Cheap & Adorable 4th of July Plasticware Holders
by Cori Widen
7 Materials
$.25
20 Minutes
Easy
I wanted to find a quick and easy way to store the plasticware on my 4th of July table, and I *really* wanted to use my neverending surplus of red Solo cups! This was really simple, and I love the end result.
First, I put a layer of blue painter's tape around the bottom of the cup. It was a bit difficult to keep it from getting wrinkled, so I pushed it slowly into each section of the cup.
Next, I put strips of washi tape from the edge of the blue tape down to the bottom of the cup, all the way around, and put the silver star stickers on top of the blue painter's tape. I used three different patterns for the washi tape and in the end, I really liked the variety.
Next, I traced a circle that was about 4 inches in diameter larger than the top rim of the cup and in the center of that larger circle, traced the top of the cup. Then I cut out each of the circles.
Next, I put a layer of glue around the top rim of the cup and placed the red foam on top, so that the inner circle aligns with the top of the cup.
That's it! I flipped it over, and this is the finished product.
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Absolutely gorgeous, I love how the red was already there and you put the rest to go with the independence vibe. NICE JOB loven it
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Why bother? Buy some tricolor ribbon and a small, inexpensive, reusable wreath from Michaels (or elsewhere) for a holiday look. Cheap doesn't have to be completely disposable-----this one is.
My question isn't about this project.
I can't see my countertop! My coffee maker, pressure cooker, George's grill, etc...no space above cabinets. No room in cabinets...what am I to do??? I want to see my countertops for a change. HELP PLEASE!!!