Kentucky Derby Straws
Hello!
It’s time for the monthly Creative Craft Hop
hosted by talented Sara from Birdz of a Feather
Thank you Sara!
Welcome friends, readers and visitors from
Today we’re going to make some festive straws
for a Kentucky Derby watching party
The Kentucky Derby Horse Race is always
on the first Saturday in May
For the past five years we’ve had a Kentucky Derby party
and it is so much fun!
This year our drinks will be garnished with Kentucky Derby hat straws
These straws aren’t for sipping, they’re for stirring!
I saw Derby Hat drink stirrers on Pizzazzrerie
and knew I had to make some for this year’s party
I started looking through my craft stash
and collected fabric, ribbon, paper flowers~
I found a lot of things that could work!
I started by cutting circles from card stock using a template
I cut squares from different fabrics
and glued the card stock circles
to the backside of the fabric
I didn’t want to use my glue gun for this
because hot glue doesn’t dry flat
I was going to use spray adhesive but my can was clogged
so I used Tack It white glue
Once the circle is glued to the wrong side of the fabric,
cut around the edge of the circle
and now you have the hat base
Once the glue dried the fabric was firmly in place
Then I just got busy having fun matching the fabric circles
to various flowers, ribbons and leaves
I did use hot glue to attach them to the fabric circles
because it would quickly hold them securely in place
and would not be visible
And Voilà, hats!
I made 7, 6 for the girls attending the party
plus an extra just in case
Next I paired them with a colored striped straw
Glue the straw to the center of the hat bottom
with hot glue, at a slight angle
Here are collages of all 7 straws
Perfect for a special cocktail!
Cheers!
Next up on the hop is
The Apple Street Cottage with cute Denim Cuff Bracelets
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Blue Sky at Home How to Make Pretty Planters with Vinyl
My Thrift Store Addiction Repurposed Ceiling Medallion Whimsical Mushroom Wreath
Decorate and More with TipYou Can Paint….WHAT?
The Painted Apron Kentucky Derby Straws
The Apple Street Cottage Denim Cuff Bracelets
Southern Sunflowers Robot Craft Idea for Kindergarten Kids to Make for Friends
Birdz of a Feather Pegboard Display Stand DIY
Life as a Leo Wife Beautiful Mother’s Day Mason Jar Sign with Free Designs & Paper Flowers
If you’d like to see more Kentucky Derby party ideas
click here and here
and here is the post from 2020 when the Derby was delayed by Covid
Click here to see photos of Derby Day Food
and get the links for the recipes
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado/ Love Your Creativity
What’s for Dinner/ Between Naps on the Porch
All About Home/ Common Ground & Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Turn About Tuesday / Our Tiny Nest / Karin’s Cottage Linky Party
Creative Crafts / Crafty Creators
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What fun! The hats are so cute and fun to make.
Thanks Ann, I can’t wait to use them!
I didn’t know what to expect when I saw the title of this post, but these are fantastic Jenna! So whimsical and fun; they’d make any drink special.
Thank you Sara, a fun way to add a little something special!
These are darling! Oh how I love them!
You have me thinking… We need to host a party for the Derby!
Thanks Nancy! Yes you definitely do need to have a Derby party, they are so much fun! Tell all the ladies to wear a hat!
Oh my goodness, Jenna–these are absolutely adorable and next-level creative! Pinned! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thanks Cecelia, they are fun to make!
So adorable and I love wearing hats, so these could be used in many different ways – flower arrangements, pinned to a wreath – very adaptable and fun! Tip of the hat to you.
Thanks Leslie Anne, I can’t wait to use these at the party!
Alright! You had me at hat….Jenna this is an adorable craft, my brother-in-law and his wife has a huge party for the derby and would love this. I am going to share this. Thanks for the cute idea!
Thanks Terrie, they are such fun to make, I hope they like this idea!
These are the sweetest things ever!
Thanks Dorothy!
Wow! I can always count on you to blow me away with your darling creations, Jenna! These straws are so cool and perfect for just about any gatherings – both indoors and outdoors!
Aren’t they fun Gail, thank you, I can’t wait to use them!
Jenna, these Kentucky derby straws are the cutest! What a fun craft that anyone can do! I love each one and would be hard pressed to pick a favorite! Happy Thursday👒
Thanks Pam, they were fun to make and I can’t wait to use them!
Those are super cute! Makes me wish I was having a Derby party!
Thanks Jeanie!!
They look absolutely adorable!
Thanks Angie!
I love these Jenna! They’re so adorable for a Derby party and stirring your Sweet Tea Julep! Happy Thursday. 🐎👒❤️
Thanks Mary 🙂
Jenna, now I wish I were having a Derby Day Party. These stirrers are so clever. They would be fun at a bridal shower too.
Yes they would be cute for a shower, great thinking!
These are beautiful and so much fun, Jenna. They would be great for Saratoga too. Hat Day at the track is a tradition!
Thanks so much Ann!
Oh, Jenna, these are just over the top cute! They can serve double duty to identify the ladies’ glasses. I bet you had a blast making them. The extra not only works for an unexpected guest, but also gives everyone a choice so no one feels they have to take “what ever’s left.” Although, in this case, I don’t think any of them would disappoint. Enjoy your party and thanks for sharing it with us!
Thanks so much Linda! It was fun making them, and I can’t wait to use them at the party!
Oh my….I LOVE your Kentucky Derby Stirring HATS…..They’re adorable! Wish I could come to your party!
Thanks so much Diane, I wish you could come too!
Oh My, LOVE your Kentucky Derby stirring Hats. They’re Adorable. Wish I could come to your party.
I love these. They would be prefect for an upcoming derby party.
Thank you Linda, I can’t wait!
Your derby straw stirrers are so unique and fun! I bet you’ll get lots of oohs and ahhs at your party when your guests grab one.
Thanks so much Allyson 🐎
I agree with one of your readers above, these are over the top cute! What a very creative idea!
Thanks Mary, I can’t wait to use them!
What a cute idea. I’m saving for next year’s Kentucky Derby party. Love that you can use leftover pieces of fabric and ribbons. Where your circles about 3”?
Thanks Carol, yes they were 3″
Oh my goodness – what a cute idea for your Kentucky Derby party. They look like they were really fun to make and I’m sure the ladies will love them too. The menu looks fabulous! Enjoy your party!
Thanks Kim, I can’t wait to use them! Derby parties are so much fun, even the kids love to pick their favorite horses and watch!
Ok, those are AMAZING, Jenna! So adorable. And, I love the idea of a Kentucky Derby party. But, those hat straws!!
Thanks Pam, they were such fun to make, and would be cute for any girly party too!
ADORABLE, Jenna!
I’d love for you to join us over at the Creative Crafts Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
https://creativelybeth.com/team-creative-crafts-linky-party/
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Creatively, Beth
Thanks so much Beth, will do!
ADORABLE, Jenna! We will be featuring you starting Wednesday at the Creative Crafts Linky Party! Pinned and shared!
Creatively, Beth
Oh thank you so much Beth!!!