I am not a big shopper. I used to be, but not anymore. The idea of browsing just doesn't entice me the way it used to, so if I end up in a store, it's because I need something. And let's face it, unless it's the grocery store, I rarely need. However, my kids seem to need things all the time. So last week, I was at the craft store, passed by the dollar bins and knew I had a banner in my future.
These sweet green paper flowers and tags just screamed spring and summer to me, so I picked them up ~ using my 40% off coupons of course ~ took them home and got busy.
There's not much to share in the way of process here. I literally hot glued the flowers to a piece of twine, tied on a few of the tags for interest and bam...
...instand paper flower banner...or paper flower garland. I never know which word people prefer.
I just know that the flowers add a bit of fresh spring and summer color to my kitchen and my pig really seems to like them.
And for less than two bucks, so do I.
How about you? Are you a paper flower banner fan?
Do tell...
I make other banners, too. I am kind of a banner junkie. You can peek at the whole collection by checking out the Banner tab in my menu...and here are a few of my favorites.
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| Crochet Vintage Pot Holder Banner |
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| Note Card Easter Banner |
Very very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marie! The add a fresh look to the room for sure. 🙂
DeleteI love your paper flower banner! So cute and easy...and no watering. :) Happy Friday! xoxo
ReplyDeleteNo watering, Lisa! The best part... 😉
DeleteKim, just darling. What a good idea. You seem to have a million of them!..Happy Weekend..Judy
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy!! I wish my kids thought I had a million good ideas! 😉
DeleteI was just thinking of how I need a banner for my side porch. I have to go looking for pieces to put together. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI bet you have a ton of things that would make a great banner in your stash, AnnMarie!!
DeleteLove them, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you so much!!
DeleteThis is so pretty, fresh and spring/summer Kim. Love it! Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeletePerfect word, Celestina Marie, fresh is exactly what I was going for!
DeleteIt's perfect Kim! Easy peasy is the best. Yes, I am definitely a banner, garland fan. Whichever you prefer to call them. :)
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
What's in a name right, Jann? 😉Thanks for the sweet words!
DeleteI have always loved banners of any kind. I used to make a ton of them but haven't made any in a long time. Maybe when things get settled down here a little I will have time to 'play' again. Love the one you just made and love the others ones, too. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to play every now and then, Diana. I don't have a lot of time either...that's why mine are all super simple. Well, that and I'm lazy. Shhh.. 😉
DeleteLove all your banners and this new one is soo soo cute. My fave is the vintage potholder banner. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday.
Kris
Thanks Kris! I was just thinking of putting the pot holders back up. I miss those cute little coveralls! ;)
DeleteI haven't seen those flowers in the stores before. Very pretty. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteI grabbed them at Michael's, Lorri. Someone said they look like succulents. They might be right! ;)
DeleteI've never made a banner and probably don't have one in my future, but yours is adorable! Like you, I used to be a shopper but don't enjoy it as much as I used to. Especially for clothes...wonder why that is? ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, clothes shopping is my nemesis. Although, recently I have discovered Dress Barn and I actually enjoy shopping there. I should share some finds.
DeleteThat's cute Kim, and so are all your other banners! I love 'em all!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Florence!!
DeleteThis is really cute. The only banner I've made was my Scotty Dog banner at Christmas. I used plaid paper and my cookie cutter and made the dogs double sided with different plaids, and twine.
ReplyDeleteI adore it!
Banners are my favorite, Deanna. Yours sounds super sweet!
DeleteYour banners are so creative and fun! Another fun idea. Thank You for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, friend! They are a super quick way to spice things up a bit...and they're cheap, too! 😉
DeleteCutest garland ever! Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteJemma
Thanks Jemma!!
DeleteWell, we all know you are the "Queen of Banners," so it should be no surprise that when those paper flowers and tags caught your eye, you were immediately thinking "BANNER!" It's really cute, Kim. They kind of look a bit like succulents to me, but I've had succulents on the brain lately.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great summer!
Carol
That's funny, Carol, they probably are succulents! The package says flowers, so I went with it, but succulents are all the rage. Your idea makes more sense! :)
DeleteSo cute! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristi!!
DeleteHey Kim what a cute idea for a banner! That was really creative of you and it looks nice in your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie! It was super simple and it brightens the space for sure.
DeleteI love the clean simplicity of it. Just what you want for summer decorations.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
My sentiments exactly Amalia...and thank you!!🙂
DeleteOh I LOVE your paper flower garland--they put me in mind of paper succulents! I have not seen these at my dollar store, but I'll be watching!
ReplyDeleteI grabbed them at Michael's...with a coupon for sure!
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