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    DIY Pumpkin Swizzle Sticks

    Oct 2, 2013 ·

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    If you plan to throw a Halloween party or a festive get together this month, why not give guests something sparkly to stir their potions! Spooky mocktails & ghoulish cocktails all look a bit more festive with a Pumpkin Swizzle Stick for garnish.

    DIY Pumpkin Swizzle Sticks

    Here's what you need to make DIY Pumpkin Swizzle Sticks...

    Supplies:
    Multi-Purpose Adhesive Spray
    1 – 3/16×36″ Wooden Dowel cut into 6″ pieces
    6 – 20mm Wooden Round Beads
    Hot glue gun
    Green 22 gauge Cloth Stem Wire
    Chunky orange glitter

    Supplies DIY Pumpkin Swizzle Sticks

    Step 1: Make 6 pumpkin "vines" by wrapping cloth stem wire around a dowel to create curls. Cut and set aside.
    Step 2: Coat wooden beads evenly with spray adhesive before rolling in a small bowl of orange glitter. After beads have dried, shake off excess glitter. Note: beads may shed a bit of glitter with use
    Step 3:
    One by one, apply a small amount of hot glue to each wooden dowel about ¾" from the top. Insert dowel into wooden bead so that a small amount of "stem" pokes out the top.

    DIY Pumpkin Swizzle Sticks

    Step 4: Apply a small amount of hot glue to the top of the pumpkin and attach a "vine". Allow to dry completely before using to garnish cocktails.

    DIY Pumpkin Swizzle Sticks

    photos by Marisa Mangum & Leah Bergman

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    1. kelsey says

      October 02, 2013 at 6:42 am

      these are darling but does the glitter slough off into the drink?

      • Freutcake says

        October 02, 2013 at 9:12 am

        Hi Kelsey, I just recommend shaking off the majority of the excess glitter and you should be fine. During my shoot, not one piece of glitter got into the cocktail but they do shed a little. If you are worried about it you could always glaze them with clear Mod Podge before using!

    2. ChristmasKitty says

      October 02, 2013 at 8:12 am

      Holy cow, those are cute!!!! I love the curly little vine

    3. ephraner says

      October 02, 2013 at 11:32 am

      So brilliant! Cannot wait to try these 🙂

    4. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says

      October 02, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      Holy cuteness! I wish I was as crafty as you, Leah!

    5. Marisa says

      October 02, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      Yay!!! So cute, Leah!

    6. Monaqo says

      October 03, 2013 at 12:45 am

      Just thought about a Halloween Brunch with friends: those are definitely on my list! So cute!

    7. Tammy Thiele says

      October 09, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      These are absolutely adorable! Love the little stem!

    8. linaac says

      October 30, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      These are gorgeous!!! I love how dainty they are!

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