Last week was a little killer for me at work so I didn’t have tons of time to craft for our BBQ this weekend. I chose a couple of high impact projects to focus my limited time. Washi tape, some paper projects, and a theme appropriate update to my votives from last week.

Washi tape around the base of paper cups, and matching straws (colors separated from the mixed pack at IKEA} will make those scattered trash look nicer.

These paper products might have been my favorite. I picked up a couple of sheets at the department store to make the cones for the chips — and something else {I just didn’t know what yet}.  I wanted to add a checked cloth to make it more “picnic,”  so I wove strips of paper {girl scout style} to make a placemat/runner for the table. I liked the jagged ends, so I cut them like a ribbon to dress it up a bit. 

Since the BBQ was during the day, we didn’t need any extra candles or light. I wanted to add some daisies for the picnic theme,  so I used our glasses with black rice to be modern mini-vases for single white mums. 

It added just the right amount of fun to our gathering, and didn’t take up too much time to accomplish. Win win!