If you’d like to make your own vintage-inspired Halloween banner, it’s pretty simple. Just gather a bunch of black and white paper, ink the edges with walnut ink to give them an “old” look, use LOTS of black and orange glitter, and raid your scrapbook stash for any Halloween-themed embellishment you have.
Celebrate Halloween in style by creating a fun and unique vintage-inspired Halloween Banner. The banner in today’s free tutorial spells out “Got Candy?” but you could easily choose any Halloween phrase that you like.
Halloween Phrase Ideas
If you’re stumped, try using one of these phrases:
- Happy Halloween
- Spooky
- Shriek
- Boo to You
- Welcome
Halloween Banner Supplies
Most of my supplies came from Jenni Bowlin, Martha Stewart & Making Memories. The letters were cut with my Cricut, but if you don’t have one, don’t fret, you can buy pre-made chipboard letters that would be perfect.
- Black Cardstock
- Halloween Scrapbook Paper
- Old Book Pages
- UHU Glue Sticks
- 2 Yards Satin Ribbon
- Distress Ink & Applicator
- Hot Glue Gun
- Halloween stickers, embelisshments and ephemera.
How to Make A Halloween Banner
Decide what you would like your banner to say. Then you know how many triangles you need to cut. The hardest part is getting the triangles that make up the banner.
If you have a Cricut machine you could quickly cut out all of your triangles!
Step One: Create the Black Paper Base
For the Black bases, cut your cardstock to 6×9 (using white for demonstration purposes, since the black is too hard to photograph).
Next, find the center of the short side (the 6″ side) and place a mark.
Cut from the outside top corner to the center using your paper trimmer.
Repeat for the other side of the triangle.
Step Two: Cut the Inner Triangle
For the pattern paper pieces, you want a slightly smaller triangle, so cut those pieces 5 ½″ x 8 ¼ “. Repeat the above steps.
For the pieces that I cut from scrapbook paper, I made 1 template then traced it on my printed paper. That way I made sure I got the section of the pattern paper that I wanted to use on each banner piece.
Step Three: Layer
Using your glue stick, glue the smaller triangle to the black triangle bases. Use a sponge and a bit of distress ink to add dimension to the triangles.
Step Four: Lettering
Cut out GOT CANDY? Use your Cricut machine. If you do not have a Cricut machine, you can use store-bought sticker letters. Use a glue stick to glue the stickers to the banner.
Step Five: Embellish
Use your Halloween stickers and other ephemera to embliss and decorate your paper triangles.
Finishing
Punch holes in the top corner of the triangles and feed the ribbon through the holes.
One last tip. I used eyelets in the corners of my banner, that way when I strung my ribbon though it would not tear the paper.
Jenni says
Melissa
You are up late!! It’s still thursday in my house 🙂
Super cute banner and of course I need to enter the giveaway! Hope all is well with you.
Jenni
lorimu says
Cute Banner! It would look great on my mantle. Also, thanks for all of your tutorials. I especially love the covered headbands!
Lori
Katie says
Jaw-dropping cute! I want one too! I love your creativity–it’s inspiring. Your Halloween decor is a.w.e.s.o.m.e.
katie
Sarah Stephens says
Love, love, love it! Thanks for the tutorial. Although I hope I win so I don’t have to use it. 😉 Your blog is fabulous!
Krystal Hansen says
I love the super cute banner. I love your blog. You sure give me inspiration. I love to watch to see what you come up with next. THanks for all your wonderful tutorials. I love love love your skirts.
Becca says
That banner is sooo cute! It would go perfectly with the look I am going for this year, I am loving the vintage/gothic looking black-and-white-with-a-splash-of-orange! (Does that description even make sense?)
Casey and Courtney says
Love this banner!
Audra says
Soo Cute! You are just way to creative- I haven’t even got my decorations out of the box yet lol!
Darin, Jenn and Ivy says
I wish I had your stash of Halloween embellishments. Although with how well my stuff is organized I just might! Thanks for the cute giveaway and tutorial!
