Pretty Posie Pennants
These whimsical pennants can be made in any color scheme for your Valentine, or string them from ribbon to make your own bunting.
Supplies:
Cardstock
Deckle Edge Scissors
Old Sheet Music
Vintage Eyelet Pieces
Sewing Machine (optional)
Buttons
E6000 glue
Computer word text
Gold Heart Doilies
Gold Tinsel Stems
Red Eyelets
Paper Whimsy Beautiful Faces Sheet 138
Paper Whimsy Roses Sheet 266
Ephemera
Technique:
(1) Trace out pennant shape on to cardboard or heavy cardstock. The size of the pennant I used is 9 inches tall by 6 inches (at the widest point).
(2) Trace shape on to old sheet music and cut out.
(3) Attach pennant sheet music sheets to cardstock and stitch along the edges. Trim along edge of cardstock with deckle edge scissors.
(4) Add a strip of eyelet trim to the top of the pennant. I stitched mine on with the machine.
(5) Set eyelets on each side of the pennant. Glue buttons along the top of pennant.
(6) Add gold tinsel stems to the top and twist the edges closed.
(7) Add gold heart to center of pennant with your favorite adhesive.
(8) Add a bit of ephemera, rose, and Paper Whimsy image.
(9) Add red sparkle heart sticker, and buttons to front.
(10) Type out word art in Microsoft Word, print and cut out strip. Attach to the front of the heart.
DAILY GIVEAWAY
I have 4 of these little pennants to giveaway…and today will be a BONUS day. Please make sure your email is valid so I can contact you for your snail mail address should you win!Each day 3 lucky winners could receive a free download image sheet from the lovely Gale Blair, owner of www.paperwhimsy.com
TODAY’S GIVEAWAY IMAGE IS:
Paper Whimsy Sheet 138Please leave a comment with your name and email address to be eligible for this prize. Giveaway winners will be contacted by email to claim their prize!
awwwww–so sweet!
A great all occasion idea. These are so pretty.. thanks Nancy.
These would look lovely used as bunting as well.
J’admire toujours votre travail d’art. C’est tellement beau!
I always admire your artwork . It is so beautiful!
These images are just so sweet! Love the banner idea!
Thanks Nancy, a needed pick up in a brutal February week! sharon
Beautiful! I love these images from Paper Whimsey, and had actually used the first one in Christmas cards. You never cease to amaze!
love it. I made pendants this weekend and posted about your beautiful 14 days of Whimsy, my grandson and I had so much fun. Di@Cottage-Wishes http://cottage-wishes.blogspot.com/2013/02/valentine-love_10.html
very sweet!
Sweet, sweet, sweet!
These are just lovely! Thank you for sharing….we all feel the ‘love’.
So beautiful. I love the sparkly hearts.
Chris xx
I love that your projects use simple and readily available supplies (at least if you are a paper person the supplies are usually in my drawer) and thank you Gale for the awesome digital images and downloads!!
I adore these sweet pennants and would love to win one! Thank you for all your beautiful inspirations Nancy!
Loving ALL of the beautiful ‘heart’ projects. You are so inspirational x
i’m enjoying all of these projects. everyone is very pretty.
These are so pretty! I love them. I am feeling gulity that I have not created much of anything for Valentine’s Day…and believe me I bought a ton of stuff to create with. Nothing. This is inspriing me though! Maybe tonight will be the night?
Karen
These are incredibly adorable, I just think they are so sweet! Your talents are amazing Nancy!
Anything that hangs is a favourite for me! More sweet bits of precious love!
Every day has brought beautiful inspiration ~ thank you Nancy, always wonderful seeing your lovely creations!!!
I am enjoying all your projects. I especially like that they can be made in a small time frame or a day yet they are so elegant and beautiful! Thank you so much!
Nancy, the pennants are decorated so beautifully! Love them! I had planned on playing along! Hope you have a wonderful day! Hugs!
magnifique !
I love it !
The banners are so sweet. I love banners because you can decorate without looking for flat surfaces. Ha!
Really adorable!
Another gorgeous project, Nancy–you are a busy, very generous artist! Thank you for all the nice project ideas!
You’ve shown us so many sweet and different ways to use hearts Nancy.
I’m going to miss seeing all these sweethearts!
hugs Lynn
Certainly have enjoyed waking up each morning to see what you have created! I have enjoyed the past ten… and eleven is no different! Karen Hopple (hopplesnv@clearwire.net)
Adorable…each day I love what you are sharing. And they are simple designs to create.
Enjoying this crafty 14 Heart Days. I’ve also enjoyed popping over to Paper Whimsy, Gale has some great items. Thanks for the fun
These are so sweet! I’m really enjoying your daily posts.
So sweet! Another beautiful project, that could easily be adapted for any occasion!
Awesome! I like making pennants for every occasion.
I’m a sucker for red, white and black anything and these are gorgeous. I am loving all the ideas you’re providing. Wish I didn’t have to work, so I could have more time to play.
That’s what I was wishing today when I had to leave the house after the ice storm to attend the “real” job:) more time to play!!!
What a great project. Thank you for sharing. The possibilities for your giveaway are endless…
Hi Nancy,
These are so cute! I love checking everyday to see what you
made for the day!
Have a nice day!
Linda
The banner is beautiful, Nancy! Love the sweet images too:) Have great nite.
DebbieK
Sweet Paper Whimsy pictures beautifully showcased – love the banner idea.
So pretty, love these pennants! Thanks Nancy.
Lovely and vintage. Cute vintage image! Love the buttons too!
Very cute! I love the eyelet and buttons.
Nancy, These are just beautiful! I love all the sweet details. I would love to win one of these and that awesome collage sheet!
Hugs,
Ivy
I’ve just come upon your lovely site… and beautiful projects! These are soooo cute, just beautiful details, love the sweet buttons and adorable images! I would love the chance to win!!
Hugs,
Pendra
pendrasplace.blogspot.com
~♥how adorable…love seeing the sweet images with the eyelet lace & the mother of pearl buttons…faves of mine lace & buttons…hugs & blessings, vikki♥~
So very pretty,Nancy.
Hugs,
Marie
So sweet and lovely! And thank you so much for drawing me, such a lovely surprise and I am so happy!