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Our newest tutorial has us ready for warm days and sweet desserts! Maker Team member Gracie of @hellograciemakes has designed a mouth-watering Strawberry Banner that adds a graphic touch to your home decor. Take a closer look and you'll notice that each strawberry is embellished with - wait for it - seed beads. You don't want to miss out on this delicious project!
Looking to refresh your wall art for spring? Here is the berry best solution for you! This adorable strawberry banner is perfect to spruce up your walls for all of the warm sunny days to come. Whether you are new to the felt world or an experienced maker, this craft is a fun and easy afternoon project that will leave your space a little bit sweeter than when you started!
Skill Level: Beginner
Time: 2 1/2 hours
Additional Supplies:
Strawberry Banner Pattern (click to download)
Ruler
Directions:
1. Download and print Strawberry Banner Pattern above. Trace pattern onto cooresponding felt and cut out pieces.
2. Glue Clover Stems onto top of each Strawberry. Mirror half of the Stems so they alternate when laid out in grid. To ensure they are glued on correctly, lay them out in a 3x4 grid using the finished photo as reference.
3. Use one strand of Sulky thread and a beading needle to sew beads onto body of each Strawberry.
4. In center of canvas, lay out Strawberries in a 3x4 grid. Leave a 3 1/2" margin on the sides and 5" margin along top and bottom. Place the Plié Strawberries at random places within the grid.
5. Glue each Strawberry in place. Glue well around edges and center as this will be the only attachment.
6. Slip dowel rod through top channel of canvas. Cut 30” of twill tape and knot on each end. Tuck loose ribbon ends into channel with dowel rod.
Find a spot to hang it up, sit back, and enjoy your new beautiful piece of art!
Thanks to Gracie for designing and writing this tutorial! You can see more of her work on Instagram @hellograciemakes and on her website. Stay tuned for more tutorials from the Benzie Design Maker Team!
