I know how close it is to Thanksgiving, but I've been knocked down with the worst cold ever for the past week and I'm so behind! Luckily, my idea for my Thanksgiving banner was so super easy that I could get it done in just an hour (thanks to an awesome free printable). That means you still have time to make one before the big day! I'll show you in a few easy steps how to make a darling burlap and paper banner for fall and Thanksgiving. Plus, next year you'll be ready for Thanksgiving as soon as the Halloween candy is gone (which in my house is usually the next day)!

Give Thanks Thanksgiving Banner Tutorial

Supplies:
*Printable "Give Thanks" banner letters from Clairebella.com (they also have matching placecards, coasters, and more for free!)
*1/2 yard burlap fabric (available at fabric stores and even Walmart)
*Coordinating 3/4" or wider ribbon
*Leaves cut from coordinating patterned papers
*Coordinating buttons
*Hemp or linen thread and needle
*Sewing machine and coordinating thread

1. Print out "Give Thanks" letters from Clairebella.com. (I've had these on my Pinterest board for a while--so glad I was able to use them!) Lay them out on burlap and cut around them (don't be too picky--burlap is hard to cut!). Pull out a few threads from the bottom to create a fringe.


2. Sew letter cards to burlap with sewing machine. I just sewed around the edges (again, don't make it too perfect--it adds to the character!). Then sew ribbon along the top of each letter (in the right order, ahem), leaving a space between words.


I accented my banner with a simple leaf bunting that I stitched together with my sewing machine. More on these little leaves in tomorrow's project!

And here's where my banner really hangs across the windows in my kitchen (the photos just come out so much better outside!). I love looking at it and remembering to give thanks every day. I'm so thankful for this beautiful time of year!

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Ooh, so excited for today's post! Emily of Jones Design Company (one of the classiest and most talented design/craft bloggers out there!) is sharing her tutorial for summer beach tote tags, including free printables! Make sure you check out Emily's blog after you read on!

Summer bags are a must … toting beach towels and sand toys to the beach, goggles and
sunscreen to the pool and snacks and frisbees to the park. With kids coming and going, a bag
tag is a great way to identify each bag and keep track of it while you are out and about.
I have created a printable pdf with four beachy designs and with just a few inexpensive
products, you can customize in minutes.



Here’s what you’ll need:



:: beach bag tags printable pdf {download at the end of the post}

:: self-sealing laminating pouches {purchase here for

$5.99 for 5 pouches}

:: rubber stamps & ink pad, or pen to personalize

:: ribbon for attaching to bag

STEP ONE: print pdf & cut along dotted line





STEP TWO: personalize



There are some great alphabet stamp sets available at Paper Source {click here}.

STEP THREE: fold tag in half



STEP FOUR: following instructions on bag tags, set tag into pouch and slowly remove paper

backing and press to seal.





Now just add a ribbon of your choice and tie to your bag.











These work great on lunch bags for kids’ summer camps too!





To download the pdf, please click on image below



Enjoy your summer {and the tags!}

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I have been involved with making the Father's Day gifts for all the men in our congregation for the past four years or so, and after looking through our past ideas, I thought some of you might be looking for similar ideas for larger groups of dads. Father's Day is coming up fast, so here are my samples and a PDF of each tag so you can download, print, and cut your own in no time at all! I've started a Web site where we can offer printables and downloads. It's still under construction, but check it out and download the PDFs here.

M&Ms Candy Gram

Movie Popcorn Treat
Another Costco find--microwave popcorn. The tag says, "Happy Father's Day to a great Pop!"

The other ideas I helped with I didn't have tags for, but they wouldn't take long to make.

*Attached to a can of Dad's root beer: "Pop pop, fizz, fizz, oh what a great dad you is!"

*Attached to a Big Hunk candy bar: "Happy Father's Day to a Big Hunk!"

*Make a boutonniere out of a Sugar Daddy sucker and a ribbon. Glue a pin back on the back. No tag needed!

Go here to download the featured Father's Day tags!

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