the {upcycled & recycled} Part 1: Handmade Birthday Banner

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Tah Dah!

Here is the  birthday project, I was so busy trying to get finished these last couple of weeks…

and guess what?

It’s still not completely done.

The night before the eco tot’s birthday, all that had to be done was the sewing of ribbon across the top of “Happy” & “Birthday”.

BUT, noooooo!!! there was no sewing machine needle to be found…

and guess what?

I still don’t have that damn needle.

It’s the thought that counts, right?

Phew!

It hung in all it’s glory right here on our lovely brown couch the day of  T’s birthday.

pins and all…

I hand stitched and cut out the fabric letters (which, btw- was no fun because I did not have a letter template).

I may scallop the edges on the triangular pieces but first I need to invest in a pair of crafting scissors (and a needle, hoping this weekend!). lol!

This project has been on my sewing list for quite some time and when I was looking for more solid ideas, I came across this one!

I used 4 printed organic onesies, which the boys both wore (from my stash of saved onesies for future projects),  for the fabric pieces.

The blue striped ribbon is from T’s baby shower and the red ribbon is old X-mas stuff.

For the triangles, I rescued an old pair of my husbands jeans from the Goodwill pile.

I love the fact that each year this banner will hang proudly in our living room and carry so much sentimental value.

It was certainly handmade with lot’s of love and care (and will get extra kisses when I buy that damn needle to secure the ribbon on).

And… why is this birthday banner so eco rad?

because each year there will be…

No paper waste, no extra money spent, & trees saved in the process

it all

=’s earth friendly LOVE!

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

Stay tuned for part 2!

What green projects are you working on?

See PART 2!