Eileen Hull

Three dimensional art... with heart

Valentine’s Banner

At long last the mystery is revealed! I posted some photos on Facebook last week and you all have been busy trying to guess what this project is going to be…

Time to spill the beans- it’s a beautiful Valentine’s Banner swap!

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I was invited to join this project by Roseanne Kermes, and it has been so interesting meeting new friends on line and seeing their projects arrive in the mailbox. It’s also new for me because most of the people in the hop are into fabric, not paper. Some own quilt stores, some are teachers…

So the way it worked was we each were responsible for making six each of the same banner- I had the letter “N”. I designed my version and sent one to everyone in the group, and everyone else did the same. The banner spells out Be Mine. The banner could be made from anything we wanted and it was suggested that fabric be included somewhere. Instructions were given on how to create the triangle shape so all of the pieces were about the same size.

Here’s the list of all of us- go check out everyone’s blogs and see their versions of the banner!

B   Sherri Falls 

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E   Pat Sloan

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M   Suzanne Zingg

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I   Pam Vieira-McGinnis

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N   Eileen Hull

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E   Roseann Kermes

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Click here for a Valentine Printable pattern of my banner.

  1. Use a piece of matboard to construct the base (print pattern above). It is about 6″ wide and 8 1/2″ long.
  2. Emboss the bottom part of the triangle using the Rosebuds and Seed Packet Textured Impressions folder, then use ColorBox® Blends Tutu pink to highlight the embossed areas.
  3. Die cut white fleece using Sizzix Doily die. The letter was cut from red felt using the Sizzix Serif Essentials alphabet (the printable letter is slightly different). This set of letters has come in handy more than once!
  4. Fill in the top area with a strip of scrapbook paper to.
  5. Use a Cropadile to punch holes in the top corners for hanging. String the banner together with ribbon, twine or whatever you would like.

Whenever I see this banner, it will remind me of my creative new friends. Have you ever been part of a swap like this? I would love to hear how other people have done it.

Valentine giveaway

Now to celebrate you all, friends, I am having a Valentine giveaway! Please leave a comment below telling what your favorite thing about crafting is to be entered to win a Rafflecopter giveaway. This ends on Feb. 14 at midnight.

Comments

    • eileen says

      Yes, Suzanne- no doubt- Sizzix is in order 🙂 So glad to have “met” you and love your extreme 3D banner piece, especially the bluebird!

  6. Nancy says

    I love the creativity that comes with crafting, and having something beautiful to show when you are done. Love Love Love the Valentines banner…what a fun idea! Thanks for sharing.

  8. Nancy K says

    I love your banner. I have never been in a swap like this, but it looks super fun. I love all the fun people i get to meet thru crafting and the “me” time. thanks for the fun giveaway. hugs.

  9. Peg Rounds says

    I love the banner. It’s gorgeous. You did a great job on it. I’ve only done an ATC swap years ago, but this looks like it would be fun. I’d love to do something like it sometime.

  11. Mary Schofield says

    I love your banner and what a fun way to do this! We will hafta keep this in mind for another upcomin holiday! I can’t wait to see ya Eileen when ya come back to the big town of Evansville!

  13. Christine Barker says

    I love this banner! I’m in three swaps right now, one of which I’m hosting. Swaps are a great way to make new friends and see new techniques. My favorite part of crafting is the trial and error and then coming up with something amazing, even if it wasn’t intentional. 🙂

    Thanks for sharing!

    -Christine

  15. Deborah b. says

    Eileen, your banner is adorable! I love to craft to make cards and gifts for family and friends, they love them because they are handmade and one of a kind. Mom used to say that I like to play Santa Claus because I enjoy giving gifts! I guess I do! I love Valentine’sDay too! Take care. Deborah B.

  16. Laurel Giard says

    Eileen Your Banner Is So Darn Cute. I Love The Colors And The Way it Looks Like It’s Sewn Together.
    My Favorite Thing About Crafting Is Making New Friends. It’s Nice To Have People Around You Enjoying The Same Things You Do. And They Have A Genuine Appreciation For What Hard Work You Put Into Your Projects.

  19. Vicki Blizzard says

    I love this banner! It’s so interesting when so many different styles of crafting come together to make a cohesive, lovely project like this one. And I think that’s one of my favorite things about crafting – how it can bring diverse people with individual styles together with a common interest. I love sharing what I do, and I love teaching others how to do it!

  20. EVIE sHAMBLEY says

    I love your banner, so pretty. I have never done a swap but when my nephew had their first baby his wife wanted to decorate the nursery with artwork from family & friends. She picked a letter and sent that along with a canvas and paint and you had to design the letter. Once she got all in, she hung then in the nursery. She did this for both children. It was fun and was very creative what some did. I make homemade cards, crafts and everyone enjoys them. Thanks for the possibility of winning your prizes–I love your dies.

