Umbrella Wreath for Cinco de Mayo Decor

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 paper umbrellas for drinks when I was shopping. So, I finally buckled down the other day, hopped on Etsy, and purchased two boxes of vintage drink umbrellas. Now I could finally make an umbrella wreath to use as Cinco de Mayo decor and really, all summer long!

These were the drink umbrellas that I found on Etsy. Aren’t they fabulous?

To create this umbrella wreath, I also gathered a plain straw wreath form that I found at a thrift store. With craft supplies in hand, I was ready to get started on my Cinco de Mayo wreath!

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Making an Umbrella Wreath for Summer Decor

The only real “step” to this project is inserting the drink umbrellas into the wreath form.

But it’s not as easy as it sounds, as paper umbrellas tend to be ornery at times, or even break.

However, I persevered and began poking the wreath form with the cocktail umbrella sticks. First, I started with the larger ones and then filled in the gaps with the smaller ones.

Now, perhaps a Styrofoam wreath form would be easier to work with. But as you can guess, I’m not a big fan of Styrofoam as a general rule! And besides, I had already thrifted the straw wreath.

Then, I continued around the wreath form, filling in the front and sides with paper umbrellas.

And while not difficult, this Cinco de Mayo wreath wasn’t without some frustration and pain. Some of my drink umbrellas were duds; the crepe paper ripped on a couple of them, and I simply broke a few of the smaller ones.

BUT…

It was completely, 100% worth it in the end. Because my umbrella wreath was SO colorful and festive. Perfect for a summer pool party or as Cinco de Mayo decorations.

Lastly, I attached a loop of ribbon to the back of the umbrella wreath form with a small safety pin. Then it was ready to hang on the door!

Umbrella Wreath for Cinco de Mayo Decor

I hung it on our front door and was instantly bewitched. It was SO festive and colorful, especially on our red front door.

This would be perfect for Cinco de May decorations, a pool party, tiki bar decor, or anything festive all summer long.

I will warn you, however, that if it is hung in direct sunlight, the colorful paper umbrellas may fade.

And for those hot, muggy, buggy summer nights? My all natural citronella candles in vintage planters keep the bugs away AND look adorable!

And for your backyard happy hours, check out this DIY wine bottle cooler I made from a thrift store find!

Craft on!

S

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