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11 DIY Paper Garlands and Banners

June 22, 2013 By Meegan 10 Comments

As you may have noticed, I love garlands and banners. They adorn just about every room in my home. They make me happy and smile. I bet they do the same for you, too. So why don’t you try one of the 11 DIY Paper Garlands and Banners I sharing with you, today?? They are so simple, if you have twine, string and glue-you are already on your way!!

How many have you made for your home, parties, or for entertaining? I have a few more running through my mind right now. I will be sharing those with you over the next few weeks. For now, it’s time to share my 11 DIY Paper Garlands and Banners.

First, this one hangs above our bed…

Coffee Filter and Book Page Garland

I refreshed my wreath and added a

Tiny Banner for a Wreath

For Mother’s Day I made a

Book Page and Cardstock Banner That could actually be used for any holiday.

Using scrapbook paper stamps and computer paper, I made a heart garland.

Glittered Clothes Pin Garland

This could also work for a bridal or baby shower, don’t you think?

I just love rick rack, by adding felt and scrapbook paper I made this:

Rick Rack, Felt and Scrapbook Paper Banner

At Christmastime I made a:

Tiny Book Page Banner

So simple and SO easy.

When our son got married, I made a:

Book Page Banner for a Wedding

Creative and personal for any party.

My cute friend Ashpants, made the large banners for me

Groom’s Wedding Dinner Large Banners with Book Pages

I dyed and and stapled thousands of coffee filters for our son’s wedding reception. It looked fabulous with the lights out.

The Coffee Filter Garland was time consuming, but totally worth it!

At the Wedding Open Hose, this doily garland was perfect for the Pizza Oven area.

Doily Garland

And, I think this is my fave garland of all. It is versatile and reusable.

My Book Page Garland makes me smile no matter where I put her.

I hope you have been inspired to make any of these 11 DIY paper Garlands or Banners. They are just the right touch for any event, room, or just for fun.

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Coffee Filter and Book Page Garland

June 4, 2013 By Meegan 1 Comment

If you haven’t been able to tell already, I like garlands. Mostly paper garlands because as you know I have an obsession with book pages. I thought you would like a little detail on how I made this coffee filter and book page garland. It hangs over our bed.

My friend, Dawn saw it the other day and said it reminds her of shells and starfish. I love that idea!!

I made the twine long enough so I could hang it anywhere.

Here is a close up of what my coffee filter and book page garland looks like.

I started out by making my book pages just as I did with my Book Page Garland. Super easy. And cute anywhere!

I shared How to Dye Coffee Filters with Food Coloring. Once my coffee filters were dry, I began to string my book pages and coffee filters together. Alternating filters and pages. In the end, I came out with this:

Of course, you could hang this anywhere. It would look beautiful on a cake table at a birthday party, for a bridal shower, in a bathroom, or even above your bed!!

I hope you will try making a coffee filter and book page garland soon and let me know how your’s came out.

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Mothers Day Book Page Garland

May 6, 2013 By Meegan 5 Comments

Hello Hello!! I am excited today to share a tutorial for a Mothers Day Book Page Garland. It’s super easy and perfect for a Mother’s Day decor!!

So, here we go!!

Elements needed:

Chipboard cards

Paint

Stencils

Twine

Fan Folded Book Pages

Hole Punch

I found these fabric covered chipboard cards at Michaels (4 in a package). The package was labeled “Journal”, but I thought I could use them for a garland incorporating it with my book page garland.

Using stencils I decided to spell out “Mom”.

I used craft paint along with my stencils. Pink was just the right color!! Love it.

Doesn’t it look great so far??

Using the same technique as I did with my book page garland, I had a Mother’s Day Garland in no time at all.

Wouldn’t she be so pretty hanging above your buffet table for Mother’s Day Brunch or Tea??

Book page banners are so easy to make. I think your mom needs a Mothers Day Book Page Garland, don’t you? This garland would also be great for a graduation party, Father’s Day, birthdays, you name it-it works.

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My DIY Book Page Magnetic Board

April 9, 2013 By Meegan Leave a Comment

DIY Book Page Magnetic Board?? Really?? We all know I am obsessed with book pages, right?? If, you didn’t know, you will soon find out.

I can not resist a book page idea or craft. I have been looking at my magnetic board wondering how I could change it up. It’s nice and all, but I wanted something a little more to fit with my other decor.

Then it hit me!! Use book pages!!

Here is my lovely magnetic board before. She has been natural, red, gray, and now hint of olive green.

I thought about using mod podge on her. But my book pages are 40 yrs old and very thin. I was worried about them tearing and wrinkling up. AND, I didn’t know how well the magnets would work through the mod podge.

So I used the next best thing!!

Packing tape!! I used small, rolled pieces of tape to adhere the back of the book pages to the magnetic board.

Using an old dictionary that I used here and here; I placed my pages staggered, so they wouldn’t look “perfectly” lined up.

I also liked using different sections from the dictionary. So the whole board would have variety.

Not too shabby, huh?? The pages are thin enough that my magnets will still hold cards, pictures and wedding announcements. I am really pleased with how it looks. Book pages always make me happy and a little obsessed!!

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