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time : minutes
difficulty : ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
would i do it again? : yes!
this project was inspired by the adorable mini bunting card on {paper tuesday}.
this banner was the perfect solution to a gift that needed a little something extra.
...but i'm not able to go to her baby shower so i'm mailing the package to her.
and what a fun surprise it will be for her to open THIS!
you'll want to start mailing packages to your next door neighbor!
[SUPPLIES]
> cardstock
> twine
> scissors
> hole punch
[STEP-BY-STEP]
01. type out your message on any word processing program (Word, Pages, etc.) - make sure you leave space around the letters to cut them out
ex: so instead of typing "hooray!", i typed "h o o r a y !"
02. print the message onto cardstock using a plain ol' printer (just load cardstock instead of printer paper)
03. cut out individual letters
04. punch two holes near the top of each letter...so the weight of the paper below the punches will make the message hang properly
05. thread the twine through the holes
06. on your box: cut slits in the two flaps that will be folded first when closing the box
i cut one slit down, then a small slit perpendicular for the twine to slide into
07. slide the twine into the slit and knot
08. pull your message taut, then slide twine into slit on the other flap and knot
be careful closing the box flaps before sealing -
make sure the letters don't become trapped or bent!
BEFORE: sad gift.
AFTER: hooray!
*c
You are so crafty! How do you even have the slightest idea where to begin with these projects?! :)
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