I am going to show you the completed project..teh you take you step by step through the directions. I am sure I will go a little quicker than yopou can actually complete it ( especially with dry time) but you can always refer back to this thread...and there will be a tutorial posted later in the week.
Are you ready to get started??????
Here is my completed banner .
I will update both here and in the thread in the thread.
To get started you need to chose what word you want on your banner. I choose Spooky.
Then you need to each of the letters with black ink.
Next, You need to cover each letter with your choice of liquid adhesive and then sprinkle with black glitter. Then set aside to dry, while you work on the next part of the project.
( tip: I do not have a glitter tray so I use a sheet of old paper that I fold on the sides and on the bottom, that way after I tap off my letters it is easy to pour the glitter back into it's bottle, plus you don't get as much all over the place)
On to the paper part. You are going to cut 6( or however many letters are in your word) 6x6 squares of both the black Bazzill and your pattern papers.
Then you are going to mark on one side the 3 inch point.
To start the triangles you are going to line up one corner of your paper on your trimmer and then line up the mark you just made on the bottom half of your trimmer and cut..this will make the first side of your triangle.
To ensure that your angles are the same, you are now going to turn your paper so the other corner is on the top and your 3 inch mark is on the bottom and cut.
Like so.
Cut each of your black and pattern squares in the same fashion ( yes they are the exact same size for now)
After you have all your squares turned into triangles, set the black ones aside.
You are going to be working on just the pattern paper ones for a few minutes. You need to trim each of these triangles down by 1/4 inch on all 3 sides. I achieved this by lining up my first side on the trimmer, cutting and then turning clockwise, cutting and turning clockwise again...that way I did not actually cut one side twice. By it this way you ensure that the angles on your pattern paper will match the angles on your black cardstock.
Now you should have all your triangles cut.
You are going to center and adhere a pattern paper triangle to each of the black triangles to look like this....
When you are finished you should have a stack that looks somewhat like this one.
Next you are going to cut some circles from your pattern papers...you will need 5 1 inch circles for each triangle. ( I had a total of 30 circles) After you have your circles cut...you will need to cut them in half.
After you have them cut in half you are going to adhere them to the backside of each triangle , to create a sort of border...like this one.
After I adhered all the circles, I haphazardly applied some liquid adhesive around the edges of the circles and sprinkled with glitter( this is optional, but I like things sparkly and blingy!) I then set them aside to dry while I made my rosettes.
You will need to cut one 3x12 inch piece of black cardstock for each triangle( I had 6)
You are then going to fan fold each piece in 1/2 inch increments.
I score mine before I fold so that I am sure my folds will be even.
(Tip: When scoring, make your first score at the 1/2 inch mark, then flip your paper and make your next score on the backside, and continue to alternate for each score. That way when you are ready to fold your scores will help you to fold in the right direction.)
After you have your paper folded, it should look like this.
You are now going to tie it tight in the middle with black thread. ( I used green here so you could see it) You want to make sure that it is tight, and you want to make sure that it is exactly in the middle ( or your edges will not line up when you adhere them.)
Next you are going to adhere ( or hot glue which is what I did) 2 of your ends together like this.
Then you will adhere your other side. You may have to work with your rosettes a little to get the fold separated evenly.
You can set these aside for a minute. You now need to cut/punch one 2 inch circle of pattern paper for each of your triangles ( I punched 6)
Next you are going to adhere these to middle of your rosettes ( I used hot glue here as well)
Then place your glittered letters on the center of each circle. Your completed rosettes and circles and letters should like similar to this.
We are getting there... Now punch a hole in the top corners of each of your letters.
Next, cut each of the ribbons into 12 inch pieces and tie your triangles together like so. Then set aside for the last steps.
You will need enough popsicle sticks to have one between each triangle. ( I was not thinking and I did 6, but only needed 5)
You need to ink each one of these with black ink making sure to get the sides as well.
( Optional-- you may then cover each one with liquid adhesive and cover with black glitter...I did this because as we now I love all things sparkly and glittery)
The next step, which is also the last, is to adhere one of the glittery accents to the bottom of each popsicle stick. ( I did remove the backing and I used hot glue here as well)
Then adhere the top of each popsicle stick to the back of the ribbon, between each triangle.. like so.
Then find some place to hang because you are done.
Hope you enjoyed this class and I hope you enjoy creating an awesome banner for your home.
Please pm me with any questions you have... I will be in and out tonight ( my dd has her first marching band competiton, but I will check in when I get home) and I will be around most of the weekend. If you get a chance to get a banner done there will be a slot in the gallery for it.
