Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Patriotic Pennant

July is a great month. It contains my favorite holiday! The 4th of July is so special to me because I believe our country is an awesome one. I am proud to be an American!!! I always read some sort of American History book leading up to the holiday to emotionally and mentally prepare, but I needed something else; something more home-decor-ish to celebrate the holiday. Red, White, and Blue, here we come!


With a triangle template, I cut out a bunch of Red, White, and Blue triangles, then sewed them together as a pennant banner. Some thick felt stars from the $1 section at JoAnns helped add a little punch to the white fabric :)


I ended up making TWO it was so awesome. It feels good to stare at this all day, even though we still have a few weeks left before the holiday. It is a good reminder of the blessed Nation we live in.

Are you proud of your country? Whatever country that may be? Show off your colors!

**I used 1/2 yard of white fabric, and a whopping 8" of all my reds and blues to make 30 pennants! My triangle was juuuuust the right size. Do you want me to scan it and let y'all use it for your own banners?**

UPDATE: Find the template HERE!

We're joining the Patriotic Party at Craftaholics Anonymous!


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14 comments:

  1. So cute! I would love you to scan it. I happen to already have some of the Joann's stars...waiting for just the right patriotic project. Now I have it. Thanks!

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  3. Yes, please scan it! I can't wait to make it. I guess I need to make a trip to get some Joann stars today!

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  5. This is seriously so gorgeous! I already made one patriotic garland, but you're making me want to do another!! Way to go!!

    ~Alison
    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

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  6. I loved this idea so much, I featured it today with a roundup of fun summer ideas!

    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2010/06/wednesdays-wowzers-summertime-goodness.html

    Thanks so much for the inspiration!
    ~Alison

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  7. I love this! The stars are so cute.
    -Crystal

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  8. It looks great! I love that you did a red, white, and blue one. I want to make one after seeing yours.

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  9. Would love for you to scan it! Thanks so much for another great idea!

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  10. I totally love this project! My daughter's birthday is coming up and I have to try to make this as a birthday decoration:)
    http://showmemama.blogspot.com

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  11. So this is just darling.
    And I made one because I love yours so much.
    And I posted about it.
    And linked back here.
    Thanks for being so dang awesome.


    http://cccraftsnjunk.blogspot.com/2010/06/only-in-america.html

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  12. I created my own version too. Thanks for the inspiration!

    http://grahamsandee.blogspot.com/2010/07/4th-of-july-craft-project.html

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  13. check mine out again... added yoyos and star-shaped buttons. :)

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  14. Melanie,
    Super cute banner! love it. Thanks for joining the Patriotic Parade!
    have a safe and happy 4th!
    Linda

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