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It’s a Cinch – Summer Paper Parasol Wreath

May 7, 2012  My Projects | Wreaths

My girls love cocktail umbrellas!

They are in heaven if a waiter brings them a fruity drink dressed up with a paper umbrella
(they take after their mom after all)!

Make a Paper Parasol Wreath - how fun!  kellyelko.com

This wreath is the true definition of cinch.

15 minutes (probably because I used the biggest wreath form known to man) was all it took.

Bonus – it only cost $2!

Yes, you read that right – $2!

I found my supplies at my home away from home …

the thrift shop – for $1 each!

Here’s my “It’s Such a Cinch,
You Don’t Even Need a Tutorial Tutorial!

1) Buy wreath form and paper cocktail umbrellas (box of 144)

(if you’re not lucky enough to score these at the thrift shop, check out the party supply stores).

Summer Parasol Wreath supplies!  kellyelko.com

2) Stick paper cocktail umbrellas into wreath form

(stick with me here – I don’t want to lose you because of the difficulty level).

See how to make a fun summer wreath!  kellyelko.com

3) Stand back and admire your wreath!

Make a Summer Cocktail Umbrella Wreath - how fun!  kellyelko.com

Optional:

4) Sip a cocktail with a paper umbrella in it while admiring your wreath.

Because after all, isn’t life more fun when it doesn’t take endless steps to complete something!

 

Go check out what my 4 Cinchy pals are up to.

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  1. andrea cammarata

    May 7, 2012 at 5:50 am

    WOW…LOVE it! (relieved that all those umbrellas didn’t come from fruity cocktails : ) so cinchy…so festive and so creative! bars of the world beware…start taking count of those colorful parasols…people are going to be snatching then to make this fabulous wreath!!!! you go Jersey girl!!!! hugs…

    Reply
  2. Karah thespacebetweenblog

    May 7, 2012 at 7:33 am

    This is so stinkin’ cute! And here I thought step one would be, drink lots of fruity drinks and save the umbrellas. Great thifted finds!! Gotta love a $2 AND easy project. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Linda @ it all started with paint

    May 7, 2012 at 8:09 am

    I am crowning you the Queen of amazing wreaths maker …

    Such a fun idea! And I’m truly frightened that your daughter’s are already digging the fruity drink umbrellas …

    And I will be back later this evening with my fruity umbrella sporting drink to stand back and admire your amazing wreath again …

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  4. cassie

    May 7, 2012 at 8:23 am

    man, you must have drank a whole lot fruity drinks to have that many umbrellas! 😉 ok, so i know you can buy the umbrellas but this wreath makes me want a drink!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 9:53 am

      Don’t judge!! A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do to create!

      Reply
  5. Krystle @ Color Transformed Family

    May 7, 2012 at 8:26 am

    This is such a cute and colorful wreath! I love that it was super inexpensive to make.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 9:52 am

      I was super lucky to find those parasols at the thrift shop – score!!

      Reply
  6. Colleen

    May 7, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Love, love, love this wreath! And love that it is super simple too! Enjoy your cocktails as you admire your handy work!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 9:52 am

      Warning: Don’t handle sharp toothpick parasols while drinking!

      Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      I see two wreaths after one too many cocktails!

      Reply
  7. thistlewoodfarm

    May 7, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Kelly,

    I am laughing so hard right now. I have about 500 of these left over from a party. Why…..why did I not think of this. Those umbrellas have been sitting there when they could have been partying on the front door.

    🙂 me

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 9:51 am

      With 500 parasols, you can create the world’s largest party wreath that can be seen from space!

      Reply
  8. Bonnie and trish @Uncommon

    May 7, 2012 at 9:43 am

    LOVE!!! Makes me want to head to the ppol with a ice cold beverage!! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Bonnie and trish @Uncommon

    May 7, 2012 at 9:44 am

    oops….should say “pool” !! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 9:51 am

      I see you’ve started drinking already!!

      Reply
  10. Gwen

    May 7, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Life is more fun with mini-Cocktail umbrellas… or Many mini-Cocktail umbrellas…

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 2:40 pm

      The more minis the merrier – cheers!

      Reply
  11. [email protected]

    May 7, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Totally adorable! Hey, that’s a great excuse to have a girl’s weekend filled with fru-fru drinks! We could just save all of the umbrellas! 😉
    So darn cute!!! <3
    xo-Lisa

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 2:38 pm

      Any excuse for a cocktail is fine by me!

