DIY Papel Picado Party Straws

With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we couldn't pass the chance to share our cute DIY for these papel picado fiesta straws!

If you follow me on Instagram, you'd have seen them in our insta stories last week. Aren't they super cute?! Perfect to jazz up our pretty party straws for your fiestas and celebrations! 😉

Check out the easy and quick DIY tutorial below!

For those who don't know, Papel Picado ("perforated paper", literally "pecked paper" in Spanish) is a decorative craft made out of paper cut into elaborate designs. It is considered a Mexican folk art (source, Wikipedia).

And it lends itself so beautifully to banners and table decor for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations!

DIY Papel Picado Party Straws

Materials:

* colored paper

* scissors

* hole puncher

* double-sided tape

* pretty metallic straws

Directions:

1) Cut your paper into 4 inch or 10 cm squares.

2) Fold the paper into an accordion strips with 1 cm or 1/2 inch alternating folds.

3) Fold the strips in half, and glue with double-sided tape.

4) Use the scissors to trim the edges, making them pointy or curved for the decor.

5) Punch holes all along the strip to create your papel picado effect.

6) Secure the strips to a pretty straw, and you're done!

Don't forget to pair your papel picado fiesta straws with a delicious cocktail for Cinco de Mayo. Try this Tequila Caipirinha or this lush Raspberry Mojito! 😊