So with a big birthday coming up, I felt the urge to channel Martha Stewart. I want a banner that says "Happy Birthday". In the spirit of being EF, I have decided to make one. One of the most daunting things about this banner was the letters. Do I do felt? How do I cut them out so they look half-way decent? How do I attach them- stitch or iron? Searching my favorite place to shop (Etsy), I came across some awesome letters that you just iron on. SCORE!
First hurdle crossed, now what colors do I use? I had a devil of a time deciding between a Stars and Stripes theme or fun colors/patterns. I opted for bright colors so we could use it for other birthdays.
There are lots of patterns on the web. I just wanted some triangles, so I made a template and got cutting. Cutting a gazillion triangles with scissors is a pain in the tushie. Luckily Joann's was having a sale on Fiskars, so I got a rotary cutter and mat. That thing was a huge timesaver!!
Making sure I spelled "Happy Birthday" correctly...
Done!
I'm so proud of myself. It wasn't really that hard/time consuming either. We'll have to see what I can whip up on my next day off....
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