How To Make A Fun Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Firecracker DIY

Celebrate the Fourth of July by making this adorable and easy to make Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Firecracker! You can make several to group together and decorate your patio or outdoor entertaining area. They would also look great indoors on a mantel or buffet table.

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Summer crafts are always a favorite. With Fourth of July, summer barbecues, beach trips and just relaxing outside, there is so much to look forward to. Why not add a fun patriotic pool noodle firecracker to your home decor? They are seriously the cutest Fourth of July craft, and with Dollar Tree supplies, they are on budget too! So grab those pool noodles before they’re gone and let’s make some firecrackers!   

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE a Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Firecracker 

  • Dollar Tree Pool Noodles – red and blue 
  • Fourth of July Table Centerpieces
  • Embellishments
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Wire Cutters

dollar tree pool noodle firecracker supplies

HOW TO MAKE A Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Firecracker

Determine the height that you want the firecrackers to be. For a set of 3, it is best to stagger them and make them different heights. 

cutting dollar tree pool noodleUse your craft knife to cut each pool noodle. 

removing wrap from dollar tree centerpiece

Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Firecracker 

Next up, remove the wrapper from the Fourth of July centerpiece. Use your wire cutters to cut the patriotic stems as they will be the top of your firecracker.

placing Fourth of July picks into pool noodle

Place the stems into the hole of the pool noodle. Repeat for each of the 3 pool noodles.

hot glueing embellishments to pool noodles

NEXT…

Use your hot glue gun to secure the firecrackers together. Add pretty patriotic ribbon again using your hot glue gun.

securing embellishment to firecracker pool noodle

You can also add a pretty embellishment if you want. You know I love to add a little bling!

dollar tree red and blue pool noodle firecrackers

That’s all there is to it! These fun firecrackers are a perfect addition to your Fourth of July decor. If you are having an outdoor barbecue, you could place them as centerpieces on your table.

And, they look just as pretty inside on a buffet, or table.

Dollar Tree Pool Noodle DIY on shelf with brick background

You can make at least 3 pairs out of 3 pool noodles. You can’t beat that!

Dollar Tree Pool Noodle DIY set of 3 displayed on shelf

that’s it!

Not only was this a super quick craft project, but it will also be a conversation piece at your summer cook out.

close up Dollar Tree Pool Noodle DIy

What do you think? Is this something you could see yourself making?   

IF YOU PREFER TO WATCH THE LIVE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO, YOU CAN WATCH IT HERE.

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Dollar Tree Pool Noodle DIY set of 3 displayed on shelf
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Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Firecracker

Create adorable Dollar Tree Pool Noodle Firecrackers with this super simple DIY tutorial.
Keyword: dollar tree, fourth of july, pool noodle firecrackers

Equipment

Materials

  • Dollar Tree Pool Noodles - red and blue
  •  Fourth of July Table Centerpieces
  • Embellishments
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Wire Cutters

Instructions

  • Determine the height that you want the firecrackers to be.
  • Use your craft knife to cut each pool noodle. 
  • Remove the wrapper from the Fourth of July centerpiece.
  • Use your wire cutters to cut the patriotic stems.
  • Place the stems into the hole of the pool noodle. Repeat for each of the 3 pool noodles.
  • Add pretty patriotic ribbon around each firecracker.
  • Use your hot glue gun to secure the firecrackers together.    
  • Add an embellishment to the center of the firecracker.

20 Comments

    1. southerncrush says:

      Awe Thank you!

    2. 5 stars
      love this idea
      how do you get them to stand up
      i’m using them as a porch deco

  1. Used this idea with granddaughter and friends ( 6-12 years old )to make a single fire cracker. I had flower leis among other thinks . Some kids reused the foil wrap for rocket effect . Would recommend using cool touch glue gun . Do outside if possible to make clean up easier .

    1. southerncrush says:

      I’m so glad you tried it!

  2. Can you tell us the measurments of the cut noodles?

    1. southerncrush says:

      I have no idea, you just eyeball it to be whatever size you like.

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