Thankful Banner

I finally made a Thanksgiving Banner for the fireplace (this is for you, Traci). Simple is my theme this year, for Thanksgiving.

I used my Cricut to cut out the leaf shapes and the letters to spell out “Thankful”.

I just used a glue stick to attach the letters to the leaves.

Then I decided to glitter the clothespins to add a little sparkle to the banner. I used a brush to apply the mod podge, you could use regular white glue too. I just had mod podge on hand so that’s what I used.

I sprinkled the glitter on top, then shook the excess off. I love using glitter. It adds something special to crafts and decor.

I only glittered one side of the clothespins since the other side won’t be seen.

I hung the “Thankful” leaves on a piece of twine attached by the glittered clothespins.

I love how it turned out and think it was the perfect touch to the mantel. I hope it reminds us, this season and always, to be thankful for the blessings in our life.

{ 14 comments… add one }
  • Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage November 9, 2010, 10:16 am

    Awesome as always!! 🙂

  • SouthernScraps November 9, 2010, 12:57 pm

    Love your banner and all the pumpkins on your mantle. It’s a gorgeous display.

  • Mandy November 9, 2010, 2:41 pm

    so cute….i am adding it to my to make list!!! thanks for the idea!

  • Nita@ModVintageLife.com November 9, 2010, 6:20 pm

    Oh…love the banner added to all your candles and white pumpkins…..very pretty.

  • Nita@ModVintageLife.com November 9, 2010, 6:20 pm

    Oh…love the banner added to all your candles and white pumpkins…..very pretty.

  • Denise simmons November 10, 2010, 8:14 am

    I love the glitter clothes pins!! They could even be used for other projects when Thanksgiving is over. Thank you for your comment on my blog post. I haven’t lived in Baltimore long, but I do know of Glen Burnie. 🙂

  • Dana November 10, 2010, 12:52 pm

    That is awesome! I would love for you to come link that in my Strut Your Stuff Party! http://danajeanward.blogspot.com/2010/11/strut-your-stuff-party.html

  • Lisa November 10, 2010, 4:42 pm

    Oh! I LOVE the glitter pins. What a perfect touch. This whole thing is so pretty. You always have a way of decorating with just the right touch. <3

  • shannon November 15, 2010, 10:41 am

    Love it! Gave me an idea for Christmas!

  • Roeshel @ The DIY Show Off November 18, 2010, 4:30 pm

    You know how much I always love your creativity. You never disappoint! Thanks so much for sharing in the DIY Fall Festival. I’ve included a link and picture in this week’s highlights! 😉

    Have a great weekend!

  • Nichelle Allen November 23, 2010, 2:50 pm

    I LOVE IT!!!

    I would love if you would link it up at my little talent tuesday party at

    http://vintagewannabee.blogspot.com/

    mucho love!
    nichelle

  • Janet August 28, 2011, 5:30 am

    This is darling! I don’t have a Cricut, but hoping that I can find some leaves already cut at a craft store – maybe in a lightweight foam and try this. Thank you for sharing this – even if it is almost a year later that I am finding it!!!

    Janet

  • Kristin Cadwallader August 23, 2012, 2:50 pm

    Just found your blog today and love it!!!! xoxo Kristin

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