I love decorating for the 4th of July especially if I’m having a party. Who am I kidding, I don’t have to have a party to make cute decorations.
I started with this cupcake holder I bought at DI (thrift store) for .50 cents and some red, white and blue scrapbook paper.
I opened up a sno-cone cup to use as a template. Then I traced in on the back of the papers.
And cut them out.
I used double sided tape on the inside of the cone shape, formed it into a cone and secured it with the tape.
The cones work perfectly in the upper part of the holder but are too long for the lower part so I used cupcake liners. These would be so fun for candy, caramel corn, fruit, nuts, whatever you can think of. And they make a great centerpiece and display for a party.
Next, I used washi tape to snaz up some wooden utensils. I’m a little scared to share with you where I get my wooden utensils because I don’t want you to take them all, but since I love you all I will. Just leave some for me because I’m getting low. If you have a Boy Scout store near you, that’s where I get them.
I wrapped the washi tape around the handles and then tied them together with red bakers twine.
The next thing I made was a little banner with the remaining paper and bakers twine. I used little red clothespins to attach the paper to the twine.
Once I made these party supplies I decided I needed more, so be looking for more party decor ideas coming your way.
Do you want to host a party just so you can make cute decorations? Am I the only one?
I’m linking to these awesome blog parties:
Weekend Wrap Up Party at Tatertots and Jello
Patriotic 4th of July Link Party at Someday Crafts
Show and Tell Wednesday at Snap the Conference
Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts
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These are absolutely adorable… and no you are NOT the only one! The banner, the cutlery, and the little snack cones are awesome. I think I am going to have a get together just to do these!!!
Such cute party decorations! And you totally scored with that cupcake holder. It really is perfect for any party. Oh, and can I just say I love the little red clothespins you used. It’s an extra cute special touch.
I know what I am volunteering to bring at the 4th of July party now. Thanks Leanne! These are super cute and not overwhelming to make…they look super easy!
Cute!!! I love the tape on the wooden utensils and the cute clothespins! where do you get those small ones?
Lets Party!!!!!
I love your party decor ideas, especially the washi tape utensils!!
I LOVE all of these ideas … new follower and can’t wait to look around!
This is fantastic as always! I hope you’ll add this post to my Patriotic Project Parade going on now through July 4th!
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html
VERY cute! Would you come over to Cast Party Wednesday and share your fun ideas with us? Thanks, I hope to see you there! —Sheryl @ Lady Behind The Curtain—
http://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/?p=30929
This is really great!!! I will definitely following you now.
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