Birthday Traditions: Happy Birthday Banners
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Start a Birthday Banner Tradition in your Family!
Soon we had three kids, and so, on the eve of each of their birthdays, as soon as they fell asleep I would hang up the banner, so it was the first thing they would see when they woke up! If we were traveling to relatives for family celebrations, I'd bring the banner along and display it proudly at the festivities. At this point, I've probably used it 50-60 times. In our house, a birthday just isn't a birthday unless we've hung the birthday banner. It's become a tradition, just another thing that makes the day special and well worth the money I spent.
When I look back on what made my kid's birthday parties so special, I think a lot of it had to do with these types of traditions -- party themes would vary, but it was the constants that brought a sense of comfort and belonging. I can see the banner gracing the party photos through the years and each time I take it out, it brings back the wonderful memories of our past celebrations. Who knows? Maybe one day I can break it out at my children's children's party! (though I'm not quite ready for that!)
I hope you enjoy some of these birthday banners I found and start your own family tradition today. It's always good to have some quick and easy decorations on hand. These banners go a long way toward setting the party mood for any birthday party girl or boy, regardless of age!
(The photo above comes from the http://www.etsy.com/shop/heartfelthandmade)
Contents at a Glance
Birthday Banner Poll
Start Your Tradition
What's inside the lens
While there are many paper and vinyl banners on the market, a cloth or canvas style will usually stand the test of time and really become something special for you and your family. While it may be more expensive, purchasing one quality item is always better than 21 disposable items!
And you don't have to spend a lot of money. I've included some wonderful tutorials to give you some ideas on how to make your own birthday banner. Your personalized touch will truly make it a family heirloom piece!
I hope you enjoy these banners and start this great birthday tradition in your household today.
- Birthday Banner Poll
- Personalized Birthday Banners
- Classic Pennant Banners
- Create Your Own Banner
- Handmade Banners from Etsy
- Ga-Ga for Garlands
- Happy Birthday Banner Shopping
- Pottery Barn on Ebay
- Favorite Birthday Traditions
- Check out these other traditions
- Start Your Traditions Today
- Birthday Flags can be hip too!
- Garden Flags
- Reader Feedback
- Bookmark This Lens
Personalized Birthday Banners
by Oopsy Daisy
These banners by Oopsy Daisy are gorgeous! Printed on artist's canvas in their San Diego studios, these banners are a great way to create excitement and make your child feel extra special on his or her Birthday. Each one is truly a work of art!
They come with grommets in all four corners and the included decorative tacks make for easy hanging. During the party, guests can sign the back of the banner to create a memorable keepsake for your child or just roll up the banner after the party and store until the following year! The birthday banner can be wiped clean with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth and should it wrinkle, the backside may be ironed on a low setting with light steam.
Oopsy Daisy - Fine Art for Kids - is unique because of the quality of the art itself and the method of reproduction. Each piece of art is a top quality canvas reproduction using the Giclee method in which images are produced one at a time. Perfect for bedrooms or playrooms too, they are safe, durable and easy to clean.
All banners are 54 x 12 and available either personalized with your child's name or nonpersonalized (for $10 less). I've divided them up in girl/boy sections though a few could be used for either depending on your child's interests.
Girl's: Beach, Jungle, Garden Pals, Fairies, Flowers, Happily Ever After & Horse
Boys: Transportation, Firehouse, Pirate, Nautical, Cowboy, Animals, Jungle and Vintage Sports
Classic Pennant Banners
If you are looking for more of a cloth pennant type banner, these are few of the nicest I've seen. While a little more "classic" these banners will work for you kids through many ages & stages.
Moda Home Vintage Reproduction Happy Birthday Cupcake Banner
Amazon Price: $27.50 (as of 06/01/2012)
Funky Sock Monkey Happy Birthday Banner
Amazon Price: $28.00 (as of 06/01/2012)
I love Sock Monkeys!
Groovy Holidays Felt Flower Happy Birthday Banner
Amazon Price: $32.00 (as of 06/01/2012)
Create Your Own Banner
These tutorials can get you started
Creativity and inspiration on the web is all around! If you have the time, talent and patience, you can make a beautiful banner of your very own - and I'm sure it will be the hippest banner in your family for generations to come.
Here are a few of the tutorials on how to make a banner. Thanks so much to all these artists for sharing their talents
- Cupcake Liner Garland Tutorial
- Here's a really festive Garland using cupcake liners and vintage fabric from 100 layer cake. Oh so delicious!
