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christmas, crafts, diy, holiday · November 22, 2011

Make a Striped Paper Straw Wreath {Christmas Tutorial}

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I was in the checkout lane the other day and I saw a wreath with those fun striped straws on the cover. It immediately caught my eye. And I thought “I have a few packages of red and white striped straws!!” And I went home and made one.

I think it’s so pretty along with my Stenciled Christmas Sign.

I am loving red and blue together this Holiday Season.

Here’s how to make one:

Supplies:

Dollar store Foam Wreath (is what I used)

Ribbon to wrap around the outside of the wreath

Striped Straws (I used about 75 straws – it will depend on how wide your wreath is) — I bought mine through Modern Palm Boutique.

Hot glue and glue gun

Ribbon for the bow

 

Here’s what I did:

1. I wrapped the wreath with some wide ribbon, overlapping and hot glued the ends down.

2. Then I trimmed half of the straws — 1/3 off the ends with scissors.

3. I hot glued each straw on, alternating between the long and shorter straws. I held each straw parallel to the wreath so they laid flat and uniform.

4. I tied a bow and hot glued it onto the wreath and added a little glittered snowflake.

5. To hang up the wreath, I hot glued a little piece of twine on the back of the wreath, making a little loop.

Super fast — about 1/2 hour total time.

I think it’s fun!!

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Comments

  1. Sara says

    June 23, 2014 at 6:11 AM

    Great idea! DIY seems to be very simple which is cool. Such decoration is ideally suited to child’s room

  2. Mavis Jones says

    December 15, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    Finally made this wreath this year. I’ve had the supplies on hand for about 2 years now. Really like how it turned out. Thanks for the inspiration.

  3. Lunaticreations says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    the straws are much cheaper through bed, bath and beyond.
    $4.99 for 144 of them. they’re also available for immediate purchase in most of their stores.

    http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/kikkerland-reg-box-of-144-red-paper-straws/1017849484?skuId=17849484

  4. Susan says

    November 20, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    I love this wreath! Thanks for showing how you made it.

  5. Jaime Jenkins says

    June 15, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this wreath since last November! I’m finally going to make one!!

    • Jen says

      June 16, 2013 at 12:25 AM

      Yay!! Send me a picture when you are done, will you?

      xoxo

  6. Melissa says

    December 5, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I love this idea! I have a giant box of straws I bought at the party supply store. I know what I am doing with them now.
    I shared this on my blog today with a couple of other great DIY wreaths. Thank you so much for the great tutorial.

  7. Modern Palm says

    December 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    FYI our Straws are on SALE right now at Modern Palm! So if you need them for making this wreath or for entertaining, they’ll be on sale this holiday season.
    Love this wreath Jen! Your talent and creativity always amazes me. xo
    Cheers!
    Alisa

  8. Gina says

    November 23, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    What is the original length of the paper straws? Thanks!

    • Gary Turnbeau says

      November 24, 2012 at 8:46 AM

      Most of the straws available for purchase today are approx. 7 3/4″ long

  9. Tamsyn says

    December 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I have it pinned for next year! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  10. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    December 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Jen, you are my kind of Christmas crafting genius. 🙂

    I would love for you to visit DTA as I am in the midst of a “Gifts You Can Make” series.

    Be merry and bright!

  11. Lori says

    December 13, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Saw this on a magazine cover this week…is that you? Great look, and anyone can do it. Thanks for sharing. Stop by and enter to win my Heirloom ornament…only 1 day left to enter. Warm wishes

  12. Aneta says

    December 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Fantastic idea, I would love to make this one, need to hunt down those super cute red/ white straws !

  13. Gary Turnbeau says

    December 1, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    We’ve been selling paper straws for several years. And, we offer a great selection of colors and something affordable for everyone.

  14. Gary Turnbeau says

    December 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    We’ve been selling paper straws now for several years. And, we offer a great selection of colors and something affordable for everyone.

  15. Whitney says

    November 29, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Thanks so much for the giveaway! You made my week!

  16. Jennifer T. says

    November 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Just wanted to say that winning the blog re-design TOTALLY made my week. I cannot wait to work with Kendra after the holidays. Thank you so much!

  17. Krista says

    November 24, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I saw that magazine yesterday, and I thought I can make that! 🙂 Too funny that you did it! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Can you PLEASE tell me the name of the font that the word striped is in? I love it!

