Another adventure in sprucing up a few party supplies you probably already have, or do you? When I was grabbing some paper lanterns the other day I found these gigantic paper drink umbrellas. I’ve never been a fan of the patterned papers on the umbrellas, am I the only one who ever wonders why can’t they just make something plain for once, so I figured fringe would cover them up nicely. You see fringe has been on my mind a lot lately and I just can’t quit. I made some tiny bits of fringe to fix up these boring umbrellas and make them spunky again. Who wouldn’t smile when you hand them a drink with one of these in it?
You will need:
large drink umbrellas
scissors
tissue paper
double stick tape
Keep your tissue paper folded and cut 1/2 to 3/4 inch strips off the end. Cut tiny fringe off one side of the strips. Open your umbrella and cover each rib with double stick tape that covers the length. At each edge, add extra strips of tape as needed. Starting at the bottom, wrap fringe around edge spiraling towards the center of the umbrella. Add new strips of fringe as needed. Once you have covered the entire top of the umbrella, fluff the fringe with your finger.
Pop this in a iced beverage and enjoy. These are huge and that is a big part of what makes them so fun. You can always make mini versions of these for traditional sized umbrellas, too. Now think hard, when was the last time you had a drink that had an umbrella in it? Isn’t it about time you did again?
Alexandra
July 19, 2012
LOVE!!
Igor
July 19, 2012
So cute! I could do with one of these…including a good cocktail of course:-)
Ashley | Sugar & Cloth
July 19, 2012
These are adorable, Jenny! I’ve always wondered why they never changed up the weird pattern on those, too, even stripes or solids would be better. 🙂
Mary-My Life in Scotland
July 19, 2012
Ha! These are the cutest things ever!
Gina
July 19, 2012
Cutest thing ever!!
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Trish
July 19, 2012
Oh my goodness these are amazing! Totally going to make these. 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing,
Trish
http://www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
Tracey Fisher
July 19, 2012
Wow – what a simple stroke of brilliance. I LOVE this and beautifully executed. Thank you so much for another amazing idea.
Evani G
July 19, 2012
Lol you ladies are the queens of tissue paper, I’ve learned so much from you all! These are super cute.
Evani
http://www.simplyevani.com
Sarah
July 19, 2012
Ah! Love it. Once again your creativity never ceases to impress me!
– Sarah
agirlintransit.blogspot.com
chiara
July 19, 2012
these are adorable!
Erin | Holtwood Hipster
July 20, 2012
I literally gasped out loud YES! when I saw this come up on my reader. An activity I can make by or from the pool for my poolside drink. Pretty much sums up what I have planned for this weekend.
Nicole | Outdoor Entertaining
July 20, 2012
Adorable – Looks like I have something for my daughter and I to do this afternoon before our backyard party this weekend. Thank you for the idea.
Wanda
July 20, 2012
I LOVE this! Drinks taste so much better with umbrella’s in them!
Isa
July 20, 2012
good idea for this splendid summer!!!
Elena @ Randomly Happy
July 21, 2012
I never met a cocktail umbrella I didn’t like… and this is now taking them up a notch. Looking forward to putting these fun and fantastic umbrellas in my next cocktail.
x Elena @ Randomly Happy
http://www.randomlyhappytoday.blogspot.co.uk
how2home
July 24, 2012
This is such an adorable prop, great idea! Simple and easy to make. Love it!
Daisy and Finn
July 26, 2012
These are so lovely, we’ll definitely do a version during the summer. We made your ‘fringey streamers’ to decorate a ‘difficult to dress’ party venue and it looked amazing! Thanks for the inspiration !
We’ve put a link to your post on the blog
http://www.daisyspartyideas.tumblr.com
zee
July 28, 2012
lol now i can enjoy every drink avec umbrella
i’m thinking umbrellas in my orange juice every morning guys