What cocktail, or festive drink for that matter is complete without a little garnish? Are you ready for what is quite possibly the easiest and most rewarding DIY project, ever? Let me introduce you to Sequined Swizzle Sticks. Whether its stirring a cocktail, adorning a lemonade, or simply holding court on your bar cart; be assured that this fancy stick will make any drink look like a million bucks. No occasion required!
Let's get started!
Supplies:
3 yards - ¼" Flat single strand sequins
1 - 3/16x36" Wooden Dowel cut into 6" pieces
6 - 20mm Wooden Round Beads
Hot glue gun
Step 1:
Slide one wooden bead onto the end of each 6" cut wooden stick.
Step 2:
Holding swizzle stick by the base, apply a small round of hot glue to the top of the wooden bead and attach a strand of sequins. Working in a clockwise-spiral direction, apply hot glue in a tight circle around the top of the bead and follow with sequins strand. Press lightly to adhere.
Step 3:
Continue to work your way down the bead applying hot glue in a spiral followed by sequins.
Step 4: When you've come to the bottom of the bead, cut sequin strand.
Step 5: Allow glue to dry completely and stir away!
photos by Leah & Jason Bergman
Hannah says
These are so freaking adorable! Would have never thought of this.
Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget
freutcake says
Thank you Hannah!
ephraner says
Love, love, love! This DIY is incredible, cannot wait to try it. And can I just say: Your manicure is killing it!! I think that might be the most perfect pink-nude shade I've ever seen xox Erin
freutcake says
Thank you Erin! You are going to love making these little guys. As for the manicure...I just got a gel mani and am kind of obsessed! 🙂 xo
kelsey says
ah, what a simple great diy
kw ladies in navy
freutcake says
Thank you Kelsey! Simple is best.
Chelsea says
OMG so much fun! I want a cocktail right now just so I can stir (or swizzle?! is that the proper terminology) something.
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
freutcake says
Haha! I think the term would still be "stir" but the stick itself is called a swizzle stick. No idea why!
Tiffany @ Savor Home says
Such a cute idea!!!
freutcake says
Thank you Tiffany!
Tammy says
These are so cute, it makes me want to throw a party!
Elana says
These are going on my weekend project list. Then they will go in my weekend drinks.