That hubby of mine is fixated on his latest video game purchase while I have the Christmas music on and the table covered in fabric, ribbon and paint. We sit together and enjoy a bowl of Chili, corn bread and a new winter beer while watching an episode of 24 and then we go back to "work." Drew's mission-kill bad guys, my mission-make a cute Christmas banner to hang.
Crock pot Trail Chili from my "Fix it and Forget it" cookbook |
After I had all my triangles cut out I picked a font I wanted to use on my computer. (I didn't trust myself free hand) I printed each letter large enough to fill up space on the triangles and printed them out. I cut apart each letter and taped it under the burlap. In a blog tutorial I had seen it suggested you tape the burlap to the window and use the light to trace the letter onto the burlap and then fill it in with a fabric marker or paint. Problem...it was 10pm and completely dark. I got mad thinking I couldn't finish my project and then a light bulb went off. Since my burlap was so light I could actually somewhat see my letters underneath...so I went for it. I grabbed my handy Martha Stewart paint brushes and Holly paint and went to work slowly and carefully.
I was very happy with how the letters turned out...my idea was a success. After the paint dried I added Mod Podge to each triangle to make them a little sturdier.
Then I laid out my letters just like I wanted them and got out my ribbon. (Michael's purchase)
I hot glued each letter onto the burlap. If I had a sewing machine I probably would have sewed it on, but hot glue works too. Here is the final product...what do you think??
I can't wait to find the perfect place to hang it. And you just might see this banner again in our Christmas card picture! Happy Weekend!
13 comments:
OMGOSH! I love the banner! LOVE IT!
This looks awesome. I have booked a few days off in November and will be dedicating them to crafting - while my husband also fights bad guys! Being a lobby wife isn't all bad.
That is SO SO cute!!!! I need to make a banner. I've been seeing the cutest ones on Pinterest!!
What a cute idea and so easy! I have a mantel in my living room that I think I will make one and hang it under there. Thanks!
Ok, I love that letter idea! I am going to have to use it!
Love that!! You make it look so easy... give me a craft, and I'll show you how to mess it up. You've got skill, girl!
oook!!! Thats the cutest thing ever!! I love it. I want to make something just like that!
xo
Classic & Bubbly
What a great craft!
ADORABLE.... you did a great job!!! I want to make one of my own..maybe I would make mine say "silver bells" or "merry & bright"! so fun!
xo,
ashley
no way!!! that is so dang cute. you are too crafty :)
you are so cute!! i love this project and that ribbon totally makes the project complete
I want to come over when you have craft friday! I love this idea.
I'd love for you to check out my blog and follow along, let me know and Ill be sure to follow you back!
Cant wait,
Summer-Raye
www.summer-raye.blogspot.com
That is adorable! How long did it take you to complete the project?
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