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June 30, 2014

DIY Patriotic Beverage Stand

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Krazy Glue for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I’m officially declaring this the summer of kids movie theme songs getting stuck in my head.

Just when I start to think that I’ve finally buried them deep enough in the recesses of my mind something will come along and just yank it back out again and I’m fairly certain that ‘Let it Go’ and ‘Everything is Awesome’ will haunt me for the rest of my life.

4th of July beverage station

And I now have a whole new appreciation for how many times my mom had to listen to ‘The Sun’ll Come out Tomorrow’ when I was obsessed with the movie ‘Annie’.

I’m sorry Mom…so, so sorry!

Those of you with young children in your life will completely understand why it was then that when I was given the opportunity to create a fun project using Krazy strong, Krazy fast Krazy Glue! I might have had a certain song from a certain movie having to do with certain little plastic building blocks that I have seen approximately 543 times suddenly begin playing in my head again!

DIY Patriotic Beverage Stand from At the Picket Fence

And why when we opened the box and saw all of the tubes of Krazy Glue my kids immediately began shouting “Look! It’s the Kragle!” 😉
Yes, yes it is children. But unlike in the movie, this ‘Kragle’ is being used for good, not for evil.

DIY Patriotic Beverage Stand

Supplies: 2 burner covers, block(s) of wood, wood star, paint and of course Krazy Glue!

beverage stand supplies

I was so excited to try out Krazy Glue Craft for this project because I knew I would be putting it to the test by using it on both wood and metal.

Step 1:  I wanted my beverage stand to have some height to it so I used 2 blocks of wood purchased at the craft store and glued them together. The thing I really loved about Krazy Glue Craft was that while it bonded them together quickly it also allowed me to shift the blocks a bit when I realized that they weren’t quite matching up. It’s permanent without being sooooo permanent you know?

krazy glue craft2

Step 2: Next I attached the burner covers. The bottom one was turned over with the edge down and the top one was turned up so that it created a rim for holding the beverage dispenser.

making a beverage dispenser stand

Step 3: After painting the star to my liking, I put a dab of Krazy Glue on the rim of the burner cover in the middle and attached the star using a clamp to hold it in place. I also added a dab of glue to each of the points on the bottom and it stuck right to it like…well…glue! 😉 Because the tip is so tiny it really allowed me to be more precise and I loved that it was so much less messy than when I use my hot glue gun.

using Krazy glue

I had a moment where the star slipped while I was trying to attach it and the Krazy Glue got on my skin but with this ‘Craft’ version doesn’t bond as quickly so it gave me plenty of time to reattach it AND get it wiped off my skin. That’s a win/win in my book!

clamping on star

All that was left after the glue dried was to set up a fun little 4th of July beverage station with my new patriotic stand as the ‘star’ of the show! 😉

4th of July beverage station atthepicketfence.com

Isn’t it great when you can create masterpieces in minutes?

Wish you could all come over and join me for a glass of patriotic punch! I promise I won’t sing! 😉

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  1. polly plum says

    June 30, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    We have the same kids’movie song issue here-I have had to BAN songs from ‘Frozen’ in my car- and my 5 y o only saw it twice, but for some reason the songs are so catchy!I’m SO READY for another movie!I hope something else good comes out this summer. Hubby and I wanted to take our 5 yr old to the drive-in this past weekend, and there was nothing-
    I was so disappointed!I didn’t want anything scary, or sexual( obviously)

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  2. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    June 30, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    This project is “Krazy cute”…sorry had to say that!…I have got to get some of those burner covers as there seems to be so many great projects that include those covers…Love how the beverage stand turned out!…and yes, “the sun will come out tomorrow”….:)

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  3. Kathy says

    July 1, 2014 at 4:15 AM

    The stand is so adorable. Great idea.

    Kathy

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  4. laura@top this top that says

    July 1, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    i will only come IF you sing! ha. have a nice 4th of july.

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    July 1, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    Very pretty and creative, Vanessa! I love the stand and how you made it. Happy 4th!

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  6. Scaldino Basement Solutions says

    July 1, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    What a neat, patriotic idea! I need one of these for the Fourth!

    Thanks for the great idea 🙂

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  7. Stacy Risenmay says

    July 1, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Darling! I can’t wait for the 4th 🙂

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  8. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    July 1, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    So cute…pinning! Going to use this idea for our 4th of July party!

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  9. Jeanine Okio B Designs says

    July 1, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I love, love, love this idea! We’re not hosting this year but I’m definitely bookmarking for next year!

    Jeanine

    Reply
  10. Mrs Major Hoff (Sara) says

    July 1, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Darling! And so useful to boot! Can’t wait to make one!

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  11. kristin says

    July 1, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    This is adorable Vanessa!!! Thanks God Let it go isn’t in my kids heads but yes awesome is 🙂 I’m going to have to make one of these stands, so super cute!! xxoo

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  12. Leanne says

    July 1, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    The stand turned out awesome! Everything looks wonderful!

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  13. Latisha says

    July 1, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Such a cute idea. You guys are a mini pinterest with such great crafts.

    Reply
  14. Ashley @ Simply Designing says

    July 1, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    Oh this turned out so cute! Love it!

    Reply
  15. Megan says

    July 1, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    How cute and festive! Gotta love Krazy Glue!

    Reply
  16. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    July 1, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    Love this beautiful setup! Perfect for a cookout for the 4th!

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  17. Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says

    July 1, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    That is so fun!! I love the star…and Krazy glue! 😉

    Nancy

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  18. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    July 1, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I really love how this turned out ~ so pretty and such a great idea.

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  19. amy @ one artsy mama says

    July 1, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    Cute, and just right for the 4th!

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  20. Debbie says

    July 1, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    So creative! Love it!

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  21. Jenna says

    July 2, 2014 at 4:12 AM

    This so adorable! Easy to make and perfect for a large gathering!

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  22. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    July 2, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    That’s really cute! Krazy Glue is just insane … I’m always amazed at how well it holds.

    Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    July 2, 2014 at 7:34 AM

    What a simple and cute idea! Just perfect for a BBQ this weekend!

    Reply
  24. Suzanne says

    July 2, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Great idea! (The flag hanging in the background needs to be flipped over. 🙂 The stars on the American flag should always be displayed on the left.)

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      July 2, 2014 at 12:47 PM

      You are absolutely right Suzanne!! I was trying to get the photos taken as a rainstorm moved in and in my hurry had them the wrong way. 🙂

      Reply
      • Suzanne says

        July 2, 2014 at 5:18 PM

        We totally understand! You could reverse the image to fix it. 😉

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  25. Audra says

    July 2, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Very cute! Pinning <3

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  26. Ashley @ Cherished Bliss says

    July 2, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Seriously adorable! : ) Love that giant star! : )

    Reply
  27. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    July 2, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    How CUTE!!! I have never thought about using burner covers like this…thanks for giving me this idea. Happy 4th of July to you and your family.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  28. Amy Anderson says

    July 2, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    I LOVE that beverage stand!! So cute!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      July 3, 2014 at 1:39 PM

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply

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