Happy New Year's my friends! I'm so sorry we've been MIA for so long, life has been a little crazy...but they're slowly coming back to a normal pace. One of my resolutions this year is to be better with posting and get back into my crafting groove, I missed it so much.Now that Christmas has been boxed up and the lights have come down, I'm ready to get geared up for the next big holiday...Valentine's Day. Normally I'm okay with letting this one pass by {undisturbed} but I decided to use it as a great excuse to make some new projects.
Supplies used:
- Burlap fabric
- Red cotton fabric
- Ribbon
- Rotary cutter
- Rotary Mat
- Ruler
- Iron / Ironing Board
- Heat'n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive- 17''W x 1yd
- Scissors
- Hole puncher
- Folk Art Acrylic Paint (Metallic Rose Pearl)
- Exacto knife
- Embroidery needle (optional)
- Tape (optional)
- Toothpicks (optional)
Step 1: Cut your burlap into selected size(s) and number (s). I created 18 6.2"x 7.1" flags (9 per side)
Step 2: This step may vary based on how you're able to cut out your lettering. I used Microsoft Word and reversed the lettering and traced it on to the backside of my Heat'N Bond Iron on adhesive. I used the font: Pupcat. Someday I'll get a Cricut and be able to avoid this step! :)
Step 3: I cut the Heat 'N Bond into 8.5" x 11" sheets and traced the lettering on to the backside.
Step 4: Following the instructions on the packaging, I used the ironed together the Heat 'N Bond sheets to the red fabric.
Step 5: Cut out the lettering. I was able to cut out most of them with scissors and used the exacto knife for the small detail.
Step 6: Iron your new fabulous red letters to your burlap flags.
I measured 1/2" from the top for each letter, completely optional.
Step 7: After ironing the lettering to the burlap, I didn't think it had enough pizazz. Lately I can't seem to complete a project without the help of my FolkArt Metallic acrylic paints (in this case Rose Pearl). Using a toothpick, I added dotting to the border of each of the letters.
Step 8: I punched a hole in each corner of the flags for hanging.
Step 9: Weave the ribbon through your hole punches, I used my embroidery needle to make it easier (and much faster).
And voila! A very fun banner for your home!
How great is this Olan Mills picture from 1984? That's me in the bottom right. In case your interested in making this fun crochet heart, you can find the free pattern here. (You'll need to have a Ravelry account)
Love it.
Have a great week, talk to you soon!
