, but I recently came into a stash of battered old childrens books and inspiration struck. Why not create a more personal version? And I got to recycle some more cardboard boxes while I was at it.
First, I used spray adhesive
to adhere the pages to cardboard boxes from the recycling bin. (Thinner ones like those pictured are easier to cut!) Once dry, I carefully cut out the letters, using an exacto knife for those tricky openings in the letters P, A, B, R and D.
Next I used my trusty hole punch and eyelet setter to install grommets in each letter.
Starting to look pretty, isn't it?
Then I strung the ribbon through each letter.
The beginnings of a very festive party! (If you don't have the time or oomph to make your own, mine is available here.) What have you been working on lately?
6 comments:
Soooooooooo beautiful... It's way more personal...
That banner is awesome! I can see so many possible permutations, too--like other occasions, or name banners for a kid's room. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I love that idea! The banner turned out awesome :)
Oh this is SO much better than the metallic stuff!!!
You never cease to impress me with your craftiness!
What a cleaver (and affordable) way to show you care!!! I love the idea!!!
great idea! so cute to use an old book with colorful pics.
-Mankato Mama
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