{ Charming Fall Banner }

I've, slowly but surely, finished my Fall mantle! And thanks to my charming fall banner, it now looks complete :) I found this wonderful idea for this banner at Simple As That- The Blog. Please be sure to take a look at hers, too! Ours are very similar, as I'm sure yours will be if you re-create it too. So, lets get to it.. Here's what you're going to need:

• Unused book, at least 10 pages ripped out
• leaves ( real or fake )
• craft glue
• scissors
• double sided tape
• jute

For this project, I used 10 pages. Begin by trimming your pages to your desired size and cut a pennant shaped design at the bottom. / \  When trimming your pages, keep in mind you will be folding over the top, so leave about a half inch for this. Once your pages are trimmed and cut, begin to glue on your leaves. I opted for fake leaves. We don't have very many trees around us and I wanted to be able to re-use this next year! I bought mine at Jo Ann Fabrics ( 30 pieces for $1.99 ). You can use your desired craft glue, I just used Elmer's because it's what I had around ;) Let dry. Measure how long your jute will need to be. I left about two inches on each end of mine and about a half inch in between each page. Fold the top of your page over the jute about a half inch, and use a piece of double sided tape to adhere. Continue for your remaining pages. Hang and you're done!! 

I just love it!

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