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Fun and Festive Straw Craft

Inside: The cutest straw craft, a fun triangle paper garland. 

Am I the only one who has a substantial stash of pretty paper straws in my party closet? I’m just going to assume you do too! We all do. ;) Here is a super easy way to have those straws brighten an upcoming party, even when the summer drink sipping is long gone. We used all the paper straw leftovers to create this triangle paper garland that is colorful and comes together in a pinch. Pair it with a piñata for an easy peasy party scene.

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triangle garland

Paper Straw Garland

To create this triangle paper garland, you will need:

  • Paper straws, in desired colors and patterns
  • Cotton string
  • Plastic yarn needle (optional)
  • Beads with wide holes (plastic or wooden work best)

 

triangle paper garland

 

How to make this straw craft triangle garland

1. Cut a length of the string in the desired length, allowing an extra 12 inches for hanging.

2. String the straws by holding the straw vertically, and then sliding the string into the top and letting it come out the bottom. If the string doesn’t have enough weight to slide through the straw, use the plastic needle to give it weight.

triangle straw garland

3. Be creative with this fun straw craft… add the beads wherever desired. Or, cut two lengths of string, and string both through one bead, then thread each string through a different straw, then go back to one bead, etc.. Straws can also be cut into different lengths for visual interest.

4. To create the triangle garland, cut two lengths of string (one should be about 50% longer). String both lengths through one straw. Then string one length through one straw, and the other length through two straws. Now string both lengths through one straw again. That is the first triangle… repeat to make as many as desired.

5. When the garland is complete, use a bead at each end so that the string can be knotted around the bead… if a bead is not used, the knot will slide into the straw, and the straws will come off the string.

party garland

paper straw garland

More DIY Garlands

We love this straw craft triangle garland, but here are a few more of our favorite DIY garlands!

Straw garland

DIY Straw Garland

DIY garlandThis straw craft can be used over and over, in different patterns and color combinations… on the mantel, on a window, on a wall – this repurposed straw craft is an easy party win!

PS. Clothespin party supplies for that other leftover you may have sitting around! ;)

(Photo concept, design, and photography ©A Subtle Revelry by Elizabeth Veilleux).

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