MAKE IT: July 4th Garland

Step 1: Cut 4″ squares from the wrap of your choice – we used Royal 916, Red Gloss 909, and Royal/Silver R996. Then fold the squares in half diagonally to create triangles.

Step 2: Take scissors and cut from the bottom toward the tip of the triangle. As you cut from each side toward the middle leave about 1/2 inch uncut so the cuts never reach each other and the square stays in one piece. Unfold back to flat square.

Step 3: Using a glue gun pull the corners of the first row of slits towards each other, blue side out and use a drop of glue on the top corner to hold them together. Flip and do the same on the other side for the next row and flip/repeat for the last row.

Step 4: When you have five individual pieces, arrange them in a star shape and use a glue gun to attach middle tips to one another. We then cut out stars from coordinating papers and used the glue gun to attach them in the middle of each.

Step 5: Arrange however you like. We punched a hole on the top of some and strung them from twine to make a hanging garland and also just laid some on the table to accessorize. Then sit back and enjoy some fireworks! Happy 4th!
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