Happy Friday! The countdown to Thanksgiving is officially on. With less than a week away I thought it was time to create a simple Framed Give Thanks Banner for our living room. It’s where our family spends time together the most and lately I’ve really enjoyed talking to the kids about what we are thankful for. My daughter who’s 3 is starting to ask about giving back and I love hearing her responses on how we can help others.
To make the banner I used the X-ACTO Basic Shapes template to trace then cut out my tags. I’ll be honest I thought it was going to take me forever to cut the tags out but i promise it was a very quick process. If you don’t own a cutting machine the templates are your best friend! There are so many designs in each package, plus they have various sizes for each shape. The tag template I used has 6 different sizes to choose from. Pretty sweet!
How to make a give thanks banner
Once I cut my tags with the X-ACTO scissors I made paper rosettes to hot glue in the center. I used the X-ACTO self healing mat and X-ACTO knife to cut the strips. You can check out my St. Patrick’s Day Banner and Paper Ornaments to learn the basics of making a paper rosette.
For the letters I used American Crafts Thickers found at Hobby Lobby. I love these stickers! To hang the tags I taped the string to the back and used mini Canvas Corp clothespins, also found at Hobby Lobby.
We could really use this for our YMCA’s after school program!!
Beautiful crafts as usual!
I would love any and all of these wonderful supplies! The foam board would make great posters and mini albums and the Decorative Shape Templates look like some fun to work with creating!
I love how Elmer’s has Washi tape! I love Washi tape!
I love all the products. My son and nephew would love all the markers.
I love your cute banner frame. I love that it would be pretty simple to make, but it makes such a statement! LOVE it!
Amy
Ooo, love this project! The glitter adds just a touch of extra special-ness. :)
like the 3d paint pens
Rubber Cement!
Went to their website and I’d like to try the 3d paint pens
I love Painters Markers. We actually used them to paint our pumpkins this year!
My favorite is the glitter glue.
I love the markers! Especially the glue ones.
I LOVE the paint markers – so useful to paint on non-conventional surfaces!
Love the dimension and neutral tones of your give thanks banner. Just pinned!
I would like to try the painters markers :)
love it! manila tags are the best ♥ happy weekend Crystal!
I love the idea of framing the banner! Very creative1 I made a similar bunting banner and put it up across one of my picture windows. Check it out, if you get the chance! Have a great Thanksgiving!
Ann @ Cairn Cottage
Would love to win this…just in time for Christmas! (and homeschooling too!)
Painters Markers look amazing and I could totally use them on a variety of crafts!