I’ve, slowly but surely, finished my Fall mantle! And thanks to my charming fall banner, it now looks complete 🙂 I found this wonderful idea for this banner at Simple As That- The Blog. Please be sure to take a look at hers, too! Ours are very similar, as I’m sure yours will be if you re-create it too. So, lets get to it.. Here’s what you’re going to need:
- Unused book, at least 10 pages ripped out
- leaves ( real or fake )
- craft glue
- scissors
- double sided tape
- jute
For this project, I used 10 pages. Begin by trimming your pages to your desired size and cut a pennant shaped design at the bottom. / When trimming your pages, keep in mind you will be folding over the top, so leave about a half inch for this. Once your pages are trimmed and cut, begin to glue on your leaves. I opted for fake leaves. We don’t have very many trees around us and I wanted to be able to re-use this next year! I bought mine at Jo Ann Fabrics ( 30 pieces for $1.99 ). You can use your desired craft glue, I just used Elmer’s because it’s what I had around 😉 Let dry. Measure how long your jute will need to be. I left about two inches on each end of mine and about a half inch in between each page. Fold the top of your page over the jute about a half inch, and use a piece of double sided tape to adhere. Continue for your remaining pages. Hang and you’re done!!
I just love it!
Sharing this project on these lovely sites!
omg that is so cute!! I think I’m going to make one! 🙂
Thanks Sarah, super simple 😉
Oh, I just LOVE your banner! It turned out so cute!! 🙂 Rebecca
Thanks so much Rebecca!
So cute! I think I need to make one for Halloween!
Great idea 😉
You’re banner is so unique and cute! Love it!
– Gina via Our Impeccably Imperfect Life
Thanks Gina 😉
Great idea for a Fall banner!
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
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Thank you for inviting me to your link party, I linked up! I appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Way charming, I agree! I would love to have you stop by ‘Or so she says…’ and share your great ideas at the link party, going on right now. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
Thanks so much 😉 Thank you for the invite, I’ve linked up!
Very Very cute. Thanks for sharing!
It’s my pleasure 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Your banner is gorgeous!!! I may try this one as well! I’m definitely going to pin it so if I don’t get to make it this year, I’ll remember where to get the directions next year!
Thanks for sharing!
Donna~
Newbie to your site
Thank you! I’m happy you came by 😉
That is simply beautiful! We’d love for you to link this up at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/10/riverton-housewives-round-up-35.html
Thank you Paula!!
I love this post! New follower here! I discovered you through Six Sisters Stuff. I hope I can persuade you to come share and link up to my Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/10/farm-girl-blog-fest-3.html
Thanks Lisa!
Wow awesome idea. Thanks for sharing!
Kim,USA
Thank you Kim!
LOVE that banner!! SO clever!!
Thank you 🙂
I love it! Your mantel looks great. I hope you have a great Monday.
Nikki
http://www.thecraftysideofsarcasm.com
Thanks so much Nikki, you as well 😉
That looks great! I think it’s a project I could have my Grandson help me with when they visit next weekend. Thank you! {Came over from the Craft O Maniac Link Party}
That’s a great idea! I hope you have a great time doing it!!
This is a really cute idea. Simple and effective.
Thank you!!
Very cute!! Thanks for sharing!
Chrissy
http://www.thetaylor-house.com
Thanks Chrissy 😉
nice banner!
Thank you!
I found you on Tip Junkie and I love your banner. It is so simple but so elegant!! I love it!!! : )
Thanks so much Helen! I’m glad you stopped by!
Thank you for posting on Saturday Show and Tell! I hope you’ll be back this week with more!
-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
I sure will Mackenzie 😉 Thanks for hosting girl!
Clever
😉
Cute!
THank you!
Very cute idea!
Very Cute idea! thanks for sharing!
Thank you April!
I LOVE this idea!! How cute is this!
Thank you!!
So pretty, yet simple to make! My kind of project. I have a bunch of magazines so I might take some pages out of those instead. I’ll have to find the pages with mostly words on them and hope it works!
Good luck Marie 🙂 Let me know how it works out!!
This is so pretty! What a great idea! Pinning. 🙂
Yay, Michelle I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Nice! I gotta round up some old books 😉
So many possibilities with this project, I love it!!
