Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Everything's Coming Up Rainbows

What's green, green and more green?  Right, a frog holding a green lollipop, sitting on a lily pad...either that or St. Patrick's Day decorations...  I wanted something outside the lily pad for our living room mantle...and something quick...and something that didn't require a supply run...  I'm very demanding.

So I raided my felt stash and 20 minutes later we have this festive little banner



This was crazy simple.  I used felt sheets because I didn't want to have to measure (one cannot be bothered to measure while watching important programming like the Oscars).  One sheet of each red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet provided more than enough length to swag on my mantle.

I cut each sheets into thirds (longways) using pinking shears, and then pinked the two additional straight edges


Then just ran them through the sewing machine, scrunching them to give a ruffle effect


After all of the pieces were joined and ruffled, I went back through a second time to scrunch it a little more.  The banner natually twists a bit and once I had it up, I helped the twisting along to add to the ruffling effect.


Quick, easy and festive!  My random western european Irish eyes are smilin :)

34 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 1, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    So cute and simple!! I love the rainbow for St. Patty's!!! Thanks for sharing! Lynn@Sprinkles of Flavor

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  2. AmyMarch 1, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    So cute and so easy. I don't sew but I think I could even do this project! Thanks for sharing!! Amy@Duct Tape & Hot Glue

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  3. Handbags*and*PigtailsMarch 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I LOVE this! Im bookmarking it as an idea for future birthday parties. Thanks so much:)
    *Im visiting through the TipJunkie Link Up
    XO,
    Sarah
    HandbagsnPigtails.blogspot.com

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  4. Stuff by AshMarch 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Love this! So bright and fun. The wheels are turning with all the possibilities. You could use so many different colors for so many different occasions! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Wow... it has great impact! Loving the simplicity of how it looks (and how it was made). Great job.

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  6. RachelMarch 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love rainbows and I love decorating for St Pats Day... you have inspired me to make a rainbow bunting! I followed your link from HoH!

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  7. Kyla ArmstrongMarch 3, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    This is fabulous! I hope you'll come and share it at TOO Cute Tuesday!

    http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/2011/03/too-cute-tuesday-linky-par-tay-20.html

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  8. Brandy J.March 4, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This is so cute and really does look easy to make. You're making me want to invest in a sewing machine!!

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  9. Holiday SnobMarch 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I love this! I featured it on my blog:http://holidaysnobs.blogspot.com/2011/03/lucky-links.html

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  10. jbrMarch 4, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    What a fun way to bring color into a room.

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  11. AshleyMarch 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    So awesome! Too bad I don't have a stash of colorful felt!
    :D

    -Many Smiles!

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  12. UnknownMarch 4, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Your garland looks great on your fireplace! It's just a joyful thing, isn't it? So lovely!

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  13. KatrinaMarch 5, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    We are thinking Little Miss Sunshine birthday in future, this would be a great addition :)

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  14. AnonymousMarch 5, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Adorable ~ And I bet you'll be able to use it lots of other times throughout the year as well!

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  15. AlexMarch 5, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Oh Wow! What a great idea! TFS ! I'm a new follower :)

    Alex
    http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

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  16. Jaimee @ Havenwood House of BoysMarch 5, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    This makes me happy : )
    craft-interrupted.blogspot.com

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  17. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}March 5, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Super cute! Love it!
    Visiting form TT&J.

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  18. RosannaMarch 6, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    SO CUTE; I want one!! :D

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  19. StephanieMarch 6, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I love rainbows even when it's not St. Patrick's Day. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  20. StephaniMarch 7, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    That is super cute. It would look nice in my hallway... I think I have a rainbow of felt...

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  21. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love it! So cute! I'd love to have you link this up at my new Link Party!

    http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/03/make-something-monday-link-party-1.html

    -Sarah

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  22. Amanda @ Frills and FrolicMarch 7, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Great banner! I featured you as one of my favorite's from TT&J's Linky Party.

    I would love for you to check it out!

    Amanda

    frillsandfrolic.blogspot.com

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  23. ChristinaMarch 9, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Such a simple yet great idea!

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  24. JenniferMarch 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I love garlands on mantles and I LOVE this rainbow one! What a fun way to celebrate st patty's and spring... and it would be great pulled out for birthdays and stuff. I featured you today on my rainbow round up :)

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/03/rainbow-round-up.html

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  25. JennMarch 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    OMG this is adorable!!!

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  26. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Wow I love this! So cute!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  27. Amy @ Positively SplendidMarch 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    This is darling! And the concept would be so great for so many different occasions!

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  28. UnknownMarch 14, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Yeah! This is darling. I love the ruffle effect and never would have thought to use it in a garland. Great idea!

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  29. Kindra-At Home With KApril 7, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Super cute! I love the vibrant colors you used. Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  30. Kindra-At Home With KApril 8, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Your banner was featured on my blog today! Come grab an "I'm Featured" button!

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  31. LorieJune 2, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love this! Adding it to all of my favorite rainbow party ideas!!

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  32. Shanea September 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Cute and easy...what is not to like :)

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  33. ArtbyasmMarch 16, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    I love it and what a great idea for any holiday! Thank you for sharing! I am a new follower! Please stop by anytime and hope you follow back!

    Warmest Regards & Have A Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
    Annamaria

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  34. ErleneFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:06 PM

    This is one of the cutest rainbow banners and I pinned it. Visting from Krafty Insp. Thurs. Linkup

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