Fall Banner for Your Wall or Door....a Great Alternative to a Wreath!
by
Jamie
(IC: blogger)
$15
1 Hour
Easy
I wanted something different than an ordinary fall wreath for my front door this year. I was imagining something that was eye catching from the road, yet still simple and relatively inexpensive to make. I think I came up with a great DIY alternative using supplies you may already have or can pick up at any craft store.
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The letters on my banner were made out of thin cardboard called chipboard. If you don't have any, the box from cereal or crackers works just as well. I obsessively hoard any piece of chipboard that comes into my possession for different projects!
Then trace the letters onto the chipboard using carbon paper and cut them out with scissors. Coat each letter with Mod Podge and cover them in orange glitter. I found you will get better coverage with the glitter if the process is repeated after the Mod Podge has had a few minutes to dry.
Cut a piece of upholstery webbing into a length of 40 inches. Bend the stem of the floral spray in half and then attach it at the top and middle through the webbing using floral wire.
Trim the ends of the upholstery webbing and ribbon.
And now you've created a beautiful banner to hang down your door.
This fall banner is great for hanging down your door or on a narrow section of wall. It would not be suitable for a door that is out in the weather, though. You could use wood letters instead and paint them for a similar look.
Now that fall is drawing near, do you think you'll try making one of these for your home?
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Published August 7th, 2015 10:00 AM
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Sally holway on Aug 16, 2015What did you use for a base for your floral?
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V Valencia on Aug 16, 2015fall is my favorite season. Love your new take on a Fall wreath!
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