From Old to New: Summer Party Edition!
Did you fill your water guns with paint and make your summer party table cloth? see previous Old to New post. Now that you’ve got the linens taken care of, here is a list of other ideas for reusing old things at your next summertime party!
courtesy Real Simple Magazine
I found all these on Real Simple’ website. They really know how to party green.
At a party, stash ice in a colander set on top of a bucket or a bowl. Water will drain out, and guests will get only the solid stuff.
2. Cardboard drink carrier to Condiment carrier:
Cart condiments to a backyard barbecue. Slot flatware, ketchup and mustard in the compartments for easy transport.
3. Window Decals to Drink Markers
Decorate (and distinguish) wine or water glasses at your next get-together with removable window decals.
4. Play-Dough to sparkler holder
Stick a sparkler in Play-Doh, then light it up. The container protects hands from flying sparks, preventing burns.
5. Paint Chips to Place Cards:
Fold the strips in half and prop them up as place cards, writing each person's name on a shade that suggests her best qualities (like "Inner Glow" or "Delicate Peach").
6. Lollipops as Cocktail Stirrers.
Give cocktails extra pop with lollies in complementary colors subbed in for stirrers.
7. Ice Cube Tray (or Muffin tin) as Sundae Bar
Set up a self-serve sundae bar and let guests dish out cherries, sprinkles, crushed nuts, and other dessert toppings to their liking.
