We’re getting patriotic for the Stars & Stripes Week of Camp Fun by creating our own 4th of July t-shirts! For this project we experimented with a variety of craft supplies to create fun fireworks. Have fun using the craft supplies you have on hand to create your very own patriotic shirts.
Use a pair of scissors to cut slits in a craft roll half way up the side. Work your way all around the craft roll. This will create the firework stencil. Repeat for as many colors of fireworks as you want.
Use a foam brush to apply fabric paint to the bottom of the craft roll stencil. We used the Glitzy Fabric Paint to add some sparkle to the fireworks.
Press the firework stencil onto the shirt, using your fingers to make sure each of the “arms” is pressed against the shirt. Carefully lift to reveal your firework.
We found that the Glitzy Fabric Paint worked best for stamping, while the Glitter Fabric Paint Pens worked best when squeezed directly onto the shirts for a free-hand design like this firework.
Be sure to check out all of our summer camp craft ideas and activities for the Stars & Stripes Week of Camp Fun. Be sure to also check out the DIY Patriotic T-Shirts and the DIY Patriotic Windsocks for this week of Camp Fun. Follow along with our Summer Camp Fun Series! Be sure to share your projects with us on Instagram by using the hashtag #OTCampFun