  21. debbi says

    So nicely done, and what a fun swap to join. I’m going to see if some off my crafty friends would want to get an Easter banner swap going. Thanks for sharing, love your work!

  22. Brenda Laplante says

    I like the friends I have made since I have become a scrapbooker. You can never have too many friends.

  23. Sharon B says

    Eileen, You NEVER disappoint me in your creations…dies or otherwise. The Banner is gorgeous and a GREAT idea for a group project! Love the dies!!

  26. Angie Colwell says

    I’ve been crafting for over 30 +++++ years! Venturing into mixed media now, and would love to add these items to my stash! Miss the Barn Sale Eileen!
    Hugs,
    Angie Colwell

  27. Loretta says

    I love your banner that you created and I bet if you turned this into a “kit” or project…you would sell lots of them! How festive and lovely. What a nice day brightener! Needed that! Have a great day and keep on creating!!

  28. Lorrie Jonas says

    I love how you used fabric instead of paper. The Bunt is so beautiful. I am going to share your giveaway on facebook..Thank you for a chance to win..

  29. Betsy Burnet says

    LOVE the idea of the “banner swap”!! The banner is gorgeous! Favorite thing about crafting is the relaxation aspect of it! It really is cheaper than therapy!

  31. Anne R says

    I have never been part of a swap like this, but have swapped ATCs. I love how the banner really works even though it has been created by different people, it looks wonderful.

  35. Gayle says

    I love crafting because it allows me to be creative – if I don’t get to make at least ONE thing every day I get grumpy! LOL I love creating with fabric mostly – would love to learn to use paper products more….. LOVE your great banner swap – cute!

  36. Denise Bryant says

    I love gathering up all the materials for a project I’m thinking of…. trying to visualize the finished project, and trying to decide what elements to use. And then putting it all together to see how it comes out!

  37. Sandra ltb says

    I consider it to be my therapy …. a chance to escape and create – no rules, a chance to express myself – and hopefully bring joy to someone else ….
    thanks for the inspiration.
    Sandra ltb

  39. Jean Bullock says

    Love the Valentine banner. Darling! My favorite thing about crafting is the emotional release I get when I create something beautiful. Of course the “high” only lasts a little while, then I want to do it again.

  40. steph says

    Lovely banner, great idea for all seasons. I love the creative process and crafting enables me to connect with lots of people getting new ideas and inspiration. Thanks for the chance to win (especially since Valentine’s day is my birthday!).

  41. Diane g says

    Love the banner. It will look great in my kitchen window. We have been having the winter that seems like it will never end so, this will be a huge “hug from spring”.

  43. Barbara says

    Simply lovely! The variety of styles work together so wonderfully while still showing individuality. And I love that you’ve made new friends too!!

  44. Pam Bray says

    Fabulous banner, I love the idea of the sending a banner out to the different designers….fabulous how they all blend so well together….love all the depth and of course dimension….. YUM a fabulous prize….I love dies….

  46. Saranne says

    Love the Banner! My favorite part of creating, is the process and then the outcome! There are always surprises!

  47. Linda on the Prairie says

    Projects take me outside my daily routine. That’s why I love swaps. I have a deadline and a concept and I can just run with it.
    Congratulations on the banner and on your tiny and a little early Valentine!

  49. Barbara says

    My favorite thing about crafting is, it helps me to take my mind off of the stress of the day. It lets me take my capability higher. I like to see what I can come up with…..and then some..

  50. Pam says

    Love the banner! So pretty. My favorite thing about crafting is sharing and meeting so many other crafty friends.

  52. Lori manicho says

    I love your banner! I love creating and when giving as gifts the reactions I get !
    Thank you for your inspiration!

  53. Deb Crossin says

    I think that my favorite thing about crafting is that you can make something from nothing 🙂 LOVE this piece!!! You always do BEAUTIFUL art!!! 🙂

  54. Tona says

    Love your banner!
    My favorite thing about crafting is the smile I see when someone opens one of my cards. I also like the feeling I get from knowing that I am capturing treasured memories with my layouts.

  55. Disco Queen says

    Hi Eileen, Having experienced several bereavements this last year I have found that it is not only the loss of the person & your future together, that is hard to bear, but also the loss of your shared history & therefore part of yourself. Crafting has helped me reconnect with the person who I was so many years ago, by rekindling my childhood delight in the process of creating & this is my favorite thing about it.
    Thanks for the chance to win. Theresa x

    • eileen says

      Theresa, I am so sorry to hear of your losses… and glad to hear that crafting has helped you to work through your grief. Everyone needs some joy in their lives and I agree that it helps me to feel better once I start creating. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep crafting… Eileen

    • Shannon says

      And I love crafting to escape from every day life when I can. It helps release all the creativity you have to bottle up when you go to work.

