acrylic paint using a “dry” brush method. Let dry.
- Seal posts with polycrylic. Let dry.
- Find the center of block and mark.
- Drill 1/2″ hole at a marked location.
- Cut 1/2″ jute twine into 4″ sections and hot glue into the drilled hole
- Display and enjoy!!
