DIY Sailing Origami Drink Stirrer

This is my favourite drink stirrer as it's my idea & really fun for summer & the boat floats!  Remember that paper feather I made from an old map? I decided to use some remaining remnants for the origami boat and light card stock for my sail. The sailboat is a bit top heavy so this project really is more suitable for a tall drink.

Although you could make a little armada for a slab cake topper or reduce my dimensions for cup cakes. Since I am a newbie to origami I used the simple boat fold we all made as kids. The paper size I used was 4 1/2" by 3 1/2". You can find the boat origami instructions over at Origami Fun.  The sail I just freelanced making a right angle triangle putting two small holes about 1/4" from the top and bottom. Just remember to keep it to scale about 2 1/2 inches high. Piece the boat centre triangle with your skewer and slide the boat on then slide the sail on the skewer.

Smooth sailing!