Summer Time Banner

I’ve had my Summer Mantel up for a while but it was missing something. I love banners (or buntings) whichever you like to call it. So I decided to make one using my Cricut and these 2 cartridges. I’ve been in a “use what I have” mode so this project was made without having to buy anything new.

I cut the letters and tags out of cardstock using different shades of blue for the letters and a light brown for the tags. The blue and brown together remind me of the beach. What I wouldn’t give to have my toes in sand at a beach right now. But back to reality.

I simply adhered them together using a glue stick.

I had some Spa Blue paint left over from a previous project so I decided to paint the clothespins using this pretty blue.

This ribbon has been in my stash for 2 years. I love all the cheery Summery colors.

I love using clips whenever I can. They’re perfect for banners and they can be used over and over again.

I love Summertime and it never seems to be nearly long enough. I could seriously live on the beach somewhere. I’m not picky, just a beautiful beach with perfect weather.

Here’s one more picture. If you’d like the tutorial on the Sand Dollar Art click here.

{ 12 comments… add one }
  • Gwen @ Gwenny Penny July 22, 2011, 6:07 am

    Love it, Leanne! The ribbon was a perfect choice… great colors. I love that you used clips so that you can reuse them for another banner, and the spa blue is a fabulous color. Your mantel is gorgeous… off to check out the sand dollar art. Great job! Glad to have you as part of Point of View 🙂

  • Jonie Marie July 22, 2011, 6:49 am

    I am so glad that you have joined our group! What a fun project and a perfect interpretation of the theme. The colors look perfect on your mantel. Also, thanks for hosting the linky!

  • Michele July 22, 2011, 6:59 am

    What a great summery Point of View, Leanne. Perfect use of stuff you already had. (I’m a huge fan of that!) And it conjures up a summer at the beach so well. Your whole amazing mantel decor is SO lovely!!! Thanks for letting me play with all you guys today!

  • Carolina {Always Expect Moore} July 22, 2011, 7:30 am

    I love the clothespins! I have a party coming up that I’ve offered to help decorate, and painted clothespins on a ribbon, holding up (probably photos in my case) would work great!

    Thanks for the inspiration… and for letting me join in this round!

  • Amy July 22, 2011, 7:37 am

    I love this Leanne! I would definitely like to live by the beach too!
    xoxo,
    Amy

  • somedaycrafts July 22, 2011, 8:35 am

    I love the points of view every month. Great idea!

  • Camilla July 22, 2011, 9:02 am

    LOVE this Leanne! And I love the blue you used for the clothes pins, so perfect! And I’m secretly jealous of your mantel. WANT.ONE!

  • Suzanne @ Delightfully Organized July 22, 2011, 4:43 pm

    It looks beautiful! I love that you can take the clips off and reuse the ribbon later.

  • Michelle L. July 23, 2011, 7:01 pm

    So sweet and casual, perfection on a ribbon! I agree, the re-usability is wonderful.

  • Staci@tales from the s*crap*room July 25, 2011, 6:44 am

    I am sooo very bummed. I did not get to your party in time. I guess I need to be quicker next time.

  • Ashlee July 29, 2011, 10:15 am

    Poophead! I thought it was the LAST friday of the month so I came today to link up and I missed it! Next month I guess!

  • Erin of HomeSavvyAtoZ.com July 29, 2011, 2:37 pm

    This banner is super cute and I am not going to look around and found out when your next link party is! I am a new follower and just “liked” you on FB. I would love for you to come by my site and link your banner up at my Savvy HomeMade blog party!

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