DIY Christmas Banner Using Leftover Wrapping Paper
The holiday season is here again with a “ho ho ho” and Christmas decor adorning retail shops and homes alike.
There’s just something about this season that makes me want to buy all the craft store supplies and spread a little holiday cheer!
I’m always up for an easy project and you can make this easy DIY Christmas banner using leftover scraps of wrapping paper and just a couple of craft supplies! I love that it repurposes something that would just be tossed, even if it’s just paper!
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Festive Christmas Banner
The best part about this banner is that there is no fancy equipment needed. Put away that sewing machine and Cricut machine and grab a pair of scissors! You’ll also need jute string and your favorite wrapping paper.
Last year, on a visit to my local Marshall’s, I found some beautiful Christmas wrapping paper printed on brown butcher paper.
One pattern featured red snowflakes and the other one featured simple green trees. I grabbed a couple of rolls to use in my gift-wrapping.
I noticed I had a lot of scraps left over that were too small to use for the presents I had left to wrap but too big to just throw away.
So I started thinking about how I could repurpose them and decided a merry Christmas banner would make for some great holiday decor!
I chose to use two different patterns for my banner, but you can do it how you see fit. Use the same wrapping paper for the whole project or choose two or more to create some fun detail!
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Start by cutting equal size strips of paper, alternating the patterns if applicable. Fold them in half so there’s equal amounts of paper on either side of the fold. Cut triangles on the bottom of each strip like a pennant piece.
Next, cut a piece of jute string long enough to fit the space you’re wanting to hang it in. Line the jute string along the fold line on the inside of the banner pieces.
Fold the strips over the jute string and use a piece of tape or a line of glue to hold the two sides together.
Evenly space the pieces out across the jute string, leaving enough room on the sides of the banner to be able to hang it. Now you’re ready to display your project!
Where to Display Your DIY Christmas Banner
A banner is such a versatile Christmas decoration and can be hung on a mirror, strung across a front door or wrapped around a Christmas tree. I hung mine over my hot chocolate bar and it was the perfect place to add some seasonal detail!
Variations of This Project
Next time, you can switch things up on this project by using the following ideas:
Cut pieces of white cardstock and sketch your own pattern or create letters to spell out a seasonal word or phrase. Add small green and red buttons around the edges for some interest or German glass glitter for some sparkle.
If using a piece of cardstock, you can punch a hole in the top of the banner pieces and add eye hooks to string the rope through. Or use mini clothes pins to attach the banner pieces to the string.
Pages from old books also make great banners. You can change up the shape of the pieces and do a tree or mitten banner. Have fun with it!
Looking for free printables to create a DIY Christmas banner? Check out this freebie + tutorial from the Country Chic Cottage!
What a great idea! It looks so pretty.
Dori,. Love the banner. Happy holiday to you and your family.