This is one of those projects that I have wanted to make for a very long time- I kept meaning to start it, but other projects kept cutting in line. I also never remembered to look for drink / cocktail parasols at stores- so I finally buckled down the other day, hopped on Etsy, and purchased two boxes of vintage drink umbrellas. I ended purchasing two different styles- larger ones from the 50s and smaller, brighter ones from the 60s or 70s.

Aren’t these great? And the box is awesome, too.

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For the crafting wreath, I recommend a plain straw wreath from the craft store (or even the thrift store). It’s the best medium for this kind of project, in my humble opinion.

Ready to get your drink on…a wreath?

In my opinion, this craft defines the difference between “simple” and “easy”. It’s certainly simple, because the only step involves poking the umbrellas into the wreath in the design (or randomness) of your choosing.

…and so it begins…

Making good progress!

And while not difficult, this craft isn’t without some frustration and pain. Paper drink umbrellas are temperamental little buggers- you’ll have duds, you’ll occasionally blow through the white topper, the crepe paper will rip, and you’ll likely crush a few cocktail parasols along the way. My right index finger was also numb for hours after completing this thing. I grappled with scissors to snip off the long sticks that pierced through the back, and I ran out of wreath to grasp onto when finishing up.

BUT…

It’s worth it in the end.

Putting the l-o-v-e in LOVELY!

And hanging on our red door? PERFECTION.

A guaranteed smile maker!

Cute and festive, right?? Perfect for the latter half of summer- but beware, you’ll desire an icy, tropical elixir every time you come home.

Craft on!

S

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