NOEL Banner
I always love creating banners for the holidays . They always look great across the tops of mirrors or hanging from a mantel. I was looking for some softer colors for my dining room and loved the Happy Holly Days pack by Karen Lewis.
Supplies:
- Happy Holly Days Designer Kit by Karen Lewis
- Paper Trimmer
- Circle Punch
- Brown Ink {ink dauber optional}
- Glue
- Chipboard Letters
- Spray Adhesive
- Glitter
- Small Clothes Pegs
- Jingle Bells {purchased from The Dollar Store}
- Baker’s Twine
Print out your paper to start. I chose 4 different paper patterns to use for my banner and required 2 sheets of each pattern except for the green stars {where I only required 1 sheet}.
Cut out the banner shape with a digital cutter {or draw your own template}. Mine measures approximately 3 inches x 5 3/4 inches for the inner banner.
Note: The Digichick shop also has a banner template set called Banner Set 1 by The Cutting Files for those of you who need or want help creating your banner.
Once I had the inner banner shape, I inked the edges with brown ink to give it more definition {I like to use the ink dauber for this so the ink has a softer edge} Then, glue the inner banner shape on to a second piece of paper and trim around it leaving a 1/4 inch border.
To create the paper accordion flowers, cut 2 strips of paper approximately 1 inch x 8 inches for each flower. Fold the strips accordion style {see picture 1}.
Glue the 2 strips together forming a circle {see picture 2}. Punch a 2 inch circle out of scrap paper to attach your flower to. Apply glue to the circle. Fold your accordion circle inwards to create the flower and glue to the paper circle.
Using the ink dauber, ink the edges and top of the accordion flower with brown ink.
Punch a 2 inch circle with coordinating paper and attach it to the front of your flower.
Add glitter to your chipboard letters using spray adhesive. Adhere to the circle on the front of the flower.
To hang the banners, I cut some baker’s twine and just used small clothes pegs to attach them. I strung some large bells in between each of the letters and attached it all onto my mirror.
I hope you like my banner and if you create one of your own, I’d love to see it so link me up!
Jenn
Other Articles by Jennifer:
- Candy Cane Hot Chocolate - December 12th, 2011
- Halloween Treat Card - October 13th, 2011
