Today I am going to show you how to make a banner from photos. I am making mine in a wedding theme but you can use this same idea for parties and so much more. Photos personalize this banner for just about any occasion. If you have a DIY wedding coming up, you are going to love how easy this photo banner is to make.
This is the perfect craft to display photos in a special way. If you are hosting an engagement party, DIY wedding, or bridal shower, this could be the finishing touch your event needs.
If you are looking for other ways to show off photos, this wedding card box is perfect for collecting cards from your guests and these centerpieces can be used for graduation parties, weddings, birthdays, and other meaningful events.
This is such an easy DIY project you can make in minutes. Feel free to customize the shapes and colors to your own style.
How to Make a Personalized Photo Banner
Supplies to make a photo banner:
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- Photos (I am using black and white but color is fine as well)
- Heart pennant shapes
- Black twine
- Letter stickers
- Printable pennant template
- Hole punch
- Scissors
- Craft knife
- Self-healing mat
Wedding Photo Banner Video
I thought a video might be a great way to show how to make a banner with photos. You can watch that below.
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Continue reading below!
Start by printing the pictures you will use for the banner. I am using standard size 4×6 prints. You can use color if you like but I wanted black and white for this project. You will also need to print the pennant template here.
Cut the template from the paper then lay it on top of each photo. Use the craft knife on your self-healing mat to trim each picture the same size and shape as the template. Use a hole punch to put a hole in both of the upper corners of each picture. Repeat for all of the pictures for your banner.
Then you can move on to your hearts.
Add a letter sticker or vinyl cut in letter shapes to the center of each heart. I purchased these hearts already painted black but you can get raw wood hearts and paint them instead. Spell whatever you want your banner to say.
Then use twine to string your items together into a banner. Start with a photo and add one heart between each picture.
Continue alternating pictures and hearts until the end. Again, end with a photo just like you started.
Then your wedding photo banner is ready to hang.
Use engagement pictures to make this photo banner extra special. Now that you know how to make a banner, you can make one for more than just weddings.
Add a banner to birthdays, graduations, baby showers, and so much more.
This personalized banner might just be the touch your event needs.
I love the way this one turned out as well as just how easy it is to make.
A quick and easy craft with a big impact is right up my alley!
Love this tutorial on how to make a banner and want more? Try the links below!
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Supplies
- Photos I am using black and white but color is fine as well
- Heart pennant shapes I purchased these hearts already painted black but you can get raw wood hearts and paint them instead.
- Black twine
- Letter stickers
- Printable pennant template
- Hole punch
- Scissors
- Craft knife
- Self-healing mat
Instructions
- Start by printing the pennant template and the pictures you will use for the banner (I used 4×6 prints).
- Cut the pennant template from the paper then lay it on top of each photo. Use the craft knife on your self-healing mat to trim each picture the same size and shape as the template. Use a hole punch to put a hole in both of the upper corners of each picture. Repeat for all of the pictures.
- Add a letter sticker or vinyl cut in letter shapes to the center of each heart. Spell whatever you want your banner to say.
- Then use twine to string your items together into a banner. Start with a photo and add one heart between each picture.
- Continue alternating pictures and hearts until the end. Again, end with a photo just like you started. Hang.
