A few years ago I decided to create a banner full of all of the things we were grateful for that year. We have had a lot of milestones happen in our house this year and I know that we have a lot to be thankful for.
I thought that a banner hanging up with photos of things we did this year would be a great reminder.
How to Make a Family Memory Photo Banner
To make the banner you need:
- Printed photos (Get them off your phone!!!) some
- Scrapbooking Supplies
- Twine
- Clothes Pins
That’s it! No special techniques required.
To Create the Banner:
- Mount the photos on card stock (so they don’t bend when hung up)
- Using clothespins simply pin them to your twine! (I attach my twine to my mantel using painters tape)
- Add some Tags and fun embellishments
Overall this craft took only about 30 minutes to make. Here are a few more photos!
It’s the perfect time of year to stop and take a minute to count your many blessings. We gathered some friends together for a gratitude blog hop because we wanted to let our families know just how much we love and appreciate them. Check out my project and then visit my friends to see what they created with the “Gratitude” theme. There are recipes, printables and family traditions included in this blog hop.
Hop on over to these fun projects based around the Gratitude theme:
- Apple Praline Bread by Amy from Positively Splendid
- Family Memory Banner by Melissa from Polka Dot Chair
- Printable Gratitude Quotes by Mique from Thirty Handmade Days
- Give Thanks Printable by Eighteen25
- Thankful Printable & Snickerdoodles by Kristyn from Lil Luna
- Thankful Tablecloth by Steph from Somewhat Simple
- Candy Cane Pancakes by Amy from the Idea Room
- I Am Thankful For.. Printable by Becky from Organizing Made Fun
- The Best Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies by Kelli from Lolly Jane
- Love printables by Desiree from the 36th Avenue
- Happy Day Family Tradition by Leigh Anne from Your Homebased Mom
- Thanksgiving Activity Book by Kari from U Create
- Chicken Curry Broccoli by Kristen from Capturing Joy
- Printable Thank You Notes by Cindy from Skip to My Lou
A big, huge thank you to our families for their support and love. They are our guinea pigs, models, help us when we have last minute deadlines, don’t blink when we wear yoga pants for two days in a row and stick through the good, the bad and the ugly. We are so grateful for you.
Look at all these pretty faces! So much love in this collage:
Amy Huntley says
I LOVE this idea! Such a fun way to reminisce and be reminded of all of our many blessings!! Loved the answers!
Stacia says
This type of project is perfect for year-round, not just for the Thanksgiving season. So fun!
Mique says
I love everything you make Melissa! This is adorable. And it was fun to read about your family. xo
Amy W says
I LOVE this! It’s so fun and personal and totally adorable. Thanks for sharing with us!
Becky@OrganizingMadeFun says
This is such a great idea – so easy, too! It was really fun participating in the blog hop with you, too!
Becky B.
Desiree @ The36thAvenue says
I love this idea so much! Thank you so much for sharing… I am pinning 🙂
Kari @ UCreate says
I love this banner! Priceless decor!
capturing joy with kristen duke says
Well I do love anything with pictures….this is so fun!!
Lolly Jane says
This banner is simply darling! XO
Gretchen says
Love this post Melissa 🙂 The banner is such a great idea, and I loved reading the Q&A.
Kristyn says
SUCH a cute idea!!
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
This is a darling, idea, Melissa!
Leigh Anne @Your Homebased Mom says
Love this idea – I love displaying family photos and memories in fun and unique ways!