You can create a custom banner for a special occasion using a digital cutting machine and a few simple supplies. This project was created with the Free Brother Canvas Workspace software to create the cut files and the Brother ScanNCut 325 SDX digital cutting macine for cutting. Chances are, you have similar capabilities if you have an alternative brand of cutting machine and software.
Note: I have no affiliation with Brother machines or software.
I created this banner for friends who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. It looked beautiful on display with all the memorabilia and gifts!
To create the cut files I used the Free desktop version of Brother Canvas workspace on my Mac. You'll find this downloadable software for Windows or Mac computers here: canvasworkspace.brother.com/en
Once you create the cut files you only need a few simple supplies to make the banner. I used the following:
- White poster board cut into 12-inch squares to fit 12-inch cutting mat.
- Gold (non-glitter) posterboard cut into 12-inch squares to fit 12-inch cutting mat.
- 1/4-inch wide ribbon to string banner pieces.
- Glue to secure 2-inch gold squares behind stencil cut letters.
- Sticky ScanNCut Standard mat for cutting poster board pieces.
- Standard blade for cutting poster board.
Follow my video showing the steps to create cutting files for the banner on my YouTube channel HERE.
Once I made all the files I transfered the cut files to the cutting machine, then cut banners with lettering, squares to go behind the letters, and hearts for addtional decorations. Tip: When cutting, be sure your poster board is adhered to your cutting mat and your blade is giving it a clean cut. It's always a good idea to do some test cutting with scrap pieces before working on your actual project.
Once I made all the files I transfered the cut files to the cutting machine, then cut banners with lettering, squares to go behind the letters, and hearts for addtional decorations. Tip: When cutting, be sure your poster board is adhered to your cutting mat and your blade is giving it a clean cut. It's always a good idea to do some test cutting with scrap pieces before working on your actual project.
Glue the gold squares behind the cut out lettering and it looks like you have gold letters!
The finished banner piece looks great up close and far away. All you need to do is string them together and hang to celebrate and enjoy!
I'd love to hear your comments and find out if you have ever made your own celebratory banner!
I'd love to hear your comments and find out if you have ever made your own celebratory banner!
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