Easter Banner

With Easter a little over a month away, I thought it would be nice to create a little Easter banner to decorate my home with. It would even look lovely in your craft room as a seasonal change. I’ve used the Party Banners dies as my base and in the video you will see me work through the process of creating the banner.

Choose a Cohesive Colour Palette
Stick to 3–4 coordinating colours for a polished look. Soft pastels feel traditional, while adding one stronger accent colour gives your banner depth and interest.
Layer for Impact
Don’t keep it flat! Add layered panels, stitched shapes, embossed backgrounds, and die-cut elements to create texture and dimension. Stampin’ Dimensionals between layers will instantly elevate your banner.
Have Fun With It!
Pull out a range of coordinating products before you begin. When you have plenty of elements to choose from — papers, dies, ephemera, ribbon, embellishments — you’ll find it much easier to layer, balance and build visual interest.
Balance Your Spacing
Lay everything out on the floor or a large table before adhering. Make sure letters and embellishments are evenly spaced and visually balanced across the entire banner.
Create Cohesion With a Common Element
If you’re incorporating multiple colours, make sure there’s something that ties everything together. On this banner, I used the Irresistible Designs DSP across all the pieces so even with different colours, there’s a clear visual thread running through the entire project.
Customise Your Embellishments
Don’t be afraid to add your own touch! Use Watercolour Pencils to add shading, depth, or extra colour to ephemera pieces. This simple step helps everything coordinate beautifully and gives your banner that extra layer of handcrafted elegance.
Mix Large & Small Elements
Combine larger focal pieces with smaller decorative accents. This creates movement and keeps the eye travelling across the banner — there’s always something lovely to notice.
Use a Bridging Element for Balance
If your focal point is smaller (like letters that are much smaller than the banner panels), include a medium-sized label or layer behind them. This acts as a “bridge” between the large banner base and the small focal element, creating harmony and visual balance.