Homemade Birthday Banners and Placemat

Posted by Krista | Jan 28, 2011 | Uncategorized |

I realize the majority of our posts are about food, which I love! However, my next favorite thing in life are sewing projects. For no other reason than to ignite your own creativity I am posting about my most recent projects; a birthday banner, a birthday chair cover and a birthday place mat! Typically, when a birthday arrives in our home I frantically scramble to color posters and banners the night before to decorate our home. I was sick of wasting all of that time, paper, markers for hideously ugly signs like these…..

So I created these for a new birthday tradition…..

If you like the idea I totally give you permission to copy them….enjoy! They were very fun and quick to make.

14 Comments

Amy Snell on January 28, 2011 at 4:16 am

I totally LOVE LOVE this!! I will so be stealing this for sure!! thanks for sharing :):)
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Nikki Ripplinger on January 28, 2011 at 4:18 am

I've tried to get in touch with you several times by the e-mail you get when you press Idaho, for example. I haven't heard anything back. I have a few questions. Help! How do we reach you or someone who will answer?
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Judi on January 28, 2011 at 6:13 am

That is adorable Krista! I love it!
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Krista on January 28, 2011 at 3:17 pm

Dear Nikki,

I am so sorry you haven't been able to reach any of us at Deals to Meals. Email me at arizona@dealstomeals.com and I will gladly respond and help in anyway I can!

Krista
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Dandi on January 30, 2011 at 5:20 am

Really cute ideas. I am planning to copy it. Thanks!
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Anonymous on January 30, 2011 at 5:22 am

what an amazing idea .. this literally took my breath away! So super practical.
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gabby on January 31, 2011 at 3:09 am

thank you so much for sharing these great idea for sure I'll made these for my beautiful family

thanks!!!!
gaby
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Grandma Lou on January 31, 2011 at 3:26 am

Krista, Those sewn items are so bright and cute!!! How come I never made those for you girlies??? I want to turn the clock back. . . sure proud of you! Love, Mom
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Oh, Sweet!... on February 4, 2011 at 9:34 pm

Shan-
What pattern did you use? I would LOVE to copy your birthday idea!
Thanks!
Amy
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Shandra on February 4, 2011 at 9:49 pm

I wish I could claim this project! However, it was my cute sister Krista's masterpiece. She didn't use a pattern, she just cut out letters she had blown up on her computer, cut them out and glued them on her flags (for the birthday sign). Her place mat I believe she just made up her pattern too. I will have her post a comment about any other details that may help. Sorry! I am not a sewer, so I am not much help 🙂
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Diane on February 18, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Were the letters and stars paper or fabric? How do you keep them from fraying if they are fabric? I am not good at sewing, so I need help!
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Krista on February 21, 2011 at 9:06 pm

Diane,

That is a good question. The letters and stars are fabric. If you go to your local fabric store and ask for Heat n' Bond or a product similar they can help you find what you need. This product is found on a bolt, like fabric, and it has double-sided glue. You can iron it on to a piece of fabric and then iron that onto another piece of fabric. That is how the letters are attached to the banner. Hopefully that helps!
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Amber Unger on April 20, 2012 at 6:11 am

I love your birthday chair cover!! I don't suppose you sell them? If you do, I would love to purchase one for my classroom.

Amber.L.Unger@gmail.com
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Shandra on May 1, 2012 at 2:52 am

No, we don't make them. Sorry! We just made up the pattern and went with it. From a professional eye it probably is pretty silly, but we sure had fun! It didn't take long at all to make..it was just like sewing a pillow case 😉
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Krista

Krista is the sister of Shandra Madsen (bog author) and has a passion for everything having to do with the home. She is creative, fun, optimistic and finds ways to see the good in every situation. She will be sharing and focusing on everything family and fun!

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