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 cocktail umbrellas 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 a summer wreath or Cinco de Mayo decorations that would fun and festive for my front door!
To create this summer wreath / fiesta wreath, I also used a plain straw wreath form that I found at a thrift store. Styrofoam would also be an option, but as you can guess, I’m not a big fan of Styrofoam as a general rule!
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Making a Fiesta Wreath / Summer Wreath with Cocktail Umbrellas
The only real “step” to this project is inserting the cocktail umbrellas or drink umbrellas into the wreath form. But it’s not as easy as it sounds, as drink umbrellas tend to be ornery at times, or even break.
But I persevered and began poking the wreath form with the cocktail umbrella sticks. I started with the larger ones and then filled in the gaps with the smaller ones.
I continued around the wreath form, filling in the front and sides with cocktail umbrellas.
And while not difficult, this summer wreath wasn’t without some frustration and pain. Some of my cocktail 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 fiesta wreath was SO colorful and festive – perfect for a summer pool party or Cinco de Mayo decorations.
The last step was attaching a loop of ribbon to the back of the straw wreath form with a small safety pin. Then it was ready to hang on the door!
Upcycling Cocktail Umbrellas into a Summer Wreath for Fiesta Party Decorations
I hung it on our front door and was instantly energized. It literally screams “Fiesta!”, which is perfect for summer.
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 colors will fade.
If you enjoyed this upcycling idea for a summer wreath, then you may also be interested in these upcycling ideas for patriotic decor, as well!
And for those hot, muggy, buggy summer nights? My all natural citronella candles in vintage planters keep the bugs away AND look adorable!
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S
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Very cute!!!!!
Thank you!!
I love this wreath!
Very nice!
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This has got to be one of the most fun and creative wreaths I have seen! It’s adorable, Sarah!
Thank you so much!! Coming from a blogger of your caliber, I am humbled and grateful for your lovely and kind compliment!! 🙂
This is so fabulous! I love it! Sharing!
Thanks, Kelly!
So cute, love the bright colors.
Thanks, Teresa!
How cheerful wreath! Brings you straight to beach 🙂
That’s the cutest thing ever – I just had a party this weekend past – that would have been absolutely perfect for it !
Thanks for sharing – I’m pinning !
Hopping over from The DIY Dreamer
xxx
So glad you liked it…now you just need to plan another party! 😉
Love the little umbrellas and think this is quite worthy of vintage ones. Fan- er, umbrella-tastic!
Umbrellatastic- I love it!!! 🙂
This would be so much for a themed couples party! Thanks so much for sharing on Show-Licious!
~ Ashley
Good idea, Ashley!
I love the cute little umbrellas! What a great wreath idea. Very creative. Thanks for linking up to Snickerdoodle Sunday!
This is ADORABLE! I put it on my Pinterest board called “Cheap Party Cheats” cause it would be awesome for a Hawaiian themed party. Smart Lady!
seriously adorable!
I totally love this wreath! It’s unique, creative and colorful. Three things I love in projects.
It really welcomes you home!! 🙂
This is SO CUTE! I want to make one myself!
Love these umbrellas! and why you did with it is so beautiful! Well done.
Thank you, Michal!
i love this! makes me want to throw a luau party and drink fruity cocktails 🙂 so happy to have found you at the re-treat link party! can’t wait to check out the rest of your site – have a great weekend!
Thank you, Amanda!!! I hope you enjoy my other posts…just followed you on FB!
What a cute, colorful wreath! This looks perfect for summer too! Were the umbrellas expensive on Etsy? I love this!
Thanks so much! Not too expensive- the bigger ones were pricier than the little ones for sure, but still very reasonable.
so adorable and happily colored!
Such a fun summer wreath! I love drink umbrellas, of course I would have to have extra for frozen drinks ;).
Absolutely- I’m right there with you! 😉
These umbrellas are so beautiful, I love the colorful outcome!
Thank you so much!
What a fun wreath, Sadie! I love the colors, the simplicity, and the affordability!
It even looks like a craft I might be able to do!
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Hope you have a blessed day~
Melanie
Thank you, Melanie!
Visiting from Grandma Ideas
Love this wreath. It’s bright and colorful, perfect for summer. Where did you get the umbrellas to make it? Which Etsy store?
liz @ sundays with sophie
Hi, Liza-
These are the two stores: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ladygirltreasures and https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeasAtticSpace
Sarah, I absolutely love this umbrella wreath! It is so colorful I want to make one for my red door too:). Thank you so much for sharing this at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link:). I hope you are having a great week and take care, Tara
Thank you, Tara!!
This is adorable. What a creative idea. I love little umbrellas and besides playing with them with my barbie dolls when little, never knew what to do with them. I’m not even into crafts and this just tickles me.
So bright and festive! Thanks for the inspiration! Found your post @ Your Turn To Shine
Kristine 🙂 from blueblanket21.com
Very pretty–and very fun! Those colors are gorgeous.
Thanks, Kathleen!
What a fun idea! Would be great for a tropical themed party also. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
I LOVE the vintage umbrellas SO much nicer than what they make now. Thanks for sharing. This is the nicest one I’ve seen by far.
Thank you so much!! I agree- nothing beats the colors and designs of the vintage umbrellas! 😀
So cute Sarah! You always come up with the most inventive adorable projects! Thanks for sharing at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link! I can’t wait to see what you’ve made this week!
Cat
Thank you so much, Cat!!
So pretty. I love the different patterns on these umbrellas.
Very cute wreath! I made one of these for a Hawaiian Luau party when I was a teenager but I used those cheap-o umbrellas from the party store. These have really nice designs on them and it looks great! Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Thursday!
That is so bright and colorful. I love it!! Thanks for sharing at my Grandma Ideas Sharing Time link party.
What a fun, festive and creative idea!! Love it!! I am featuring this today, Friday, at the special edition MMM fantastic features!
Cathy
Oooh those are beautiful! What a great way to display them. Thanks for posting. Hello from Create Link Inspire.
Love this idea! Is there a reason you chose the straw wreath over plain styrofoam? Just curious.
Thanks.
Environmental reasons, really. Styrofoam would work really well, I just go out of my way to avoid it. 🙂
I honestly am floored by the simplicity but beauty in this wreath. I’m also glad to hear you bought the drink umbrellas instead of personally collecting them lol. Great job.
Hahaha, that would be a LOT of drinks to collect them all. 😉
Sadie, how has this wreathe held up? Did it sunfade? Would spraying it with a clear spray slow down fading. Just got a box of umbrellas for .75 @ a yard sale, then came across this idea. Loved it!
Unfortunately I have no idea! A local reader purchased it from me shortly after I posted it on my blog. I warned her it might fade in direct sunlight but I don’t know what ended up happening to it.