Cork Firecracker Decor

Get ready for the summer holidays with a patriotic project! This Cork Firecracker Decor is inexpensive and simple to create.

Image is a collage made from a photo of the finished cork firecracker project and the post title, intended for Pinterest.

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How to Make Cork Firecracker Decor

This quick and easy project is a great way to add a festive touch to your home decor. All you need are a few basic supplies, including corks and fabric scraps. Grab the materials below and let’s craft!

Materials

straight wine corks
patriotic fabric scraps
red, white, and blue tinsel cocktail picks
hot glue gun and glue sticks
scissors
twine (optional)

Instructions

Cut your fabric scraps into 1.5” x 3” strips.

Wrap a strip of fabric around each cork and secure with hot glue.

Image contains Amy’s hand holding a cork wrapped with a strip of red and white striped fabric. 11 other fabric wrapped corks sit on a wooden table in the background.

Poke a hole in the center of the cork.

You can use any sharp, pointed object (like an ice pick) to do this. I used a pointed weeding tool that goes with my electronic cutting machine. Be very careful, and make sure that an adult does this step for any little crafters making the project.

Image shows Amy’s hands using a pointed tool to poke a hole in the top of a cork. Other cork firecrackers sit off to the side.

Break off the cocktail pick just below the foil, and insert it into the hole.

You can add a drop of hot glue to hold it in place if you like, but mine held tightly without any.

Image shows Amy’s hand holding a cork wrapped in red fabric with a patriotic cocktail pick inserted in the top.

Trim the tinsel.

Image contains a dozen cork firecrackers sitting on a wooden table.

You can certainly display these little firecrackers individually, or you can create bunches of three by following the next step.

Optional: Arrange 3 firecrackers in a group and secure them together with a tied piece of twine.

Image contains three cork firecrackers tied together with a piece of twine, sitting on a wooden table.

Crafting Tips

Different fabrics will give you firecrackers a totally unique look.
This is a great project for using up your scrap fabric.
These can be displayed on a mantel, shelf, tiered tray, or anywhere else you like!
Add a tag with a name written on it, and these can also become place cards.

Image contains three cork firecracker decorations tied together with twine, sitting on a wooden desk. More firecrackers sit in the background, blurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did you get straight corks?

I ordered a pack on Amazon. You can also try your local craft and hobby shop.

What size are the corks?

7/8” x 1 3/4″

Would a regular taper cork work?

Yes, but it won’t look as much like a standard firework.

What fabric did you use?

I used scrap pieces from my upcoming collection, Oh Say Can You Sew, with Andover Fabrics.

More Patriotic Projects

If you enjoyed this craft, here are some other fun and easy patriotic projects to try!

If you try making your own Cork Firecracker Decor or any other patriotic projects, I’d love to see how yours turn out. Make sure you are part of the Amy Latta & Friends Facebook Group so you can share your photos and we can all inspire one another.