This lovely valentine banner that is made with scrapbook paper was one of the first projects that I posted three years ago. It’s still one of my favorites.
I’m not sure too many people got to see this banner, so I thought I’d bring it out of the archives, dust it off, add a few more images, and show it off again ; )
It’s made with heart shapes that look like lace, scrapbook paper cut into pennant shapes, and some twine to hold it all together. It was so easy and quick to make. I think it adds a pretty Valentine’s Day touch even if you’re not a big fan of bright red Valentine’s Day decorations like me. Who says Valentine’s Day decorations all have to be red!
I used my Silhouette Cameo® to cut the heart and pennant shapes, but it can be made without one, too.
If you’re using a Cameo, make the banners using any banner shape you like and adjust size to your preference. I cut my banner shape from scrapbook paper that is designed to look like a page from an old book. If you’re not using a Cameo, simply cut rectangles out of scrapbook paper, to the size you want and notch out the bottom (upside down “v”).
For the hearts, I used designs I found in the Silhouette online store (pictured above), but you could also cut out heart shapes from paper doilies. I used a spray adhesive to adhere the hearts to the banner shapes, then strung them together with twine.
Since I don’t have a mantel, I displayed my banner across the bookshelf in the family room.
Tell me, do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? I must admit that pre-blog days I did not. But it is kinda fun to hang a little something.
If a banner is not your style, then you might like this wreath.
or maybe Valentine Treat Bags.
I love this sweet Valentine’s Day Onesie!
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Jennah says
cute cute cute!!
susie smith says
You have the most original ideas. Love them all.
Jann Olson says
Darling! I love the delicate lacy look of the hearts. I too love using old book pages and sheet music for my crafts.
hugs,
Jann
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Jeanie says
Jann, I just added an email list. I hope you sign up!
Maria says
What a beautiful banner, it looks lovely! I love the paper, and love the hearts! It looks beautiful!
Carla says
What a lovely idea. This would go very well with my heart burlap love note pillows!
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says
Very cute, Jeanie.
Diana Rambles says
Such a lovely banner. It looks so vintage with that particular paper & the twine. Cute! Thanks for linking up!
Joyce Fisher says
Hi Jeanie,
I just LOVE your banner!!! I always love projects that incorporate pages from old books or sheet music.
I’m really honored that my “LOVE Banner” was included in the Silhouette “Valentine’s Day Round-Up” along with your beautiful shabby-chic banner!!!
Peace, Love and Joy,
Joyce
http://peaceloveandjoyce.com/silhouette-cameo/
Jeanie says
Thanks Joyce! It’s so nice to see this group really supporting each other!
Marie says
Wow! This is gorgeous! I love the paper colors your chose. Definitely want to make one of these for my mantel. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday this week!
Charlene Asay says
Loving this. So pretty!
Leanna says
These ideas are all really pretty and quaint. Love the banner.
Courtney says
Super cute!
Michelle James says
Jeanie, Just wanted to let you know that we loved your Valentine’s Day Banner so much when you shared it at the #HomeMattersParty last week, we’ve FEATURED it THIS WEEK! Hope you can check it out when you get a sec
http://ourcraftymom.com/home-matters-linky-party-119/
Regina Park says
Great staff!! Seems like so easy now.
Allison Stokes says
February already came, Valentine is knocking at the door! Your special tips will really help me in making a beautiful banner!