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Stash-Busting Paper Straw Garland

September 11, 2017 by Leslie 14 Comments

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This stash-busting paper straw garland is the perfect way to use up leftover party supplies, and will keep you celebrating long after the party is over!

Forget going to the store to decorate. This 15-minute stash-busting paper straw garland is the perfect way to use up leftover party supplies, and will keep you celebrating long after the party is over!

 

So, what do you do when you’re finished with the party, but you still have extra supplies left over?

For years, I’ve built up a stash of leftover craft supplies from party after party. Some things are easy to use up, like leftover paper plates or napkins. But sometimes there are decorations left over that I just don’t know how to use right away. And, frankly, the extra craft supplies just build up way too quickly.

My mission for the last year or so has been to focus first on using up the piles of craft supplies we have sitting around. It’s resulted in some fun projects like our Easter Egg felt board and Valentine’s Day Heart Art. But I haven’t yet made anything for Halloween, and now seems like just as good as any time to change that!

Forget going to the store to decorate. This 15-minute stash-busting paper straw garland is the perfect way to use up leftover party supplies, and will keep you celebrating long after the party is over!

Aside from using up supplies we already have, there are a few things I really love about this bunting:

  • It pairs perfectly with a larger triangle bunting to create a layered effect.
  • All the supplies can be found at places like the Target Dollar Spot, your favorite craft store, or the Dollar Store
  • The basic technique can be adapted for any event.

Are you ready to get started?

How To Make a Stash-Busting Paper Straw Garland

Materials

  • 6 paper straws
  • paper fans with sticky backing
  • Baker’s twine in the colors of your choice
  • Optional: Hot glue gun & hot glue

How to make a stash-busting paper straw garland.

Directions

  1. Cut paper straws in half, and string them onto a long piece of twine.
  2. Find the center joint of all the paper straws, and sandwich the twine between the paper straws between the sticky backing of two paper fans. (Optional: add a bit of hot glue if your sticky pads aren’t holding)
  3. Count two joints away from the paper fan in the center and add paper fans between those straws, as above.
  4. In the joints between the paper fans, double up some twine and add a little bow.

How Much Did It Cost?

Even though I used items on hand, I had to pay for them at some point, right? Here’s what you should expect to spend if you want to recreate this bunting:

  • Paper fans: Target Dollar Spot $1
  • Baker’s twine: Michael’s $4 (you will have lots left over, or check the notes section for an alternative)
  • Paper straws: Target Dollar Spot: $1

Total cost: $6

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How Long Did It Take?

It only took me about 15 minutes to make the bunting, including the time it took to photograph everything.

Notes:

  • Don’t skip doubling up the paper fans on both sides of the string. Otherwise, it will twist and turn in a way that just isn’t pretty.
  • The paper fans I used were well over a year old, and started to fall off after a while. This shouldn’t be a problem with new stickers. But if you’re having the same problem, a little bit of hot glue fixes that right up.
  • Don’t want to spend $4 on baker’s twine? Raid your gift wrapping stash for some curling or narrow ribbon instead.

Forget going to the store to decorate. This 15-minute stash-busting paper straw garland is the perfect way to use up leftover party supplies, and will keep you celebrating long after the party is over!

Would I Make it Again?

I’m looking forward to trying this in so many other ways! Just off the top of my head, I’m seeing rainbow straws with clouds or pink paper straws with paper flowers. So many possibilities!

Now, It’s Your Turn!

Are your craft supplies piling up? Go raid it right now and make a fun paper straw bunting to layer on your mantel this Halloween. Don’t forget to share your final projects over on my Facebook page, too!

What do you do with your leftover party supplies?
What would you pair with a stash-busting paper straw garland?

 

 

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Filed Under: Halloween, Home Decor Crafts, New Year's Eve, Party Crafts Tagged With: garland, paper crafts, stash-busting

About Leslie

Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

Comments

  1. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    September 12, 2017 at 12:22 pm

    Cute garland! I should de-stash my stash which is out of control. Visiting from Happy Now party.

    Reply
    • Leslie says

      September 14, 2017 at 1:07 pm

      Oh, my stash is way too large. I finally decided to just purge a bunch of it over the last few weeks. Scary and freeing all at the same time!

      Reply
  2. Snap says

    September 18, 2017 at 11:38 am

    I’m for anything that will bust the stash! Looks great, too!

    Reply
  3. Michele Michael says

    September 18, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    Great idea. Love using up my extra piles of stuff.

    Reply
  4. Becky Hastings says

    September 19, 2017 at 7:02 am

    So cute! The part I like best is the idea of using what you have! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Stefanie says

    September 19, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    That’s so creative and cute! Thanks for linking up with us today! XOXO

    Reply
  6. Christine says

    September 20, 2017 at 8:18 am

    That garland is adorable! Pinning this on SM for ya so others can see it.

    Reply
  7. Cindy Richter says

    September 20, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Super cute garland. Saw it on Dagmar’s link party! I actually made one and posted it on IG. I’ll try and figure out how to get it to your FB page. 😉

    Reply
  8. angie says

    September 21, 2017 at 11:40 am

    this is a great idea and can be easily used for fall. Thanks for sharing
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    Reply
  9. Jelica says

    September 23, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    This is such a creative way to use leftover supplies. Now, all I need is an excuse to party a little longer 😉 Thanks for the inspiration, Leslie!

    Reply
  10. Kate Hollingsworth says

    September 26, 2017 at 12:33 am

    Leslie you’re so ridiculously creative! This is a fantastic garland idea and one that I could whip up last minute if I had to. Thanks for sharing! xx

    Reply

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