This is sooo creative and unique! You should be so proud. Thanks for linking up To Whimsy Wednesday!
Kelly
Smart! School {House}
http://www.facebook.com/SmartSchoolHouse
Thanks so much for hosting Kelly, I’m so pleased you stopped by!!
That looks so pretty, love the book pages with the leaves, gorgeous!
Thank you so much 🙂
Very Cute! Love your banner – looks so fall-ish.
Thank you Jeannie!
so easy. right up my alley 🙂 creative… Do come share it at our linky party at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party-35/ !
I would love to, thank you for the invitation!
Found and followed you through Adorned from Above’s link party! Love how this looks and could use it for a fall baby/wedding shower. Lots of decorations are only good for Halloween or Thanksgiving, this could stay up all season long!
Hope you stop by my blog sometime 🙂
http://www.the-not-so-desperate-chef-wife.com/
Krista
Thank you for stopping by Krista, I’ll head over right now!
Hello, new follower here! I would love to have you link up with my Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/10/upcycled-chicken-coop-clever-chicks.html
I hope to see you there!
Cheers!
Kathy
The Chicken Chick
Kathy, I’m glad you stopped by! I’ve attempted to put my links in a few times on your link party, but it’s telling me that I don’t have a back link to your site?? Not sure what that means!
I’m hosting an It’s Fall Y’all ~ Linky Party. I would love for you to stop by and share this project, and any other Fall project, you may have. Hope to see you there 🙂
Your mantle decorations are amazing!! I saw your banner (which I love!) on the Made U Look Linky. I am now a new follower and look forward to exploring your blog 🙂
Fearon @ For Heart and Health
Thank you SO much, so sweet! I’m so glad you stopped by 🙂
Thanks so much for linking up! You will be one of the three featured linkups tomorrow. So stop by and link up again! http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com
Wonderful, thank you SOO much!!
Found your blog through a link party – excited to be a new follower. Your blog and great and this fall banner is so creative!
Well, I’m very excited to have you! Thank you so much for stopping by and be sure to come back soon!
There is something so classic about using book pages in fall decor. LOVE THIS! I would have never thought to use it in a banner, great thinking! Love your blog, I’ll be checking back for more great ideas!
I agree, it’s such a timeless look! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Cute Banner! I love how the colors of the leaves pop off the book pages! I just recently made a fall banner using book pages, and it was so fun! Thanks for sharing, have a great weekend!
I appreciate it 🙂 Glad you stopped by!
I’m totally smitten with book pages lately. LOVE your fall banner! I’m visiting from Made in a Day, and added this to my fall pinterest board : )
Thank you 🙂
what a sweet banner…love anything book pages…! xo
Thanks girl!
that is really cute and unique! thanks for sharing 🙂
It is my pleasure to share things I love 😉
Fotini 🙂 You are the Best! thank you for being my first ‘follower’ lol! Yay!
and thank you for leaving such a nice comment. Happy Fall to you!
I think you titled that project perfectly. That bunting is definitely charming. I love it, and I’m pinning it. I’m so glad you linked this up at One Creative Weekend! Hope your weekend is fantastic.
Thanks so much Heidi!!
Super creative and inexpensive! Thanks for linking up to PIN MEme!I’ve pinned & tweeted this!
Diana
Diana Rambles
Bento Blog Network
Link Rink
That is so cute! and such a crafty way to decorate the house! Stopping by from PIN MEme
I’m so glad you stopped by, thank you!
Beautiful! Love the leaves on the banner! Thanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up! See you again next week!
Barbara at Chase the Star
chasethestar dot net
Love your banner – really adds so much to your mantel!
Thanks for sharing this week at the Creative Inspirations Party!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Thank you, I’ve really been enjoying it!!
I absolutely LOVE your banner! It’s so pretty 🙂 I’m featuring you at the party this week!
So cute! I’m hosting a SHOW-licious Craft Showcase party if you would like to be a part of. 🙂
http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/
Hello! Thank you for participating at SHOW-licious Craft Showcase! 🙂 I host it every weekend so I hope you return to post more of your great things!
Have a great week!
http://sew-licious.blogspot.com
xoxo,
Marti
Very useful information, thanks for your generosity. More power to you!
Thank you!