- Cozy up with a Blanket
- Anna Maria Horner uses felt and the blanket stitch to make this beautiful banner you could hang at your next birthday party.
- Printed Birthday Burlap Banner Tutorial
- some burlap, stencils and stitching and you have a great earthy piece from the liitle old hat blog by Melinda
- Fabric Scraps Birthday Garland Tutorial
- From Gabriele Blair at Design mom, here's a cool looking kid friendly project that could easily be changed up by the materials you use (or the scraps you have on hand)
- Birthday Photo Banner Tutorial
- For a real heirloom piece, check out this great idea for a photo garland by Sarah Hicks Malone at Party Perfect. Pictures (or full banners) can be added each year to celebrate the big day! Wonderful!
- Fabric Flower Garland Tutorial
- Creature Comforts brings us the flowering garland tutorial (complete with template), perfect for Spring Birthdays!
Handmade Banners from Etsy
If you would like a handmade banner and don't have time to make it your self, support the wonderful artists at Etsy who have created these beautiful garlands. Many will personalize them for you.
Happy Birthday Banner Garland Pink Purple Green | Price: $0
This 'Happy Birthday' garland is fully customizable.
Each letter is handstitched using soft felts, padded with soft toy/craft filler. The l... (full description)
Fabric Letter - Girlie Happy Birthday Banner | Price: $0
Start a Birthday Tradition!
This Happy Birthday Banner will surely make your little one's birthday celebration special and can be reused for ma... (full description)
Happy Birthday Banner | Price: $0
Start a tradition! These banners are perfect for all ages, and make a great alternative to an ordinary greeting card via the mail!
I've been co... (full description)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Reusable Fabric Banner - Primary Colors | Price: $0
I made one of these for my daughters first birthday party and had so many compliments on how cute and how unique it was that I just had to offer the... (full description)
eco- friendly fabric birthday banner | Price: $0
This birthday banner reminds me of birthday cake. YUM. Isn't it delicious? This banner can be used for every birthday celebration, year after year... (full description)
Custom listing | Price: $0
This is a custom listing for one "Happy Birthday" banner as pictured.
Start a new birthday tradition with this reusable fabric banner. Th... (full description)
Ga-Ga for Garlands
Ladies allowed!
Check out the whole gallery at http://www.flickr.com/groups/83026256@N00/
Happy Birthday Banner Shopping
More Beautiful Banners!
- Chinaberry's Felt and Flower Banner
- The colors and pompoms make this a very festive piece.
- Chinaberry's Star Banner
- Another great banner from Chinaberry (one of my favorite shops). This one with stars!
- Emmie Cakes
- Scrumptious looking banners! Yum!
- Appliqued Birthday Banner - Primary Colored
- A delightful decoration. Each fabric-backed felt panel has letter appliqués and fun screenprinted shapes
- Storybook Bird Banner
- Sweet birds hold the letters of your little one's name or a happy birthday message
- Buckaroo Birthday Banner for Cowgirls & Cowboys
- Ye-haw! Celebrate the big day with a keepsake pennant style banner in timeless Western motif print fabrics!
- Pottery Barn Happy Birthday Sign for Girls
- Here's a fun alternative to the banner - hang up a personalized sign!
- Pottery Barn Happy Birthday Sign for Boys
- The sign also comes in a boy version - love the plane motif!
- Magic Cabin's Colorful Pennant Banner
- This colorful cotton banner spells out "Happy Birthday" with a star spacer between the two words.
- Hearthsong's Birthday Party Banner
- A beautiful pennant style that your kids will look forward to every year.
- Painted with Heart
- These personalized door banners printed from their original artwork will create a special memory.
- Carnivale Wall Stickers by Wall Candy
- Here's a fun way to stick a pennant banner on your wall and peel it down when your done!
Pottery Barn on Ebay
Happy Birthday Banners
Check out these other traditions
Start Your Traditions Today
It doesn't take any money to start a birthday tradition. Just some creativity and love will make your child feel like king or queen for the day. But, if you are in the market to pick up an heirloom piece, my birthday tradition shop might have just what you're looking for!
http://astore.amazon.com/birthdtradit-20
May all your birthdays be happy!
Birthday Flags can be hip too!
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Reader Feedback
Thanks for stopping by my first lens! I would love to hear your thoughts and learn about any special birthday traditions you celebrate. Thanks for sharing!
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