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May 20, 2013 By Jenna 29 Comments

DIY Birthday Banner: Simple and Affordable

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Looking for a simple to make, yet adorable DIY birthday banner? Look no further! This DIY banner is easily made with a printable template, card stock, scissors and markers. You can fully customize it to match your party’s decor! 
This DIY Birthday Banner is one of the many homemade DIY party decorations I made for my daughter’s 1st birthday party.
DIY Birthday Banner - made with cardstock and markers -  Rain on a Tin Roof

 It was a blue and pink themed party with LOTS of DIY party decorations (did you really expect me to pay lots of $$ for it all considering how cheap I am?)!

This DIY party banner hung on top of the DIY party backdrop. The banner was super simple to make and turned out really cute! Really, it can be a DIY banner for any kind of celebration – customize it to your own liking!

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Happy Birthday Banner DIY Project

Materials Needed:

  • Scrapbook Paper or Cardstock (I got about two “flags” out of a 12×12 piece of scrapbook paper. I got all my paper at Hobby Lobby.)
  • DIY Birthday Banner Template (found here)
  • Adhesive Mounts of some sort (I used these)
  • X-Acto Knife or Hole Punch
  • Ribbon (I used this kind)
  • Sharpie
  • Scissors

I know I took pictures of this process, but it appears, I have deleted those photos! I am so sorry, but I promise, this is so easy you really don’t need photos.

Steps

Step 1:

Print out the banner template noted in the supply list from Miss Lovie Creations. She did a great job of making her DIY birthday banner and I did mine similar to hers.

Happy Birthday Banner DIY - DIY Birthday Banner Template Printable -  Rain on a Tin Roof
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Step 2:

Cut out the template. I used regular scissors for this.

Step 3:
Place the banner template over the back of your scrapbook paper or card stock and trace it with a pencil. Trace as many banners and circles as you will need. To spell out just “Happy Birthday,” you’ll need 13 banners.

Step 4:

Cut out the traced pieces. I used scissors for this as well, but you could use the X-Acto knife.

Step 5:

Place the circle template over scrapbook paper or card stock. Trace as many circles as letters you need. Again, you’ll need 13 to spell out “Happy Birthday.” I chose to use just blue and pink solid card stock for this so that my letters didn’t disappear on patterned paper.

Step 6:

Cut out circles.

Step 7:

Write your letters on the circles. I used a pencil to sketch the letters out and then just went over them with a sharpie.

Step 8:

Use the adhesive mounts or some other adhesive to attach the circles to the flags. Hot glue would probably work fine as well.

Step 9:

Use the X-Acto knife to cut small slits in each upper corner of the flags. If you don’t want to use the X-Acto knife for this, you could also use the hole punch.

Step 10:

Weave your ribbon in and out of the flags to string them together, then hang with thumbtacks.

All done! Easy peasy!

How to Make a Birthday Banner - Homemade birthday banner on party backdrop -  Rain on a Tin Roof

I put my thumbtacks behind the backdrop to keep them hidden.
DIY Banner - How to Make Homemade Banners using Cardstock -  Rain on a Tin Roof

Now aren’t you glad you learned how to make a birthday banner?

Told you it was super easy!
Need more DIY party decoration ideas? I totally have you covered!
DIY Birthday Party Hat – so cute and takes about 5 minutes to make with scrapbook paper!
DIY Bunting Cake Topper – another easy scrapbook paper and sticker project!
DIY Cupcake Pedestals – made with thrift store items and you can use them over and over again!
DIY Tablecloth Party Backdrop – the easiest and cheapest party backdrop EVER! It’s made from plastic tablecloths!
And you can always find all my DIY party decorations HERE!
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  1. Erin @ Sugar Magnolia says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:16 am

    That looks great! Next year I will definitely be making the banner for Levi’s birthday party myself!

