A SimPle addition to your Valentine’s Day decorations
I originally posted this idea last year, but I just got it out and hung it up for this year and thought I would share it again…
My super talented friend Angie (secrets of a supermommy) and I made these banners last year. It was super easy and it adds a festive touch to V-day!
Steps to make one:
1. Pick out some coordinating material
2. Cut triangles with pinking shears
3. Stamp the letters with paint made for material
4. Pin them to a long strip of material (we folded the material over the tops of the triangles)
5. Sew a straight line (we all like the straight line sewing, right?) through all the triangles so that all the triangles are attached to the long strip
6. Add some ribbons here and there to add a little more color if you want
7. Hang, enjoy and think of all the holidays you can make these for!
For more holiday decoration ideas, see this post.
stacy says
Now only if I could sew! What a very cute banner. Love the idea!
Dielle says
Cute, cute, cute!!!
April says
Guess it’s time to get that sewing machine down from the attic and learn how to use it! Thanks for the inspiration. Very CuTe!
pk @ Room Remix says
I’m seeing so many banners these days, but I haven’t seen one like this yet. Very cute!
Heather @My Frugal Family says
I love the look of black, white, and red for Valentine’s Day. It just has a nice little sophistication to it! Adorable!
I found you at Today’s Creative Blog!
jessica says
where have i been? i adore your site. check out my valentine decor here:
http://jessicaleighblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentines-tour.html
i can’t wait to leave your site pulled up and look around the next few days!!!!
very inspirational!
Mama Holli says
Oh so adorable! Love the colors, Love the saying! Love the post! Coming back to see more!
Happy Day to you!
jenjen says
So adorable. I love the polka dots! Makes me want to get in my craft room and make one right now. Do you mind if I post it for my Friday Favorites this week?
XOXO
Jen
Jess says
Love it! That fabric is to die for!
vanessa says
I like that you don’t have to do much sewing and yet they still turn out so cute! I think I need to invest in a pair of pinking shears. 🙂
Someday Crafts says
The black and white with red look great for Valentines! Thanks for linking up at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
jen smith says
very cute! we have a week of rain ahead of us this week so this project might be added to the to do list!
love the colors!
Crafts and deals says
SO CUTE! Thanks for sharing! I love that the letters are stamped and not sewn on…so much easier!! I love your site!
Tiffany H says
SO cute! I love the colors! Thanks for sharing this with me!
-Tiff
Jessie says
addorable banner! Love it…
Nesleirbag says
Something about banners and catching your attention. Makes you want to read what they say and they make whatever they say seem important. Darling idea!
Mindy says
SO cute! I LOVE this banner!!! (any chance there is one in the mail on it’s way to my house for an upcoming bday?:))
I also love the XO wood letters. I saw these last year and meant to go buy some to paint & forgot. Thanks for the reminder! Maybe this year I’ll actually make some.
PS I used your mailbox idea from your last post and my kids are LOVING them! (okay, kid…Addie doesn’t know the difference yet)Every morning Jack runs to his mailbox to see what’s inside. Today he said to me, “Mom, I love my mailbox!” Thanks for the awesome idea!)
Jen K says
where do you find the large stamps? for the letters
Missy says
I found them at a store called Thursday morning…a sort of discount store that gets random things in, but you could check a craft store. Good News is you can use vinyl cut out letters…just peel out the letter and use the outline like a stencil!
Sandy says
I’m going to use string and colored tape folded in half around it to avoid sewing. Awesome Idea. Thank you