For the past few months every time I go to one of my favorite thrift shops I rummage through the TONS of fabric samples in one booth and buy one or two here and there. They are relatively inexpensive and I just can’t help myself. I keep thinking I’m going to have a braniac moment on what to do with them. I think that moment finally came this week!
The idea to make a banner out of this sample popped into my mind earlier in the week. So my supplies were the green fabric sample, a skewer, a monogram template (yes, homemade), black bias tape, black sharpie, and black ribbon. 
I couldn’t quite figure out how to make it hang correctly at first. I thought about fabric stiffener but hated that idea. I thought about gluing cardboard to the back – yuck. Then this idea came to me – not a bad idea!
So I glued the bias tape around the edges. I mitered the corners (reminded me of making a bed). Then knotted ribbon in the grommets (they were already there – genius) to make a hanger. I taped the home-made stencil to the fabric (after measuring twice – remember my OCD tendencies). The thought of paint scared me so I decided to use a black Sharpie for the monogram. How’s that for country? Are you surprised I didn’t use duck tape?
Turned out even better than I pictured in my mind! As I am writing this post I have stopped to admire it at least a half-dozen times! I can’t wait to get back to the store tomorrow and pick up some more samples. Ideas are buzzing in my brain! I may even try to go Etsy with this and a few other projects I have up my sleeves – maybe.I’m linking up with Kimba’s weekly DIY Day over at A Soft Place to Land so hop over there and show off one of your projects and be inspired by many others! UPDATE: While visiting links at Kimba’s found another party to link up with over at The Shabby Chic Cottage!
July 9, 2009
Oooh! I am loving this idea. I work in the furniture business. Do you know how many fabric samples i can get my hands on? This would be a fun project! Thanks for sharing.
July 9, 2009
Now how cure and simple is that??? What a darling idea. Thanks for sharing! Andi
July 9, 2009
cute, cute, cute! Love this idea!
July 9, 2009
Love it! You did a great job!
July 9, 2009
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July 9, 2009
Really like your banner. Love how you used the fabric sample!! I’ve used sharpie for monograms before, so I guess we are both country. ; )
July 9, 2009
That turned out super cute! I wish I knew where to get my hands on some samples like that.
~ Sarah
July 9, 2009
That is such a cute idea! You could sell those!
Manuela
July 9, 2009
Very cute idea.
Cheri
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July 9, 2009
Fabulous! This turned out so stickin’ cute! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for sharing-
July 9, 2009
Oooohhh…I’m lovin’ this!
July 9, 2009
I love this! It’s genious!!! I think I’m going to have borrow this idea!
July 9, 2009
This is darling! The black accents are a nice touch! Thanks for sharing.
Amy
July 10, 2009
Very cute! I love the ribbon around and the new sewing part! Fun project! Thanks for sharing!
July 10, 2009
What a great way to use those samples! I love that!
July 10, 2009
Cute cute cute!!
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