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parties/entertaining school · Written by Randi Dukes

Italian Soda Bar

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This italian soda bar post is part of a campaign with Shutterfly and LooksiSquare.  All opinions are my own.

It’s almost graduation time and if you’re celebrating a graduate this spring, I’ve got a fun idea for the party: a DIY Italian soda bar.  It couldn’t be easier to throw together and with a few simple DIY touches {like mason jars topped with graduation caps}, an Italian soda bar is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

italian soda bar

 

The inspiration for this italian soda bar came from these elegant graduation announcements from Shutterfly.  I love the way they look and I borrowed the scalloped edges, the stripes, and accents of gold for the party!

shutterfly graduation announcement

I set up a piece of beadboard as a plain backdrop and added a black and white striped, scallop-edged awning to the top of it {you may remember this simple fabric awning from last summer’s wedding photo shoot}.  I added gold tulle {left over from our silver and gold party} to the table and directed guests to the fun with a scallop-edged chalkboard.

italian soda bar chalkboard sign

I used extra graduation announcements to create a garland, taping the soda bar instructions onto the pretty gold back of the announcements …

soda bar garland

… then creating a garland across the backdrop, using tiny gold clothespins to clip the cards to gold and white twine.

soda bar instructions

A graduation party isn’t complete without a mortarboard so I created graduation caps on mason jar glasses.  To make them, simply turn a black cupcake wrapper upside down over the mason jar lid, add a dab of hot glue to hold it on if needed …

graduation cap on mason jars

… then use a dab of hot glue to attach a black cardstock square on top.  The lids will still easily unscrew from the mason jars and you have a fun graduation-themed decoration that’s useful too!

mortarboards on mason jars

Set out a big bowl of ice …

italian soda bar party idea

… add a few syrup choices, a pitcher of club soda, and a small carafe of half and half …

syrup for italian soda bar

… and the Italian soda bar is open for business!  Each guest will add four pumps of syrup to their glass, fill the glass half full with ice, fill the glass to the top with club soda, and add a splash of half and half.  So simple that even the younger guests can make their own.  And the flavor is delicious!  {Caramel is one of my favorites.}

graduation mason jars for italian soda bar

Celebrating graduation is easy … and Shutterfly makes it even easier with beautiful graduation invitations and announcements!  The custom color palette allows you to choose your school’s colors or just colors that you love.  Foil-stamped designs add a touch of elegance.  You can choose different formats {flat, 3/4 fold, tri-fold}, different sizes {6×8, 5×7, 4×8, 5×5, 4×5}, and different trim options {scallop, square, rounded, bracket, ticket}.

shutterfly graduation announcements

I love the back of the card designs and I love that you can upload your graduate’s instagram photos for a totally unique, graduation announcement that’s a true expression of who your graduate is!

shutterfly for graduation

Have you got a graduate in the family this year?  How are you celebrating?

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For more graduation ideas, be sure to check out the simple graduation cap party backdrop made from paper plates …

graduation cap party backdrop

… a simple tutorial for a graduation cap gift card holder …

graduation cap gift card holder

… and upcycled graduation cap cupcake toppers made from water bottle lids!

graduation cap cupcake toppers


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. amy @ one artsy mama says

    April 6, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    That’s so fun! I’d totally make mine peach! Yum. It’s such a classy touch to a grad party…and those announcements are gorgeous! Love it, Randi! #client

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