1.) Decide what you want your garland to say.
Be Merry, Merry + Bright, OH HO HO, Oh Joy, Pure Joy
Twinkle, Be Jolly and Noel are a few ideas to get you started.
2. ) Go to your word processor and play with font and size until you've got the perfect combination.
3. ) Print letters off onto sturdy cardstock paper.
4. ) Carefully cut out letters to make your own templates.
5. ) Take your cute scrapbook paper ( October Afternoon + Cosmo Cricket are two of my favorite sources for scrapbook paper ) and then trace and around your templates ( it's important make sure the letters are facing backwards on the wrong side of your paper, so that when you flip it over onto the right side you have your letter going in the right direction )
6. ) Cut our your letters
7. ) Center and glue your cute cut out letters in the middle of your book page.
8. ) Punch a couple holes at the top of each page.
9. ) String your ribbon through.
10. ) To cheer up a empty spot on the wall, fireplace mantle or headboard, piano, etc. hang your homemade pretty festive banner in place.
Note: you can also opt to string your letters without page backings. The card stock will hold up just fine. (See above.)
For a chance to win a customized banner all your own, leave a comment here with your ideas on what you would want your Vintage Christmas Garland to say. Winner will be randomly selected and announced next Friday 12/17!
24 comments:
Well, let me be the first to comment...I have seen these lovlies in person and they are seriously cute! So fun to see your tutorial on here Chelle! And I can't wait to check out your scrapbook paper resources - thanks for sharing!
Totally drooling over my "pure joy" purchase from Chelle, this morning! Makes the whole house look festive!
XOXOX!
i just love these beautiful garlands....I try to make them for every occasion...but it can be time consuming with three little ones. i would love a "Peace on Earth" banner
to hang in my entry way. Thank you for your swwet blog and for sharing all these wonderful DIY projects. You are amazing! oh yes, and I found you via Leslie. ;)
"Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!"
these are beautiful - diy makes me happy.
i had the pleasure of meeting chelle very briefly when she came to visit Leslie (thats how I found this site) and you can tell right away that she loves life! i would love a darling banner in my home. i would love it to say something like "miracle of miracles". We have experienced great miracles in our family as of late and it all comes back to the MIracle of Miracles, Jesus Christ.
Briana J
delphinium 78 at msn dot com
Love these....! Thanks Chelle (And Jessica!) for the chance!!
love that pure joy banner! I would have mine say 'be merry'
These are so sweet. :)
I think I'd have to go with "merry and bright". Is that really long? I'm not sure, but I think it would look adorable!
Oh, Chelle, these are wonderful!
I would love one that says "be merry"
Chelle's banners are the best! I love my "Take Joy" banner on my mantle. And what a wonderful tutorial. Love it!
I love this tutorial. Will be tucking it away in my DIY file! I think I would like the "Merry and Bright" strung up on my shelf.
I'm in love with these! So festive and beautiful. I would love the phrase "Merry and Bright" hanging from our mantel. Merry Christmas!
Cute!! And an awesome way to dress up all kinds of occasions! I'd love a "Happy Christmas" one.. Love the British flair.
oh i love this DIY and i love the garland ideas in comments., i'm torn between "merry and bright" and "happy christmas." thank you for the giveaway!
Merry & Bright has been my theme for the year . . . so I would either choose that or a classic Joyeaux Noel.
"Twinkle"....on old book paper!
I am so proud of your creativity, dear daughter!
It's Christmas decorations that make a house a home!! Love the idea of personalized gifts like these!!
What a wonderful idea. I would like to put one of these over my fireplace and have it say "Simple Joy"
Oh these are so great! I love the vintage paper background- so cool. I love the phrase Happy Christmas
I would love one that said "Merry" or "Merry & Bright" - how great!
What font is used on "NOEL"?
what font is used on "NOEL"?
Very pretty. Love all these ideas.
Thanks for sharing.
Heidi
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