#DIY Happy Spring Banner For Easter

For Easter I decided to make 

this banner, Happy Spring!!!!

Supplies:  

A spool of 4" burlap ribbon

A piece of white paper to make your pattern

Pencil

Scissors

Measuring tape or ruler

Heat n Bond

 2" Letter stencils/ 3" Circle 

Pins

Iron

Fabric scraps (I used 6 different colors)

Black Fabric

Sewing Machine

I used this spool of burlap 

ribbon I purchased on sale at 

Hobby Lobby for $3.40. It's from 

the Robert Stanley Collection.  

 I was going to use the ribbon 

for a baby shower. Instead, I'm 

using it for my banner.

The ribbon is 4 inches wide.

I made a pattern, cutting the 

length 7 inches and the width 4 inches 

(7" L x 4" W)

Mark the center width, 2 inches.

To make the peaks I measured 

1 inch from one end of the pattern 

center and drew lines to each 

edge to make the points.

On the other end I folded the 

edge under 1/2 inch. I cut 12 pieces.

Five for "Happy," and six for "Spring, 

and one for the center space, to 

divide each word.

I gathered up some fabric from 

my stash, I also used black 

fabric. Not shown below.

Pick out some stencils to the size 

and shape you desire.  My 

letters are 2 inches in length, 

width varies according to

each letter.

You'll need some Heat n Bond.

Draw your letters on the smooth side of the Heat n Bond.  

Remember to reverse your letters!!

Follow manufacturer instructions. Press to the wrong side of fabric with a hot iron.  

I used a different fabric for each letter.

Cut around letter.

Then cut around drawn line.

Remove paper to reveal sticky 

film.  Repeat for each letter.

And repeat for each black circles.  Make 11.

I then placed a circle onto the 

burlap ribbon, and then pressed

 the letter on to the circle

 with a hot iron.  Repeat.

I measured my ribbon according to the designed length.  I cut mine 80 

inches, but then realized I 

wanted my banner longer.  So,

 I just added an extra loop

 on either side.  I used a purple 

sheer ribbon that was 5/8 inch 

wide.  Place the ribbon on the 

back side and insert 

under the folded edge and pin.   

When you are happy with the placement, take your banner and sew 1/8 inch on the top edge.

I then made a second sewing stitch 

by placing my presser foot on 

the edge of the first 

sewing line as shown.

On the ends of the ribbon I made 

loops so that I could

 hang my banner.

(Sorry I have no photo.)

He is Risen

Matthew 28:1-10