Sunday, May 15, 2011

DIY Elegant Party Wine Charms

I am planning a graduation party for my daughter in a couple of weeks. Like anyone who loves to plan parties...I have been working on this for months! Instead of your typical graduation cap or diploma theme, I am decided I wanted it to be a sweet and pretty party. Our school colors are green and white. I am going with a daisy theme and will be adding a splash of yellow into the mix.

Like everyone, I love bakery twine. I wish this was something I could pick-up at the store, but it needs to be purchased online. One day I was shopping at Micheal's and found this skein of green and white twisted yarn by Lily called Sugar'n Cream Twists. It is not as thin as bakery twin, but it was close enough to make these great wine glass markers for the party.



I also used these tags from Martha Stewart Crafts that can be found near the scrapbook department. I found lots of great items for the party in the dollar bin at Micheal's including a box of these green felt butterflies with a yellow rhinestone center. I used a little Tacky Glue to adhere the butterfly to the tag. The yarn cost around $1.70 compared to $10 plus shipping for the bakery twine. I used a coupon to purchase the white Martha Stewart tags making this a very inexpensive way to help guest keep track of their drinks!

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5 comments:

  1. Sweet FloweretMay 17, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    This is a really cute idea!
    Today I am hosting my weekly linky party called “20 minute Tuesdays”. It’s for projects that cost less than $10 and take 20-30 minutes (ISH). This project would be perfect! Would you consider linking up on Tuesday? http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com
    PS: I have 30 spots left to receive a free button pony tailer! Check out the details here: http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com/p/may-winners.html

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  2. Lissa (Bellenza)May 17, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Such a clever and "cost efficient" idea, Susan! Congrats to the proud mom of a graduate. :-)

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  3. Mary Beth @ Nothing But CountryMay 24, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    What a great idea!!! I love the look of bakers twine and using that yarn is fabulous.

    Would love if you would link up with our party @ http://www.nothingbutcountry.com

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  4. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 24, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Hi Susan - Hope all is well. Great idea and I love the yarn you have found - so clever and better than paying shipping costs! Thanks so much for linking to The Sunday Showcase Party - I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this Sunday. Have a wonderful week.
    ~ Stephanie Lynn

    p.s. sorry about the severe delay but I have posted about the Especially for Kids site this week. Thanks so much for passing it along and creating it for parents like 'us'. It is greatly appreciated!

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  5. Jazz KJune 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I love Sugar'n'Cream, but I never thought of using it for glass tags. What a great idea!

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