Darin, Jenn and Ivy says
I just did a post on my blog makeitmyown.blogspot.com! I’m still going through all of your stuff, SOO fun. This is the first time I’ve been here, but it won’t be the last!
Thanks again.
Antonia says
I love your blog and would love to add the beautiful banner to my halloween decorations! Pick me please!
sb says
Super cute! And I think the pictures turned out great – I would never have known you were short on natural light.
Sidnie says
I love your Halloween banner!
I’m just now getting into decorating for every holiday- this banner would be awesome to add to my Halloween decor.
alice232 says
I’m so glad that I found this blog. Your Halloween decorations are so well done. I’m enjoying perusing the blog’s archives. You have great content on your blog…and I LOVE your polkadot chair.
suesueb says
I love making banners and yours is super cute! Also think the idea for the mailboxes is terrific!! Happy Halloween posting!
Kendra says
I love the banner; it’s so cute! I have been stuck on banners lately. Hopefully making some this weekend. Thanks for the great giveaway. I love the vintage look!
Bridgit says
What an adorable banner – great give away!
Carla Gale says
So cute! If I don’t win yours, I guess I’ll have to make my own.
Tanya says
Love it, my house would welcome the banner with open arms!
MOM OF 2 says
Oh I love the banner! It would look great strung across my mantle! 🙂 jencole25@hotmail.com
Jen Beals says
I love this banner, so cute, must have!
Aimee says
Too precious! I’m having a banner giveaway, too so go over and check it out– it ends tonight at 8:00. You can never have too many banners!
Carrie says
I love the banner – especially the crystal bauble. Wonderful! I’d love to hang it in my dining room!
Rebecca says
Love the banner! I especially like the walnut ink on the edges. My best guess was going to be tea. Thanks for sharing!
Mel says
I love your blog! and I love your banner. I’m going to make one (unless of course I win one!)
Jen says
Adorable! My boys would love to have this banner. They are 8 and 4 and love all things Halloween.
Danielle says
I love your blog. It is very cute… I am a Pottery Barn fan too and I love your ideas! This banner is adorable.
Danielle says
I also mentioned your blog and giveaway on my blog.
curlyscreations.blogspot.com
roseylittlethings says
Super cute banner! LOVE IT!
Heather says
I love this banner – so creative – I think I will make one for the teachers at my sons school – too fun!
Reed and Nat's Family says
I love your blog and the banner is adorable. You have such a talent.
Rochelle says
The banner is adorable. You are very creative. I would love to hang it over our fireplace.
kim says
The banner is fantastic and so is your blog! 🙂
Amie Kirk says
I was just telling my husband last night that we needed more “fall” decorations! I think this would be just perfect for my mantel! Love it!!
{irene} says
Oh please!…that banner is AMAZING!….I have no decorations at this point!…Being 40 weeks pregnant I don’t feel very crafty lately!
MicheLLe says
So cute! It would look great in my house! Hope I win!!!
Letia says
Holy Batman, that is CUTE!! Love your style.
Kristin says
Love the banner! CAn’t wait to hear who the winner is.
Kristin says
I don’t have a blog, but have posted it on my wall on Facebook!
Chrissie Grace says
I’ve been stalking for a while now without leaving a comment.
I love your blog and all your tutorials!
I would love to win this!:)
Chrissie Grace says
Oh, and I posted the link on my blog too!
Meg says
I love your blog! I especially enjoyed your blog about your craft room and emailed the link too a few friends! I can dream and hope to get there!
Thank you for sharing!
Mollie says
Your mantle looks WONDERFUL! I tried decorating mine, but…let’s just say, I don’t have a decorator’s touch. Thanks for posting instructions for making a banner:o) I’ve always been too chicken to make my own!
Brittany says
This is ADORABLE!!! I would LOVE one to put up on my mantle!!!
*katie* says
Super, SUPER cute! Love the letters.
JenW says
i just love that banner! i would love to win one!!! so cute!
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey says
that is adorable! I love it!
JenW says
just linked a picture on my blog too! so cute
marvelousmissm says
Too cute! Love the “got candy?”
