DIY Clay Patriotic Fireworks Accessories

Polymer clay is a fantastic medium to create DIY Clay Patriotic Fireworks Accessories for the 4th of July.

My project for today is DIY fireworks accessories. This clay pin is super easy peasy to make. You only need three things.

Mold the clay to create your fireworks.

Press them together and bake following the directions in the packaging. Once cool, use the Liquid Fusion to glue your pin back onto your masterpiece.

Ta Da (or should I sa KaBOOM)?

If you are headed to the fireworks this year and need a little activity fun to do while you wait for the big show, you can grab my new Patriotic Activity pack over in my TpT store. If you put the sheets on clipboards, your kids will have entertainment to last a while!

There are lots more free printables in the Me and My INKlings Printable Library.

Ways to Use Printables

You might have seen this list from me before but I think it is worth sharing over and over. Sometimes the people in the back need to hear things a few times, right? There are so many great ways to use free printables. Here are some of my favorites.

Print them and mail in an envelope with a stamp. Snail mail rocks.
Batch some up to make an activity book. This is great for a road trip!
Print and use at a place setting on the table to create a conversation starter.
Add them to goody bags. By the way, goody bags are not just for birthday parties.
Package them up with your favorite markers and crayons to give as a gift.
Drop a few off at the local coffee shop with fun pencils to spread some happy.
Cut them up to make cards, gift wrap and decorations.

BEST Tools For Working With Printables

These are my favorite tools and art supplies to use with free printables and why I love them too.

Printer – This Laser Printer is inexpensive and works like a charm. It even works with Alexa. Bonus!
Scissors – Lots of printables can be cut up to create decorations and cards and things like that.
Markers and Crayons – All thing ooly work the best for me. I LOVE all of their markers, pencils and crayons.
Colored Pencils – For adult coloring, PRISM makes the colored pencils that I love to use most.
Twine – For creating banners and garlands from printables, I love this twine best.
Adhesive – Lots of printables have pieces that get cut out and put together. This is my fave tape runner!

Cheers to Patriotism and Making Things,

Laura

Ten Reasons to Craft

I am going to say this again. Crafting is just a great idea. It is proven that crafting can be really good for mental and emotional health. Studies show that making and crafting can lower anxiety. Another benefit to crafting is that it creates connection. When we make things and give them to others, we spread kindness and love. Here are my top ten reasons to craft with kids, and I mean kids of all ages.

Mental Health Benefits – Crafting puts me in a good mood.
Self Expression – Crafting allows me to express myself.
Education and Growth – I learn new skills by making things.
Connection – Crafting connects me others through workshops, classes and gifting.
Decor – Through making and crafting, I can totally customize every aspect of my decor.
Gift Giving – Gifts is totally my love language. I love to make handmade gifts.
Offline Time – Crafting keeps me off of my phone and social media. We all know this can be beneficial.
Income – Because I craft and sell items that I make, I have an additional income source.
Fun – I like to have fun and to me, making things is fun.
Socializing – Attending events where crafting is a part gets me out and around others with like minds.

DIY Clay Patriotic Fireworks Accessories