I am sharing a very easy tutorial on how to make a banner garland, that will save you time!
If I had thought of this method for creating a diy banner garland before now, I would have been a banner garland making diva all along! I would have been churning out banners for every single season, holiday and fun get together. No sewing, no template using, no shape cutting required. Perfect for my simple craft loving self.
The one that I’m sharing with you today is obviously for July 4th {or anytime you’re feeling patriotic}, but by simply changing out the ribbons, you can create one for any holiday occasion or season. I chose to give my garland a farmhouse vibe, so that it would fit in with the rest of my decor, by using ribbon that has an antiqued appearance.
In fact, it’s so simple to do, that it really isn’t necessary for me to give you a tutorial. You can probably tell how I made it just by look at the photos, but here’s a little explanation. Scroll down for the supply list
Ok – here we go…
Step 1: Determine the length of the garland banner that you want and cut a piece of jute twine to the needed length. Tie a small loop at each end to aid in hanging the garland.
Step 2: Cut enough 12″ lengths of both patterns of the 2 1/2″ wide ribbons to fill up the length of jute twine that you cut. Cut the ribbon straight across.
Step 3: Alternating patterns as you go, fold each cut piece of the wide ribbon in half, over the twine. Secure with a small dot of hot glue in the bottom corner of each folded ribbon piece.
Step 4: Cut 4″ lengths of the 3/8″ wide ribbon. Tie a cut piece of the ribbon in between each of the wide ribbon pieces.
And that my friend is it! Hang your DIY garland banner for all to enjoy!
SUPPLIES:
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2 patterns of 2/12″ wide wired ribbon – the number of rolls of ribbon will depend upon the length of the finished banner garland
1 pattern of 3/8″ wide non-wired ribbon – the number of rolls of ribbon will depend upon the length of the finished banner garland
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Lauren@SimplyLKJ says
That is just darling Suzy! I may need to make one in school colors for the send off party we host in July.
Suzy says
That’s a great idea, Lauren!
susan says
This is darling! Love it and it’s easy too!
Pam Kessler says
Your banner is so darn cute and so EASY!!! Love it!
Paula says
Love this! I need to get to the craft store to get supplies to make my own.
I’ve got a “Yankee Doodle” patriotic party that goes until July 4 on my blog and would love it if you’d care to add your project to the party!
http://www.virginiasweetpea.com/2016/05/yankee-doodle-party-get-inspired-red-white-blue.html
Karen Robbins says
I love this banner and the fact that it is so easy to make. I’ve added the supplies needed to my list already. thanks so much. Thanks also for the opportunity to win a gift card.
Suzy says
So glad you like it, Karen! Hope you have fun making one of your own. If you haven’t already, be sure to leave your comment on the giftcard giveaway post and click on the Rafflecopter button to be officially entered. Have a great weekend!
Debi@Surroundings by Debi says
Love this easy patriotic banner Suzy! I have pinned and will be sharing this as well. I always love the things you have to share. If you have time please stop by the Thursday Favorite Things Link Partyand share with us there! I love to have DIY projects shared there!
Suzy says
Thank you so much, Debi!
Navy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty says
I love this banner! The ribbon you used is so pretty! I’m pinning this to my Patriotic Pins board!
Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party
Suzy says
Thank you and thanks for sharing!
Helen Fern says
Great banner and fantastic instructions! Would love to have you share on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY Party!
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/diy-party-no-9-lets-rock-that-craft-night/
Suzy says
Thank you, Helen! I”m all linked up to your party.
Helen Fern says
Thanks for joining us!!
Karren Haller says
So many fun ways to celebrate, I love how easy your banner was. The little banner in the miniature garden is cute too.
Thanks for stopping by #OMHGWW this week to share!
Have a wonderful week!
Chloe Crabtree says
Oh my goodness, you are right! I had never thought of this, and it is so perfect and so simple! I know one of these is in my future…hmmm, probably too late for Fourth of July for me, but Fall, Halloween and Christmas ideas for a banner are swimming around in my head! Your banner/garland is adorable! I am pinning this and would love it if you would stop by and share it at the Celebrate Your Story! link party! We would love to have you join us! Here is the link if you have a minute: http://celebrateanddecorate.com/celebrate-story-30/
Suzy says
Hi Chloe. That’s exactly what I was thinking – so quick and easy that it would be good for any time of year! I’m all linked up to your party.
Marisa says
What a great idea for a simple banner that you can reuse for different holidays. I really like the farmhouse look too. Thanks for sharing with #FamilyJoy Blog Link-Up Party! 🙂
Jennifer Bly says
Oh this is gorgeous! Well done!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Sandra Garth says
A woman after my own simple crafting heart!
Frugal Hausfrau says
I was impressed with how easy this is and so cute, too! Thanks for bringing these to Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Nicki Parrish says
This banner is adorable, thanks for sharing it with us at Totally Terrific Tuesday, pinned it! We would love to have you back linking up with us again this week!
Suzy says
Thank you, Nicki!
Andrea M. says
Thank you for sharing this easy design! I used pieces of burlap that I painted and cut. It’s really important to have those tied ribbons in between. Not only does this make it look prettier, but it also holds the pieces and keeps them from bunching up on one end or the other. Thanks again!
divya sharma says
Very easy and so superb. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
maira says
Jealous over this. It’s really really nice.Thanks for sharing
shreya says
I like the idea. Thanks for sharing.