The Gorbys says
Adorable!
amy w. says
My sister just sent me a link to your blog and I must say it is fabulous!! I LOVE Halloween in the worst way, and that banner is too cute to pass up. Thanks. ♥
Courtney says
Oh my heck, I LOVE the banner. So super cute. I’d love to win it!
Cami says
I love this banner – it far cuter than any Halloween decor I presently have. I would like to win! 🙂
lauramariereid says
the halloween banner is great! my 4 yr. old grandson and I are having a family halloween dinner and i showed him the banner. he said, “we should use it on the bar for the party and we should have candy too”. i love your site and look at it all the time. you inspire me with all that you do! thanks for your efforts and for sharing them! Laura
Linda, Greg and Drew says
thanks so much for sharing…this is adorable!!!
Mauri says
That banner is so cute! I really need to get my Halloween stuff out. I would love to win it, but if not I will definitely be making one. Thanks!
Angela says
I do love Melissa creations! The glitter and bling is so much fun! Good work, as always.
Shelly DeBoer: says
ADORABLE – i absoulutely love it!
Grace Jaquelinne Emylia Lovenska Paath says
supercute banner!
Kathleen says
HOLY MOLY!!!! That is one COOL Halloween banner. LOVE it!!
Bombtastic Belle says
That is too adorable, I love it 🙂
eod_army_wife04(at)yahoo(dot)com
Marcie says
I’m #68. That’s quite a fan base. I NEED that banner!
Stephanie says
I love this banner – such a cute idea! IF I don’t win 😉 I will definitely be making one of my own!
Thanks for the ‘how to’!!
lacey says
Hi Melis-
I would have bought this on ETSY!!!! Exactly what I wanted. I am not entering your contest… pass the goods onto those who don’t know you I say. I feel so lucky to call you my friend. LOVE all your talents and skills.
ps- how do I make crepe paper swirlies for the pumpkins? Just roll them.
pss- I’m promoting this giveaway on my blog!
Lacey
momaof4 says
So cute! What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing and giving us a chance to win one.
micahnky says
I love this banner and I love Halloween 🙂
Angela says
that banner is adorable and a looks like a lot of work. I can’t believe you created that with just “stuff” lying around. But then again, we’ve seen your craft room, so it might be believable 🙂 Love it! thanks for the giveaway.
Angela
ps- still working on your logo!
daniella says
What a wonderful idea! I LOVE it. Looking at your mantel makes we want to get my Halloween stuff out of the attic and decorate right now. I love your blogs, I even used your skirt tutorial to make my daughter a beautiful twirl skirt! Thanks for the inspiration!!
Robin says
I would love this banner. I’d make my own, but I’m on a paper buying hold:)
Christi says
Oh how lovely! THat would look great in my den!
Amy says
This is amazing. I can’t believe it’s paper. You’re awesome.
Maureen says
Just found you and oh so glad I did..cute, cute..
Christy says
Aw man, if I could only be SO lucky to have that banner in my hot little hands … it’s gorgeous! Even if it’s supposed to be spooky … I’m still callin’ it gorgeous!
Jenny Ann says
That banner is so cute and perfect for Halloween!
Christy says
Okay, I blogged about it. If you want to visit me (I’d be honored), my blog is http://sewplain.blogspot.com to see the post.
Marianne says
Hi, I just found your great blog and love it! The Banner is to cute, and I would love a chance to win it too!
Jocelyn says
Came over via Lacey
Beautiful Banner. I love all the details!
Marla says
Melissa – that is adorable and I would love a little peice of you in my house!
vicki059 says
I think the banner is just precious. I love it
vicki059 says
My grandbabies would love the banner. It is just the right touch of Halloween
littlegypsy. says
i love this! i’m so glad i discovered your blog today. what a treat! 🙂
littlegypsy. says
i have posted a link on my blog.
http://littlegypsyblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/got-candy.html
Suzee says
I just found your blog today. And lucky me, there’s a contest!!! Hope I win! Darling ideas, by the way!
