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As you know, there have been very few projects that I would say were “easy” or that turned out the way I anticipated and had hoped; however, these straw hearts by Andrea Gray Harper are so fabulous, and definitely one of my favorite DIY adventures! They were inexpensive, fun to create, and I’m pretty sure they’ll add a unique element to our cocktail hour!
DIY Andrea Gray Harper/ Photography Jade + Matthew Take Pictures/ via The Knotty Bride
I ordered those sought-after straws from Sugar Diva. They were pretty inexpensive. I also bought pink felt from my local craft store, and the felt was very inexpensive, too! I printed a heart from the computer (because I’m not capable of drawing a pretty one myself) and used it as a guide to cut the felt. Then, using a hot glue gun, I adhered the heart to the straw leaving enough room for people to still sip from it!
I didn’t make enough for every single guest, but I think I made enough for a few people to try it! I don’t think everyone will be into it; my brother thought it was candy, for instance, but the younger crowd will surely play along!
To avoid confusion, we also made a little heart sign to go along that says “Sip ’n Style!” Truly, the pictures just don’t do these little projects enough justice! They’re so much cuter in real life. 
What’s your favorite DIY project?
How cute! I am really enjoying all of your fun project posts!
I love all your projects too Miss Brooch. You have inspired me to get cracking!
Wow! those are super cute and look so easy to make! Also the nice thing about them are you can change the image to the theme of your wedding. I love Cherry Blossoms and it would be sooooo cute to make a multi-colored petal.
Cute! I wanted to do something like this for our wedding but I ran out of time 
Cuuuuuuuute!! 
I love the colors, and the ’sip ‘n style!!’
Thank you for posting the link to Sugar Diva! I’ve been trying to find somewhere to buy green and white striped straws for so long…
And your felt hearts are awesome!
Cute! I love the hearts.
If anyone’s colors include gray, blue or red, you can get striped paper straws in those colors for a better price at ModernLola.com ($6.25 for 144 instead of $21 for 150!): http://www.modernlola.com/shopDetails.asp?CatId=&SubCatId=11&ProductId=1565
I just got 432 blue and white paper straws in the mail and I’m in love with them!
Super sweet! You have so many little creative projects, Miss B, I’m sure your wedding is going to be overflowing with creativity!
So cute! I love those straws…we’re not having liquor, but I’m thinking of buying some for those into coke products!
Seriously. You are so crafty, and I am so jealous. These are ADORABLE!
So cute! For those with experience with paper straws - will they turn mushy if you tend to really nurse your drinks?
Any paper taste? I keep imagining pixi stix straws that get all mushy.
These are too cute! And those paper straws are to die for. I have to find a way to incorporate those somehow!
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Mrs. Brooch, Arlington, VA Age and Occupation: 25, Writer/Editor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Front Desk Manager Engagement Date: October 3, 2009 Wedding Date: April 2011 Venue: Oxon Hill Manor About Me: I’m an indecisive girlie-girl with a motor mouth, can-do attitude, and knack for making others laugh. I dream of becoming a best selling novelist like Elizabeth Gilbert or Julie Powell (a girl can dream, right?), and love long road trips, a beautiful countryside, music, blogs, books, and all things vintage/thrift/antique/or homemade. I’m a Virgo, i.e. overly sensitive, emotional, and critical, and there’s no such thing as short and sweet in my world. I want to say and do it all. Mr. Brooch grounds me. I point where to go and he figures out the way. He’s a pragmatic fancy-pants who enjoys video games and movies. We both adore our mutt, Rocky, and spending time with our amazingly supportive family and friends. We’re planning a garden wedding with a formal reception with lots of whimsy and unique, Southern-inspired details.
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