Vintage inspired Christmas decor is my favorite. This banner mimics one I found at a thrift store recently, in that it was made of felt and dowel rods. But it had been painted on and had images of bells and candles. I wanted something a little more fitting with our decor, so I settled on something graphic but simple. The hardest part was settling on lyrics that would fit the alloted space but once I had it was a piece of cake.
1. Supplies: You'll need about 1/3 of a yard of felt (found at chain fabric stores) for the banner, 2-3 squares of felt for the letters, two dowel rods about 12" long), a bit of yarn to hang it (12-15"), clear tacky glue, scissors, and this pdf Download Felt Banner. 2. Cut your banner to measure about 11.5" x 36" and tie your yarn or twine to each end of one dowel. Place the dowel at the top and glue the top edge over it as shown. Repeat with the bottom dowel minus the yarn. 3. Cut out your PDF letters, place them wrong side down on the felt, trace, and cut. If you're doing a different set of lyrics, I suggest cutting strips of felt as wide and tall as you want each row to help you get consistent sizes. Place them on your banner until you get it just right. 4. Glue each letter down one row at a time to keep things in line. Allow about 10 minutes or more dry time before hanging. Note: If your felt is wrinkled, place a tea towel or t-shirt over your felt and iron on a low heat setting.
It's an inexpensive way to add some holiday cheer to your walls no matter what the sentiment but could easily be styled in black and white with something inspirational or used as a felt board with alphabet cut outs for kids to make their own words or picture stories. Felt is kind of the best. Enjoy! – Rachel
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So simple, but really effective! LOVE IT 🙂
This is a really cute idea! It would be great to give as a gift. The only tough thing would be storage, I’m wondering when, if you tried to roll it up to put away, would the letters come off?
This seems surprisingly easy and good for last-minute decor.
I really love this site, nothing on here would take forever to make and would be quickly & easily cleaned up.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
This looks really lovely, Rachel 🙂 I enjoy the quirky little letters. What a cute, inexpensive idea! x
Omg. I LOVE felt (http://www.chasingthere.com/2012/12/christmas-craze-felt-ornaments.html = proof) so I’m DEFINITELY doing this!
This seems easy to make and really fits the festive theme! This idea definitely can be applied into different projects. Love it
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that’s really cute! I might want to make one myself….
Super cute! Definitely a Rachel made project!
Thanks for sharing.
xx Allison
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This is adorable! It reminds me of the felt banners my Mom used to make for our church that we hung during advent. 🙂
Such an awesome idea, I love it! It seems like a great gift idea too, I might have an attempt for a friend I am visiting next week!! Thanks for the inspiration, always!! XX
This would also be perfect for my small apartment, and wouldn’t take up much storage space.
Lovely, looks like it wouldn’t take forever to do either, just lots of concentration
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Such a doable and adorable DIY! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
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Fun! What a great way to bring some Christmas to your house if you don’t have much room (like me in my tiny apartment)
I love this idea! And it turned out very good. I will try to make something like this for our hall way.
Cheers,
Ana
Cute! This would be a perfect decoration for a dorm or a small apartment! So festive 🙂
neha
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I love this! I wanted to try doing something like this but mine would not look this cute.
What a great idea, I have to try it! I really think you have the coolest DIY ideas!
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This is such a cute idea! Adding it to my DIY list!
Waaaow this is great
WOW! so happy when i clicked on this post, love this diy, thanks for sharing ABM team! and happiest early christmas to you all!
xo, t.
Great idea, like always. I find so many inspirations here.
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Love this!
This is incredibly lovely!
Valentina
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cutest ever! rachel is a wizard!
Ahhh…….this is the cutest & easiest thing to make!! And it looks so great!! Thanks for sharing this, I am totally gonna give this a try!
xoxo,
Shio
Adorable!
XO Nat
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Ohhh I love it! Thanks for sharing. Gorgeous yet simple.
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I love this! Its still low key Christmas at our place (the insurance company is suing the Christmas Tree Company that tied the tree to the car that (the tree) hit the fiancee’s car). He’s still all bah-humbug about it, but its ok, I’ve been able to sneak in my Holiday Spirit around the house. This would be perfect to hang from my stocking holders “Joy” “Peace” and “Love”
Melinda
Adorable!! Can’t wait to make one for my pad!
This is so cute! So simple and lovely! Perfect!
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Lovely!! xx]
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I love this. It’s so simple yet so cute.
-Jess
http://Jessicas-Wonderland.blogspot.com
LOVE the lettering, it makes the banner!
P.S. I’m sharing part 2 & 3 of my 4 Simple Goals today: Grateful, Playful http://www.catherinedenton.com/2012/12/4-simple-goals-part-2-3-grateful-playful.html
Super cute and you’re right! An inexpensive way to add cheer!
Sometimes I forget about how cool felt is, since I haven’t really worked with it since elementary school! This is so simple, a really great decoration 🙂
Oh I love it!!!!
This is fantastic and right up my street! I’m so gonna do this tonight
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Love the simplicity of this banner! I might have to save this and try it out for next Christmas 🙂
This is so awesome. I really, really want to make this.
This is so great! Cute cute font!
This is such a cute and adorable idea! Thanks for the amazing inspiration as usual, gals!
xoxo,
Laura
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Where did you get the vintage camper hanging above the banner? Looks like our camper.
what a sweet little idea … so easy, so effective. perfect. thanks for sharing !
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This is super cute and seems so easy! Love it.
Carlee
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LOVE this, but I really wanna know where can I get that adorable little trailer ornament?! It might be the perfect gift for my in-laws who are currently cruising the country in their RV and don’t have room for “stuff” this Christmas. If anyone knows where it came from I’d really appreciate it!
This is so adorable and a great affordable DIY decor idea! And on top of it I would say it’s child friendly as well!
Super cute! I always love Rachel’s DIYs 🙂
Oh
love it, i will try this weekend with the help of my little son ; )
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So cute and so easy! Thanks for sharing!
Chris and Mandi,
The camper ornament was from World Market this year.
I love this idea. I have so much felt laying around, I might have to put it to good use for this!
xo
Diana
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this is so sweet !
xoxo
Will definitely be trying to recreate that with my little cousins! It’s a lovely craft idea. Great post :)x
adding it to my dyi list!
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Aw, this looks super cute, festive, and most of all, doable! I’m keeping this in mind for the holiday decorations.
I thought I was done decorating my house for Christmas, but now I’m not so sure. I just MIGHT have to make a felt banner before the season’s over. Love it!
This would be great with an inspirational quote, or at a wedding reception!
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I am not even kidding with how much I love this! I love felt and this is perfect! Trying to think of a way to incorporate it into our everyday!