Sunday, June 5, 2016

Patriotic Medallion Banner - File Available

Today another French Country project was scheduled to post but I wanted to share this project so I pushed that post back. A few days ago a really cool looking 4th of July Decor popped up on my newsfeed from Hobby Lobby and I fell in love with it and thought "I can make that with paper!" I immediately, well almost immediately, got into Make The Cut to design a file. The file is available for download in MTC and SVG formats at the bottom of the post.


Supplies Used:

Cardstock - White, Red, Cream, Navy, Silver
Cardboard
Burlap
Red Velvet Ribbon
White and Navy Blue Ribbon
Cricut Explore

I used the Liquitex and Krylon Acrylic Sealer on my so I could make it somewhat waterproof in case I wanted to hang it on my front door, which was my intention when I thought about making it in the first place. The burlap ribbons are cut from a sheet of burlap I had left over from my daughter's wedding. I added some Sobo glue along the edges to keep it from fraying. I also used the same glue to put the pieces together, this stuff is awesome! The stripe ribbon is from a roll I found at Zipp Outlet a few weeks ago and the red velvet ribbon is actually some Christmas Ribbon I got after Christmas on clearance. 


Here is a close up of the medallion part. I did make a "4" to put in the center since that is what was on the original and afterwards I had wished I had put a Uncle Sam in the middle instead but it was already done. I did get back in the file and make a hat to use so if I make another one I can put it on there instead. The file below does contain the 4 and the hat but you could always put something else in there as well. I cut the white base piece at 11.5 inches so I could make it as big as possible with one sheet of cardstock. If you use the file you will need to resize for what you want to make. 








After applying the Liquitex I thought the pieces would look better if I added some shape to them and I was able to get a little shape to the pieces. Next time I will shape the paper BEFORE I add the Liquitex or Mod Podge since it will be easier to shape. I am still pleased with the results, or at least half way pleased. 

I used my McGill Flower Shaping tools to do a little of it but mostly I just used my fingers to manipulate the paper how I wanted, and again...next time I will shape before adding sealers.







To get the layers to pop away from each other I used some regular cardboard and cut it to the size I needed for the back of each layer. This step really made it look a lot better. I wasn't worried about it not being acid free since there are no pictures on the project *okie knows someone will probably wonder about that*

I forgot to take a picture of how I attached the ribbons but I actually just stapled them to the base layer on the back. If you are going to staple your ribbon on the base I would suggest doing it before putting the layers together, it would make it easier....and we won't discuss how I know.  I didn't have a hanger made for it when I put it together so I had to make a hanger with some ribbon but the file now has a built in hanger that will cut on the base layer.

I think I want to make another one of these with an Uncle Sam hat just to see what it looks like. I think a star would look nice or USA, there are a lot of different things you could put in the center.  


Here is a picture that Hobby Lobby had posted. I thought you might want to see where I got the idea from. I would like to have a tassle hanging down but I didn't have anything handy to make one and that is why I opted to use the red velvet ribbon on the project. 




23 comments:

  1. Looks like a very fun project! So glad to see you are alive & doing well!! Always miss you during your "breaks"! So glad to pop in and see you back!
    Shellee

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  2. Great project! Hope you are doing well.

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  3. LOVE!!! You have amazing talent!!!!

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  4. Awesome project.

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  5. Great job on this Shirley. I love the layers you used on the medallion, they look a little like inter-twined ribbons. Love the ribbons too ... the stripes, burlap and lace are a fabulous combination ... then with the extra red tassel, it's a grand look! Thanx for sharing your svg files.

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  6. Love this project! Glad you are back to crafting. I need to get back to crafting myself. Life always gets in the way. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. It looks like the links have not been activated for the downloads. I love the project! Thank you.

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    1. They should be working now. I took them down when I had like over 200 downloads and not even one thank you. That gets discouraging at times!

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  8. Love your project and thanks for sharing it with us! I don't know if anyone else is having problems but I was unable to download the SVG link. :(

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    1. They should be working now. I took them down when I had like over 200 downloads and not even one thank you. That gets discouraging at times!

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    2. I'm sorry Shirley, I can certainly understand your frustration! A huge thank you for sharing your designs. I do appreciate the time and effort you put into every design! Thank you!

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  9. It's a beautiful project. Love it. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. Wow Shirley, this banner looks fabulous and looks almost identical to the one in the ad! I love how festive it is and think too it would look great with other things in the center. Thanks for the file too. You amaze me with how you can create your files so well. Hugs, Brenda

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  11. Wow looks great. I love how you did all the layers, what a great idea to use the cardboard. You are always so generous with your files thanks

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  12. I love it! any time you want to make some home decor for me... :)

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  13. Beautiful banner!!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing as this is just the project I was looking for!!!! I am also unable to download - no link available.

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    1. They should be working now. I took them down when I had like over 200 downloads and not even one thank you. That gets discouraging at times!

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  14. Thank you! You are so organized to be working on 4th.

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  15. don't blame you for removing when folks can't even take the time to say thank you... so thank you very much! I also really enjoy your posts and have missed them...

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  16. I didn't see this yesterday. Love it. Thank you so much for the files.

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