{ halloween burlap banner }

I pulled out my Halloween decorations finally. But, I decided to donate some of my

stuff so I could make room for some new stuff! I wanted a Halloween banner of course!

What you'll need:

* burlap

* pattern paper

* jute 

*sewing machine and thread

Start by cutting out burlap flags. I already had a pattern I made from another

banner project. I cut 16 flags.

I made a smaller scale of the burlap pattern for my paper. 

I had 4 patterns, so I cut 4 flags of each pattern.

Next, center your paper flag on your burlap flag and sew around all

3 sides. 

(Organizing your flags into the order you want them sewn on in advance

will prevent you from sewing on the wrong flag)

Start 1-2 feet from the end of your jute ( you may need this length

for hanging). Start sewing the jute across the top of the flag with a zigzag stitch, 

 continuously adding a new flag once you reach the end of the flag you are sewing, until you

have  added all flags. Cut jute 1-2 feet from the last flag.

You can hang your flag with tape or pins.

{ mr. & mrs. } banner

Another wedding banner!

No wedding should be without something that says

Mr. & Mrs.

 

 

What you'll need:

 

* burlap

* scissors

* sewing machine and thread

* jute

* ribbon

* embellishments

 

I cut out a 5 inch wide pattern for my flags from some

cardboard. And then cut out 6 flags.

 

I took the flags to my local T-shirt shop and

had them add the lettering to each flag

individually in the font and size of my choice.

I requested 3 inch lettering.

 

When I got my completed pieces home, I

simply sewed a running strand of jute across

the top edge of my burlap flags.

 

I left a small

space on either side of the "&"

for embellishments.

 

Hot glue satin flowers in the spaces.

 

For a tutorial on how to make these cute

flowers, click here.

 

Tie ribbon to either end of the banner.

 

 

 

{ candy bar banner }

I have always liked the ideas of a candy buffet as

wedding favors. It's colorful, fun, and can

be dressed up so cute. When my little sister told

me she wanted to do a candy buffet, I was so

excited! So of course a banner is my first move

to decorate the table!

 

 

I wanted to try a new thing with this banner. I usually

paint letters on them. This time around I visited my

local vinyl and T-shirt shop. They pressed these

letters on in any size and font I wanted! So not only

did I get exactly what I wanted, it took no time at all!YAY!

 

What you'll need:

* burlap

* jute

* scissors

* sewing machine

 

I like to make a template when making banners. It

ensures that all of my pieces will be uniform. I

made a cardboard triangle that measured 5" across

the top. Then, I cut out 9 triangles form the burlap.

I put them in a bag and took them to the vinyl shop.

 

They cut and pressed 3" letters on each flag.

 

Now all I had to do was simply sew a running

strand of jute to the top of the flags using a

zigzag stitch.

 

~simple and sweet~

 

enjoy

 

 



{ spring burlap banner }

Spring is such a beautiful time of year! All of my orchids are blooming, my Easter lily's 

are really close to blooming and even my banana tree is blooming! I just love all

the bright colors and especially the smell of rain! Although we get plenty of rain

here throughout the year and flowers are always blooming, 

you can definitely feel that it is 

SPRING!

I really like burlap! It has such an earthy look to it. I thought it would be perfect

for a spring banner. Plus, I figured out an easy way to prevent your burlap

from fraying on every cut! 

What you'll need:

* Burlap

* Mod Podge

* Craft paint

* Sponge dabber brush

* Scissors

* Jute

* Sewing machine with matching thread

* Cricut (optional)

Start by laying something down on your work area. I used a long piece

of plastic wrap. I  don't want my work to stick to paper or the table. 

Then lay a piece of burlap down on top.

Now dab your sponge brush into some Mod Podge and start

dabbing it onto the burlap. You want to cover the whole piece.

The more you use, the stiffer it will be! So base your thickness on how

firm you want your burlap in the end.

Allow the burlap to dry completely (even the opposite side will be damp 

with Mod Podge)!