Jennifer says
I love it, its just adorable!
jennifer.powell06 at gmail dot com
Amy says
Really cute and unique! Would love one of my own 🙂
Anne says
I love it. this would be a nice display!!
anne molino at hotmail dot com
Jess says
Oh my goodness! That is the cutest thing ever! I NEED that!
Colorado Oldroyds says
I never win anything, and I know mine won’t turn out as cute as yours if I make my own. Seriously, your banner is to die for!!! Make more, I’ll buy them.:)
Kelli says
I’m new to your blog and I love it. We’ve had nasty rain here too. Love the banner. Thanks for the information on how to make one.
Kelly says
I just found your blog and fell in love with the banner. I want one! But if I don’t win, thanks for the tutorial so I can make my own!
FeliciaE says
What a beautiful banner! You are one talented lady. I also love the rest of your blog can’t wait to dig around more here and see what other great stuff you have here.
FeliciaE says
Hey here is the link back to my blog post with your give away in it. Once again I just LOVE your banner!
Britney says
Love your blog and so cute banner! Very creative… I love your ideas!
della330 says
WOW! This is absolutely gorgeous, and so fun!
I wish I had half the creativity and patience you do — I have absolutely no patience when it comes to anything scrapbook related.
And, I enjoy keeping up with your blog. Keep ’em comin!
keri says
Oh that is way to cute, I would loooove to win it! Keep up the good work.
Jason, Ashley and Addison says
I recently discovered your blog and love how creative you are. I am definitely inspired to be more creative around our house. I usually dont decorate much for Halloween, but your banner has inspired me to. So- I made a post on my blog linking your giveaway contest. Fun! Fun!
Brenda in Sunny So Cal says
I Love this banner it will look so great in my kitchen! Also, what kind of Eyes did you use for the apotheccary jars, have some like those, but the eyes I have on them don’t look as good
Mags says
hey a give away and a tutorial! you’ve managed to make us all winners! sweet.
maggiejudissketchpad@gmail.com
Jules @ MoonCat Farms says
That is a darling banner. It would be perfect on the mantle here at our new (to us) home.
Thank you for the tutorial as well. Looks like fun to make..
Allison says
Whooo Hooo, a give away. I have been out of town so I just decorated today and I hope to put your banner with it. It is just too fun. In fact I love your whole mantle.
Allison says
I linked you on my blog 😉
Karen says
Love your work It would be so cool to to win the give away! Keep up the great work!!
kristinorth says
How cute! Thanks for a chance to win!
Rebecca says
I love your entire mantle!! I would love to win this! Holy cow, the time it would take to make with my kids around…
Emily says
How cute…er, spooky! Love it! Ive been loving all your crafty ideas. Now if only I were so talented!
Suzie Button says
Your banner is so cute! And you did all the details of shading and making it stand out so perfectly! I’d LOVE to win! Suzie purrpage3[at]verizon[dot]net
Maria says
I love it!!
Monica says
I love this banner! I’ve been wanting to make one myself, but haven’t found the time!
Heather L. says
Wow, I just found your blog, and I LOVE this banner! I would love to win it. Thanks for the great giveaway. You are so talented!!!
Heather =)
Party of Five says
I love this idea! Did my first birthday banner earlier this year, but I’m thinking I need to branch out to holidays! Cute!
nancyb says
Very clever and different! you are very talented. thanks for sharing!
EBWalker says
I love it, so cute and totally completed the look.
Jessie says
So talented Melissa! You have great ideas like always!
marisa says
Just recently found your blog and I am a new stalker! Love this banner, thanks for the chance!
The Greedy's says
I LOVE IT!!!! I love Halloween and anything fall!!! I hope I win!!! Thanks for the give away!!!
Nat Heaton says
That is definitely the most darling Halloween banner I have seen! Such talent!!
busymama says
I happened on your blog recently and am hooked, love all your great ideas and would looooooove that banner!!!!
Mindy Jo says
love the ‘got candy’ banner! i’m so impressed! i want your talents!
rachelanna says
love your blog and would love to win this cute banner.
rachelanna says
linked your contest on my blog http://givinthestuffaway.blogspot.com/
Sierra says
love the banner! so cute and crafty! 🙂
Sierra says
linked your post on my blog too! 🙂
http://creativekdesigns.blogspot.com/
Yay!
