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How to Make a DIY Book Page Valentine Banner

A simple idea for Valentine decorations; here is how to make a DIY book page Valentine banner using stencils! A simple, sweet Valentine's Day garland.
Author: Laura Radniecki

Materials

  • Book Pages
  • Alphabet Stencils
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Stencil Brush
  • Twine
  • Scotch Tape
  • Vinyl, Paper, or Cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Paper Cutter
  • Banner Flag and Heart Shape Templates Found in the Resource Library

Instructions

  • Print and cut out the banner flag template from the resource library.
    Tear pages from an old book.
  • Count how many paper flags you need to make your Valentine's banner.
    I needed 11 flags total to spell VALENTINE with two hearts, one on either side of the word.
    Then, using scissors or a paper cutter, cut the book pages into flag shapes.
    I cut the paper into rectangles first with my paper cutter.
    Then, I used scissors to cut the notch in the bottom of each flag.
  • Using the how to stencil method I explore here, stencil the letters onto the book page flags.
  • Cut out a heart shape using the heart shape template, and stencil it onto the flag(s).
    I used vinyl but cardstock or thick paper would work best to make a heart stencil.
  • Repeat, stenciling all the letters and shapes onto the flags.
  • Cut a long length of twine as a hanging string.
    Arrange the banner's letters and shapes in the correct order.
    Then, fold the top part over and tape paper flags onto the twine banner.
    PRO TIP: When I made a book page banner in the past, I used a glue stick to attach the flags to the twine, before reinforcing them with scotch tape.
    This time, I wanted the freedom to move the flags around to adjust the spacing, so I decided to skip the glue.
    Instead, I folded the top of each paper flag over about a half inch and taped it down over the twine with clear tape.
  • Repeat for all of the flags in your banner.
  • Tie loops at the ends of the twine and hang your Valentine's Day banner up!
    You can fine-tune the spacing of the flags, and trim off any excess twine from the ends.

Notes

  • Check for old books at garage sales, thrift stores, and free boxes at the library or local book stores.
  • Use this how to stencil guide to get the best stenciling results.
  • Customize this banner for any occasion or holiday by changing out the word(s) you stencil onto the paper flags!