DIY Banners for the nursery.

"Scout Opal"
 *sorry for the poor lighting of these last minute photos*

 I've been working on little projects for Opal and Oliver's nursery this week before my move. I saw something similar on Pinterest, and even noted them here on this blog post. I didn't want to be a total copy cat, so I made this my own.

I also did notttttt want them to look like I personally made them. (insert how crazy for detail I can be about things being straight/ even) So, because of this preference for a handmade look I free hand cut the letters out and let it be.

We are going with a cabin theme for their room, so I loved the idea of calling them "scouts". Especially because we hope they will want to go to summer camps and maybe even cub/ girl scouts in the future.

"Scout Oli"
I plan to hang these over their bed/ crib. I'm excited to see them on the walls of the new apartment. I really hope that we can pull the whole "woodsy" look in their room. I don't want it to be too many brown tones though, that is why I used some bright pops of colors. I plan to use turquoise and apricot a lot in their room.

I actually already bought the fabric for their custom quilts that will be put together by my wonderful mom. I am just so darn excited for this. I love being a mom because I get to plan and execute things like this. Growing up, I never really got to decorate my room, so that's something I plan to always do with these 2. I want them to express themselves freely, for sure.

close up of Opal's banner.
 Materials needed:

  • printed fabric of choice
  • felt in one or more colors
  • one large piece of felt (can be purchased at Michael's in individual packaged pieces)
  • scissors
  • hot glue gun
  • dowel rod
  • yarn, string, ribbon, or whatever you choose for hanging purposes.

close up of Oli's banner.
Directions:
  1. Cut your banner out of the large prepackaged piece of felt. 
  2. At the top, glue your dowel rod to the back. Best to roll the fabric over it so that it is hidden.
  3. Next, cut your background shape/ image out of your patterned fabric. (I chose a heart)
  4. Hot glue your shape down to the fabric.
  5. Cut out your letters for whatever phrase, saying, name etc.. that you chose.
  6. Lay the pieces down to make sure they fit. 
  7. Glue them to the proper places you want.
  8. Lastly, glue the yarn with an appropriate amount of slack to hang.


These are two other banners that I did in hopes they will look like a younger child made them. I didn't use any patterns or anything, kind of just rolled with it. I hope my bear and bunny actually look like a bear and bunny!! (haha!) I plan to use these over their dresser with a collage of framed photos, art pieces and maybe a shelf with some special treasures on it.

I hope this gives you inspiration to make a banner of your own. I think I am going to make something for my bedroom and living room next. A little less handmade-by-a-child though. Maybe some nice family or marriage quotes? hmmm! Now to plan my next project!


xoxo,

 Chelsea
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