All Strung Out Summer DIY Party Banner
on June 06, 2017

All Strung Out Summer DIY Party Banner

It is always summer here in Arizona, but summer is also just around the corner for everywhere else. What better way to celebrate, but with flamingos, palms and a party! Create this easy DIY party banner for your next summer shindig, follow the simple steps below to create yours:
  1. Die-cut mat board and wood paper from larger Banner die. Die-cut mixed media paper from the same-shaped, smaller Banner due.
  2. Adhere wood paper to mat board.
  3. Use a Tool ‘N One with the sponge applicator to apply distress ink to die-cut mixed media paper.
  4. Mist paper lightly with water. Blot with paper towel.
  5. Die-cut sentiment from gold poster board. Adhere sentiment to banner using foam dots.
  6. Attach mixed media piece to Banner base with Velcro or foam dots.
  7. Die-cut Flamingo from pink, white and pink-glittered paper. Assemble and attach to Banner.
  8. Die-cut Monstera Leaves from various shades of green paper.
  9. Die-cut Palm Fronds from gold poster board.
  10. Adhere Fronds and Monstera Leaves onto Banner.
  11. Attach flowers to Banner.
  12. Adhere ribbon to back of Banner.
  13.  Adhere Crystal Drops or Pretty Pink Posh Clear droplets if desired.
  Supplies Platinum™ Machine by Spellbinders™ - PL-001 Type-Oh! Contour™ Die: SR-011 Three’s A Crowd: SR-013 Flamingo Die: S3-248 Palm Fronds: S4-726 Monstera Leaves: S4-727 Adhesive of Your Choice Foam Dots Glue Gun Gold Poster Board Green Ribbon-1/8” Mat Board Mister Paper Towel Pink Glittered Paper Pink, White, Green Cardstock Pretty Pink Posh Clear droplets Small Paper Flowers Tool N One-Sponge Applicator Velcro-Optional Wood Paper, Birch By Arc Paper

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