Recently, while blog surfing I came across this adorable Trick or Treat banner that I thought I could use as an inspiration point for my own banner. I basically just copied the idea from the ribbon tabs, the bats as word spacers and the quilted squares for the letters. However, I changed the color palatte and added the pumpkins, candy corn and ghosts that you can see inbetween each letter. I think the banner is super cute, but it also took much longer to sew than I expected (don't most projects?) I assumed I could complete it in 1 afternoon naptime. However, the banner ended up taking well over 10hours total. I had already begun drafting the design for a similar Thanksgiving banner when I finished this one. Now, I am wondering if I want to make the banner for next month, or just skip it.
I really like the ribbon in this banner. That is what originally sparked my desire to make a banner because I had never seen a banner with ribbons used as tabs before. But I could easily cut out at least 2 hours of work (probably closer to 4hrs) if I skipped ribbon tabs, and used bias tape instead and even made my letters in the traditional triangles instead of rectangles. So, I am requesting any and all input. What do you think if this project and should I continue to make similar banners?
This Rosette pin was super easy and cheap to make. Each pin costs less than $1. It is made by layering synthetic fabrics such as chiffon and lining in decreasing sized circles. Then with a heat gun, melt the edges, causing them to curl up. Attach the circles together with a brad and then glue onto a pin, or a hair clip, etc for endless fashion variety.
These SPOOKY blocks I made from a 2x4 that I cut into blocks, then painted black. Sand the edges. Stencil the letters and tie a little purple and orange tulle for a garnish.
