It’s “Get Your DIY On” time again! Each month some of my favorite bloggy buddies and I hold a themed link party challenge and invite YOU to link up all of your favorite projects from that theme! Our theme for April is “Thinking Spring!” Today my lovely co-hostesses and I will be sharing our spring projects, and then on Sunday we’re inviting you back to share your best spring stuff at our link up, so don’t miss it!
I decided on scrappy spring bunting for my project. I’ve been wanting to make a fabric scrap banner for a long time now, and this challenge gave me the perfect excuse! Here’s what I used to put it together:
- Fabric of choice (I used 5 patterns.)
- Ribbon
- Scissors
That’s it! It really is SO simple to make! I started out by cutting my fabric into strips. I used fat quarters, so they were 21″ long, and I made my strips 2″ wide. After all 5 fabric types were cut, I had about 60 strips.
With my strips cut, I began to assemble my banner.
I left the ribbon attached to the spool so I wouldn’t have to worry about cutting it to the correct length just yet. I took one of my fabric scraps, folded it in half, and slid it under the ribbon (1). Then I took the two ends of the scrap and pulled them through the loop that was created when I folded the scrap in half (2). I pulled it snug, creating a little knot at the top of my scrap (3). I kept adding scraps in this way, strategically trying to make my pattern appear random (4). I added my scraps until there were none left, and I had my banner (5)! SO easy, people!!
I even hung it myself with a hammer and a level and everything… we’re getting serious around here! 😉
But wait! There’s more! My Get Your DIY On co-hosts are ready for spring too! Be sure to pop over and check out their gorgeous creations:
Tulip Wreath and a Spring Mantel by Christy, Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer
Paper Carrots Easter Banner by Mandy, The Hankful House
Easter Bunny in the Grass Wreath by Krista, The Happy Housie
Spring Chalkboard from an Old Cabinet Door by April, House by Hoff
Have you created any projects for spring this year?
I link up at these fun parties!
April Hoff says
April 4, 2014 at 8:22 amLove the springy colors you chose for this cute bunting! Is it going in your new office?! 🙂
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:22 pmThank you, April! You have a good eye– it is in my office! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Pauline C. says
April 4, 2014 at 8:31 amI love this DIY tutorial Abby! Super adorable 😉 It’s my first time on your blog and I think you’re really creative.
PS: It would be awesome if you can link up this post on our EPIC FRIDAY linky party 🙂 Hope you can come and join us @ https://www.twelveskip.com/pages/linky-party/1264/linky-party-3-epic-friday-share-blog-post
Have a great weekend!
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:21 pmThank you so much for visiting my blog, Pauline!! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Mandy Hank says
April 4, 2014 at 10:45 amReally loving your color choice! I am sure you could use it for other times of the year as well- awesome!!
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:21 pmThank you so much, my friend! I ended up putting it in my office/craft room, so hopefully I’ll get a lot of use out of it! Hope you had a wonderful weekend, Mandy!
~Abby =)
Theresa @DearCreatives says
April 4, 2014 at 1:31 pmI love the fabrics you picked for your bunting. If you’d like your welcome to share it at my party or just drop by anytime.
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:19 pmThank you, Theresa! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Jen @ Migonis Home says
April 4, 2014 at 3:22 pmLOVE IT!!! I want to make one for Elle’s bday party now!!!!
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:18 pmThanks so much, Jen! I hear ya– I want to make one for every occasion after seeing how easy it was, lol! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Beth Anne says
April 4, 2014 at 8:36 pmSo cute, Abby! Such an easy project that’s perfect for craft room decor or a fun party! Also, I love your pictures, they’re beautiful!
~ Beth Anne
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:17 pmThank you so much, BA!! I feel funny commenting on this after we were just together a couple hours ago, lol! (Obviously I’m waaaaaay behind on my replies!) See you tomorrow!
~Abby =)
Shannon says
April 5, 2014 at 9:10 pmI just finished a bunting that is ~ 10 ft long just like this for my daughters room. These are so easy but so cute.
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:15 pmOooh that sounds so beautiful, Shannon! Yes– so easy! Love it!
~Abby =)
[email protected] of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
April 5, 2014 at 10:00 pmThis is so fun! I have never made a scrappy bunting before either. Now I know how! Perfect Springy project. XO
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:14 pmThank you, my friend! It was so easy! I can’t believe it took me this long to try it! 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
femmefrugality says
April 5, 2014 at 11:23 pmHow does everything you touch become so cute? You’re so creative and I love this project! I’ll be sure to check out the party tomorrow!
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:14 pmLol! Thank you so much, friend! You are the sweetest! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Sonnet @ SohoSonnet Creative Living says
April 5, 2014 at 11:27 pmWhat a great idea!! So simple and it turned out gorgeous… perfect spring colors!
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 10:13 pmThank you so much, friend! It was a fun, quick project! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
~Abby =)
Tamara says
April 7, 2014 at 1:28 pmInspiration accepted! I am making this my pinterest challenge of the week. Now off to the fabric store I go!!
justagirlabby says
April 13, 2014 at 9:57 pmI just popped over to check out your Easter bunting, and it looks beautiful! Love the bright colors! Hope you had a wonderful weekend, Tamara!
~Abby =)
Tamara says
April 14, 2014 at 10:10 amThanks Abby! I enjoyed completing something I found on pinterest. Although if I were to do it again I would calm down on how many fabrics I used. Your bunting looks so nice and CALM!