But...What are Leftover Solo Cups?

So I was recently inspired by a pin. Typical, I know. Well I have an apartment for the first time in my life and as any avid pinner and future perfect housewife would be, I'm obsessed with new ways to decorate. I don't always follow through with my/Pinterest's ideas, but when I do.. man am I good. Anyway I was feeling patriotic after seeing the pin above, so I decided to try it myself. Who doesn't want the Fourth of July on their door all year round?!

Other than finding white solo cups, this craft was super fun and super easy!

All you need:

Red, white, and blue solo cups

Twine

A power drill. Or if your lame and not accident prone, a sharp knife. 

A paper clip

Enough patriotic ribbon to hang the wreath on your door

First, I just drilled a hole in the bottom of every cup.

You would not believe how gratifying it is to drill through a thin piece of plastic.

Next, I made a nifty little needle by reshaping a paper clip and weaving the twine through the loop I made at the top. Using the needle, I threaded the twine through every cup in the pattern red-white-red-white and a blue streak that is 1/3 the length of the red/white pattern, or 1/4 of the total length of the wreath. 

When you have strung all the cups together (number of cups will vary by the size of your door. I used about 35), space them into a loose stack lying on its side and then slowly work the stack into a circle. I had some trouble with this, but after a few minutes they all just snapped into place quite easily. 

I haven't hung it up yet because I'm not back at my apartment for another few days, but I can't wait! Perfect for college.. hope it doesn't get stolen!!

Until your time again finds mine,

Julia