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This bunting is ideal for any party. It's quick and simple to create.
If you fancy having a go at making some, below is a step-by-step picture tutorial.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED!
red felt or card
glue/sticky tape
scissors
white card
lolly sticks
hole punch
string or ribbon
flag template
HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:
Download the Bunting and Flag templates below
***Please note flag template is slightly different to one shown in the blog post***
Feel free to print them as many times as you wish. A helpful tip is to use the thickest card that your printer can handle.
OR:
To keep the bunting simple or to add decorations, print them once, cut out, and then use it as a template to trace onto your preferred card or fabric.
After printing them, make sure to cut them out with caution.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY FOR THIS PART.
Punch holes each side of the bunting where indicated.
Top tip - Line the hole punch so the circle is visible and centered, before punching the hole.
Punch out both sides on all bunting flags.
You can use wool string or ribbon to thread the bunting.
Thread your chosen cord through the left side hole, from front to back.
Pass it behind the back of the bunting.
Thread through the right side hole from back to front.
This is the back view.
You can secure the back cord with glue or a piece of tape.
This stops the bunting moving along the cord. Only secure them once they are in the right position.
The triangular bunting was threaded using garden twine.
You can leave the bunting as they are or add red felt or card to accentuate the lines.
Cut strips 2cm wide and long enough to fit the length and width of the flags.
Stick the strip over the red line and cut off any excess.
The completed bunting.
To make the flags, cut round them carefully, again ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED.
Please note flags are slightly different to those shown in the picture below.
Fold the flag in half, making sure the edges line up.
Apply glue or double sided tape to one side of the inside of the flag.
Place a lolly stick near the crease, not too close as it will be harder to line the edges up when you fold it.
Don't place the stick too low or the flag will be floppy.
Add more tape or glue on the top edge of the stick (only the part inside the card).
Carefully line the edges up and close the flag.
Make as many flags as you like.
If using them for a football match, how about adding a message on the back or predict the final score.
You could also make mini ones. Set the printer to print four on the same page.
If making mini ones, the hole punch won't be suitable as the holes will be too big. A wool darning needle is great for making holes and threading string through.
ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED HERE.
How cute do these look?
I added paper strips to these ones to make the lines stand out more. If making this small bunting, reduce the width of the red paper strip as 2cm will be too wide. However this is a personal choice and you can make yours any width you prefer.
We hope you have fun making your bunting and flags, and we love seeing your creations and makes, so don’t forget to tag us @thecraftyco
Have fun
Happy Crafting
The Crafty Co
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