I’m excited to have Stef from Girl.Inspired over here to help host Just Something I Whipped Up and also to share a new project with you. She is super talented and I discovered her blog (or did she discover mine??? Who cares, we “met” and she’s awesome) last year sometime and she quickly became one of my favorites. Thanks, Stef, for bringing something new to The Girl Creative!
It is such an honor to guest post here at The Girl Creative!
It is such an honor to guest post here at The Girl Creative!
Today, I thought we could do a really quick project to add some fun and cuteness to your next party! Let’s call these straw flare. I’m sure there’s a more technical term, but I like flare. And I like this project because it’s really fast, it’s inexpensive, and who doesn’t love a special little straw in their cup?
You’ll need just a few supplies: heavy cardstock, a craft knife of some sort (I love this little one from Fiskars), paper straws, and a die cut/punch/shape maker (I used Cricut).
Okay! Let’s get started. First, cut or punch your shapes from your cardstock. I like using a variety of coordinating papers to add dimension and color to the project. You could even cut a variety of coordinating shapes. Hold your cut-out up to the straw to make sure that the size looks proportionate. When you have all of your cut-outs, lay them out on a self-healing surface or a thick sheet of cardboard. Using your craft knife, cut two parallel slits horizontally in your cut-out. Weave a straw through the cut portion so the majority of the straw is behind the cut-out.
Arrange assembled straws in an upright container and display near the cups and drinks. That is it!
Wasn’t that simple?
For more straw flare inspiration, you can visit me over at girl. Inspired. where I’ll show you a cute girly version and another way to display the straws!
Thanks for having me over, Diana!
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Diana
www.thegirlcreative.com
Michell @Girl in Air says
Those are so stinky cute!! Thanks for hosting!
Anna says
This is such a cute, cute, cute idea :o) Where’d you find those cool straws?
Theresa @ Just Call Me "T" says
I how I wish I had a cricut! That’s a SUPER cute idea. Thanks for sharing.
(and thank you, TGC, for hosting)
Randi says
Those straw decorations are SO cute. Never thought to do that with my Silhouette. Adding that idea to the list!
Jennifer says
I linked up my anthropologie style necklace! =) Thanks for hosting!!! <3 Have a fabulous day + upcoming week too!!! <3
xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
Kelli @ RTSM says
Those straws are adorable! I love that they are so boyish too…it can be hard to find cute boy stuff sometimes!
Sharon@Keen Inspirations says
Thanks so much for hosting! Have a wonderful week!!
Shelley says
How stinking cute are those straws?!
Looks like there are some really cool ideas posted this week, can’t wait to see!!!
Shelley
http://www.westermanfam.blogspot.com
Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage.com says
Lots of great ideas! Thanks for hostessing.
FancieStrands says
Thanks for hosting such great blog hops. I see lots of goodies to check out!
Simone @ Doberman's by the Sea says
Thanks for hosting. Ciao ciao
Geezees Custom Canvas Art says
Those are so cute!
Holly says
Darn cute projects. I love that cartridge. Thanks for hostessing!
my family says
had to read on when I saw the reeses rainbow button, so creative…your newest follower happy monday 🙂
Simply Created by Cole says
Those are wonderful and so fun! Thank you both for sharing.
Cole
Lolly Jane says
thank you for hosting! (:
tanveer says
Its cute cute idea.Quilts and baby clothes are nice.nice posting.I like your blog and visit often.
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