Fourth Of July Crafts

I found some fun and easy 4th of July craft from familyfun.go.com. I couldn't decide which one I liked best, so I picked a couple to share.

CRAFT MATERIALS:
	Acrylic paint
	Drinking straw
	Paintbrush
	Paper (or card stock)
	Water
Time needed: 30 Minutes or Less

1. For each color, in a paper cup, dilute some acrylic paint with water to a runny consistency.

2. Using a paintbrush, drip a few drops of paint onto a piece of paper or card stock (be sure to rinse the brush between colors), then hold a drinking straw directly over each puddle of paint and blow gently to create a spectacular starburst effect.

CRAFT MATERIALS:
	Balloon
	Ribbon
	Dried lentils
Time needed: 30 Minutes or Less

1. To make each rocket, use a kitchen funnel to pour 1/3 cup of dried lentils into a round balloon. Then blow up the balloon so it's about 16 inches around and knot it. For the finishing touch, tie several long ribbon streamers around the neck.

Time to run around and get some exercise.