How to Make a Vintage School Pennant Party Banner

Step 1

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Vintage School Pennant Garland Step 1, measure the width of the wall

Measure the area of ​​the wall

To find out exactly how many banners you'll need to cover the space for your banner, measure your wall or area. Each 10' section of the space will require 12 to 15 pennants.

Step 2

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Vintage School Pennant Garland Step2, pendant placement design.

Organize by color and size

Random placement is key to creating the vintage look. Place all banners on a flat, level surface, and place bunting with a color variation from dark to light and a size change from large to small.

Step 3

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Vintage School Pennant Garland Step 3, Measure the pennant spacing.

Create adequate space

To give the banner a uniform look, adequate spacing between each pennant is necessary. Use tape measure to mark a 1" space between each pennant.

Stage 4

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Vintage School Pennant Garland Step 4, measure and cut the ribbon

Place and cut the tape or twill tape

Unfold the spool of tape or twill tape on top of all the design pennants. Then use scissors to cut, allowing 8" excess on each end. This will be used to tie the banner to the nails hanging from the image.

Step 5

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Vintage School Pennant Garland Step 5a, attach ribbon with brass fasteners.

Add holes to each pennant

Use a craft sheet to poke two holes along the top edge of each pennant, through both the ribbon or twill tape and the pennant itself.

Step 6

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Vintage School Pennant Garland Step 5b, attach ribbon with brass fasteners.

Add brass fasteners

Insert the brass fasteners through the front of the hole, then secure to the back.

Step 7

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Hang Banner

With the help of a friend, add two lightweight picture-hanging nails to the wall, then secure by tying the 8" section of excess tape or twill tape to the nails.

Step 8

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Marvel at your masterpiece

The perfect addition to any collegiate style party, this school banner will be a hit!