This simple St. Patrick’s Day craft is the first of many book page buntings I’ve made through the years for nearly every holiday. This one was originally created in 2011 and is still one of my favourite crafts. It’s easy to put together, uses supplies that are readily available and I love how it looks displayed! Scroll down for a full tutorial and check out my other book page buntings here.
What you’ll need to make your own St. Patrick’s Day Bunting:
Some string
A stapler
A few buttons
Green cardstock
Gluestick or other type of adhesive
Some pages from an old book
Here’s how you’ll put it together:
1. Using your book pages cut out 5 or more rectangles approximately 3.5″ x 6″ in size.
2. Cut a triangle shape out of the bottom of your rectangles. Hint: From left to right, find the center of your rectangle then measure 1 3/4 ” from the bottom to find where the top point of your triangle will be.
3. Cut out the number of shamrocks you’ll need from green cardstock. I used the stained glass image HERE as my template.
4. Attach shamrock’s to your banner pieces being sure to allow enough room to fold over the top edges. Place a button in the center of each shamrock.
5. Now you’re ready to put your banner together. Simply cut your length of string and attach banner pieces to string by folding top edge of banner pieces over the string & staple. Space banner pieces evenly along the string by sliding them back and forth as needed.
6. Now hang that cutie up somewhere and enjoy your new {oh so simple}St. Patty’s Day decor!
Check out the following posts for more St. Patrick’s Day Fun:
Follow Rebecca – Simple as That Blog’s board St. Patrick’s Day on Pinterest.
Christine @ Pure Joy Events says
Simple and beautiful. Love it.
s a n s k u :) says
i love this banner. that green window is sooooo pretty too.
kiki comin says
love it. and that green window you tacked it on…SO awesome.
Sarah @ Sarahndipities says
Love it! So cute! I’d love to have you link this up at my new Link Party!
http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2011/03/make-something-monday-link-party-1.html
-Sarah
Heather {WhipperBerry} says
My dear…these are beautiful!! You have a true talent!
kisses
heather
The Bonjour Four says
LOVE this! Will be posting it to my tumblr!!
http://www.libbybonjour.tumblr.com
Chic Done Cheap says
Love this! Can’t wait to try it!
-Chic Done Cheap
Amanda K @ Every Crafty Endeavor says
I love this! It is so dang cute and I am featuring it on my blog today!!
P K Glitz says
This is so pretty! Some of the simplest projects can be the most inspiring. Love it!
C.R.A.F.T. says
This is adorable 🙂 please come on over and link up to MMM!!
Gallamore West says
Adorable! I’ll be making this for our mantel. Thanks!
Heather says
Thank you Rebecca. This is a great idea. And, super, simple too. Love that.
heather
xoxo
Emily says
Super festive. Love it!
Manni says
hey Rebecca
I recently received the Stylish Blogger Award and I am passing it on to you!!! I love your blog and always look forward to reading about your crafts 🙂
hugs
Manni
April says
Love this!!
curlyqmosaics says
This is perfect! I love it! TFS!
Modern Wivelyhood says
Love this! I put it on a list of my favorite tutorials for the week here: http://modernwivelyhood.blogspot.com/2011/03/few-of-my-favorite-tutorials.html
So cute!
The Thrifty Homemaker Team says
Very easy and cute idea. I shared it on my Thrifty Homemaker FB page and Twitter.
Angela
Cailan says
Very cute
patty says
how about the green shutters?? how can i get them?? 😉
love your banner… and it’s the perfect green!
love your photos, too… i’ve been parousing your blog and am dreamily (word?) swept away…
Valerie says
Love this! And your photography is gorgeous! I am filing this at thecraftersfilebox.com. Can’t wait to make one!
Regina @ Chalk In My Pocket says
So simple and so beautiful! I think this would look lovely for any holiday!
Luxy Living says
This is just sweet. Your blog is beautiful as well.
Have a great weekend!
Fuchsia
Luxy Living says
We are your newest followers. =)
Last Minute Mel says
this is so simple and elegant – love it 🙂
Mod Podge Amy says
It’s hard for me to find St. Paddy’s projects I like – this one is perfect!
Jamie says
I love your Shamrock garland for St. Patrick’s Day, it is so simple and cute! I hope it’s okay, I featured it in a St. Patrick’s Day round-up hub here:
http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/St-Patricks-Day-Craft-Tutorials-and-DIY-Home-Decor-Round-Up
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Mrs. S says
These are adorable! Thank you for sharing:)
Christy says
Very fun. I just made one for myself!
Andi says
I’m a new follower and I absolutely love your banner. I shared it today in my St. Patrick’s Day round-up. Hope you have a great weekend.
Andi
http://crazydazedesigns.blogspot.com/2012/03/seeing-green.html
Valerie@Occasionally Crafty says
I’ve wanted to make this since, oh last year, and finally did! Thanks so much for sharing!
Amy says
I made this yesterday afternoon. I love it. Thanks for sharing. The buttons are the perfect touch!
Amy says
I love this and have featured it over on my craft blog: http://www.andsewwecraft.com
Hope that is okay!
Waseem says
you got skills…..That green window is so beautiful….so impressive.
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Elizabeth says
So pretty! And easy to make! I just might have to try my hand at this. I’d love to feature it on my blog if that’s ok.
Shandy says
Hi! I found you through Pinterest and fell in love with this banner. It is just darling! You did a great job! I am now following your wonderful blog via Google Friend Connect, and I featured you on my blog 🙂
http://aprons-n-pearls.blogspot.com/2013/02/oh-how-pinteresting-shamrock-special.html
Have a great day!
Lindsey says
LOVE this, too! Thanks to you we might actually have decorations for St. Patrick’s Day this year…hooray!
Bobbie S says
Your banner is adorable! I shared it on my blog today if you want to check it out go to http://iamonly1woman.blogspot.com/2013/03/10-must-do-st-patricks-day-crafts-for.html
Ryan says
I made this for myself last year and am making 3 more for friends to bring a little of the Irish into their abodes. Thank you so much for this very clever idea!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
How cute is that? I love the color green you used!
Marie Williams Johnstone says
I loved this cute bunting and I just featured it in my 10 best St. Patrick’s Day crafts roundup article over at my CraftyMarie dot com website. Many thanks, Marie
Tania Pelletier says
Very cute and great minds think alike!! http://littlevintagecottage.blogspot.com/2014/02/st-patricks-day-decor.html
Tania
Natasha says
The banner is adorable and I absolutely love the green shutter you used in the photos! it has such fantastic textures.