Some of you may remember my "clean out your closet necklace". I made it from a bunch of things I had stashed away for a creative stroke of genius. And thus was born this necklace.
Well a similar thing happened with this banner, which was made from placemats, dinner napkins, and curtain tie backs.
I had a very specific idea for a Thanksgiving banner in my head, the color scheme and everything. These items just happened to fall into that vision perfectly! Here's how it was made.
First I cut the napkins and placemats (from Target) - the yellow just a bit smaller than the burlap since I was layering and wanted yellow on top. Then I whip stitched a line across the top of the 2... more for looks than functionality, because the placemats were coming unwoven after I cut them. The material is much rougher than real burlap; it's more like a basket weave kind of texture. But once I hot glued the twine onto the back of each piece, it held together.
I drew the letters by hand with a brown sharpie... so much easier than using a brush and paint. Because I love a folky look, imperfections like lines that aren't real straight, etc., appeal to me. So I just freehanded it.
I finished the banner off with some rosettes, from curtain tie-backs of all things! I rarely use the tie-backs that come with curtains, but I save them for little things like this... resourceful, eh? I've had these tie-backs since we moved in 2.5 years ago! I also tied on some remnants from the napkins as well as ribbon to each end of the banner.
Here's a close-up of some of the details:
Well a similar thing happened with this banner, which was made from placemats, dinner napkins, and curtain tie backs.
I had a very specific idea for a Thanksgiving banner in my head, the color scheme and everything. These items just happened to fall into that vision perfectly! Here's how it was made.
First I cut the napkins and placemats (from Target) - the yellow just a bit smaller than the burlap since I was layering and wanted yellow on top. Then I whip stitched a line across the top of the 2... more for looks than functionality, because the placemats were coming unwoven after I cut them. The material is much rougher than real burlap; it's more like a basket weave kind of texture. But once I hot glued the twine onto the back of each piece, it held together.
I drew the letters by hand with a brown sharpie... so much easier than using a brush and paint. Because I love a folky look, imperfections like lines that aren't real straight, etc., appeal to me. So I just freehanded it.
I finished the banner off with some rosettes, from curtain tie-backs of all things! I rarely use the tie-backs that come with curtains, but I save them for little things like this... resourceful, eh? I've had these tie-backs since we moved in 2.5 years ago! I also tied on some remnants from the napkins as well as ribbon to each end of the banner.
Here's a close-up of some of the details:
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8 comments:
LOVE IT!
Hooray for using what's on hand. The banner looks fabulous.
This turned out really darling! Did you paint the letters on?
No, I used a sharpie. :)
Cute, and your title made me laugh. I love using what's available at home!
That is a great looking banner!
This is adorable! I can't believe you wrote the letters with a Sharpie! I love the colors and the font that you used!
Hi Lei. I love the recycled materials you have used - so clever and creative. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party - I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this today - Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you are enjoying your week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
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