There can never be too much red, white and blue around the Fourth of July. So get a package of fun red and white paper straws to create this festive wreath for all your barbecues and festivities. Â
And if there are leftover straws, make some fun kiddie cocktails to enjoy while watching the fireworks.
Materials
- CardboardÂ
- 144-count red and white paper straws
- Hot glue gun and sticks
- Scissors
- Blue construction paper
Directions
- On a piece of cardboard, create a floral ring about 6 inches in diameter.
- Apply glue to the first inch of a full-size straw, then adhere to the cardboard ring so that the end is flush with the inner ring. Continue to add full-sized straws all the way around the inner ring evenly.
- Cut more full-sized straws to be three-quarters length. Then apply those straws with hot glue on the top and in between the first layer of straws. Again make the flush end even along the inner ring.
- For a third layer, cut more straws in half. Then add the third layer with hot glue and the half-sized straws. You can even alternate with the leftover one-fourth size straws as well.
- Either trace a star or draw freehand stars on blue construction paper. Cut out and adhere with glue to the wreath.Â
- If needed, secure a small loop of ribbon or twine on the back of the wreath with glue. Hang and enjoy!