I’ve asked Chrissie from Flip Flops & Applesauce (one of my favorite creative blogs) to share a kids craft with us. Even though we are still in February, I love that this post is getting us ready for Spring. But these cute straw buddies would be darling anytime of the year.
Chrissie:
As a parent, it’s a joy to make ordinary things a little more special. Adding a little bling to a straw does just that. These straw decorations are perfect for everyday or for special events.
Supplies for Straw Decorations:
- paper
- double stick tape
- scissors
- straw
- ladybug (wooden or sticker)
Directions:
1. Put two sheets of paper together, back-to-back, and cut out desired shape (heart, flower, circle, square…)
2. Use double stick tape to attach the two shapes together on either side of the straw.
3. Attach the ladybug with double stick tape.
4. Invite your friends over to sip lemonade or make your child’s sippy cup look extra happy.
Thanks, Chrissie. Maybe if I make these today, the snow outside my door will melt! Can you tell I’m itching for Spring? Anyone else?
Written by Marie LeBaron
Marie LeBaron is the founder and managing editor of Make and Takes. Always having a love of crafts, she enjoys getting messy with glue and glitter. There’s always some sort of project going on, her kitchen counter is often cluttered with crafts. When she’s not crafting and creating with her kids, she loves to run, read, and blog! Read other posts by Marie
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Way cute!
Oh my goodness these are adorable! My daughter’s 3 yr old bday party is coming up and I have been looking for something fun to do with the drink, this will be it!
Too cute! Just right for a bday party we have coming up! :) I wonder if we could laminate these and reuse them?!
This is beyond cute.
Thanks, Marie! It is such a privilege to do a guest post for you. Hoping that snow is starting to melt.
If you put a name on it, it would be perfect not losing one’s sippy cup. Too fun!
Adorable! Absolutely Adorable. I sent them to my Special Ed teacher daughter and she thinks they will make cute Easter goodies for her babies at school.!
How fun and cute! Thanks Chrissie & Marie!
I love it what a great craft idea thank you very much enjoy mom2mom!
so, so cute! i love it. marie–your blog is always so sweet and fun!! xo
I love to surprise my girls with a smile on their pancake or a little face on the outside of their banana. This would be a nice surprise for them if I came out with this on their straws and then they can make their own. Thanks for sharing. I’ll have to check out her blog more.
Also, great idea for b-day parties, too.
Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
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Simple, effective, delightful = perfect.
Such a gorgeous idea Chrissy and thank you for sharing Marie.
How cute! Love it on the sippies.
Those are seriously cute! What fun would that be for a birthday party playdate?
I am definately going to make some!
What a fun idea to dress up all those straws we have. Flipflops and Applesauce is one of my favorites too :)
Hope you’re enjoying Mom 2.0!
What a CUTE idea! Saving this in my files. :)
what a great idea! Inspirational!
My son will love making a dinosaur version!
These are so cute!! My son has cerebral palsy and some oral motor problems and can only drink through a straw so I know he will love some jazzed up straws. My mind is running with all the different possibilities! Thanks so much for sharing!
How cute! I should think of this next time i host a party! come check out my blog! I am new, and dont have many people visiting!