How to Make a Banner

Supplies:
Scrapbook card stock to match your theme
Plain Cardstock in a complementing color
Ribbon (10ft or so)
Photo Squares
Ruler
Scissors
Circle cutter
Pencil
Computer/Printer
Exacto knife


1. Decide how large you want to make your banner. The “Birthday” in mine was about 5’ long. You will have to adjust the squares and circles to make it the appropriate size.
2. I cut the squares 5”x5”.
3. On the computer (I use Microsoft Publisher) choose the font you like and play with it to make it as large as you need and the color you want. If you set the screen at 100% you can hold the squares up to the screen and get a good idea of the size it needs to be. Use the circle button and make it large enough to go around the letter. If you want a dotted circle double click on the circle, click on “dashed” and choose the 2nd option. While the circle is highlighted change it to the color of your choice. Print on a regular sheet of paper to make sure it is the right size. When you have it how you want it copy and paste it (in the computer) for as many letters as you need, changing the letters as needed. Print on card stock.
4. Use your circle cutter or scissors to cut out the circles. This is tiresome!!!!
5. Measure your ribbons width and with a pencil mark on the back of the squares where you will cut the slits for the ribbon. I make a template from extra card stock so I can easily trace it instead of measuring on all of them.
6. Using the exacto knife cut the slits for the ribbon.
7. Attach the circles to the squares with the photo squares. You can use glue but it tends to wrinkle the paper.
8. Thread the ribbon through the papers with the letters in the right order! Tie a bow on each end and tack up :)