Let’s DIY a simple yet cute banner for Dad!
Hey krafty friends! It’s Tiffani from A Krafting Alley, and today I’m sharing a fun last-minute DIY project just in time for Father’s Day—a “Best Dad” banner that perfectly matches the Father’s Day Z-Fold card we made in the last blog post!
This banner is a quick, cute, and festive decoration you can hang for your celebration or even use as a photo backdrop. Let me walk you through how to put it together step by step.
What You’ll Need:
SVG File – You can grab the “Best Dad” banner file from my Etsy shop, ready to cut with your electronic cutting machine.
Cardstock – All cardstock I used is from CutCardStock.com, and here are the colors I chose:
- Letters & #1: Cougar White
- Large Stars, Ribbon base & Trophy: 80 lb Discount Cardstock in Yellow Jacket
- Small Stars & Ribbon Tails and Circle: 80 lb Discount Cardstock in Indigo
- Trophy Base: Stardream Metallic in Silver
Adhesives – Foam squares/tape and liquid glue
String/Twine – I used blue and white baker’s twine
Step-by-Step Assembly:
- Cut Your Pieces:
Download the SVG and upload it into your cutting machine’s software and cut all the pieces using the cardstock colors listed above. - Assemble the Stars:
- Use foam squares to attach the blue stars to the yellow stars. This gives dimension.
- Then, use foam squares again to place the white letters spelling out “BEST DAD” onto each star. NOTE: make sure your holes are at the top before you glue your letters down so that the letters will line up correctly.
- Use foam squares to attach the blue stars to the yellow stars. This gives dimension.
- Assemble the Award Ribbon:
- Glue the white “#1” to the blue center circle.
- Use foam tape to pop up the blue circle onto the yellow ribbon base.
- Use liquid glue to attach the indigo ribbon tails behind the yellow base.
- Glue the white “#1” to the blue center circle.
- Assemble the Trophy:
- Use foam tape to attach the yellow pieces to the silver trophy base for dimension.
- Use foam tape to attach the yellow pieces to the silver trophy base for dimension.
- String the Banner Together:
Lay out your pieces and string them onto the twine in this order:
Trophy – (space) – D – A – D – (space) – B – E – S – T – (space) – #1 Ribbon
Make sure to leave extra twine on both ends so you can hang it easily.
Final Touches:
This “Best Dad” banner comes together quickly and adds the perfect personal touch to your Father’s Day setup. I especially love how it coordinates with the Father’s Day Z-Fold card we just made in my last blog post. It’s simple, fun, and handmade with love—what more could a dad want?
I hope you’ll give this project a try! If you do, tag me or leave a comment—I’d love to see how you decorate with it.
Thanks for crafting with me, and Happy Father’s Day!
💙
Tiffani
A Krafting Alley