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kojo tutorial: drink umbrella swizzle sticks

August 4, 2009

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Earlier this month, I saw these fabulous 4th of July drink parasols by Martha Stewart (picture at left). The red, white and blue palette didn’t quite work for our metallic hued “All that Glitters” party this weekend, so I decided to modify the directions a bit and create my own drink umbrella swizzle sticks.

To make some of your own, you’ll need:-paper in your party’s palette
-a 3″ circle punch (I think other size circle punches would work too)
-bamboo scewers
-a hot glue gun
-scissors
-wire cutters or some other heavy duty cutting utensil (to trim the bamboo scewers)1. Punch out your circles. I was making 30 drink umbrellas, so I punched 30 circles.
2. Make a slit in each circle. Stop when you get to the center of the circle.3. On the wrongside of your paper, place glue on one quarter of the circle directly next to the slit. Overlap your circle’s edges until you have a parasol shape. 4. Place a dot of hot glue in the center of your upside down parasol top. Place a bamboo scewer that’s been trimmed to your desired height in the glue. Hold until the scewer is secure.5. Use these little lovelies to garnish your drinks, add a festive touch to your party, and help your guests identify their glasses!

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  1. Nicole @ BugaBoos says

    August 6, 2009 at 8:39 am

    How cute are those! Love this idea, they look awesome!

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  2. Grits414 says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    Very cute!!! LOVE it….would be a neat idea at holiday gatherings

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  3. The Bargainista says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    oh, this is so cute! what a great idea for a party, and you could do them in any pattern or color! Love it! 🙂

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  4. Shannon says

    August 6, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Wow!! The possibilities are endless! What a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing!!

    Reply
  5. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    August 6, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Happy squeals~well done!

    Come by and see my Pottery Barn inspired typography basket.

    Reply

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