In our house, it’s not a birthday without a birthday banner strung across the fireplace! Cat, this one’s for you!
Our birthday banner tradition started several years ago before we had kids. It was Jeremy’s birthday and I wanted to make the house look festive for him as a surprise when he got home from work. I came up with this super homemade looking banner and strung cards with characteristics I love about him down each side. He left it up for a long time and told me multiple times how much it meant to him. Thus, the tradition was born!
Most of our banners are just like the first one… super homemade. I usually make them color themed, include photos, or the kids help me paint or color it. I wish I had pictures of all of them to show you! Jeremy and the kids have even gotten into making them for me! You can see their most recent one here on my Instagram.
This one is from Little Girlie’s birthday last winter. I made it to match her birthday party theme. Hooray for cheap clip art from Etsy and premade polka dot pendants from Target! 🙂
For Cat’s birthday banner, I went with a more grown up look and adopted a neutral color theme. I used a pendant flag pack and letter stickers from Michael’s which made it a breeze to throw together!
For an added, special touch, I made a tassel to hang on each end. You can see how to DIY your own tassel here.
I’ve learned over the years to keep the banners simple and this one does the trick nicely!
Do you have any special birthday traditions at your house? Be sure to check out the other birthday party ideas below!
House full of Handmade – Salsa and Margarita’s Invitation
Little Bits of Home – Celebrate Birthday Banner
Simple Nature Decor Blog – Eco Friendly Birdseed Party Favors
Love Create Celebrate – Adult Tropical Slushie
2 Bees in a Pod – Scented Bee Soap Favors
Pocketful of Posies – Paper Floral Garland
Iris Nacole – Doughnut Hack, From Plain Jane to Party Ready
Happy birthday, Cat! Hope it’s wonderful!
Hey Samantha – what a fantastic birthday tradition! How fun for each of your family member to be celebrated and recognized in a special way! Cat’s neutral banner is perfection. So fun hopping with you today.
Thanks so much!! Loved your soaps as well! They remind me of the yummy soaps at the farmers market. Must try!
What a wonderful birthday tradition! I love making things for my son’s birthday as well. It’s just so much fun!
Yes, making things for the kids is the best!
Love this banner! And you added tassels which makes me super happy (I believe tassels make everything better). this is such a fun tradition. pinned!
Haha, yes! Tassels do make everything better! 🙂
I love the tassels and the color is very pretty! its amazing what a banner can do to a mantle for a party, it creates such a nice atmopshere!
Maria
Love this idea! Perfect decor for any party!