Monday, August 1, 2011

Festive Drink Umbrellas



For this weeks Martha Mondays we are doing a Martha Stewart craft project, but it's from her entertaining crafts, so it fits in well. Sassy Suppers chose Festive Drink Umbrellas for us all to make and it was perfect for this summer's poolside entertaining.




I have a lot of festive paper that I use for backgrounds when I photograph my bentos. I also had a lot of wooded skewers, and in three sizes (the short ones are also good for bento lunches) so I didn't have to cut the skewer. The only problem I had was I couldn't get to my cute decorative edging craft scissors so I had to use regular craft scissors. We are organizing the laundry room and my card making box in stored away.







It was fun and easy to do and can be done in a flash. Just trace around the size circle you want...I used a Tervis tumble. Then cut out a wedge like a piece of pie, and bring the edges together slightly overlapping so you can glue or back to back tape it. With a dab of glue inside the point that's where the tip of the skewer goes so it will stay in place.


There you have it! A fun festive decorations for your festive drinks! Cheers!!
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18 comments:

  1. DianeAugust 2, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    What a great idea and so simple. Thanks Diane

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  2. kitchen flavoursAugust 2, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    This is cute and beautiful! A great idea to bring some smiles! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. My Little SpaceAugust 2, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    What a good looking drink to serve all! I need a few glasses or maybe a jar pleaseeeee... With lots of ice cubes. :o)
    Hope you're enjoying your day.
    Blessings, Kristy

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  4. JoytiAugust 2, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    So cute!

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  5. RhondiAugust 2, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Very cute! Your pretty tropical drink makes me want to be on the beach with my toes in the sand.

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  6. EricaAugust 2, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Cute! Looks so good!

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  7. Simones KitchenAugust 2, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I love your little umbrella's! So cute... I'm not really good in the handy craft things (no patience!) but this does look perfect for a party!

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  8. Baking DiaryAugust 2, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    That is such a cute little brolly! And so easy too!

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  9. ReeniAugust 2, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    These are adorable! I would of never thought you could make them!

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  10. KristenAugust 2, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Those are so cute and they sound easy to make. That's my favorite kind of craft.

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  11. ann lowAugust 2, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Lyndsey, this this cute and pretty! Love to have a cup of refreshing drink from you :)

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  12. Gloria BakerAugust 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Lyndsey look absolutely amazing! gloria

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  13. chow and chatterAugust 2, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    oh cute I should make them with J

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  14. Perfecting PruAugust 3, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Really sweet Lyndsey! What drink did you serve - it looks so refreshing?

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  15. RachanaAugust 3, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    This is so cute and lovely!!! Perfect for a party :-)

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  16. BoAugust 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    This is fun!

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  17. lenaAugust 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    i'm really bad at crafts but after reading how you did that umbrella, i think i know how to do it!

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  18. Simply LifeAugust 5, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    oh these are way too fun!

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