For our 4th of July barbeque this year, I thought it would be festive to add mini American flags to the drink straws. So Caitlin, one of our crafters, painted a bunch with watercolors – and I love the way they turned out! To make this project super easy, I’ve included her template below. Just print the flags, cut them out, and glue them to some white straws. Voila! It’s such an easy way to liven up your drink table. (PS – Don’t you think they’d be a fun compliment to this 4th of July Fiesta Garland?)
Click through for instructions.
Materials: Single-Sided American Flag Template or Double-Sided American Flag Template, Scissors, White Straws, Quick Dry Glue
Step 1: Download and print your preferred template.
Step 2: Cut the flags out along the lines.
Step 3: Wrap the tab on the flag around the straw and glue. Be sure to place it ¼ of the way down the straw so that you guests have room to sip.
Step 4: Let dry and serve with a delicious summer drink!
Photography by Kim A. Thomas for Oh Happy Day
Art Direction by Jordan Ferney
Styling by Irene Yu
Crafting by Caitlin Barker and Stephanie Pressler
Meg
June 25, 2013
Great party idea!
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Shena
June 25, 2013
I’d like to get the same straws. Where can I find them? Thanks!
Here are the straws we purchased. I think they’re currently sold out on Amazon, but any white straws would work. http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Straws-10-Solid-White/dp/B008BVB22U/ref=sr_1_23?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1369878950&sr=1-23&keywords=white+straws
Shena
June 25, 2013
The template is different from the pictures shown.
Hi Shena, I just added the template for the double-sided flag. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Ainslie
June 25, 2013
I would love to try this for our 4th of July BBQ! The template only provides the front side of the flags. Is there a version that has both sides (like the one pictured)?
Hi Ainslie, I just added a link for the double-sided flag version. I hope that helps! 🙂
Milan Lee
June 25, 2013
Love how these turned out!
Brynne
June 25, 2013
Yes, I’d love to know where to get those white straws! Adorable flags!
Here are the straws we purchased, but any white straws will do! http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Straws-10-Solid-White/dp/B008BVB22U/ref=sr_1_23?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1369878950&sr=1-23&keywords=white+straws
PARIS BEE kids blog
June 25, 2013
Love these too! Bravo for painting around all those stars too! I admire your patience! 😉
xoxo PARIS BEE kids blog
danielle downey
June 25, 2013
what IS that delicious summer drink?
emily
June 25, 2013
i think my kids might have fun painting their own…maybe larger to hang up in the house. thanks for the inspiration!
sarah
June 25, 2013
such a fun idea for summer! ditto the above commenter — what are they drinking? it looks delish 🙂
Anne
June 26, 2013
Wow! You have the best party ideas ever! Where do you get your inspirations?
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Beverly Murphy
June 26, 2013
Oh such a great idea especially for Independence Day!
DRAMA
June 26, 2013
It looks soooooo good =))
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Becky Loose From The Zoo
June 26, 2013
Oh my goodness I have a huge box of paper candy-stripe straws I haven’t used in ages. These would go on them perfectly!! Love it!
<3becky
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robyn
June 26, 2013
love this idea- thanks for such a fun little project 🙂
Leslie
June 27, 2013
Oooh! Fruity and bubbly drinks as well! Can I ask what THOSE were made of?
Leslie
June 27, 2013
Ooooh! Fruity and bubbly drinks to go as well! May I ask what THOSE are made out of?
Natalie
June 28, 2013
These are such a beautiful addition to a Fourth of July party. I love the watercolor look. What a pretty way to accent a straw. Thanks for sharing!
Rebekah
July 1, 2013
So cute!!!
Laura Trevey
July 3, 2013
these are adorable! I am definitely making these for tomorrow 🙂
Pat
July 3, 2013
Loved these flag straws. A friend recommended them and made many so I made them and they were easy and will just be a nice touch. I used them for appetizer “toothpicks” cutting the straws in half. I was putting them in ham roll ups.