A while back I saw this banner from the girls at Eighteen25. Isn't it cute? The great thing about it is it works for every event. Celebrate. So smart. I love it.
When we had an upcoming party I decided to make one myself. I took a different spin on it, using paper instead of fabric.
I used my Silhouette to create the letters and pennant flags. (To create the flag, simple make a rectangle and then edit points and drag the middle in to create a v-shape. Then mirror the image above and meld to undo the line in between. That way you can just fold the piece you've created and you'll have a back and front to it.)
For the letters I had some Silhouette adhesive cardstock, which made the project crazy fast. I just peeled and stuck those babies on. I put them on the front and back so the banner is double-sided and can hang in a doorway. I hung the flag on a string of hemp.
And honestly, I like the banner so much that it's been up for two weeks. My family asked why it's still up and I always find a reason to leave it. Aren't we always celebrating something? :)
If you want to make a fabric one, you'll find the original tutorial from Eighteen25 HERE.
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Cute! I like the colors you chose for yours.
ReplyDeleteI like it :) Wishing I had a silhouette...
ReplyDeleteLove it! Their banner has been on my to do list for awhile!
ReplyDeleteI love how easy this is. I am a novice when it comes to sewing and haven't been brave enough to try out a banner. We have a shower this weekend and this is just what I have been looking for. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteoh that is super cute! My silhouette would just love cutting this out for me, I just know it! :)
ReplyDeletePerfect timing!! I was planning to start a 'happy birthday' banner tonight. TOTALLY changing it to celebrate so it can be used more than a few times a year!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you even worry about leaving your banner up. A few years ago my parents put up a Sesame Street birthday wall hanging that is about 6x8' -- and it is still there. I honestly can't remember which of my children it was originally for.
ReplyDeleteHow fun and simple! It looks really effective!
ReplyDeleteI bet that once you buy a silhouette, it would make normal cutting out seem time consuming!! (but boy oh boy do you deserve it! You've been doing really complicated cutting for years!!)
such a great idea to put the letters on the front and back. i think i need to make myself one out of paper now. thanks for sharing!!
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