DIY: Valentine's Heart Banner

If you've read my blog for awhile, 

you're probably already aware I love to decorate.

(Proof can be found here, here and here!)

And if I can DIY the decoration, that's even better!

While I have quite a bit of Valentine's Day decor already,

I wanted something new and different this year,

and I'm a fan of DIY banners so that's what I set out to make!

After a little research online and very little thought,

I decided on a super simple heart banner in two different red patterns.

Take a look below to see how I made it! 

The Goods:

Scrapbook Paper*

Heart Stencil

Craft Rope or Twine

Slim Utility Knife

Scissors

Pencil

*I used two different red patterns, but use whatever you'd like!

Depending on the length of your banner,

trace as many hearts as you'll need.

I used five of one patterns and four of another,

and actually originally traced and cut out eight of each.

It was WAY more than I needed because of the size of my stencil.

On the reverse side of the patterned paper, 

draw little lines where you'll make cuts for your rope. 

Using your slim utility knife,

cut slits over the lines you just drew.

Slide the rope through one slit and then the other,

alternating between the two red patterns.

Lastly, hang your banner for all to see! 

Fall Decoration Changes & Additions

I think I've mentioned before how much I LOVE Fall. And also how much I LOVE decorating for the holidays. If I haven't mentioned either, well now I have! :) Even though I already posted about Fall decorations here and here, I couldn't help myself and just had to post again because there are some changes AND additions. 

After Halloween I took down all the creepy and scary Halloween decorations like I've done in past years. I normally don't add anything else to my Fall decorations, but this year I thought I could use more and went to town modified existing decorations I already have and making a few new ones! I recently discovered FREE Printables and let me tell you they are wonderful! I used two for my decorations and will link to them when pictured below. 

 My Sister-In-Law recently sent me a picture of her Fall mantle and it had a really cute "Give Thanks" banner/theme going. I was inspired and after some quick searching, I came across this amazing FREE Printable for an oh so cute Pumpkin and Pomegranate Give Thanks Banner. I made the banner and used it as inspiration for the whole mantle. I really do like the outcome and it's so different than past years!

After finding my first awesome FREE Printable, I was inspired and went searching for more fun ways to decorate without spending much money, if any at all! I wanted a 4x6 "Subway" themed sign for Fall, but couldn't find many in that size. After thinking I was out of luck, I found this beauty and couldn't wait to make use of it! I really love how the entry table turned out and I'm tempted to do something similar for other upcoming holidays. 

I couldn't help but decorate with more lil corn too! The photo of my grandma and nephew just happen to make for some cute decor as well! I also got a really cute lil fern for my entryway plant stand and I'm hoping it last longer than the last plant I had there! HAHA! I'll keep you updated... but if nothing else, I'll have the cute little "Happy Harvest" sign. 

When I went went to Michaels for banner supplies, I found a few other Fall goodies I couldn't pass up and am really happy about how they worked out! I love the new little garlands and the acorn/leaf scatters I have in the jar. And of course - it's not Fall in my apartment if there aren't these falling leaves! 

Last but not least, an overall look at some Fall aspects in my Dining and Living rooms.

Have I mentioned that I love Fall?!!?