Peep Party Cup. Every Easter I try to make my wee special peeps something special. With the current economy, I tried finding inspiration at the dollar store.
The Dollar Store Supply List
- Paper party cups and crepe streamers in the party section. $2.00
- The pipe cleaners were in automotive. ??? $1.00
- Shredded crinkle paper in the gift wrap section. $1.00
- I had the lace, ribbon, glue, and vintage paper posies and peeps at home. But I did see new peeps and silk flowers at the store as well.
Using plain white glue that I had purchased for another dollar store project I glued the pipe cleaners onto the paper cup.
I took a small section of crepe paper streamer and gathered it on my sewing machine to create a “cuff” to place around the paper cup. (You could also do this by hand.) I then glued the cuff to the outside of the paper cup.
Then the fun began. I added a wee bouquet of flowers and some pretty lace and ribbon onto the crepe wearing cup. A bit of paper shred and a sweet peep were placed inside of the cup.
Peep Party Cup
Here is Sweet Boy’s cup:
A perfectly pink treasure for my Fashionista:
I hope you have been inspired to create your own dollar store treasures.
Happy Spring to all my special peeps!
Laura
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
These are so cute, Laura! Pipe cleaners in the automotive aisle? I believe it. I was looking for something once that I thought would be in one place and it was totally somewhere else.
Screaming Meme says
You are soo creative! I love them! 🙂
The Cookie Girl says
so gosh darn cute! Love it!
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
So sweet!
Kim says
One big “Aww!”. I would have loved these as a girl!
Bird says
That is too darling! I love the ruffles and cuteness of it all!
Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.com says
Those are so cute! I LOVE the gathered crepe paper cuff! Amazing!
Tales From My Empty Nest says
Your little peep cups are precious! I will file that idea for next year. Not enough time this year. Love & blessings from NC!
Beansieleigh says
These are so CUTE, Laura! ~tina
Roxanne says
Laura, so glad you dropped by my blog today! I can't wait to visit all those who took the challenge. Have you made it through the entire list?
Well both of your ideas are winners! I'm really partial to the cup towels. ADORABLE!!!
So nice to find you and your creative blog. I'll be back!
MaryJanes and Galoshes says
These are so cute. They look like the yogurt cup easter baskets we just made for a swap.
Liz says
Cuteness! Love the specially peeps! 🙂
~Liz
Jaclyn says
Thanks for the sweet comment, your project is cute!
Teri says
Haha! Special Peep! I love it!! 🙂 I may have to borrow that phrase for some cards I'm going to make. You are such a crafty lady! 🙂
Christine says
These are absolutely adorable! =O)
alice wayne says
i got peeps in low places…
but,
you're my best peep!!!
i don't know if i tell you this enough but i really appreciate everything you do for me, more than you know.
love you peep peep
Holly says
Sweet peeps. Very creative thinking in making those little guys.
Holly
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Craftymoose Crafts says
It has taken me awhile to find time to comment, but I want you to know that I have read and continued to be inspired by your posts. I am glad you are starting to feel better and are able to continue with school. I'm only a blog friend, but I am so very proud of you.
Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt says
You give peeps a whole new look. I love your delicate treasures. 🙂
Cheers~
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Ανεράιδα says
Hallo!
Thank you for your nice comment on my blog. I love your beautiful project with the little birds! I would like to know if I could present it on my blog, linking back to your blog of course.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Bye
aneraida10@gmail.com
Brenbren says
Thank you for commenting on my hula art! Appreciate your support. Your dish towels are amazing and I plan on making some!
Nook & Cranny says
These little peeps are soooo adorable.
Thanks for sharing.
Michele
Gypsy Brocante says
Sweet!!
xo
Jill