Simple Spring Banner, 2nd Blogger Competition #3

Hello, hello! It’s day 3 of our Blogger Competition and today’s competitor is bringing yet another incredible project to this super fun and friendly competition. The crazy talented and so super nice Becky from UCreate is pulling out all the stops and sharing a super fun and very creative Spring Banner made with a gorgeous burlap and ribbon combo and embellished with stunning flowers. This banner is easy yet eye catching and one you are going to love adding to your Spring decor! Enjoy!!!

Hey Friends, it’s Becky from U Create! I am so excited to be apart of The Ribbon Retreat Blogger Challenge. I get to compete with some really talented ladies (and friends). So here’s how it works: We each got the exact same products to create something great with and then YOU vote for your favorite after all 4 of us reveal our creation. Sounds like a blast right? I am really excited to see what everyone creates! For my challenge I decided to make a Spring Banner for my fireplace mantle.

Supplies included:
Beautiful 3″ wide burlap ribbon
Glittery pink ribbon
Packet of assorted yellow ribbon
3 super gorgeous spring flowers

Additional supplies:
glue gun
safety pins
twine
clear command hooks

Step #1: Sew the pink glittery ribbon to the middle of the burlap ribbon.

I stitched the pink ribbon in place every twelve inches. That way I still got the loose draped looked of the pink ribbon.

Step #2: Cinch 3 spots on the banner.

I measured the banner and cinched it at 18″, 36″, and 54″ from the edge. I pinched it together with my fingers and then secured it with a piece of twine.

Step #3: Glue safety pins to the flowers.

Put a dab of hot glue on the on the back of the flower. Open the safety pin and place the back of the pin in the glue. Cut a small piece of ribbon and place it over the glue and the pin. This will secure the pin better and save your fingers from that HOT glue.

Step #4: Pin flowers to the cinched banner.

I pinned the flowers to the places I had cinched up on the banner. This makes it look super springy and soft. I LOVE THESE FLOWERS!

Step #5: Hang it on the Mantle

I tied twine to the ends of the burlap banner to create loops to hang on my mantle.

CRAFT TIP: Get clear command hooks to hang banners, stockings, etc from your mantle or shelves. They are easily removed and don’t damage the surface.

So, what do you think? I love how simple and easy this craft was, but how beautiful and springy it is too. Also, I think this banner could be a fun table runner. Place it in the middle of the dining table and you have an instant Spring Center Piece.

Thanks for letting me participate in The Ribbon Retreat Blogger Challenge.

Thank you so so much Becky for this gorgeous banner! It is so cute and so perfect for Spring and Summer! I love how with a little switcheroo of ribbon and flowers to different colors, you could have a stunning banner for any season or holiday! I LOVE it! Good luck to you, and thank you so much for participating in this fun event!!
Do you love this project? Make sure to check out Becky, and her adorable sister Kari’s amazing and jammed packed blog full of crafty goodness and so much innovative fun at UCreate!

Isn’t this blogger competition so much fun! I love it! I can’t wait to see what our final project next week looks like! AND then…Please everyone, remember to vote on Monday, June 1st for your favorite project. If you want to see the last 2 projects again, click HERE for Lisa’s adorable Boxy Zipper Pouch and HERE for Mandy’s fun Spring Gift Jars! Both projects are absolutely adorable, fun and perfect for any crafty level!

Banners are a great way to add a little color to your home for holidays, seasons, fun occasions or for an every day decoration. Here are a few more banners you are sure to love…

If you are ready to make some or all of these adorable banners, make sure you visit The Ribbon Retreat to see all of the amazing ribbon you can use to create your own! Although our ribbon supply is truly amazing, we also carry so many more supplies for you to create your own one of a kind banner or any crafty project you have on your to-do list! Find all of those supplies HERE!

Happy Creating & Happy Banners!