These 4th of July party favors are perfect for your patriotic party. Plus they are easy and inexpensive which pretty much makes them perfect. What guest wouldn’t love taking home a Rolo firecracker? I think adults and kids alike will love this simple idea and it will be the hit of your party this year! Your guests will have a “blast” at your party once they get one or more of these fun favors.
4th of July Party Favors
You can get the full instructions for making these Rolo firecracker party favors by watching the video below. You can also get another great patriotic craft from my friend Carolina with 30 Minute Crafts during the short 9-minute video as well.
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? You can also follow along below with the instructions for making these cute and easy 4th of July party favors!
Supplies needed:
- Aleene’s Tacky Dot Roll
- Rolos
- Thin grosgrain ribbon in red
- 1 inch wide grosgrain ribbon (this should almost cover two Rolos but not quite)
How to Make Patriotic Party Favors
Now that you have your supplies, it is simple to assemble these party favors. Line up your supplies in an assembly line so that it is easy to make a bunch of these cute firecrackers for your party. You can even let the kids help you!
- Start with two Rolos and Aleene’s Tacky Dot Roll
. Put two dots onto the Rolos and stick them together (“little” ends together). - Take a length of thin grosgrain ribbon (I used red) and cut to length. Tie a double knot in the center and fold over.
- Use a tacky dot to adhere the knot to the top of your Rolo stack.
- Use Aleene’s Tacky Line Roll and adhere the patriotic stars ribbon to the side of your Rolo stack.
- Wrap this ribbon around and cut to length then use the tacky line roll to secure the end.
. Put two dots onto the Rolos and stick them together (“little” ends together).
and adhere the
Keep making firecrackers until you have enough to fill a container or mason jar. You can then add my free printable to the jar to make a cute patriotic centerpiece that will look great at your party.
Free Printable Sign
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How to Make Patriotic Centerpiece
Now that you have your sign, print it onto white cardstock and trim it with either scissors or a paper cutter. Then add this to your container by using the tacky line roll to add to a BBQ skewer. Then just add your sign to your container of party favors to add a little something special!
Your party is now ready to blast off! Make tons of these 4th of July party favors as they are sure to be the hit of any patriotic bash. I know your guests will love devouring these cute firecrackers or taking them home as a fun treat after the party is over.
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You can also print the instructions for these patriotic party favors using the card below!
Supplies
- Aleene's Tacky Dot Roll
- Rolos
- Thin grosgrain ribbon in red
- 1 inch wide grosgrain ribbon this should almost cover two Rolos but not quite
Instructions
- Start with two Rolos and Aleene's Tacky Dot Roll. Put two dots onto the Rolos and stick them together ("little" ends together).
- Take a length of thin grosgrain ribbon (I used red) and cut to length. Tie a double knot in the center and fold over.
- Use a tacky dot to adhere the knot to the top of your Rolo stack.Use Aleene's Tacky Line Roll and adhere the patriotic stars ribbon to the side of your Rolo stack.
- Wrap this ribbon around and cut to length then use the tacky line roll to secure the end.
