Looking to add a touch of festive flair to your next celebration? Why not try making a DIY Paper Fireworks Centerpiece! This fun and creative project involves crafting colorful paper fireworks that can beautifully adorn your party table. You can choose your favorite colors and patterns to personalize the centerpiece and make it truly unique. Whether it's for a birthday, New Year's Eve, or any special occasion, this handmade decoration is sure to impress your guests and set the mood for a joyful gathering. Let your creativity soar as you craft your very own Paper Fireworks Centerpiece and make your celebration shine!
Supplies for DIY Paper Fireworks Centerpiece
Martha Stewart Fringe Cutter Tool (Update: these are hard to find these days, but you can also use a slotted ruler like this, or just a regular ruler and pair of scissors!)
Patriotic Card Stock (red, white, and blue)
Hot Glue Gun
Dowels or Straws
How to Make DIY Paper Fireworks Decor
Step 1. Measure 1/2″ fringes
Place a sheet of card stock horizontally paper along the fringe cutter, aligning the edge with the 1/2″ mark.
Step 2. Create fringes 6-8″ long
Close the top of the fringe cutting tool and adjust the top bar to the size of fringe you want. I varied my length between 6″-8″ for each firework, using a longer fringe for the outer layer and a shorter fringe for the inner layer. But keeping the fringe all the same length would work just fine too!
Starting from the top, press down firmly on the cutting bar and pull it down to the end of the card stock. This will cut the fringe!
Continue the fringe all along the paper by aligning the last cut edge with the 1/2″ mark and repeating the process. Once you get it down you can fringe a piece of paper in a matter of seconds!
Step 3: Repeat with multiple colors of paper
Once you have fringed one piece of card stock, repeat the process with a second piece in a different color.
Step 4: Roll up the fringed cardstock
Stack the two pieces of fringed card stock on top of each other and begin to roll them, trying to make a tight roll as you go (the thick card stock will prevent you from rolling it too tightly but that is fine).
Step 5. Add Glue to Hold
Secure the roll with a dab of hot glue on the base.
Step 6: Fan out the fireworks
To get the fireworks look you’ll want to fan out the fringe. I found turning it over and pressing it down on the table worked well.
You can use your fingers to further fan out and separate the fringe.
Step 7. Glue paper firework to a dowel
Add a dab of hot glue to the top of a dowel or a paper straw and insert into the base of the firework. You can cut them to different lengths to create different heights of fireworks for your centerpiece.
Once you’ve made several fireworks, arrange them in a vase.
