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Geometric Drink Stirrers

Post author By vickybarone
Post date September 22, 2016

Looking for a creative way to add some fun to your next cocktail party? These geometric drink stirrers are made from coffee straws and look super chic in a jar on your bar cart! Here’s what you need to make your own…

Supplies: black coffee straws, wire, scissors, and glue.

Directions: To create these geometric shapes, we cut our straws into two sizes: 1″ and 0.5″ pieces. Then we threaded wire through the pieces to make fun shapes similar to these geometric planters. For inspiration, we looked up geometric shapes and Himmeli shapes! Once you have created a fun shape, add a dot of glue to the base and attach it to a coffee straw that hasn’t been cut. Add these to a jar and place them with your drink fixins!

For cocktail inspiration check out some of our past posts, or our “Drink” board on Pinterest! Have a happy Thursday!

Tags DIY, drink stirrers, drinks, geometric

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DIY Geometric Planters

We have been loving the geometric planter trend, but the price tag? Not so much. Naturally, we decided to make our own! All you need to create these “planters” are coffee straws, wire, and spray paint! Here’s how…

Supplies: straws, wire, and copper spray paint.

Directions:
1. Create geometric shapes by threading the wire through the straws. We looked at geometric shapes in a Google image search and did our best to replicate them. Some of the shapes require all full-sized straws, while others required a mix of full-sized and some cut in half.
2. Twist wire ends and push them back through the straws to conceal them. Trim any sharp edges.
3. When you have your completed shapes, put them in a cardboard box, making sure they are not touching one another.
4. In a well-ventilated area (outside is best!), spray the shapes with the copper paint and let dry. Turn the shapes a few times and add more spray paint until the entire shapes are covered.
5. Once dry, place the copper shapes over some succulents and put them on display!

What do you think? Does your home need a little modern touch without breaking the bank? Where will you display your new planters?

Tags copper, DIY, geometric, plater, succulents

DIY Parties and Events Projects

Dip-Dyed Frosted Tumblers

Post author By vickybarone
Post date September 13, 2013
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Last but not least, my very favorite detail from our End of Summer Party!

We loved the Metallic Confetti Tumblers from our Summer party so much that we just had to make some more. Again we went with Martha Stewart’s glass paint collection, but this time we tried the “Frost” paint. It is an awesome product and we’re so happy with how these turned out!

Materials: Glass tumblers, rubbing alcohol, painter’s tape, a foam pouncer, and Martha Stewart Craft’s Translucent Frost Glass Paint (we used Beach Glass!)
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What to do:
1. Using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel or cotton ball, clean the tumblers and let dry.
2. Take the painter’s tape in manageable sections and tape off where you want your paint to go.
3. Use your finger nail or a credit card to press out all air bubbles and seal the tape onto the tumblers.
4. Dip the foam pouncer in the frost paint and begin painting the tumblers using an up and down motion (don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect – a second coat will fix any mistakes!).
5. Let dry two hours before applying a second coat.
6. Let second coat dry overnight and then peel off the painter’s tape!
7. Follow the directions on Martha Stewart’s craft website for how to set the paint (We air cure for 21 days, but you can also oven bake them!).
8. Have a party!

We hope you’ve enjoyed our DIY projects from our End of Summer Party. Bring on the Fall!

**UPDATE**
Thank you all so much for your interest in this fun little DIY! Check out the comment section for paint alternatives and extra advice on making the tumblers.
Sadly, this paint has been discontinued, but we found a few colors still for sale on Amazon! HERE and HERE.
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For more fun DIY projects and inspiration, greeting cards, and more check out Vicky Barone on Instagram!

Tags Arts and Crafts, autumn, blue, cocktail glasses, d.i.y., dip dye, DIY, do it yourself, easy, events, fall, geometric, Gift Ideas, glass paint, party, party decor, summer, teal, tumblers