  18. Amber says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    So cute I’m doing a giveaway for some right now on my FB page!
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Posh-Ideas/166974296717782

  19. Nettie Moore says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I loe your blog! Happy Thanksgiving! Nettie

    Nettie

    • Jen says

      November 23, 2011 at 9:32 PM

      Happy Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!

      xoxoxo
      Jen

  20. christina says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    where do you get the striped straws?

    the magazine with this on the cover literally came 2 days ago! 🙂 Thought I would be the first to get it out there in blogland but you beat me to it. 🙂

  21. thecottagemarket says

    November 23, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    WOW!!! this is such a festive and fabulous creation! I am really being WOWWWWWWWED here today! that is for sure!!! : ) I have some polka dot straws on hand and i don’t think they are going to be used for drinking now! : ) thanks so much for this fun fun fun holiday treasure! Thank you…can’t wait to see what is next!!! : ) hugs…

  22. Sera Wella says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    AH SO CUTE! I just saw this on the cover of a mag somewhere at the grocery? Came home and started googling straws…. Here’s the best deal I found, if anyone else wants to skip the looking! 😉 140 for $6
    http://www.graygoose.com/search?q=paper+straws

  23. MiMi says

    November 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Jen, that wreath is so cute! It makes me HAPPY! 🙂
    Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving, sweet friend! <3

  24. Michelle L. says

    November 23, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Whaaaat? That is absolutely gorgeous, Jen! I have been a little bored by all the starbursts online lately, but this is stunningggg!

  25. Brook @ BeingBrook says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    So cute Jen!! Where do you find the paper straws? I am loving aqua and red together this Christmas too.

    • Jen says

      November 23, 2011 at 9:53 PM

      Hi Brooke! I got my straws through The Modern Palm Boutique — http://www.modernpalm.com/

      xoxox
      Jen

  26. Jackie says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I had to share this one too on my blog – what a great and easy idea!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

  27. Pam @ Antique or Not says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Congratulations to all the winners! And thanks to Jen for having all these wonderful giveaways!

    Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

    Hugs,
    Pam

  28. Carolyn says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a great idea and I also love the red and blue!

  29. Ashlee says

    November 23, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love this! It’s so fun!

  30. Amanda says

    November 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Great idea! You can’t go wrong with red/white stripes!

  31. Carol says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Oh too funny. We were waiting for our son’s plane at the airport yesterday and I saw this at the newsstand and was showing it to my husband ( not nearly as excited as I was about it). Yours turned out great!

  32. Lauren@Warm&Fuzzy says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    This is an adorable wreath…you can do this for any party theme too! Love love love it!

  33. Paula says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    I saw this exact wreath in Woman’s Day yesterday at the Y and loved it. Your version looks great. I’d make one myself if I had some of those cute striped straws.

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  34. Jingle says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I love this wreath! So fun!

  35. Kelli says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Jen that wreath is adorable and it looks perfect with your sign! I have a few of those straws somewhere but I think mine are blue and green:)

  36. jennie says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Hey cutie- congrats to all the winners to to fun. I love your cute whimsical straw wreath, great job. I hope you are all settled in at your families from your travels. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Xo Jen

    • Jen says

      November 23, 2011 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks Jenn!! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving too!! I got your FB message and I will email you as soon as I get home from Thanksgiving 🙂

      xoxoxo
      Jen

  37. Paula Parrish says

    November 23, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    Hello Jen,
    Wow – Love your Christmas wreath. It is so festive and fun.
    Smiles, Paula

  38. Sarah says

    November 23, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    I love this wreath! I love the added snowflake! It makes it special 🙂

  39. jessica@fourgenertationsoneroof says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    What a cool wreath Jen! It looks fabulous….hmmm this with that peppermint candy wreath (forget who made it?) would look awesome huh! ? Congrats to the winners & happy thanksgiving!

  40. Eva Scott says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    How fun!!! Really cute!

  41. nancy pfeifer says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    loooove this wreath!!! you are so creative!!!

  42. Desiree says

    November 23, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Jen… this wreath is so much fun!

    Featuring it on Sunday during my Sunday Best!

    Happy Thanksgiving my friend!

  43. Jodi Hall says

    November 23, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Such a cute idea!

  44. A Mother and A Daughter says

    November 22, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I saw that magazine and it caught my eye too! Your wreath looks great! I love the straws! ~ Barbara

  45. Sara says

    November 22, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oh how gorgeous!! Would LOVE it if you would link this project up at my turquoise lovin’ party (red too for the holidays) !! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/11/turquoise-lovin-14.html

  46. Smallgood says

    November 22, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I saw that wreath on the magazine cover too. Funny enough, I sort of thought it looked like it fit your style. Yours is cute.

    • Jen says

      November 22, 2011 at 9:41 PM

      Wow – that is so nice that you thought it was my style. I did too LOL!! Thanks for the sweet comment. And Happy Thanksgiving!!

      xoxoxo
      Jen

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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