Lori says
I love all that you do. I hope that it will be mine. 🙂
Lori says
I also put a link on my blog and one of your photos. Thanks!
http://lorivanwagoner.blogspot.com/2009/10/i-wish-my-mantle-looked-like-this-photo.html
Mel says
that is absolutely adorable!!!!!! I have the perfect place for a banner like that!
kate says
that banner is SO cute! i dont have a mantle in this home, but I do have a special place in the kitchen where it would look wonderful! you are so inspiring. keep it up 🙂
MSGottfredson says
Just found your blog! LOVE IT. Cute banner. Such talent.
Amy says
Way cute banner. Such a nice idea, maybe I can do one for a different holiday (since I won’t get one done for Halloween.)
Tammy of Yarborough House says
Love the banner and you said we could ask a question on the post- here goes..what is the font you used that halloween banner? We went and looked at cricut today and are almost convinced to get one.
Jill says
ADORABLE banner!!! and adorable blog I might add!! Glad to have found you!
Many Blessings!
Jill
Tiffany says
This would be really cute on the new mantle my husband made us! I want one!
chubbymo75 says
Fabulous banner!!! your mantle looked great before but that banner is the icing on the cake – it pulled the whole look together! Glad to hear that you are a fellow cricuteer. You should really consider posting this on their message boards- if you are chosen to be featured in the Chirp (the weekly newsletter) you could win a cartridge. You definitely should enter!!!
Sweet Jane says
This is tooo cute! Count me in!
Becca says
So cute! Your creativity is boundless!
Becca says
Linked to http://www.marquette4.blogspot.com 🙂
Kara says
love the banner. I think I’ll wait before making my own though (fingers crossed)
Shana says
Wow, so cute! If I don’t win, I will for sure be making one, love it!
Tristina says
Love this!
Ana Paula and Paulo says
I love it… looks pro!
RBadger says
This banner is darling! Thank you for sharing it! So creative!
Becky says
I love all your stuff… you come up with the neatest ideas and have such an eye for detail. Thanks for sharing.
Ariane says
I love this banner. It’s beautiful. Such a nice decoration for this time of year. Thanks for sharing.
Doty Family says
Sooo cute! I would love to win it! Thanks!
Doty Family says
Posted a link on my blog. http://www.mandeeandbrandy.blogspot.com
Thanks agian!
Brandy
Heather says
gotta try at least!!! don’t know if I will get around to posting it on mine too–just got back in town to sick kids. a happy surprise would be fun this week 🙂
Melissa says
Love it, love it love it! An amazing idea for a paperholic & Halloween obsessor. 🙂 Happy October!
Lori says
Love the banner! It is so cute! I love seeing what you come up with! You have always amazed me with your creativity. Just wish you were closer so you could still help me with mine!
Jeremiah and Heidi says
Love your blog! Love tha banner even more!!
A Touch of Country says
Simply adorable! I love it and how you showed us how to make it.
I also love the bingo card between the words.
You did a fantastic job and I would LOVE to win me one of these beauties.
I have the perfect mantle just waiting to hang it on.
Fall Hugs,
Natalie
katie says
I LOVE it!! I have a mantle just like your that needs this!! I don’t have a blog, but I would love to win!! Thanks for your AWESOME blog!!
traciannee says
I love it! I just found your blog and everything looks so cute. I am so excited to explore your blog more and get so much fun ideas and items. Thank you for sharing your talent!
Brandy says
This banner is AMAZING!!! I absolutely love it and love that it’s not the standard “Happy Halloween” saying. Every little detail is fabulous – I’m so happy to have stumbled upon your posting on the Cricut MB. Whoever wins this will be one lucky duck!!
Dover Fam says
Oh my heart!!! I know just where I would put this. I LOVE IT!!!
Dover Fam says
Have it blogged~ http://www.mandeeandbrandy.blogspot.com
Angie says
love the banner with all the vintage stuff and embellies have the perfect place for it here in my home
Nancy @ Live love laugh says
Love your cute banner! When I “zoom” in -the details are terrific! I want to make one, but I’d rather have yours!! Please throw me in the hat!
