Halloween Banner with Polkadoodles

 Hi there friends!

Today I am sharing with you this banner that I made to decorate my fireplace and mantel. I used printable files by Polkadoodles Crafts. 

 

I really love how it turned out and that it is unique.

Supplies:

• 6 sheets black cardstock
• 3 sheets of yellow (or moon color) cardstock
• 4 sheets of white cardstock for printing
• String, twine, or ribbon long enough to hang banner 
• Gray ink and blending brush
• Shimmer or mica sprays
• liquid adhesive
• foam adhesive
• printer
• electronic cutting machine such as by Cricut, Silhouette, etc. 

Instruction: 

1.  In the software for the cutting machine, draw the shape that I wanted for the panels on the banner. They are approximately 10 x 7 inches. Any shape would do. Add two holes to each panel to allow the panels to be put on a string or ribbon. Cut it 6 times with black cardstock
2. Spray each panel with a shimmer or mica spray. I used a different color for each panel. Set aside to dry. 
   
   
   
3. Cut 6 circles with yellow cardstock, or whatever color you want the moons.
4. Download and unzip the file of ephemera (link below) and choose a house for each banner panel. Size them to fit.
5. Align the houses on a page with the Print & Cut registration marks turned on. Add pumpkins, cats, owls too. Size them to fit on or in front of the houses.
   
   
   
6. Print then cut each house and other elements.
   
   
   
7.  Using a gray ink and a blending brush, add some color and shading to the moons.  
   
   
   
8. Arrange the moons, houses, and other elements on each panel and adhere them in place. Use adhesive foam on some to prop the up to give some dimension. 
   
   
   
9. Cut a string or ribbon to the length needed for your mantel or the location you want to hang the banner. 
10. Thread the string through the holes and hang in place. I added a string of jack-o-lantern lights to the display as well. 
    

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Summer theme for tiered tray with Not Just Frames

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I got this set of wood embellishments that I decided to put them on my tiered tray. I always love the idea of things I can change with the seasons for special holidays. I will admit I'm not completely faithful to changing them. Every year, I find that my summer decor is lacking. I get so excited to decorate for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Winter and then it starts to taper off. I sometimes give up before Easter arrives and rarely does Summer decor happen beyond a wreath on my front door. Really, I'm the only one that notices or cares. This year I tried with a little bit of effort.

 

I used pieces from this set by Not Just Frames: Summer Embellishment Pack  (afil)

 Please note: the Adirondack chair is missing from this photo but is included in the set.

All the pieces have paint on them. 

 I used acrylic paint markers. I like to use them on small items rather than a paint and brush.

The flip flops are decoupage. 

I traced the soles of the flip flops on the back side of the paper I chose to use.

I like to cut it slightly larger than the object where it will be adhered.

I coat the wood in Mod Podge. I'm not picky on the specific formula used as it is not going in the dishwasher or used as a sealer. It is just used as a glue here.

Once adhered, I use a brayer (roller) to roll each one to get out any bubbles or wrinkles. I used a thicker paper so there isn't much of this anyway but thin papers will show more of those.

I use a pen blade (Exacto knife would work too) to trim the edges to match the wood.

 I sanded the beach sign with a sanding block to give it a faux weathered look. 

I put double-sided tape to a few pieces to attach them directly to my tiered tray. 

I added some things from around the house to help fill the tray such as a lei, starfish, and sand dollar. I think it's a good start!

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Papers are just from my collection. I always grab from my scraps first and I don’t keep track of where they came from.