Message from Maggie:  A fun straw can jazz up any drink.  Here are 2 quick steps to taking your straw up a notch with washi tape.

What you need:

• Paper straws
• Washi tape
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Gather materials.
2. Wrap washi tape around straw.
3. Use scissors to cut a small triangle out of the washi tape.

Costs:

I created 24 straws for $2.

• Paper straws: $1 for 12 (Note: I got mine in the Target dollar section)
• Washi tape: $1 (Note: I got mine in the Target dollar section)

Instructions with photographs:

1. Gather materials.
2. Wrap washi tape around straw.
3. Use scissors to cut a small triangle out of the washi tape.