Making a Simple Give Thanks Banner Using the Cricut
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This month's Pinterest challenge was all about Thanksgiving and while I don't typically do much extra decorating for the holiday I did see this cute Give Thanks banner that I thought would add a really nice touch to our fireplace.
While the link leads to a free printable version I knew I could easily whip up something cute and quick on my Cricut.
Using Cricut Sans I made my letters in all caps adjusting them all to be around 2" tall. Using a free banner image sized to 3" wide and 4" tall I cut out 6 each in orange and green (this gave me one extra banner but allowed me to cut them all out in just 2 full sheets/cuts).
Once I had everything cut, I laid out my design and glued the letters in place using rubber cement.
After the letters were glued on, I added small holes in the corner of each card to hang them by.
I threaded some ribbon through and then hung it on the mantle before making sure the letters were perfectly spaced.
For more Pinterest inspired projects from this month's Pinterest Challenge hosts, check out the links below ↓
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Just amazing what those machines can do I'm late to the game in getting one. maybe this year. Love your garland.
ReplyDeleteThey really are quite handy.
DeleteThis is adorable- thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThis is adorable. You could sell those to people like me!
ReplyDeleteLOL. I bet I could.
DeleteWow looks great and such an interesting machine!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteMaking banners with my Cricut is one of my favorite things to make. I really like the banner that you chose, it's adorable.
ReplyDeleteThis is the only time I've ever made a banner.
DeleteYou made such a pretty banner and perfect for the holidays.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteSo cute! Every time you post a project that you did with your Cricut it makes me want one.
ReplyDeleteLOL. That's how I ended up with mine!
DeleteYour banner is really cute! I love the colors, especially that green! It says Give Thanks, so it matches my table runner! I need your banner! :-)
ReplyDeleteI didn't even put it together that they had the same saying!
DeleteGreat tutorial! I'm ready to get a Cricut. There are so many cute projects out there!
ReplyDeleteThere really are so many projects you can do with it.
DeleteI love the colors you chose! I have a Cricut now, so I can make one of these!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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