Instructions
- Cut out the papers using the die and inked the edges with Distress Ink.
- Then, turning each one slightly, so they resemble ornaments, I put in eyelets at the bottom and each side.
- Next, you are ready to decorate ... each one is different, so I am putting up close-up photos of each section, so you can see what I did. I am putting up close-up photos of each section of the banner, so you can see what I did. The camera tends to flatten the images, but I am sure you get the idea.
- For the first one, I cut out Santa from the paper and adhered with Pop Up Glue Dots.
- For the next one, I layered a smaller sheet of paper, along with a tag and images I cut out of other papers. I used Pop Up Glue Dots to adhere the stamp and tag to provide added dimension. For the others, I used Craft Dots. I added ribbon and a bead to the tag for extra fun.
- For the third, I layered several sheets of paper cut with the dies and then used Pop Up Glue Dots to adhere the angel, which I cut out from the paper. I added a flower, cut from the Jolee's border to the side.
- For the first one in this group, I used two of the Stacker dies, held together with a Removable Glue Dot in order to run them through my die cutting machine, to make a frame. I then added another one inside. I cut out the angels from paper and used Pop Up Glue Dots to make them stand out.
- Finally, I added a gold star from another pack of Jolee's stickers that I had lying around. (You could use another of the flowers from the Jolee's border sticker, instead.)
- For the next one, I cut out the design from paper and used Pop Up Glue Dots to adhere. I then added a flower and some of the border from the Jolee's sticker.
- The final one in this group is my favorite ... I layered several frames to provide dimension and then placed in a design I cut from the paper. I cut out another piece of paper with decorative scissors and inked the edges.
- Then, to attach it, I used a combination of Pop Up Glue Dots and Mini Glue Dots. This allowed me to bend the paper and twist the paper ... I think it provides movement, making it look like a flag blowing in the breeze.
- The Stackers dies that I used to make the banner can also be embossed. The first one in this group shows the embossing detail the best. For this one, I layered a few die cut images. The tag, taken from the die cut sheet, is adhered with Pop Up Glue Dots and accented with gems. I then ran the floral border (another part of the Jolee's sticker) across the banner, trimming the ends to fit perfectly.
- The next one features a collage of angels cut from the Graphic 45 paper and adhered with Pop Up Glue Dots onto a layered die cut. For additional movement, you could mix up your Glue Dots, like I did in the last group.
- Finally, the last one is a few layers cut with the Stackers dies, accented with a few "stamps" I cut out of the paper with decorative edge scissors. Again, I used the Pop Up Glue Dots on some of the images. Then, I topped it off with one of the flowers from the Jolee's border.
- Once they are all decorated, tie them together with ribbon. For the two ends, I tied on long strips of ribbon in a loop for hanging.
Then, add the Baubles, beads and other danglies to the bottoms with jump rings.
- Oh, one more tip ... I hate the white edge you end up with when you cut images from paper, so I used Distress Ink to cover it up. It gives your project a finished, professional look.
I hope this inspires you to create an incredible banner, too!
By: Candy Spiegel
