Make a DIY banner with one of these easy ideas! Get 50+ unique projects perfect for parties, the holidays, and other celebrations.
Skills Required: None. One thing I love about making a garland . . . they are so easy. None of these projects require any prior crafting experience.
Whether you call them banners, buntings, garlands . . . whatever they are, they are perfect for hanging and perfect for decorating.
If you want to make a banner, you’ve come to the right place! Around here we absolutely love making garlands – for every occasion, and whenever possible. A party isn’t a party without one!
With warmer weather right around the corner, summer holidays, and birthday and pool parties upcoming I figured it was time to share 50 ways to make a bunting that you can enjoy as well.
There are so many ways to do it . . . these are 50 of my favorites! There’s a little bit of something for everyone here, in a variety of styles.
If you love homemade garlands, you’ve come to the right place. Visit these projects from my friends below to get inspired. Then let me know which one you like the best in the comments!
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Paper and Confetti
Learn how to make a paper banner using very simple materials! This is easy and inexpensive; perfect for parties, showers, graduations, and more.
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Alexis Middleton
Fringe and Cardstock
Make a birthday or any day extra special with a simple DIY fringe banner. Easy to make and customizable to any phrase you like!
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smallforbig.com
Paint Chip Name Garland
Am I the only one who likes to see my name in lights – or at least, on a banner? This is such a cute idea, made with used paint chips.
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sugarbeecrafts.com
Photo Frames
Mandy used wood frames for this project, but you can cut sheets of paper to look like Polaroids. Add photos and then create a banner that is not only perfect for any celebration, but it's personalized too!
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paisleyandsparrow.com
DIY Balloon Garland
Learn how to make a balloon garland for your next event! Wow your guests with this simple step by step tutorial for an easy but beautiful balloon arch.
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Courtney Whitmore
Free Printable Happy Birthday
Surprise someone with a birthday banner on their front door, in their office, or even in the mail! This cute printable from Courtney is perfect for decorating for a celebration.
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www.thismamaloves.com
Easy Pennant Banner
Brett developed her own technique for making quick and easy banners using scrap pieces of fabric and very little sewing. Perfect for any season!
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o-k-e-r.blogspot.com
Sticker Dots
This cute DIY banner doesn't need a tutorial! All you do is take sticker dots and some baker's twine, and fold the dots over the twine. Make it as long as you want, and use different colors if you like! This project is simple and inexpensive.
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fromdahliastodoxies.com
Baby Faces
Celebrate someone you love with a baby picture banner! This is so fun to create with black and white baby pictures. Just add hats using scrapbook paper.
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Courtney Whitmore
Tassel Garland
If you are looking for a cute DIY project to add some fun to your parties, showers, wedding, or office, then you must try these cute tassel garlands. Add mylar to your banner for some shine!
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asubtlerevelry.com
Colorful Hanging Vines
A bright hanging garland is always a win in my party play book. These colorful vines only take a few snips of paper and dabs of glue to connect. They can be hung across the walls or down from the ceiling!
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www.thecraftpatchblog.com
DIY Floral Garland With Lights
Jennifer used some silk flowers from Walmart to decorate a string of lights. This is a pretty garland you can keep in your home hanging all year 'round!
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Fabric Single Banner
Learn how to make a fabric banner using felt and other basic supplies. Perfect for decor or parties.
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prettyprovidence.com
Ruffled Tissue Paper
Looking for an awesome DIY garland?! This tissue paper banner is the perfect addition to any party, shower or holiday decor! Just make it in whatever colors fit your occasion.
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Steve Carrell
Pom Poms
Learn how to make a pom pom garland in any size or color with this easy tutorial. This will be a perfect addition to your party or home decor!
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A Girl and a Glue Gun
DIY Star Garland
Add a pop of color to any room with a DIY banner made with stars! You won't believe how easy it is – plus this particular garland is very lightweight due to being made of craft foam. It can hang anywhere!
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diycandy.com
Make a Felt Ball Garland
Don’t buy a felt ball garland when they are SO easy to make! Use felt balls and embroidery floss to add colorful and fun to an unexpected spot in your home.
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Delia Creates
All-Occasion Chalkboard
Make a banner that you can write on all year! This homemade garland features chalkboard, which means that no matter the holiday or celebration, you can have a message to match.
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Pam Garrison
Painted Cardboard
Who knew that cardboard could be so pretty! Pick some printed boxes and add a little bit of paint. Then cut the cardboard into diamond shapes and sew together for the coolest (and free-est) DIY banner ever.
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sugarandcloth.com
Pool Noodles
Can you use a knife? Then you can cut pool noodles and turn them into a unique and colorful homemade garland! Perfect for a summer party, but you can pick colors that work any time of year.
