Authentique Clover St Patrick’s Day Banner

Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner with Eileen Hull House Die

Hello, Friends!  It’s time to get ready for St. Patrick’s Day!  I’m here to help get the party started with a gloriously green Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner.

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 01

This banner is so happy, it makes me want to dance a jig!  And, it’s easy to make, too, thanks to Eileen Hull’s House/Pocket  Thinlits Die!  (This is a tip I learned from my scrappy buddy, Maggi Harding.)

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 02

Measuring over 3 feet in length, the banner is made with 2 different sized pennants.  The 3 large pennants are made with Eileen’s House Die.  Turning it upside down gives it a great banner shape!  Each of these pennants measures about 4″ x 6″.

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 03

The 4 smaller pennants each measure about 2 1/2″ x 3″.  These are die cut from the Kelly Green cardstock that comes with the Clover collection.  I simply selected a shaped label die that I like to create these.

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 04

A second layer of designer paper is cut with the hemstitch pocket die that come in the House/Pocket die set.  Top this with a doily, add an image fussy cut from the 3″ x 4″ cards, toss in some flowers, vintage buttons and stick pins, and you’ve got yourself a mighty fine banner.

Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner Tips and Tricks

TIP: Pop the fussy cut focal image up on pop dots, foam tape or waste chipboard to add dimension to your banner.

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 05

Each pennant is stitched onto 1 1/2″ wide Emerald Plaid Ribbon.

TIP: Use binder clips to hold the pennants in place on your ribbon.  Then stitch along  both the top and bottom edge of the ribbon.  This will ensure that the banner hangs flat.

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 06

TIP: If you’d rather not stitch, you can always attach the pennants with clothespins or colorful bulldog clips.

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 07

TIP:  Tie bows between each pennant.  For this banner, I’ve used Forest Green Taffeta Ribbon.  First tie a long piece in a square knot.  Then tie a double loop bow and adhere it on top.

Authentique Clover Eileen Hull House/Pocket Stitchlits Dies St. Patrick's Day Banner Kathy Clement Kathy by Design Photo 08

Nothing says time to party like a banner!  I hope I’ve shared some tips and tricks that will inspire you to make your own Authentique Clover St. Patrick’s Day Banner.  If so, I’d love to hear from you in the comment section below.

Cheerio,

kathy

 

14 thoughts on “Authentique Clover St Patrick’s Day Banner

  1. Anita Houston

    You know I’ve pinned this! No ones does St. Pat’s banners like you, and I know your gonna say ‘oh it’s that Authentique Paper’ but we both know it’s you who takes it to the highest level. LOVE!!!

  2. soozyb2013

    Your banners have always been a favourite of mine. Great job. This will be the first St. Patrick’s day without my Stan, this would have been his 15th birthday. Oh and I just found all my great photo’s of him to put in that lovely folio that you sent me. Yes I know, it took a long time, but if you saw my place you would totally understand. lol
    Thanks for sharing this wonderful banner.

  3. Jessica Eiss

    I’m really not into St Patrick’s day, but you certainly did a wonderful job on this banner. it’s very festive and love the bows~

  4. lynn legge

    Kathy
    I really love how you used the house die…you clever girl. the irish theme is so beautiful I love all the colors. this would look so beautiful strung across the wall…thank you as always for your creative projects. I so look forward to seeing them
    big hugs and love
    lynn

  5. Martie Rollin

    LOVE the solid green bows between the banners…really adds to the over-all look of this delightful project! I hope others follow your advice for that double row of machine stitching…it works!! Many thanks for the great photos of this project!

  6. tracy745

    Stunning banner, your attention to detail is always amazing and your bow details are stunning. You really do know how to bring papers to life. ❤️❤️

  7. Helen

    This banner is delightful, Kathy. It definitely inspires dancing. I have a friend from Ireland who would enjoy this banner. Like all your green embellishments–make the images all the more festive. tfs

  8. Sherry

    Wonderful banner celebrating the green! The extra ribbons, buttons and sequins make the fussy cuts shine. Super cute- have to try my hand at this. I really enjoy the Christmas banner you made.

  9. Betsy

    Top of the morning to you Kathy! Being an Irish girl this speaks to me. I love everything about St. Patrick’s Day……..the soda bread, the irish potatoes and of course the music. What a fun banner. Thank you.

  10. Gena L Krannig

    Kathy, what a beautiful banner! I am really liking the banners for home decor. Turning that house die upside down is such a great idea! These Authentique papers and images are so joyful and of course your accents with the bows and buttons, and flowers are just perfect! I hope you will consider doing an Easter banner as well. Thank you for sharing this darling project! Hugs!

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