Hi everyone! I’m excited to introduce Caylin Harris, a talented writer, crafter, and stylist who’s created a set of adorable foodie-themed DIYs so I can finally enjoy crafting. I met Caylin at the MacKenzie‑Childs headquarters and was blown away by her creativity. Her work has appeared in publications like The Kitchn, Good Housekeeping, Parents, Family Fun, and Seventeen. You can find her on Instagram at @caylinharriscreative.
Today Caylin shows how to make tiny taco drink stirrers—perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or any celebration. These mini tacos are simple, affordable, and so cute they’ll brighten any drink. Below are clear instructions and photos to guide you through making them. Have fun and cheers!
Celebrate the fifth of May—or any day you like—in style with tiny food-inspired drink stirrers. These faux mini tacos are great for parties and are quick to assemble. The supplies are inexpensive, and the process is forgiving, making this a perfect last-minute craft or a recurring Taco Tuesday tradition.
What you’ll need:
- Felt in a taco shell color
- Small brown pom-poms
- Green paper crinkles (or thin green paper)
- Red scrapbook paper
- Hot glue gun
- Bamboo skewers
- Scissors
How-to:
1. Trace a circle onto the felt and cut it out. Poke a hole in the center of the felt circle using a bamboo skewer so the skewer can later be inserted cleanly.
2. Run a strip of hot glue down the middle of the felt circle. Press the brown pom-poms into the glue to create the look of taco meat. Add strips of hot glue on either side of the pom-poms and fold the felt over to form a taco shell around the filling. For extra volume, add another pom-pom to the bottom row.
3. Trim the green paper crinkles into small pieces to mimic lettuce. Attach them to the pom-poms with small dots of hot glue. Cut tiny tomato shapes from the red scrapbook paper and glue those in place as well.
4. Put a small dab of hot glue on the pointy end of the skewer and insert it into the hole in the felt taco. Trim the skewer length to suit the glasses you’ll use.
5. Repeat the process until each guest has a taco stirrer in their glass. Pop one into a margarita or any favorite drink and enjoy.
These tiny taco stirrers are a playful, charming detail for parties, simple to make, and a fun way to celebrate with friends and family. Have fun crafting—and cheers!