I made this yesterday getting ready for the forth. I think it's sweet:
USA banner in red, white book page and blue. Hung with a dainty red and white polka dot ribbon. |
Thought it looked cute in Lucas' room. There are so many variations you can make. Always keep you eye out for streamers at garage sales. So many paper projects you can make. |
Here's what you need....streamers, a book page, a glue stick and some die cuts...for the letters USA. I don't have a Cricut of any kind. If I did I wouldn't sleep for months...I would be crazy making everything. So I rely on store bought die cuts like these. I love K&Company. This little chipbox will keep me crafting for a long time. I tend to purchase things like these when they are running sales. I got them for 40% at Michael's. The crepe paper is something I ALWAYS find at garage sales. The blue crepe paper is Vintage and has a lovely scalloped edge. I found it with a roll of cream as well. It cost pennies.
How to make ordinary streamers extraordinary and vintage http://karlascottage.typepad.com/karlascottage/howto_projects/ |
Here is great tutorial on how to make the ruffle. Like the flower about this one is more free flowing. On my banner wanted the outcome to be flat.
http://natashaburns.blogspot.com/2007/08/artful-blogger-party-how-i-make-crepe.html |
I am linking up with Carolyn from Homework:
Linking up with Maggie at Little Miss Maggie!!!
Hi lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteYour paper flower is Gorgeous!!! You are so good with all your crafting.Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my Tablescape. I hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th.of July.
XXOO Diane
Lovely banner, I love the pastel colors. And I'm certainly gonna steal those vintage globes someday!
ReplyDeleteI love banners and admire those of you talented ones who have the patience and creative instincts to make them. Yours is so pretty and I love, love the paper flower.
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Sissie
I've pinned your easy how-to for ruffling crepe paper for your cute banner. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet banner!! So pretty! Thanks for sharing! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteI love that banner and your vintage crepe paper. You did some great projects with it. I saw one of those on Pinterest and pinned it. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much! So kind. Laurel, a big thanks for pinning my banner! How fun!
ReplyDeleteMaggie, I have linked up wit your party! Great blog!!!
The hydrangeas in your header are beautiful! It's so nice to meet a fellow Karen at our party! Of course my name is not nearly so cool as Karen Mary Butterfly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and creative banner!
ReplyDelete~Bliss~