I created this banner for my first son, Shepherd's first birthday. He turned 3 today! His little brother Shaman, pictured here, turned the big O-N-E! {Their birthdays are only TWO days apart!}
These banners are so easy to make and so cute, I hang them in the boys' room for the rest of the year.
I found the instructions to make my banners @ stitch.rip.repeat.
These are relatively easy to create even if you are a beginner. Don't be shy, just dive right into this project. You'll be happy you did! These festive banners just might last you a lifetime.
I created my own using the following materials:
1/2 yard of polka dot fabrics
{1/4 yards of EACH polka dotted fabric} {on sale at The Quilting Bee}
1/2 yard solid fabric
5 yards of a 1 1/2" silken ribbon from Hobby Lobby
These banners are so easy to make and so cute, I hang them in the boys' room for the rest of the year.
I found the instructions to make my banners @ stitch.rip.repeat.
These are relatively easy to create even if you are a beginner. Don't be shy, just dive right into this project. You'll be happy you did! These festive banners just might last you a lifetime.
I created my own using the following materials:
1/2 yard of polka dot fabrics
{1/4 yards of EACH polka dotted fabric} {on sale at The Quilting Bee}
1/2 yard solid fabric
5 yards of a 1 1/2" silken ribbon from Hobby Lobby
To create the template, first mark 6" across the top. Then marked the center point and draw 8 1/2" down. Then go out the edges of the 6" and met up with the point at the bottom for a perfect triangle.
Using your ruler along the edges of the template, cut out 11 solid, and 5 each of the polka dots, with a scalloped blade on the rotary cutter.
Using your ruler along the edges of the template, cut out 11 solid, and 5 each of the polka dots, with a scalloped blade on the rotary cutter.
Next, fold the ribbon in half and iron. And now, begin sewing! {My favorite part.} I sew about 1 1/2 feet of ribbon alone, for tying space. Then, I start adding the "flags." I gave them about a 1/2" space between each flag. I didn't bother pinning, as these are easy to line up with the fold of the ribbon as you're sewing. {Be sure to mark the same amount of tying space at each end, so you know when to stop!}
Viola! You've got a fancy & festive {reusable} custom made banner for all your celebrations!