Monday, April 29, 2013

{ Vintage Chic Rag Banner }

I absolutely adore preparing for my kids' birthdays! It's soo much fun :) This year for Isabella's second birthday, I've decided to go with a Vintage Chic theme with the main colors being pinks, turquoise and neutrals. I started getting my inspiration, at none other than the craft store! I headed to Jo Ann Fabrics and immediately started finding the 18''x20'' pre-cut fabrics for $1.99 each, in the perfect colors! I began mismatching different ones, until I was happy with the result! What am I making with these precious fabrics you ask? An adorable rag banner, that's what!


Here's what you're going to need:
  • 5 different fabrics, each 18''x20''
  • scissors
  • yarn or jute
Start by laying out your fabric and cutting about 1'' strips. I felt like I was going to be cutting in my sleep, ugh! I used yarn for the base of the banner, cut to desired length. To begin, fold each strip of fabric in half, hold the top of the loop and feed the bottoms through and pull taught. This easily creates a knot and keeps the fabric in place. Continue for each strand of fabric until completed! Once you get in the groove, it goes rather quickly!

I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!! It's so stunning and perfect for any little girl! This adorable banner will adorn the birthday table, and I plan to put it in her bedroom afterwards as part of her decor!!

Be sure to check back next week for the full birthday party reveal!!









Photo by Rose DeVore

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30 comments:

  1. This is very cute and love the colors! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week! ~Cindy@littlemisscelebration.com

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    1. Thanks so much Cindy, I'm glad you like it <3

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  2. I love this! I have been wanting to make these for my daughters room(a valance) do you think that would work?

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    1. A valance would be absolutely adorable, I've seen it done before! You seriously can't beat the price either! I hope you give it a try ;)

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  3. This is so adorable. My little boy's first birthday is coming up, and I'm thinking this would be great for it (in a boy version, of course!)

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    1. It would be perfect!! I'm doing one for my sons party this summer too :)

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  4. So cute! It looks great in the background of the pictures!
    KC

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  5. This is adorable! Love the colors you chose. And the last picture is just perfect!

    Heidi

    handmadefrenzy.blogspot.com

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  6. I'd love it if you link this up to my linky party. It will go on 2 blogs. http://diycraftyprojects.com/2013/04/whatcha-work-up-wednesday-30.html

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  7. Great idea! I love those pictures! Thank you for sharing! I’d love to have you visit me at Get Your Crap Together! We have a Pattern Party from the 1st of the month to the 10th and would love you to check it out. See you soon!

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    1. I'd love to stop by, thanks for inviting me :)

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  8. I love your banner and your daughter is adorable. Thank you for sharing. Blessings, Patti

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    1. Thank you so much Patti!! I'm glad you stopped by!

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  9. Rags are the best, don't you think? So festive, yet so down to earth!!! Nice decor...

    Keep ‘em coming… :)

    hugs xx
    Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  10. I love love this tutorial!!! You have a cute blog! I hope you stop by to link to my parties every week :) http://atozebracelebrations.com/2013/04/tuesday-link-party-5.html
    Nancy

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  11. I love rag banners in girls room. :)

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  12. Cute cute cute!!!! LOVE rag banners!!!! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  13. THis is such a cute banner! Thanks so much for linking this up to the Pinworthy Projects Party!

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  14. This might be a silly question but it dont look like yours ends are frayed?? are they? I did this and my end and sides are frayed bad

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    1. Not silly at all! They didn't fray terribly, but they did begin to after a while. You can use an affordable solution like "Fray Stop" from the craft store!

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  15. I love this Nd am doing one now for my sons first birthday. I am actually wanting to clip around his wooden high chair. Any suggestions on how I could clip it?

    Thanks so much for the tips and idea!

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    1. Hi Michelle! Thanks for stopping by! Would trying something like a 3M hook work? You could attach it to each side of the high chair and easily remove afterwards! I hope that helps ;)

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