You know what you need to help decorate the ol' homestead this holiday season? A Christmas Spirit banner! These little ghosties are the the ones from the past, present and future. They sure are cute as bugs in rugs. And here are the instructions to make your very own.
Supplies:
3 Christmas napkins 17 inch square or Christmasy fabric
3 foam balls for heads - 2 inch diameter
6 small black glass beads for eyes
red polka dot felt for eyes
3 pieces of plain red ribbon cut to 12 inch lengths
1 piece fancy red ribbon cut to approx 32 inches
2 red buttons
red & black thread
sewing needle
My Christmas napkins came from the thrift store. The neato polka dot red felt come from the clearance section of Holly Lobby. All other supplies are from Michaels.
Use the small spool of thread to draw six round eyes on the felt. Cut out the circles. Tack the glass bead in the center of the eye with one loop of thread.
Center the foam ball in the middle of napkin to figure out where you want to place the eyes and mouth.
Sew the eyes into place. Sew on a small mouth.
Use the 12 inch plain red ribbon to tie the napkin onto the foam ball.
Sew a button on each end of the fancy red ribbon.
Evenly space the Christmas ghosts on the fancy ribbon and sew in place. I used a straight pin tacked into the wall through one of the button holes to attach the banner to the wall. Then I hung my sweater Christmas stockings on either end of the banner for extra festiveness.
Eh voilà! A fun and decorative Christmas Spirit banner to "liven" up your space. I love these little fellows so much that I've got to share. I've got one Ghost Banner and one Ghost Banner make it yourself kit to give away. Just leave a comment and I'll draw both winner's names in a few days.
Merry Christmas!
That is awesome Felicia, thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Karyn | December 05, 2007 at 05:39 AM
Oh me oh my! I LOVE these ghosties!!! The combination of ghosties and Christmas works perfectly, and I would have never thought of such a thing. That's why you're the fluffiest flower in the garden. ;-)
Posted by: Brandy | December 05, 2007 at 06:19 AM
how cute! my nephews would love the christmas ghosties.
Posted by: girlville | December 05, 2007 at 08:30 AM
Only you would think of Christmas ghosts!!!! They are so cute! :)
Posted by: bethany | December 05, 2007 at 09:28 AM
Beautiful banner and thank you for the tutorial.
Hugs Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | December 05, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Nice tutorial and they are fabulous!
Posted by: Suzanne | December 05, 2007 at 10:30 AM
Cute! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Chandra | December 05, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Really cute, love the buggy eyes...
Posted by: stephanie | December 05, 2007 at 11:23 AM
Oh, how cute. My favorite part is the little eyes!
Posted by: Michelle | December 05, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Nice Banner to represent the good Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Thanks for the tutorial!!
Hope all is well in Fluffisville!
Posted by: rochambeau | December 05, 2007 at 12:16 PM
what a cute idea!
Posted by: pam | December 05, 2007 at 03:08 PM
Those are realy cute, and so simple which is right up my alley!
Posted by: Kathleen | December 05, 2007 at 03:52 PM
Oh...I love these little guys...and I"m so glad they've flown to the forefront and introduced themselves!!!
Posted by: sadira | December 05, 2007 at 04:12 PM
Too cute and you made it easy peasy!
Posted by: Rachael | December 05, 2007 at 04:38 PM
Keeee-yute!
Girlkiddo just saw A Christmas Carol today and would get a kick out of the ghosts.
Posted by: Pieces | December 06, 2007 at 12:53 AM
How cute! I love the christmas fabric.
Posted by: Michelle Anderson | December 06, 2007 at 07:34 AM
Christmas ghosts..very whiff of Dickens...Such fun! And a great tutorial. I love the polka dot felt! Happy Christmas Huntings...((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | December 06, 2007 at 07:50 AM
OMG Felicia...ADORABLE!!!!!!
Posted by: Danielle Nilsson | December 06, 2007 at 11:20 AM
those are draling Felicia!
Posted by: julie | December 06, 2007 at 11:55 AM
I can tell you did a good job on these--I knew right away what they were before I could see the text. Just from the picture, I thought, "Christmas ghosts--oh, past, present and future!"
Posted by: Robin | December 06, 2007 at 01:59 PM
very cute! and clever.
Posted by: maryse | December 06, 2007 at 03:39 PM
Cute idea. I sure wish I had some Christmas napkins like yours!
Posted by: Kairle | December 06, 2007 at 04:47 PM
That is adorable!!!
Posted by: tamara | December 06, 2007 at 09:51 PM
Great idea is right! Thank you for the visit, BTW. I just love your blog! Now i feel like i got to step up my holiday crafting! ;)
Posted by: Emily/ Five Flowers | December 06, 2007 at 10:58 PM
Felicia, too friggin cute!
Posted by: AJ | December 07, 2007 at 01:33 AM