Today's post is to show you how I made this cute WELCOME banner for my 2nd grade classroom.
I choose to make my own banner because it gave me the freedom to choose the specific colors I wanted to use in my classroom. This banner was super easy and fast to make. Below is a picture of the materials I used for this project.
Welcome Banner Materials:
I cut out one triangle from each 12 x 12 page. Each triangle measures 12 inches on the top and 13 inches on the sides pointing down. I made a total of 7 triangles each in a different color to fit the letters W-E-L-C-O-M-E. I also cut out a white circle to fit my letters. I did this so that my letters would pop out more. I used Aleene's Tacky spray (I followed can directions) to spray the back of the letters and glued them onto the white circle AND the then I sprayed the white circle to glue it to the triangle. Lastly, I cut 2 slits at the top of my triangle to fit my color ribbon. I love this part because the color of your ribbon adds to the banner. Normally, the ribbon would go on the back of the banner but in this case my ribbon adds color to the banner and it looks better in the front. I included the whole punch in the picture (small rectangle) because in another banner I made I used this whole punch and it worked great, so you have options and preference here.
That's it! Easy peasy! And I still have 23 sheets of 12 x 12 paper for my future crafty needs!
PS: The Tacky Spray is one of my cheapest investments and it works GREAT! I got it from JoAnn Fabrics at regular price for about $7. I mean its not cheap, but it comes in handy and great to use with a multitude of projects! If you don't do many projects you can used other types of glue (not as pricey) or whatever you already have.
Oops: I forgot to mention that I made this "Mini Banner" with the left over scraps from this project. Isn't it cute? I actually made two shorter ones!
Happy Banner Making,
Celines
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