Cocktail umbrellas are passé – decorate glasses with hearts, butterflies or any shape you like.
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Materials you will need:
- Template (download here)
- Duct tape
- Scissors
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Step 1
Cut out the paper templates. You can use any shape, just make sure the template you print out fits into the width of the tape.
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Step 2
Place the template onto the sticky side of the tape and press it down firmly.
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Step 3
Carefully cut the tape away around the template.
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Step 4
Flip the cutout so the patterned side faces upward and place it onto the duct tape.
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Step 5
Carefully cut away the tape around the butterfly shape.
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Step 6
Cut a slit in the middle of the bottom of the butterfly.
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Step 7
Place the decoration onto the side of a glass.