I used some white paint and dabbed a very small amount over my entire piece.

Let this dry.

Now to make a pattern for  your flags.

I used a small envelope, folded it in half, and cut off the corner.

 Now cut out your flags, using your pattern.

Using your Cricut, cut out your letters and shapes on some scrap paper.

I used George and basic shapes cartridge.

Now use the outside piece like a stencil. Dab the color of your

choice onto each flag

Make sure you keep the inside of the 'P' and 'R'  so you can hold them

into place while you paint.

If you don't have a Cricut, you can use a paintbrush to paint your letters on!

Let the paint dry completely.

I added a vintage button on the center of each flower as well.

Now it's time to put the flag together. Lay the flags out in the 

order they will be attached to avoid sewing them on wrong.

Line your jute up in the center of your pressure foot over the top of your flag.

Using a wide zigzag stitch on the sewing machine you sew the jute

down the top of each flag, adding the next flag without stopping or cutting

thread.

Make sure you leave a long end on the jute for tying off your banner.

And your done! 

{ valentine inspired banner }

I recently made a flag banner for a friend of mine. It turned out so cute

that I couldn't help but make something similar for myself! And since I haven't 

done any decorating for Valentine's Day, my theme was pretty much

chosen for me. So, without further ado.... 

What you'll need:

* Fabric

* Scissors

* Sewing machine with coordinating thread

* Paper ( to make your pattern)

* Bowl 

*  1" wide ribbon or bias tape

I started by making a pattern. I went with a half round shape instead of

the more traditional triangle. Set your bowl down on your paper

so it is right up against the bottom and one side of your paper.

Trace it here.

Now fold the paper so your circle is exactly half. My paper is

slightly transparent so I could see where I traced on the other side and

just lined it up. I've marked the top so you you can be sure of the way

I folded.

Now cut off the bottom section of your paper following your circle.

Cut straight up the edge of your paper (no longer following the

circle, but the raw edge) on the top section.

Unfold your paper. 

I folded down the top squared part until it looked "right". 

Then trimmed the extra straight across.

This completes your pattern.

Grab your fabric. I used 7 different fabric patterns/colors.

 I went to Wal-Mart yesterday and 

found some really cute fabric! I bought a quarter 

 yard of each fabric and that was well enough to make 5

banners this long! 

Fold your fabric in half so that the wrong sides are together. 

Pin your pattern to the fabric so you are cutting 

out two layers at a time( front and back).

Do this twice  for each piece of fabric.

Now sew the fronts to the backs of each flag. Use a zigzag top stitch so your

raw edges are still showing. Wrong sides should be 

together. Your fabric should already be paired up this way because you

cut it out this way. Clip your strings.

I added a heart on my solid pink fabric. I made a duplicate

paper pattern and folded it in half. I cut out a heart shape

from the middle.

Now you fold your fabric piece in half as well and pin the pattern

to it. Cut out the heart on the fabric.

Zigzag stitch around the heart. Take your time. It will be pretty easy
to get out of control going around those curves! Start at the top center.

Now organize your flags in the order you want them. Stack them

this way so you don't have to worry about finding the right fabric when

you start sewing them into a strip.

Fold your ribbon in half and start sewing about  12" 

from the end of your ribbon using the same zigzag stitch as before.

( this tail will be a way to tie up your banner in the end)

Add your first flag in front of your presser foot and fold the ribbon

in half over the straight edge. Hold it in place and sew down. 

Stop at the edge of the flag.

Add your second flag the same way as you did the first, leaving a 1/4 inch gap

between it and the first flag never cutting your thread.

Continue adding flags in the same manner as above until you all flags

are attached. Back stitch. Cut ribbon about 12 inches beyond the 

edge of the last flag.

Now you're done! I hung mine on the wooden shelf and used

pins and tape to hold it up! 

These are so cute to use as photography props! 

I'm seriously considering making one of these for every holiday!

They are so easy to store and easy to put up!

Enjoy!