Easy Pineapple Garland DIY

A few weeks ago, I did a Michael's party supplies haul and I picked up some awesome tropical party supplies! Did you see those decorative straw balls and wonder what they can be used for? Well, wonder no more! I've created a super cute and super easy tutorial for a pineapple garland made from those kooky straw balls you see everywhere. The best part? This is a super easy and super affordable project that anyone can do! 

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The perfect summer craft idea for a BBQ, end of summer party, or backyard decor! This easy garland only needs a few supplies and can even be strung up in your dorm room! #pineapplecrafts #summercrafts #garland
DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy!

 For this project, you will need:

Spray paint (here)
Green felt (here)
Faux Suede cord (here)
Straw balls (similar here)
Tweezers
Scissors (here)
Glue gun 

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Step 1: Spray paint the balls yellow. You can also use paint but it's harder to get the inside of the balls

DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos

Step 2: Cut pineapple toppers out of the green felt. To do this, I cut a long rectangle out of the felt, then cut 2 triangles out the middle. Finally, I angled the sides so that it was long and narrow. This helps you have enough surface area to glue it down. 

DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos
Try this super cute and super easy tutorial for a pineapple garland made from those kooky straw balls you see everywhere. The best part? This is a super easy and super affordable project that anyone can do! Click for the full how-to.

Step 3: Find the front of the ball by picking the part that looks most oval. Be sure there is a good spot to glue the topper on. 

DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos

Step 4: Put a thin line of glue on the ball and place the topper on. Hold a few seconds until it dries. 

DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos

Step 5: Thread the faux suede through the ball in the area near the topper. Use tweezers to carefully pull the end through the holes. 

DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos
DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos

Step 6: Hang up and enjoy!

DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos

This is a super cute and easy DIY project that's perfect for summer. I think this project would also be adorable if you made the pineapples in all kinds of colors too! 

DIY Pineapple Garland- Cute and Easy! | WellKeptChaos

Dying to make more garlands? Check out my Pinterest board

Party Supplies Haul- Michael's

Can I be honest? Sometimes I just don't have the time or desire to go to every single store in search of the perfect party supplies. There- I said it! To prove that you don't have to go all around town shopping, I've created a new series where I'll be showcasing my favorite party finds with one-stop shopping. And the best part? It doesn't even necessarily have to be a party supplies store to provide you with a complete set of adorable party supplies!

One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos

Party Supplies Haul

First up in this series is Michaels. For all intents and purposes, Michaels is a craft store. You'd usually go there for craft supplies, seasonal decor, and baking/cake making supplies. Lately, however, they've been branching out and offering much more home decor, party supplies, and even gifts! The bonus of shopping at Michael's is that you can find some easy DIY projects to go along with your theme. 

Scope Out:

Dollar section by the register
Party supplies section
Clearance aisle
Seasonal decor (often has sales!)
Featured collections

The Loot:

Drink napkins
Appetizer plates
Paper fans
Decorative straws
Fancy disposable utensils
Banners
Straw balls
Snow cone cups
Wrapping paper

Dream up a Theme: 

Hawaiian Luau
Ladies' Happy Hour
Tropical Oasis
Mexican Fiesta
Sunny Palm Springs
Tropical Rainforest

Level Up:

Tropical Pineapple Margarita by Whole and Heavenly Oven
Pineapple Boat with Sorbet by The House That Lars Built
Pineapple Honeycombs
Flamingo Pinata 
Pineapple Cups

One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos
One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos
One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos
One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos
One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos
One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos

Psst! Hosing a Mexican Fiesta? Check out my Pinterest Board for more ideas!

One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos
One-stop party shopping? It's possible! Click to find out how. | WellKeptChaos

Be sure to follow my Party Inspiration Pinterest Board for TONS of fun party ideas!

So, what do you think? What's your favorite place for party supplies?