~Nancy
Kathryn-nannygoat says
I want it Melissa! Seriously, your mantel is soooo super cute!
amy smart says
Oh my. This is SO. Darn. Cute!
Sims Mom says
This would look equally as nice on MY mantle!!! It is so cute.
Jen says
Honestly Melissa! True talent lady. I always love browsing through your stuff. It makes me happy. You are always so sweet to post directions too. I would love to win this, but am happy that if I don’t I have directions. Thanks!
thebellsmom says
Love your blog and really want your craft room. Please enter me for the banner.
Sue Sharp says
Love the entire blog, but would love the banner to give to my daughter who absolutely loves banners like this. She make a Thanksgiving one for me and I would love to reciprocate. Thanks for all of the great ideas!
jenjen says
Ok – that banner is DARLING! I seriously love it! I would love to win it!!!! How fun!
I just found your blog and LOVE IT!
XOOX
Jen
Smullin Family says
This is SO cute!
My mantle is a little bare..this would be the perfect addition.
Thanks for the giveaway,
Alisha
alishasmullin@yahoo.com
Lindsey says
I love that its an original saying on the banner. “Got Candy” is the cutest ever! Love it. We just moved and didn’t bring an halloween decorations with us. This would be such a treat! Love your blog. Thanks
Lindsey
lindseypfister@gmail.com
debidgreen says
I want this! This is so cute. I love your site. I just found it.
The Tate Family says
This is my first time visiting your blog and I am so excited to try some of your ideas! Really cute blog!
jamie says
love, love it!!! What a cute banner. Sign me up. I want to win. 🙂
Kyla says
loooove it!!! I really hope I win, halloween is my favourite holiday!
Kyla says
AND i added a link on my blog.
radiointhekitchen.blogspot.com
Mikelle says
Oh my goodness!! That is way cute. I love it. 🙂
The Masons says
Such a cute banner!
Dean and Amber says
Very cute banner. I love looking at your blog for fun ideas. I hope I win. Keep up the good work.
amy says
just found your site–love the banner!!
Hailey says
Darling banner. Thanks for the tutorial. Hopefully mine will turn out as cute as yours!
Maria says
A friend recommended your site….LOVE the banner!
Moghimi Family says
You’ve inspired me to make my own banner! (But I still want to be entered into the giveaway!) When I grow up I wanna be like you. =)
The Blakes says
oh so cute! wish me luck!
rebecca says
I love love love love love this!!!! And oh yeah… I love this!!
The Pitts says
I love your banner and I want it!
Mique (as in Mickey) says
Oh bummer- I think I just missed the deadline. 🙁 I meant to enter your giveaway last week and forgot. It’s soooooo cute!!! I’d love to have one (without making my own- I’m a little crafted out after our Craftapalooza tonight). Have a great trip!
Joe & Jill says
ok- you don’t even know me- Iam Lacey Williams SIL. But I happened to be looking at this- and realized I am an hour away- (arizona time) from the deadline…. I LOVE that banner- and who knows… maybe I could win?? anyways- I am sure you are awesome if you are friends with Lacey. I love Lacey!
Show Me Crafts says
Love it! We featured your banner on our blog at http://showmecrafts.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much!
Jennifer says
I just want to say I love the banner but also the heading is so happy!!!!
Woodard Gang says
Love, love the banner…hope I win 🙂
Jamie says
I know the contest is closed but I just wanted to say I love the banner. Just started one and got “crafter’s block”. Looking for ideas…
Debra A says
Love the fabulous details! Bewitching ♥
Maggie Long says
I am a grandma of 4 at 56 and have crafted/sewed for years but never done any banners. Love them! But just haven’t gotten to learn how yet. Plus, my sewing machine of 30 + years on this last move in 2013, the bobbin rewind bent and won’t work. So I’ve limited my use to what I already have.
Please, please…let me have the chance to have this grace my mantle this year and now that I’ve found your site…how do I make them???
Grandma Meme……Maggie long