DIY Summer Banner

Wow! I can't believe it's been a month since I wrote. Miss Raleigh has not been feeling well. She is my little vampire now (her top k9s came in before the middle ones). So now she has 3 bottoms & 1 top, she looks kinda funny adorable!! She's been miserable & attached to me because of those darn teeth. Plus we are looking for a new truck which if you've ever shopped for a car then you know how stressful & tedious that process is. Especially trying to avoid the salesmen stalking the parking lots. We try to stay in the car because as soon as you get out they pounce! They smell the money.

Since my little munchkin is going to be 1 in just a few months then of course I've been looking for party ideas. I can't believe it's almost been a year! I came across a few things I loved, but found a tutorial for a bunting banner that could work for any occasion. Since her birthday hasn't come up yet & I like to do test runs then I decided on a summer theme.


It's a creative fun way to give your home a little seasonal flare. I also love that you can design it yourself by picking your colors & patterns. I went with blues & greens with a dash of yellow for summer.

First, I got the scrapbook paper I wanted at Hobby Lobby. It usually is like 59 cents or less a sheet. 1 large sheet can make 3-4 triangles. I cut out the triangles the size I wanted, then laid out the pattern. 

 

I had some plain blank white paper to make the letters then did a solid border on the edge in bright yellow marker. I put the triangle underneath the blank paper so I could get a good size measurement on the letters. I drew them out then went crazy with my scissors. That was the longest part of this project. Cutting is annoying so much fun! (at least that's what they teach you in kindergarten)

Next, I rolled out the twine & figured how much I needed for the amount of triangles I had. I just laid it across the estimate then gave a little more just in case. After you figure that then punch 2 holes in each triangle, 1 on each side of the top for the string to go through. Don't put them too close to the corner or it'll bunch. Finally, just string it through the holes & in the pattern you like & VOILA! 

Your very own Homemade Banner!

I wish I had a larger mantle to drape this across but mine is small :( I started rearranging my living room after this so I might find another area for it soon. I will definitely be making one of these for all our holidays & birthdays. Hobby Lobby has so many cute scrapbook patterns that I almost bought a years worth just on one trip. Only reason I didn't was because I know they will bring more out closer to each holiday :D That is why Hobby Lobby is amazing! I've learned to always take your friend with you for color advice & to talk you out of buying more (or they convince you to buy more). 

Hope you have fun making your own banners. I loved doing this one & it was so quick that I know I'll be making more soon.