      Reply
  12. [email protected]

    May 7, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    That is so awesome! I need to make one of those for our house this summer! Nothing says summer parties like a mini-cocktail umbrella!

    Reply
  13. Yby5

    May 7, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    How cute and colorful is that! How did you ever come up with that…was it after a few fruity cocktails :)?

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 10:38 pm

      All the best ideas come after a few cocktails!

      Reply
  14. Yby5

    May 7, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I also meant to link up a super cinchy project http://www.yby5.com/2012/05/01/rescued/.

    Reply
  15. sherry

    May 7, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    Kelly, it’s difficult to believe something so colorful and lovely can so freaking simple to make! You’re amazing!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 10:37 pm

      I’ve been called lots of things – but amazing?!! Thanks!

      Reply
  16. debbie

    May 7, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    TOOOO cute! I am pinning this one. I have a friend who has what we call a TIKI hut on the lake and this would look so cool under her hut on the door.

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 7, 2012 at 10:36 pm

      My Hubs wants tiki torches by our patio – not sure if I’m willing to give in on that one. Gnomes yes, tiki torches, still debating! But a tiki bar, I’m there!

      Reply
  17. [email protected]

    May 7, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    This is so fun! My girls would choke at all those “Barbie parasols” being used for a wreath 😉

    Reply
  18. [email protected] A Sort Of Fairytale

    May 8, 2012 at 1:18 am

    this is so fun and clever! i wanna pina colada now though…

    Reply
  19. Daune | Cottage in he Oaks

    May 8, 2012 at 7:46 am

    Kelly…..just love this! How fun!

    Reply
  20. Maryann Interior Salvage

    May 8, 2012 at 7:58 am

    oh my gosh! I’m having our neighborhood assoc ladies night next week and I AM SO MAKIN’ THIS!!! So darn cute! Thanks!

    Reply
  21. Bliss

    May 8, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Seriously. That is a cinch, but wow what a big punch it packs. Pinned.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 8, 2012 at 8:40 pm

      Start drinking now – you should have enough of those little umbrellas in about, what, a few days!!

      Reply
  22. Roeshel

    May 8, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    I’m suddenly thirsty for a pina colada! 😉 What a clever (and easy) project and super adorable wreath! Love it!

    Reply
  23. Arda

    May 8, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    I LOVE paper umbrella wreath but unfortunately have NEVAH found them at thrift shops! So, I use them sparingly…almost you may say, frugally!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 9, 2012 at 7:48 am

      Maybe the paper parasol at a thrift shop is as hard to spot as Sasquatch!? I really lucked out then!

      Reply
  24. Shanee

    May 8, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Love, love, love this! I am so gonna copy you on this! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Savy Southern Style

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 9, 2012 at 7:48 am

      Copy away – I’d love to see it if you do!

      Reply
  25. Kelly @ DTTDidc

    May 8, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    That is such a cool project – so fun & colourful, and the perfect way to dress up your door for the summer 🙂 And all that fabulousness for 2 bucks – can’t get any better than that!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 9, 2012 at 7:47 am

      Reminds me of that Jon Cusack movie where the boy on the bike chased him thru the whole movie screaming “I want my $2”!

      Reply
  26. Karen

    May 8, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Kelly this is just so cute!!! I want to make one with my girls. So fun!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 9, 2012 at 7:47 am

      It’s so fun – they’ll love it!

      Reply
  27. Belle

    May 9, 2012 at 2:42 am

    Totally gorgeous! Great idea! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!

    Reply
  28. Mindie

    May 9, 2012 at 10:19 am

    I will be on the look out for some little umbrellas.

    Reply
  29. Alison

    May 9, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    This is just ADORABLE! I love it and the colors.
    Makes me happy just to look at it.

    Thanks for sharing.
    xox
    A

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 9, 2012 at 9:14 pm

      Imagine how happy someone would be if they drank all the cocktails before they made this wreath! My girls love it too!

      Reply
  30. [email protected]

    May 10, 2012 at 2:19 am

    This isso pretty and very creative.. I am visiting you via Wow Us Wednesdays and I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

    Reply
  31. Christina at I Gotta Create!

    May 10, 2012 at 7:32 am

    You are the Queen of Wreaths, Kelly!! Every wreath you make is unique and amazing, and this parasol wreath is no exception. Love it!! Pinning! Thanks so much for linking up.
    <3 Christina

    Reply
  32. Susan

    May 10, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I love this idea ~ what fun!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

    Reply
  33. Marriah

    May 10, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    OMG I love it, I love it, I LOVE IT!! This is such a perfect summer wreath! And the prasols! How fantastic.
    Marriah @ thehottoddiesofwa.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 10, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      Makes me crave a cocktail whenever I look at it!

