Burlap Pennant Banner and Bias Tape

Happy February! Don't you just love February, its so festive and fun and for me it means Baby Boy's Birthday, Rodeo, the beginning of Spring and of course the obvious - Valentine's Day. I wanted to make a Valentine Banner for my mantle but then I realized how long the word "V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E" really is. And "LOVE" and "BE MINE" are a little overplayed (which I don't really even mind ha :) So I came up with the word "HEART", it fits right?

The "burlap pennant" craze has taken over and it really is such an easy craft, so if you are new at crafting its a great simple little project. Not to mention burlap is super cheap. 
Simple Steps:Cut your burlap into the flags. If you plan on keeping this decoration then I recommend doing a zig-zag stitch around each flag to keep from fraying. 

Then use a stencil to spell out your word. You can just use regular cheap acrylic craft paint and a sponge brush.

Once the flags dry, you can attach them a number of ways... you could just hot glue them to some twine or yarn, but I sewed mine onto bias tape. 

Let's talk about bias tape... there are options. You can get most solid colors at the fabric store in various sizes. For projects where the bias tape is going to add a lot, like a quilt or this tablecloth, I like to make my own.

It speed things up if you have a bias tape maker. They even make bias tape maker machines. Fancy Pants.

Once you have made/bought your bias tape, just sandwich your flags between and sew directly over the bias tape.

I'm not getting crazy with the V-day decor cause little man's Bday is next week. If you know me at all you know that I don't think it's festive unless we have streamers and balloons. I hope he likes red.

So how do you feel about bias tape, do you make your own? I think it is much cuter than store bought, and does anyone have that machine? I eyeball it all the time and wonder if anyone has one.

Love to hear what you think!

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