In my American Banner post below I do share some links on where I got the paper kit and some Amazon Affiliate links to products. This is not a sponsored post but just a project I really loved making!
I am so excited to share this America Banner with you today!! In April I went to Snap Conference and while I was there I took a few craft classes. This America Banner class was one of them. I didn’t finish it in class because I was too busy talking and networking but it was something I thought was so cute that I knew I had to finish it. So I got it done just in time for the 4th of July!
America Banner
The America Banner kit I received was from Pebbles in my Pocket and they have all kinds of kits available that are ready to make. This is not a sponsored post – I am just mentioning it in case you like getting projects all prepped and ready for you to create. Everything was included in the kit except for the tape and glue.
I followed the instructions to fold the papers accordian style (the papers came prescored in the kit)
The papers came with circles punched on one end – at this point you want to work with the opposite end. Pinch the papers together in the middle, add a strip of tacky tape down one side and secure the top two ends together.
Now using your glue gun, glue the doily onto the front and back as shown in the picture.
In the kit is a second set of papers that are scallop half circles. These have been prescored to show you where to fold them. It folds just enough to sit over the top and down the front on the doily. I used the hot glue gun to secure this in place as well.
Next add the letters that spell out America – I adhered these with glue dots.
Remember earlier I mentioned the small circles punched into the papers. Well these will be at the top now -on each side. Run the string through each of your half circles spelling out America. This makes quite a big banner. I am planning on putting it over my dessert/snack table at my big firework show in July. For now I asked my kids to hold it up so you can see how big it is.
I can’t wait to decorate my table with it!!
If you are looking for more 4th of July ideas check out my friends ideas below:
Red White and Blue Fruit Salad from Keep It Simple Sweetie
4th of July Star Banner from We Like to Learn as We Go
More 4th of July Ideas from Me!
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Alexis @ We Like to Learn as We Go says
This is so cute Summer! I love the sheet music with it. Pinned!
Crystal says
Love it!! The banner is great!! Pinned 🙂
Leanne says
This is adorable! Pinning!
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amber.m says
This is so pretty! I love how it turned out!
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Casey @ Beauty 101 says
This is seriously beautiful! LOVE it!
Jennifer S. says
Seriously LOVE this!! And the fact that it was a pre-made, ready to create kit makes it even better!! I love projects like this!
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Megin says
Beautiful! I love the lace with the red, white and blue.
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Heather @ Beyond the Aisle says
So pretty!
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Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says
So cute! I’m planning on finishing mine this weekend 🙂 I even love all your progress pictures!
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Mel {MamaBuzz} says
Such a pretty banner! Love the patriotic papers you found, and the music behind the letters. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.
Sondra @ Savers4Life says
Great craft idea! I’ll add this to our list! Found you via #InspireMe Wednesday.
Coolchillmom says
What a great banner! Great activity with the kids tomorrow. Happy fourth!
Chloe Crabtree says
I love this American garland! This is just beautiful! I missed this for the Fourth of July this year, but I have bookmarked it for next year! I am also wondering what papers I could use to make this for a Christmas garland. Thanks for sharing!
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Audrey says
Adorable! With the kits it would be a great project to do with my son for Summer Break. Congratulations on your feature on Happiness is Homemade Linkup.
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Kristi says
This looks like so much fun! I’ve been trying to add so new ideas to my Pinterest “All American Fun” board. Love this! Thanks for linking it to #homemattersparty
Cathy says
What a great banner – I love the papers you used. Just perfect for the summer. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. cathy
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Kristine says
SO pretty! Can’t wait to attempt one! Thanks for linkin up to Sunday FUNday 🙂 Sharing on my FB page. xo
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