I love the look of banners, so I thought it would be a perfect addition to my mantel. Another Burlap project to check off for the week!
Here is a current picture of the mantel so far...Looking at it now I might have made the banner longer. The finished size is 29"x11".
I cut a 36"x13" rectangle. Then ironed the two long sides to get that crease. Then I folded it in half and cut a diagonal for the ends. I then made another crease by bringing in each side just a little to give it the waving banner look. I also hot glued the creases...I learned my lesson on my previous craft!
I got out the ol' sharpie. I am not good at using a small paintbrush because I initially thought about painting it. With the sharpie, I was able to get the look that I wanted. I just got a little bit of a sharpie smell headache by doing this, but I think that it worked fine.
I had fun designing the flower, I think that baby K might end up wearing one on her head someday soon...
I joined in the Mantel Party over at The Stories of A to Z.
Lovin' your new blog! Keep 'em coming, esp. the uses for scrapbook supplies. I have a stash that I need to find uses for other than scrapbook pages! Thanks, again!
ReplyDeleteJenn,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by FF today! I love your mantle designs. Surely you've linked up to Beth from The Stories of A to Z for her mantle party right? You've got some great crafty ideas, I'd love to feature you someday...keep the good ideas comin'!
I can't believe you free handed that. So adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the banner and your fireplace mantle is great.
ReplyDeleteHi Jen!
ReplyDeleteThis is too cute! I love the banner and the little houdstooth love sign is precious. I have some houndstooth wrapping paper left over from Christmas….I may just have to make one for myself! I’ll let ya know if I do!
I’m a new follower and can’t wait to see what ya come up with :o)
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Oh that is so cute! LOve the burlap and how you cut it to make it look like a "real" banner! Over your mantle looks amazing too! Thanks for linking to somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteOh, boy!!! Go projects 260! I'm excited to see them all! Your blog is going to grow like crazy. You've got the crafty gene. If you ever want to guest post, let me know. From what I see, you will gain a lot of followers and get some major traffic. email me at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com if you are interested!
ReplyDeleteoh, this is sweet!!! I like your burlap banner. Really nice! (stopping by from the mantle party at "The Stories...")
ReplyDeletethat is so cute! I love the banner
ReplyDeleteHi Jenn, this is wonderful.....I love it all!
ReplyDeleteBarb ♥
This is nice! I like the little touches you put on the mantel. You're saying it's Valentine's Day without screaming it! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the blog header... love the mantel!!! Apparently I am the only blogger alive to NOT decorate for Valentines Day. Ha!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your Valentine's banner...think I'm going to steal your idea and make one of my own! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDelete-Grace
Oh, I am loving that banner!! Isn't burlap the greatest? I think you did well by using the sharpie. Would paint bleed?
ReplyDeleteI love your blog design!! :-)
xoxo
Jane
SOOO cute! I love it...
ReplyDeleteI really like this. I just went and bought a whole bunch of burlap, just to have on hand. This is such a perfect way to use it!
ReplyDeleteI do believe you took all the creative gene, and nothing was left for me. Thanks sis! :) You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI blog hopped to your blog and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis project is adorable! Thanks for sharing!