DIY Gingerbread Men Banner Tutorial

The holiday season is already creeping back around and what better way to celebrate than by crafting a gingerbread men Christmas ribbon banner?! This DIY project is perfect for adding a touch of homemade cheer to your home. Plus, it's easy to make and fun for the whole family! Let's dive into the merry-making.

Materials You'll Need:

You can find everything linked below!

Step 1: Decorate Your Gingerbread Men

 We kept ours plain for the tutorial but we hope you let your creativity shine! We attached a photo of a few of our creations!

  • Add Faces and Details: Use fabric markers or paint to draw or use our embroidery thread and stitch your details!
  • Attach Embellishments: Glue on buttons, sequins, or tiny bows for extra charm.

Step 2: Prepare the Ribbon

  • Cut Ribbon Strips: Cut your 3" ribbon into equal lengths, we did 5 inches. 
  • Create The Flag Shape: Fold each ribbon strip in half and cut at an angle towards the corner.
  • Fold Over: Fold the top of the ribbon to the back to create a loophole for the 3/8" ribbon to thread through. 

Step 3: Attach Everything Together

  • Stack Them: Lay your gingerbread men on the ribbon flags and secure them to the center with hot glue.
  • Creating the Banner: Now, take your 3/8" ribbon and thread it through the ribbon flags.

Step 4: Finishing Touches

  • Finishing Up: We made more colors to create a festive pattern and threaded them all together. We also played around with adding bows and ended up with a few ideas you could try out!

And then you're done!

We'd love to see how your banner turns out! Share your photos on social media and tag us @overtheriverfelt :)

 

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