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ohhappyday.com
Mini Honeycomb Ice Cream
You can make a faux ice cream cone with very simple supplies! All you need are honeycomb balls, cardstock, and some paint. You'll have this simple garland ready to roll in no time.honeycomb
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cfabbridesigns.com
Recycled Sweaters
Using sweaters in a craft project? Don't throw away the scraps! You can use those too. Sew them into a cute banner that you can hang anywhere and use any time of year.
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Amanda Evanston
Drinking Straws
If you find yourself with a bunch of leftover straws after a party, don't throw them away – turn them into a cute garland! This one is creative and colorful and would look perfect in a kids' room.
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Between the Lines
Sewn Leather Scraps
Little scraps of leather make some pretty cute polka dots – polka dots that you can turn into a colorful banner with a little sewing! This is so easy and perfect for any room of the house.
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Glittery Paper Banner (Free Template!)
Do you want to learn how to make a simple decoration for your next party? Learn how to make this easy glitter-y geometric paper garland!
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Rachel Denbow
Macrame Yarn
Macrame is a fun technique that, once you learn, you're not going to be able to stop! Make a yarn garland the easy way and hang in any part of your home.
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thecraftedlife.com
DIY Wooden Banner
Use unfinished wood banner pieces and a little stain to make a garland that you can hang up all year! It's very easy, simple, and great at filling space in an area.
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diycandy.com
Candy Banner
Make a candy garland perfect for the holidays – use to decorate a tree or mantel! These would also be adorable for a child’s birthday party.
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semiglossdesign.com
Glitter Dipped Feathers
Learn how to make an easy DIY banner with glitter dipped feathers. Emy did this for her daughter's room makeover! Grab some wood feathers and you can make your own for any time of year.
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www.happinessishomemade.net
Valentine’s Day Heart Cards
Need a simple Valentine's Day decor idea that you can make with some basic materials? This homemade banner is perfect! Use heart cards and fabric strips.
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seamwhisperer.com
Candy Conversation Hearts
Candy conversation hearts aren't for everyone! Even if you don't love the candy, I think you'll admit there's something special about this Valentine's Day banner.
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Alexis Middleton
Mini Fruit Faux Pinatas
What's cuter than a mini fruit pinata? A bunch of them strung together to make a banner! This is the perfect summer party decoration. I can't stand the sweetness!
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Spring Napkins
Create a vibrant DIY spring garland with this fun tutorial! Perfect for adding a touch of spring to your home decor. Easy, creative, and colorful!
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diycandy.com
Easter Bunnies
This cute and colorful Easter garland is so easy to make with scrapbook paper and yarn! Who doesn’t love a sweet bunny? Both kids and adults will love making this together.
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Yarn Eggs
This simple Easter banner is the perfect holiday craft! Make the yarn eggs with Mod Podge and your favorite color of string. The kids will love helping too!
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ohhappyday.com
Jumbo Popsicles
Pool noodles strike again in this fun summer banner made to look like popsicles! You can easily construct it, even the morning of a party.
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Landee of LandeeLu
DIY Party Bandanas
I currently have a drawer of bandanas that need a project made with them. Once I saw Landee's homemade banner I decided this is what I want to do! Perfect for a summer celebration.
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Brittany Jepsen
Hot Dog Balloons
Okay, I never thought that hot dogs could make a cute banner. Turns out I was very wrong! Brittany made this summer balloon banner for a BBQ, and now I want to make one too!
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Kelly Rowe
Rustic and Patriotic
Sometimes you want to decorate for a party or holiday but want it to be simple. That's exactly what you get with this DIY garland for the 4th from my friend Kelly. This is subtle and simple enough that you can keep it up all summer, if not all year!
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Ann Tatum
4th of July Banner With Old Denim
Make a garland out of old denim! You can do this with blue jeans or any other color. I love that Ann made hers for Fourth of July. It's perfect!
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intwohomes.co.uk
Spooky Ghosts
They're actually not that spooky; these ghosts are super cute! There's a free printable to make this Halloween banner with ease.
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DIY Witch Hat Halloween Garland
Use wood circles, foam cones, and paint to make the cutest little Halloween garland ever! It’s made of little witch hats. Fun for kids too.
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Cheryl Sorce
DIY Mini Fall Banners Made from Felt
Fall banners are easy to make out of felt, and perfect for celebrating the season! Learn how to make this mini version, easy for all ages.
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Steve Carrell
Pom Pom Christmas Banner for the Holidays
Learn how to make a pom pom Christmas garland to decorate your holiday home! This is SO easy to make, even for beginning crafters.
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Natalie Wright
DIY Christmas Banner for a Farmhouse Mantel
Add a little vintage holiday flair to your decorating with this easy DIY Christmas garland – all you need are a few simple supplies!
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Cyd Converse
Mini Rosemary Wreaths
With the help of some small embroidery hoops, you can have a Christmas banner the easiest way possible! Perfect fora mantel, doorway, or anywhere else you need a little holiday pizazz.
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Would you try a DIY banner? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to visit these additional project posts:
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