12 Days of Christmas: Day 8 (Mantle Banner)

Hi Everyone, Mirella here again. Are you having fun with our 12 Days of Christmas series? I am finding these super inspirational, and am saving ideas for next year for sure (I am not one for last minute projects, LOL!).

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Today, I am sharing with you my Mantle Banner. It came together really really quickly, thanks to the wonderful Slimline Paper Pad – Holiday Trimmings. The hardest part for me was choosing the patterns to use…! Once I made up my mind, I cut the slimline panels into triangles – some full length, some slightly shorter. Since I felt bad about so many off-cuts, I decided to make use of some of them also, and I think they add a bit of interest to the banner.

I adhered all of my elements in a symmetrical way. I used some wide ribbon from my stash as the “base” of my banner. Once the paper elements were adhered, I added a bit of bling: the golden washi tape is from my stash. I didn’t really want to make the banner too busy (there are already lots of patterns), so I opted for adding a simple and classy “Noel” in the very center.

To make my banner more fun and festive, I adhered some red and golden jingle bells to the biggest elements – the sound is wonderful, but I fear that the banner won’t make it until Christmas, as my kiddos keep playing with the bells! 😉

And that’s pretty much it! It came together really quickly, and it’s a surprisingly lovely addition to our Christmas decor – I was sceptical at the beginning, but once I I saw it around our mantelpiece, I actually really love it now!

What do you think? Will you be making one of those? By the way, thanks to the photos, you got to know two of our house Christmas Elves, and a little interactive gingerbread house that my 5 year old put together the other day – a bonus! 😉

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Mirella

27 thoughts on “12 Days of Christmas: Day 8 (Mantle Banner)”

This is awesome!!! I love the banner paper colors and the NOEL! How fun!

What a festive banner you have created. No mantel for me to do this with – but perhaps over a door way. Lovely paper designs.

Lovely mix of patterns on this festive banner, thanks for sharing.

What a festive decoration for your mantle! Looks like a fun project! Love the mix of papers!

Will definitely be making one of these. It’s so festive. Bell accents are the cherry on top!

This is so pretty!

This banner is really pretty and the bells are a festive touch to it I just love that y’all are showing different ways use use these amazing products that y’all have, this is another great idea for any holiday thanks for sharing and thanks for the inspiration

How awesome! I love it! So festive! 🎄🎅⛄🎄

This is a neat and festive way to decorate and to showcase the products that y’all have

Your banner looks
so festive and makes
the mantle really shine.
Carla from Utah

So pretty!

Love the traditional Christmas colors.
Going through my stash to make this.

What an awesome way to decorate the fireplace! Also a great way to use up festive paper!

Super fun. I always think about making paper banners and then procrastinate and the holiday is over. Love this for a mantle. Great Job

Adorable! I never would have thought of this

Great banner, love the addition of the bells!

Very festive….I wish I had a mantle but I like seeing what everyone does for their mantles.

Such a great decorating idea!!

What a neat idea! The bells are a cute touch.

Not only are the bells a great addition, but I love the different size flags making up your banner. That paper is so fun and festive, too! PS: Great job on the gingerbread house by your 5 year old!

I do love the bells! Sweet gingerbread house, shell love it. Watch out for those elves…..they’ve been known to be mischievous! Tee hee. These are the decorations that make memories, very very nice!

Unfortunately, I don’t have the supplies to make this gorgeous banner so will have to live vicariously through you and yours! It is spectacular! Adore the hues and the bells really are a fab touch. I like your elves especially the one on the right and the gingerbread house your 5yr old made looks super fun! Great decor project! ( Both the house and the banner!)