Friday, October 14, 2011

Best Witches for a Happy, Crafty Halloween (Banner)

 Just wanted to share a fun project I just finished. This banner is made of 12 by 12 scrapbook card stock.  I love the black and white combinations and chose three, that I alternated.


I chose the 'stencil' font on my computer for the letters, and then cut them out in ovals and added a trim around them before gluing them on the flags (12" by 4 ") with Tacky Glue.
Then the flags were glued on the vintage trim with hot glue.

I was a little surprised by how big the banner turned out, but I do like the impact it makes. Definitely a 'centerpiece' for the room.

 These close up shots show some of the details. The 'B' flag has a gathered crepe paper border, the 'E' has a scalloped cut border of another b & w print. The "S" has a vintage b &w woven trim. 


I added a crow silhouette for the space between words that I made by coloring a crow I got off Graphics Fairy with a Sharpy marker.   Last of all I tied bits of trims, vintage lace, torn muslin, crepe paper and ribbons between the flags.

I would like to thank  my friend Jenn whose amazing flag banners have influenced me to try a hand at my own.
Posted by Pollyanna at 9:58 PM

9 comments:

  1. michelle's 10 thingsOctober 15, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Very cute. You did a nice job.

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  2. UnknownOctober 15, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Awesome- I love it!! I might have to give this a try :)

    Thanks so much for coming by my blog and leaving some comment love! I'm so glad you did because now I get to see your amazing projects. I'm going to start following you now!

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  3. Okio B DesignsOctober 17, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    OMG so cute! Love, love, love your banner! Very clever!

    Jeanine

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  4. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateOctober 17, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I adore banners and this is simply gorgeous! Saw this over at The Graphics Fairy. Love it!

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  5. SusanOctober 17, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Wow! Your banner is really beautiful!

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  6. EtcetorizeOctober 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I love all of the papers you used! Looks amazing together. Thanks for linking up at Etcetorize~

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  7. Vicky @ Mess For LessOctober 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    So pretty and love that it was made with scrapbook papers. The papers don't look particularly Halloweenish on their own but when used in this banner the look just works. I am a new follower from Tatertots and Jello. Vicky from www.messforless.net

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  8. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Simple and so pretty!

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  9. Stacy's Shabby ShoppeOctober 21, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    As usual....The Queen reigns! (*_*)

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