I’m hosting a holiday open house this weekend and I wanted to make a cute banner for the wall above the food table. I made a simple glittery Christmas banner using burlap and Martha Stewart Crafts glitter and I love it!
I rarely make anything with glitter but that is all changing! I realized my lack of love for glitter has to do with the fact that I’ve been using the wrong kind. I’ve only used kid glitter … you know the kind with the big flakes? Martha Stewart Crafts glitter is very fine and it makes all the difference.
To make my banner, I cut triangles from burlap fabric and spray painted them lightly with antique white paint. Ididn’t want them to be completely white but I wanted them to be a bit fainter than regular burlap. The paint will also keep the edges from fraying.
I had a terrible time choosing which glitter color to use but I finally went with a bright red … it just felt like Christmas.
I made letter stencils with vinyl and my Silhouette and pressed them onto the burlap …
… then painted the letter area with Mod Podge and sprinkled the glitter on. I tapped off the excess glitter and peeled the vinyl off right away {I didn’t want the Mod Podge to seal the vinyl onto the burlap}.
I used tiny clothespins to clip the triangles onto a piece of twine and it was finished: my simple but sweet “be merry” banner.
I love the way my Christmas banner turned out! I’m already excited about coming up with another glitter project!
For more Christmas garland ideas, be sure to check out this orange peel wire garland …
… a button garland that adds a homespun touch to the Christmas tree …
… and a stitched photo garland!
Your banner is adorbs! I used those tiny clothespins this year to hang miniature stockings for everyong at work. They are just ridiculously cute!
Fun!! I love the glitter and burlap together!
That looks great! I love those tiny clothespins. I’m using them to hang up my Christmas cards this year. 🙂
Very cute! I am hoping to use some glitter today on a project but I’m not sure if I will have time.
ooh, sparkly!
I love the banner. I hope I win! I will share! 🙂
Very fun – my daughter is in love with the MS glitter – so pretty!
Kelly
I love the banner. My niece would love the glitter.
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I *love* how your banner turned out, Randi! The red glitter against the burlap is just perfect. 🙂
Really?! I thought fine glitters are just the more expensive type. Will try these sparkling project soon. Best regards. 🙂