I want to show you how I make my outdoor banners. Actually, it’s not really so much how I make them that’s important, it’s more what I use to make them. I use vinyl tablecloths to make my outdoor bunting!
I grew these cornstalks. It’s fun to grow your fall decor if you have space to do so. I always grow some pumpkins and frequently corn. These are the stalks from the popcorn that I grew this summer.
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I made this fall banner for my screened porch since I’m doing a little fall decorating in there. It’s really been feeling like fall in the mornings.
You may remember that I made this one for my summer porch. That one was made from a vinyl tablecloth too. It’s been out there all summer through the heat, rain and storms.
How To Make An Outdoor Banner
1. You need a vinyl tablecloth. I get mine from Big Lots or the dollar store.
2. Cut out the banner shape that you want to use. I used a different shape for each of my banners. Here’s the template I used to make the fall banner – bunting template (courtesy of Kidspot.co.nz)
3. Glue your cut out pieces to a piece of twine. I used hot glue on the low setting but you may want to use E6000 or some other glue. Hot glue worked fine for me on my porch.
That’s all to it. Is’t that easy! There are so many cute vinyl tablecloths out there that you could use. Or maybe you already have one that’s seen better days? This is a great way to upcycle them.
Then hang your banner on your fence, an arbor, your front porch, over your door, anywhere you want a touch of happiness.
Don’t banners just make you smile!
Very Cute! Dollar store here I come… I won’t be messing with glue, though. I’ll just punch holes in the top and pull the string through with my bodkin. Thank you for the great idea.
I had to look up bodkin 🙂 Great idea. Can’t wait to see your banner!
Love this idea! I’m sending our Happy Homemaker right over. She’s trying to get crafty and wants to start slowly – this is perfect!
Cute and clever idea!! 🙂
Great idea and they are really cute, Manuela!
Great idea! I will be trying this:) Have a blessed day dear Manuela, HUGS!
Great idea to use a vinyl tablecloth for an outdoor banner! They come in sop many pretty patterns and colors and when I have used fabric in the past it fades pretty badly in the sun. I’ll be using this idea for my outdoor banners from now on!
Great idea! I am going to do this:)
What a great idea! I love yours…the perfect table cloth banner for fall.
Cute idea. I have been cutting up these tablecloths for other reasons (it has to do with a little dog that doesn’t potty outside) so I could do this. Love it.
Those tablecloths make great outdoor pillows also. Great project.
Judy
I was thinking that as I was cutting my tablecloth up. I have a lot left.
What a wonderful idea for the outdoors so the elements don’t destroy your handiwork! Simple too.
Brenda
Beautiful, rich, fall colours and motif! I love the way the banner looks against the background of the green! A very cozy and comfortable, but refreshing and revitalizing room!
Thanks for providing my fall fix, Manuela!
Poppy
Brilliant idea! Durable, inexpensive and pretty too..
brilliant!
So smart to use vinyl. My local fabric store carries a variety of cute oilcloth pieces. Now I know how I can use them.
Lucky yo! We don’t have any more fabric stores. They have all closed. All we have is Hobby Lobby and Jo-Ann (which is about 30 min away). Neither of them have oilcloth (except the red and white picnic table kind). I’ll have to check Jo-Ann’s just to be sure – they do have a bigger fabric section and I haven’t been there in there in a few months.
you not yo!
Cute, Cute banner! I am so far behind the blog world in my decorating! I need a good push and visiting around today may have given me just that! Thank you for sharing this easy tutorial!
oooohhh!! This is fantastic! This is why I love bloggers so much 😉
Great idea Manuela! I like to make summer totes out of them too. Easy cleanup and mostly waterproof. And cheap! Mimi
Yes!! What a fabulous idea. I’ll have to see what else you can do with these tablecloths. I have quite a bit left of the one I cut up for this banner.
My two young granddaughters will be spending Saturday with me. They will live this project! Thank you!!
Oh good! I don’t know how old your granddaughters are, but if they’re really young you might want to punch holes like Vee suggested above. I did use my glue gun on the low setting but I’d be careful just the same.
Very pretty! They do make me smile and I haven’t made one in a while, your idea of using a vinyl tablecloth is brilliant!
Yes, good idea & I did read about punching holes. They are 6 & 9 and have had some experience with a glue gun but I don’t have one. I will probably use some type of craft glue. I love your blog and read it every single day that it comes through my email. Thanks again!!