Add a bang of color and fun to your summer celebrations with this DIY Giant Firecracker Decor made using Oly-Fun® fabric! This project is bright, bold, and super easy to create — no hemming or fraying to worry about thanks to the magic of Oly-Fun®! Display your firecrackers on the porch, hang them on the wall, or make a bunch to use as photo props at your backyard bash.
Why Use Oly-Fun®?
Oly-Fun® is the ultimate crafting material for outdoor and indoor decorations:
- Doesn’t fray — no need to hem!
- Water-resistant and durable
- Easy to sew, glue, or staple
- Comes in vibrant colors perfect for patriotic crafts
Giant Firecracker Decor Supplies List:
- Oly-Fun® fabric in Metallic Red, Snow White, and Blueberry
- Round Hampers
- Zip Ties
- Hot glue gun & glue sticks
- Scissors or rotary cutter
- Fabric Glue
- Craft foam or cardboard (for the firecracker top)
- White Styrofoam Ball
- White Pool Noodle
Instructions
Step 1: Assemble the Tube Shape
Use zip ties to stack four round hampers. I bought the hampers and zip ties at Dollar Tree.
Step 2: Cut and Sew Oly-Fun
Cut strips that are 48” long and 7.5” wide. You will need 4 white strips and 4 red strips per firecracker. Sew the strips together to create a tube. Slide the tube over the hampers.
Step 3: Make the Top
Cut a circle of foam core board or cardboard slightly larger than the diameter of your tube. Cut Snow White Oly-Fun to cover the circle and hot glue it onto the top.
Step 4: Decorate!
Add stars cut from Blueberry Oly-Fun® and use fabric glue to attach them to the firecracker body.
Step 5: Add a Fuse
Cut metallic Oly-Fun to create sparks! Tape the sparks to a toothpick and insert into a styrofoam ball. Hot glue the ball onto a cut piece of pool noodle, and glue it onto the top of the giant firecracker.
Display Ideas:
- Line a walkway or front porch with a trio of different-sized firecrackers
- Hang a bunch of them as a bold wall backdrop for photos
- Use as centerpieces for a patriotic party table
Celebrate in Style with Handmade Decor!
These giant Oly-Fun® firecrackers are festive, lightweight, and durable enough to enjoy year after year. Whether you’re decorating for Independence Day or throwing a summer party, this DIY is sure to light up your space — no matches required!