      Reply
  34. Zuni

    May 11, 2012 at 12:39 am

    This is just TOOOOO cute!! I can’t wait to make one! Might be easy, but it was BRILLIANT on your part!! Thanks for sharing! ~Zuni

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 11, 2012 at 9:18 pm

      Brilliant – I’ll take that! Send me a pic when you make yours – would love to see it!

      Reply
  35. Pamela

    May 11, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    This is too too cute Kelly!! Thanx for sharing!

    Reply
  36. Shannon Fox

    May 11, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    LOL.
    Just saw this linked up at A2D and din’t realize it was YOU.
    Super cute, not sure how I missed it?
    It’s just darling Kelly. So happy and bright =)

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 11, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      It’s your perfect craft – since I know you are as lazy a crafter as I am!

      Reply
  37. Tisha @ Delectable Home

    May 12, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    First peeps, now umbrellas – you are the queen of the cute wreath! I can’t wait to see what you do for the Fourth of July! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 12, 2012 at 10:47 pm

      Oh no, the pressure! I better get thinking of something fabulous!

      Reply
  38. Kim

    May 13, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    Kelly, this is so cute. Thanks for sharing it at Wow.

    Reply
  39. Emily

    May 15, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    I love this wreath! You always have the best wreath ideas!

    I’ve pinned/FB/tweeted this!

    Reply
  40. Mary

    May 16, 2012 at 8:35 am

    Love this! What a simple and beautiful idea!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 16, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      Simple is the key word!

      Reply
  41. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life

    May 18, 2012 at 9:49 am

    This is just about the cutest thing ever. I love it. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  42. Tanya

    May 20, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    I think I need to make one for my door for summer, and one for my little girl’s room too. You are super creative, really enjoy your blog 🙂 Tanya

    Reply
  43. Maureen

    May 21, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    I’m thinking this cute wreath would be a great summer addition to my granddaughters’ bedroom! I’m such a good grandma to drink all those fruity drinks, just to get the umbrellas!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      May 21, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      Cheers and drink up – better start now if you want to finish by summer!

      Reply
  44. Gwen

    May 25, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Thanks for hangin’ with me today at my wreath party! You’re sweet! I LOVE your parasol wreath, but it makes me thirsty every time I see it!

    Reply
  45. Jana

    July 31, 2012 at 3:21 pm

    Your cinch of an umbrella looks so fun and festive. Now I added you to my follow list~don’t want to miss anymore great ideas!! Will be back on Monday to see what else you come up with.

    Reply
  46. Debbie

    August 14, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Now cute & easy is this?! I’ve pinned it for a future party decoration…so adorable!
    Saw you At The Picket Fence!
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  47. dkw1975

    January 2, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    Having a winter luau before long. Love this! Plan to make one. Looking at umbrellas on ebay. Do I need a pack of 144 to complete the wreath or will their pack of 50 do it? THXX

    Reply
  48. Joan

    March 15, 2013 at 8:02 am

    I found making this wreath was painful! 🙂 I love the finished look, the colors etc. I used a smaller wreath for the first time. I found that the umbrellas were very fragile and broke easily whenever I pushed them in….I’m just a weaklin, I guess. Did I do something incorrect? I ended up poking with a screwdriver and inserted my umbrellas. It’s a beauty and I am excited to show my friends. Thanks for sharing this project.

    Reply
  49. [email protected]

    May 18, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    I did one of these last summer. It was a fun easy project!

    Reply
  50. Julie

    July 1, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    Perfect for Summer! Can’t beat the price either. Bet it looks great on your door!

    Reply
  51. Katie @ Clarks Condensed

    May 11, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    This is SO cute! We are having a beach themed bday party for my husband next week, and I”m totally going to make one of these. Thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  52. Amy

    June 24, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    SO cute! Love this! Did you find that using this type of wreath was easier than using a styrofoam wreath? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      June 24, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      I never tried it with styrofoam but that should work too!

      Reply
  53. Kimber Kolors

    May 19, 2018 at 12:43 am

    Very cute! What can you uase to make it more weather friendly?

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      May 19, 2018 at 11:14 am

      I haven’t tried making it weather friendly so not sure.

      Reply

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