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Spring Bling for Straws

by Marie on February 19, 2009

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?

{ 20 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Gigi February 19, 2009 at 7:28 am

Way cute!

2 vanessa February 19, 2009 at 8:09 am

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!

3 Jennifer February 19, 2009 at 9:00 am

Too cute! Just right for a bday party we have coming up! :) I wonder if we could laminate these and reuse them?!

4 Lu February 19, 2009 at 9:19 am

This is beyond cute.

5 chrissie February 19, 2009 at 9:28 am

Thanks, Marie! It is such a privilege to do a guest post for you. Hoping that snow is starting to melt.

6 Lana February 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm

If you put a name on it, it would be perfect not losing one’s sippy cup. Too fun!

7 Karen February 19, 2009 at 1:28 pm

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.!

8 Nicole aka Gidget February 19, 2009 at 2:44 pm

How fun and cute! Thanks Chrissie & Marie!

9 Michelle February 19, 2009 at 7:20 pm

I love it what a great craft idea thank you very much enjoy mom2mom!

10 lisa leonard February 19, 2009 at 9:16 pm

so, so cute! i love it. marie–your blog is always so sweet and fun!! xo

11 Jen February 19, 2009 at 11:36 pm

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!
http://raisingcreativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.com

Also, God’s Shining Stars
http://godsshiningstars.blogspot.com

12 Elise February 19, 2009 at 11:42 pm

Simple, effective, delightful = perfect.

Such a gorgeous idea Chrissy and thank you for sharing Marie.

13 Deb February 20, 2009 at 8:40 am

How cute! Love it on the sippies.

14 KatieG February 20, 2009 at 10:41 am

Those are seriously cute! What fun would that be for a birthday party playdate?

15 Linda February 20, 2009 at 2:46 pm

I am definately going to make some!

16 Amanda @ www.kiddio.org February 20, 2009 at 10:41 pm

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!

17 Lisa February 25, 2009 at 9:40 pm

What a CUTE idea! Saving this in my files. :)

18 OneRobinRoad February 27, 2009 at 4:37 pm

what a great idea! Inspirational!
My son will love making a dinosaur version!

19 Coley February 28, 2009 at 5:36 am

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!

20 Anna March 22, 2009 at 7:28 am

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!

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