Fearless Friday, Firecrackers!
Here’s a fun design that anyone can do, easy peasy!
Start with a color sketch of what you want to paint, either your own sketch or an inspiration photo
I used $2 white rustic chargers from Hobby Lobby and glossy acrylic craft paint in red, white, blue, black, yellow and orange
firecracker bodies were painted with a square flat brush
Wicks were added with a fine liner brush
Stars look hard but here’s a tip
Start with a dot of paint and then with a small fine liner brush, pull paint out from the center in 5 evenly spaced points to make the star
You can leave them skinny or fill them out
One charger got simple polka dots on the red firecrackers and one got fat white stripes
The black wicks were lit with orange & yellow dots and squiggles
Don’t fret over following your design exactly, it’s just a guide line
To see the complete table setting on Seaside July click here
I have to share the blue heron my friend Jodi from the Creative Life In Between painted from one of my photos earlier this week
I have never painted birds, but she was fearless and look at the fabulous result!
Thanks for sharing Jodi! You can visit Jodi here to see more of her wonderful watercolors, and you can buy them on her Etsy shop McKinneyx2Designs here
Have fun and be fearless!
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I love your firecracker chargers Jenna! Fun to see Jodi’s painting come to life from your photo. Thanks for the painting tips and Society6 link discount. Happy Weekend! 🙂
thank you Mary!
Such a great idea and such fun firecrackers! Thanks for sharing my blue heron ☺️. It was so fun to do!!
Thanks for letting me share Jodi, you did an amazing job!
I’m glad you like it 🙂
Jenna, You make this sound so easy, but part of your amazing talent is being able to imagine the result and then take the steps to create it! Thanks for sharing this idea! I am enjoying one of your notebooks from Society 6 and I must pop over to find another! Linda
Thank you Linda, much appreciated!
Great tutorial and result, Jenna! Love Jodi’s work also. Society6 is such a great outlet to be able to offer your items. I am enjoying my pillows in the sunroom right now for a burst of color, and your discounts are always enticing. Thank you!
Oh good, thanks Rita!
Jenna, if I had any confidence I would attempt these very cute firecracker chargers! You do make it look simple. Jodi’s watercolor of your photo is amazing! Happy weekend!
Thanks Pam, it looks like it’s going to be a beautiful weekend for gardening!
You make it all sound so easy!!! What a cool charger for the summer months!!! Your artistry is always such a treat!
thanks Alycia!
Jenna, those fire crackers are adorable. Like everyone said, you make is seem so simple. Thanks for all you inspiration.
Thank you Sandy!
Loads of fun, Jenna! And I’ll agree — you make it sound easy! I think they’re delightful and perfect for the season.
thanks Jeanie, they were quick to do~
I love these and do believe, with your expert instruction, I could even do them!
Have fun Chris! >
Great post, Jenna! I love your firecracker chargers. I’m going to Hobby Lobby today to see what they have available and I really do think I’m going to try this tutorial!! Rosie
Have fun Rosie!! So happy to inspire! >
I LOVE your firecracker chargers. You’ve made it sound so simple that I just might be able to pull them off. First I’d have to find the chargers and that’s going to be a challenge in these parts!
Thanks Lulu, try Amazon, they have everything! Or you can order them online from Hobby Lobby, have fun
Love these and you made it look so easy to do!
thanks Roseann, yes, they are quick and easy! >
SO cute!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Once again, you’ve made it look easy! Actually, you broke this down into the perfect bite-sized steps. I love your tip for the stars too. Thanks for the inspiration and instruction. 😀
Thanks Hope! Here’s another star tip, you can use a toothpick instead of a brush to bring the points out from the center dot. Have fun!
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I loved your chargers. I’m obviously late getting to this post, but I think, with your suggestions/directions it could be used for other seasonal chargers. I’m always looking for ideas that are easy and fun for creative afternoons with my granddaughters.
Oh good, I have painted a lot of chargers, it is a fun project, I know you and the girls will have fun!