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  2. Lindsey Domer says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:44 am

    Adorable! Love the colors, polka dots and streamers! 🙂 So fun!

    toddlindsey.com

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  3. pablaencasa says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:33 am

    So pretty and easy! thanks for sharing 🙂

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  4. Celestina Marie says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:44 am

    Hi Jenna, Just darling! Love this banner for your daughter’s first birthday. The color is so cheerful. Thank you for sharing. and, thank you for stopping by and your kind comment and invite to the link party.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  5. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    May 28, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    This banner is so cute! I love it. Definitely going to have to put your tutorial to work for my daughter’s upcoming birthday party in August.

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  6. gin says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    love the banner! thanks for the invite for the Monday link=up.

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  7. Sherry at The Rusty Pearl says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    I love this and will use this .. thanks so much .. Fabulous as always my sweet friend.. .hugs

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  8. Tara from The Magnolia Barn says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I love customized banners for parties! This is adorable. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. MomHomeGuide.com says

    May 28, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial! I will try to make this — my twin daughters’ birthday is coming up soon! 🙂

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  10. srpprcrftr says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Your banner is so incredible awesome. Couldn’t think of better words for how it looks. You did such a great job. It’ll be nice when she gets older so you can show her pics of her b/d party and the wonderful banner her Momma made for her party.
    Love her name, so pretty and different. Love your blog gal.

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  11. Angela Ryder says

    May 29, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Cute banner! Thanks for sharing!!~~Angela

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  12. creativeramblingsblog.com says

    May 29, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    Really cute, I love the colors.

    <3 Sarah

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  13. Lauren- SAHM I am says

    May 29, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    Thank you, this is exactly what I have been looking for!

    Reply
  14. Kathy Penney says

    May 30, 2013 at 9:25 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! Looks like it could have come from a party store. Great job! And I just love the name of your blog. 🙂

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  15. Linda @ With A Blast says

    May 30, 2013 at 11:28 am

    This is so cute, Jenna! I like the color combo 🙂 {must admit, I have only used store-bought banners before!} Thank you for linking this at the WEDNESDAYS ADORNED FROM ABOVE Blog hop !

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  16. Christine says

    June 3, 2013 at 11:04 am

    So pretty!!!! The banner is perfect!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality last week! Looking forward to partying with you again tomorrow evening!

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  17. Stacey says

    June 3, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Very cute! Great colors too!
    Thanks for sharing at the party!
    Stacey

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  18. Diana Styborski says

    June 4, 2013 at 5:48 am

    Very cute, and I love the table cloth backdrop too.
    I’m stopping by from the link up at better with age.
    Swing over my way when you get a chance 😉

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    • Diana Styborski says

      June 4, 2013 at 5:52 am

      Woops, forgot the link
      Babystybs.blogspot.com

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  19. Allie says

    June 15, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Thanks for using my template and linking back to me! Your banner looks awesome! Such a cute color scheme and I love the different patterned papers you used. Happy weekend!

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  20. villsvilladiego says

    June 22, 2013 at 8:03 am

    Wow,this one helped a lot for me. Now, I don’t have any problems with regards to what my aunt is favoring me to do.

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  21. Jenn says

    April 25, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Thank you for the great ideas and how to steps. I made the birthday backdrop, Pom poms and banner (changed from the bunting style) and it looked amazing at my daughters first birthday party.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      April 28, 2014 at 6:42 am

      YAY! Jenn, I love getting comments like this!! I’m so glad you were able to use the tutorials! Happy birthday to your little girl!

      Reply
  22. Ashley says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:43 am

    This is a great idea. thanks for sharing it anyway. 🙂
    Now, I can consider this one for the rest of my kid’s birthday parties. 🙂
    Good job my dear:)

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  23. Rachel says

    August 5, 2016 at 10:09 am

    This looks like something you would buy at an expensive, custom hobby store. I love how simple it is! My nieces birthday is coming up so I’ll have to let my sister-in-law know about this.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 9, 2016 at 7:23 am

      Awesome, Rachel!! Thank you!

      Reply
  24. Nancy M. says

    October 5, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    I think it’s a very pretty banner! I love how the colors compliment the drapery behind it. Good job!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      October 19, 2016 at 7:52 am

      Thanks, Nancy! It was really simple too!

      Reply

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