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)!
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).
2) Stick paper cocktail umbrellas into wreath form
(stick with me here – I don’t want to lose you because of the difficulty level).
3) Stand back and admire your wreath!
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.
Have something Cinchy to share, send me a link in the comments section.
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…
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. 🙂
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
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!
Don’t judge!! A girls gotta do what a girls gotta do to create!
This is such a cute and colorful wreath! I love that it was super inexpensive to make.
I was super lucky to find those parasols at the thrift shop – score!!
Love, love, love this wreath! And love that it is super simple too! Enjoy your cocktails as you admire your handy work!
Warning: Don’t handle sharp toothpick parasols while drinking!
I see two wreaths after one too many cocktails!
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
With 500 parasols, you can create the world’s largest party wreath that can be seen from space!
LOVE!!! Makes me want to head to the ppol with a ice cold beverage!! 🙂
oops….should say “pool” !! 🙂
I see you’ve started drinking already!!
Life is more fun with mini-Cocktail umbrellas… or Many mini-Cocktail umbrellas…
The more minis the merrier – cheers!
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
Any excuse for a cocktail is fine by me!
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!
How cute and colorful is that! How did you ever come up with that…was it after a few fruity cocktails :)?
All the best ideas come after a few cocktails!
I also meant to link up a super cinchy project http://www.yby5.com/2012/05/01/rescued/.
Kelly, it’s difficult to believe something so colorful and lovely can so freaking simple to make! You’re amazing!
I’ve been called lots of things – but amazing?!! Thanks!
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.
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!
This is so fun! My girls would choke at all those “Barbie parasols” being used for a wreath 😉
this is so fun and clever! i wanna pina colada now though…
Kelly…..just love this! How fun!
oh my gosh! I’m having our neighborhood assoc ladies night next week and I AM SO MAKIN’ THIS!!! So darn cute! Thanks!
Seriously. That is a cinch, but wow what a big punch it packs. Pinned.
~Bliss~
Start drinking now – you should have enough of those little umbrellas in about, what, a few days!!
I’m suddenly thirsty for a pina colada! 😉 What a clever (and easy) project and super adorable wreath! Love it!
I LOVE paper umbrella wreath but unfortunately have NEVAH found them at thrift shops! So, I use them sparingly…almost you may say, frugally!
Maybe the paper parasol at a thrift shop is as hard to spot as Sasquatch!? I really lucked out then!
Love, love, love this! I am so gonna copy you on this! Thanks for sharing. Visiting from Savy Southern Style
Copy away – I’d love to see it if you do!
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!
Reminds me of that Jon Cusack movie where the boy on the bike chased him thru the whole movie screaming “I want my $2”!
Kelly this is just so cute!!! I want to make one with my girls. So fun!
It’s so fun – they’ll love it!
Totally gorgeous! Great idea! I’d love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3188 Thanks!
I will be on the look out for some little umbrellas.
This is just ADORABLE! I love it and the colors.
Makes me happy just to look at it.
Thanks for sharing.
xox
A
Imagine how happy someone would be if they drank all the cocktails before they made this wreath! My girls love it too!
This isso pretty and very creative.. I am visiting you via Wow Us Wednesdays and I hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.
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
I love this idea ~ what fun!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
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
Makes me crave a cocktail whenever I look at it!
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
Brilliant – I’ll take that! Send me a pic when you make yours – would love to see it!
This is too too cute Kelly!! Thanx for sharing!
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 =)
It’s your perfect craft – since I know you are as lazy a crafter as I am!
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!
Oh no, the pressure! I better get thinking of something fabulous!
Kelly, this is so cute. Thanks for sharing it at Wow.
I love this wreath! You always have the best wreath ideas!
I’ve pinned/FB/tweeted this!
Love this! What a simple and beautiful idea!
Simple is the key word!
This is just about the cutest thing ever. I love it. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
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
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!
Cheers and drink up – better start now if you want to finish by summer!
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!
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.
Now cute & easy is this?! I’ve pinned it for a future party decoration…so adorable!
Saw you At The Picket Fence!
Debbie 🙂
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
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.
I did one of these last summer. It was a fun easy project!
Perfect for Summer! Can’t beat the price either. Bet it looks great on your door!
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!
SO cute! Love this! Did you find that using this type of wreath was easier than using a styrofoam wreath? Thanks!
I never tried it with styrofoam but that should work too!