  57. Debbie Rogers says

    Creating is like breathing for me, it gives me energy and fills me up with such joy when a project is completed. Taking my idea and watching it unfold is so much fun.
    The banner is so pretty, love the way each letter coordinates. FantastIc job by everyone.

  58. Wanda contreras says

    Your banner is so cute! Love the idea of a swap! I made a valentine banner as well, but my colors are softer than yours! Love yours a lot! Thank you for the inspiration and the giveaway!
    Best regards,
    Wanda

  59. Barbara H says

    Hi Eileen, My favorite thing about Crafting is the feeling of accomplishment I get from having created something that I think is pretty. When I first retired my life seemed to lack purpose as In my mind I wasn’t accomplishing anything anymore. Crafting has given me back my purpose as well as providing me with a lot of enjoyment. Barbara x

  60. Kitty says

    I love your banner as well as all of the others. Eileen, you never cease to amaze me with your creativity! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your special new boy!

  61. Beverlee mossman says

    Oh how beautiful your website is and I love the banner. It has been very long since i had written to you Eileen think of you often and your beautiful smille Hope to now stay in better touch with you I have this bookmarked is there anyplace where i can join to keep up with you?? thank you my friend hugs love and prayers to you Bev

  62. Tracy says

    My favorite thing about crafting, has become the people that I meet in-person, and through social networking. I always will love the artistic creative part– but, when you have so many friends, with the same passion– it is spectacular!

  64. Lura Brown says

    OMG111111 these are absolutely awesomeness at its best. i have a machine but not very many dies…..and these are my favorites i have sen anywhere so far. love the banner you made too. going to download and try. xoxoox heres to wishing and hoping, thanks for the chance to win. xoxoxox

  65. maria soto says

    I love the banner and the idea of the swap. Interesting how everyone got to do their own idea and yet they all work together beautifully.
    I love crafting, when I sit to play and create I feel accomplished, it is something I LOVE to do and share with others.

  66. Beth W says

    Did a Halloween banner swap one time and it was a lot of fun. Would have been a piee of cake with your dies!
    What do I love about crafting-making things for other people!

  67. Debbie CHilders says

    Ellen…I Love Love Love what you have done with the banner. That would look so cool on our front door.
    I always in ejoy what you do here and on you tube. Thanks for the great idea.

  68. TRACY MOLONEY says

    What a beautiful banner and fabulous crafty swap!!!
    I participated in a papercrafted banner swap a couple of years ago and I still treasure it!!! ATC swaps are also a great way to share artistic projects with creative friends 🙂

    My favourite thing about crafting is sending special cards to family and friends, hoping that they feel the love that I put into creating the cards I create specially for them. I also love the wonderful world crafting has opened to me – I now have online crafty friends all over the world and amazing inspiration at my fingertips, always tempting me to try it out and learn something new.

  69. Nancy Carroll says

    my favorite thing about crafting is bringing joy to the people who receive the things i make. My mother-in-law and aunts have had happy tears so often when they open their gifts..I also got to meet and make friends with the Fiskateers by having gotten the Fiskars fuse, such a wonderful group of friends i am so blessed to have. I absolutely adore the banners, just love the colors. Thanks for the opportunity to win such wonderful gifts.

  70. Dixie Howell says

    I love crafting because I can make things I love for others. I love your ideas, thanks for sharing.

  72. DarcieGlam says

    Oh my how adorable is that banner! What I love about crafting is that I transcend my day to day and make something that no one else has. There is never a dull day when you are creating. Those dies are the cutest Eileen!

  73. Johnna says

    Love the banner! I am doing this swap with some friends for the summer it was such a great idea. I think the best part of crafting are all the great friendships I have made with people who have the same passion.

  74. Laurie says

    I love this! It is so pretty!

    You ROCK for linking up this week to Tip Me Tuesday. {high fives} Just a heads up, Tip Junkie can help you index your blog more effectively if you upload at least 2 images, 2 steps, and blog post URL into your Tip Junkie craft room! Simply login and click “add a project” on your profile page to get started. {yep I’ve got your back!} ~ Laurie {a.k.a. the Tip Junkie}
    Link ~ http://www.tipjunkie.com/how-to-add-a-craft-room-project-on-tip-junkie

  75. MELISSA MUELLER says

    I LOVE all OF YOUR CREATIONS! Your dies are rockin cool and this banner creation is awesome! My favorite thing about crafting is trying to think outside of the box and making something that may not be it’s original intent. My second favorite thing is the community and people that I have felt/met… Love crafters and sharing our passion 🙂

  77. Hetty says

    I love that banner and making it together in a swap is even more awesome. I just love crafting with friends!
    To inspiring each other is the best!

  79. Betsy Brown says

    What a great project! Love that banner!
    My favorite thing about crafting is giving my creations away! I love it when others get joy from what I can make!
    Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  80. Deb Crossin says

    CONGRATULATIONS to the winner!!! Thank You so much for the opportunity Eileen!!! 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day!!! 🙂

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