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    Home » Crafts » PB Inspired Happy Halloween Banner DIY

    PB Inspired Happy Halloween Banner DIY

    Published: Oct 12, 2014 · Modified: Apr 15, 2021 by Bren

    This Halloween I was inspired by many, many  Pinterest images of black and white decorations and an incredible amount of Edgar Allan Poe themes (did you know Poe décor  is “in” this Halloween?).  Luckily, I had already decided to make a Williams-Sonoma Inspired Halloween Crow Wreath that fit right into my dream fireplace vignette. I searched for a Happy Halloween banner that could be added to the mantle and found the perfect one at Pottery Barn. It is cream jute with black gothic lettering and a creepy aged look. It was love at first sight, but I was not in love with the price… $24.50. It was time for a Halloween Banner DIY.

    Happy Halloween Burlap Banner in black and white inspired by Pottery Barn – This easy burlap banner with free printable pattern is an easy Halloween DIY that will compliment your Halloween decorations. Get the full tutorial at BrenDid.com. #Halloween #decor #DIY #Knockoff #banner #garland

    Now you may already know a few things about me: I love banners, I have a passion for burlap/twine, and I hate paying full price for décor items I can make myself. I knew I could make this banner for a better price since it’s made of burlap, twine and paint. Jute is a fancy decorator way of saying burlap and burlap is CHEAP! It runs around $3.99 a yard at Michaels, Joanne, Hancock, etc. Add some acrylic paint at less than a dollar a tube and a few feet of cording and you are all set for a cheap banner.

    I’m including a printable PDF pattern you can use to make your very own Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner. I hope you try making it (or one of my other Halloween banners).

    Halloween Banner Instructions

    1. Download free PDF pattern.
    2. Cut 14 rectangle pennants from burlap   They are 5.5” wide by 8.5” tall. (If you have never cut burlap before, use this easy tip, it makes this step go FAST.)
    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner
    1. Use school glue to stop the edges of the burlap from fraying. I squeeze on a thin line and then use my finger to rub it gently into the material. You can also use a fray-stopping product, but school glue is more affordable. (No you’re no seeing things, this picture is from my PB Kids Inspired Trick or Treat Banner.)
    BrenDid Dollar Pottery Barn Kids Inspired Trick or Treat Banner
    1. Print the banner lettering pattern. Trace each letter onto the burlap by hanging it on a window and using a permanent marker. Five of the pennants have spider webs or spiders (the pattern has these pennants laid out so you get the design in the right space.)
    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner
    1. Use acrylic paint and a small brush to trace and fill in your design. Let the paint dry completely.
    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner
    1. Cut 11 feet of black cording. The finished PB banner about 8 feet long. I use more twine because I like to have extra length at each end to attach the banner. If you want a shorter banner use 9 feet of cord, the ends will have a hanging loop that takes up several inches. Once the paint is completely dry use a glue gun to attach your pennants to the cord. I use an iron to crease my pennants ½ inch from the top, this makes a straight line to place the glue and cord. Go lightly on the glue, you do not want extra leaking out through the loose weave of the burlap.
    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner
    1. Space each pennant 1/4 inch apart. I left 1 ¼ inches between “Happy” and “Halloween.” Start from the middle of your cord and work out. This ensures that the message is centered on your banner.
    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner
    1. Knot cord at the end to make a hanger.
    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner
    1. This is a fun step! You are going to lightly mist the edges of each pennant with black spray paint. Start with a little and add more until you reach your desired level of aged- dirty-gothic! Let the spray paint dry completely (I hung my banner in the garage overnight.) If you don’t have spray paint you can also dab a bit of diluted acrylic paint on the edges,  but I found the spray paint effect to be more attractive.
    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner
    1. Enjoy your new creation!

    Halloween Banner Cost

    This gothic banner added the perfect spooky touch to my Halloween mantle. The best part? I didn’t have to part with $24.50 to add it to my Halloween collection!

    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner

    Here’s the BrenDid cost breakdown:

    Supplies

    • Ivory Burlap, ¾ yard – $1.50 (I only used ½ yard, but bought extra for errors)
    • Permanent Marker, black – $0.65 (already owned)
    • Black Acrylic Paint $0.69 (used ½) – $0.35
    • Black Cord, 1/8 inc thick by 11 feeth – $2.00
    • Glue Stick – $0.10
    • Black Spray Paint – $1.00 (only a little needed) – $0.15

    Total price= $4.10

    That’s a $20.40 savings (83% off).

    I LOVE the savings even more than my new/old banner!

    Pottery Barn Inspired Happy Halloween Banner

    Get More Knock Off Halloween Crafts

    Get all my Halloween knock off decor!

    • Pottery Barn Kids Inspired Orange Trick or Treat Banner
    • Pottery Barn Kids Inspired Bat Chandelier
    • Williams-Sonoma Halloween Crow Wreath
    • Pottery Barn Inspired Trick or Treat Banner in Black 
    • Pottery Barn Inspired Black BOO Pumpkin Luminary 
    • Pottery Barn Inspired Boo Banner 
    • Pottery Barn Kids Inspired Light Up Glitter Pumpkin

    I hope you try making a Happy Halloween Banner to creep up your Halloween décor! What’s your Halloween decorating style (creepy, cute, scary, gothic, gory, etc.)?

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    Happy Halloween Burlap Banner in black and white inspired by Pottery Barn – This easy burlap banner with free printable pattern is an easy Halloween DIY that will compliment your Halloween decorations. Get the full tutorial at BrenDid.com. #Halloween #decor #DIY #Knockoff #banner #garland
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    Comments

    1. arlene

      October 07, 2017 at 11:18 am

      Loved your banner. Great work. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 07, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        Thanks, Arlene!

        Reply
    2. ChrisE

      October 16, 2014 at 6:49 am

      Just found your project on Knock off decor. Very cute banner! Great job!!

      Reply
      • Bren

        October 16, 2014 at 8:35 am

        Thanks Chris! I hope you checked out my other Halloween knock offs like the Pumpkin Luminary, Trick or Treat Banner and Bat Chandelier. I’m posting a Boo Banner and Glitter Pumpkin today!

        Reply

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