Spring… Just that one word has so much feeling, expectation and emotion that go with it. To me spring is warmer weather, cooler drinks, longer days, going to the beach, salads and smoothies, flowers and butterflies. But I know for many of my friends who don’t live in southern California, spring is mud, snow and dreaming of planting flower beds. So I wanted to make this pretty banner to celebrate the beauty of spring!!

This is so easy and fun to make and it’s a great craft if you have kids. It would also be fun to do your favorite inspirational words or your kids names, and I’m sure you have everything you need laying around the house. So let’s get all our supplies together….

- Paper: I used an old school book for the paper that I knew wouldn’t be missed. If you don’t have an extra book laying around grab a magazine or newspaper, even construction paper will do but I like having the print on it.
- Scissors
- Colored pencils or markers
- Something round to trace for your letters (about 2″ diameter)
- Ribbon
- Hot glue gun

Step 1: use your something round to trace and cut out 1 circle for each letter. I needed 6 to spell put “spring”

Step 2: using whatever font you like, or make up your own, write out your letters.
Step 3: I wanted something “springy” to decorate my banner with and I chose butterflies but you could use whatever you want. I looked at a picture and traced half a butterfly on a folded piece of paper and cut out 5 of them.

Using your colored pencils or markers, color your butterflies pretty!

Step 4: hot glue your letters and butterflies to your ribbon and find a lovely place in your home to hang your banner. I like mine by the front door to greet me everyday and bring a smile to my face!

Have fun making your own banner!!