Friends-
Autocorrect did not fail me on the title of this post. Nope, that is my attempt at being witty and clever, because the patriotic craft that is the subject of this post is made out of STRAWS and STRIPS of paper. Get it?!? “Straws and strips forever” instead of “stars and stripes forever.”
(Pitiful. But did I at least make you grin or are you swearing off my blog forever? Please don’t leave me!)
Feeling very proud of my straw stars, I then decided to play with fire and make a “firework” of sorts. (“OMG. When will the terrible jokes stop?” you silently ask yourself.) I used a circular hole punch to make two large scrapbook paper circles, and then I glued portions of paper straws to one of the circles. I then topped those straws with the other circle and some sparkly letter stickers. BOOM!
Michelle Beaton says
Thanks so much for linking up last week at the Creative Spark Link Party. Our link party is live again today we would love for you to stop by again! http://bit.ly/1vRcF7h
Bre Eggert says
Hi, Michelle- thanks! I will definitely be linking up at Creative Spark again. Have a great day!
The Cookie Puzzle says
What a cute and fun idea. Paper straws are so fun to use…they make ANYTHING fun! Thank you for sharing, we would love for you to join us at Party in Your PJs link party.
http://www.thecookiepuzzle.com/2014/06/party-in-your-pjs-7_12.html
Bre Eggert says
Hello! Thank you for your note and the invitation! I am looking forward to checking out your party!
Mandee Thomas says
Visiting form Showlicious Craft and Recipe Party. Love this! How creative:)
Bre Eggert says
Hi, Mandee! Thank you – I appreciate it!
Carmody Tisdale says
Great idea Bre! I am usually a “low-key” 4th of July decorator too.
Bre Eggert says
Thanks, Carmody! Yeah, it’s weird – I love decorating for holidays, but never really go into the 4th. Oh well. 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
Super cute! I love those straws, they are perfect for crafts like this.
Bre Eggert says
Hey, Jenna! Thank you! Yes, I really wonder if the makers of paper straws knew they’d be such a great craft supply? I actually hate drinking with them because they feel weird on my teeth!
Michelle Paige says
Cute idea to make stars with the straws! I love to decorate for the 4th…it’s always a holiday I look forward to!
Bre Eggert says
Hi, Michelle – thank you! I was super excited about the straw stars! I appreciate your sweet note!