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I like the idea of upcycling jean pockets into a banner for Thanksgiving. You and your family can tuck little messages in the pockets and share what you're Thankful for on turkey day.
Supplies: 4 pairs of toddler-size jeans, letter stamps, StazOn ink, light colored fabric. Not pictured: Crop-a-dile, 16 eyelets, string, twine or ribbon (I used kitchen string), a circle template or glass to trace, sharp scissors, pinking shears, craft glue (I use Crafter's Pick). Optional: sewing machine and random embellishments.
Cut out 8 pockets using your sharp scissors. Leave about an inch around the two side and the bottom. For the trip, leave as much room as possible.
Using a circle template or a glass, trace and 8 circles on your fabric.
Grab the letter stamps and StayzOn and stamp a letter in the center of each circle
Line up the pockets and trip the tops to make them even-ish while leaving enough room for eyelets.
This next step is totally optional. I chose to use my sewing machine to make a circle border around each letter before I glued them on the pockets.
Use the handy Crop-o-dile to set two eyelets in each pocket. That's where the string with go through.
Use the string/ribbon/twine to "string" the banner
Here's the banner without embellishment.
I went through my stash and grabbed anything in the color scheme I was using.
Here are some close ups:
I cut eight 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 squares out of cardstock to tuck in the pockets. Since we have eight people in our family including grandparents, I am planning to have everyone write down what they are thankful for on a square and them read them at Thanksgiving dinner.
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C.R.A.F.T. says
this is SO cute! thank you for linking up to MMM :)
Meredith says
This is unbelievably wonderful! I love the idea that everyone is going to stick a little note in one of the pockets stating what they are grateful for. You’re the best!
Melanie Bacom says
Really cute idea
Christy says
I love this….do you think my family and friends will mind if I yank all the pockets off the jeans? :O)
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says
This is way too cute, Malia! I love it. I love all the different embellishments. So clever!
Annette says
Love this!
Sherry says
And we are grateful to you for sharing all your fun ideas!!!
Thanks!!
♥’s
Sherry
Allison says
Love how this came out! I was just thinking of making an advent calendar using jeans pockets! You’ve got me hooked! Thanks for sharing!
Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue says
That is just adorable!!
Odd Dotty says
Love this!!
Homemaker On A Dime says
Very creative and artful! What a fun way to express gratefulness. Thanks for sharing. I came over from Roeshel (DIY Showoff).
Liz says
That is so cute and creative. Very cool! Thanks for the follow, I already follow you. : )
Hollyatnaptime says
Thanks for stopping by… I’m following you back!! Your site is adorable. I can’t wait to see more crafts and recipes from you!
Pati @ A Crafty Escape says
What a neat concept- I love the final look!
Money Saving Mommy says
This is too cute! Thanks for the follow, I am now following you.
Melissa at Bursts of Creativity says
This is a great idea – so creative!
Melissa
https://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/
Chris says
Adorable! I love the pocket idea. You could apply this idea in so many different ways.
Debra says
That is such a cute idea! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Sandy says
How original to use denium pockets for your banner !
Gina Alfani says
Awesome idea . . . I love recycling jeans . . . my favorite thing to do with them is make appliques for clothing and purses.
Cassie says
It’s just a fantastic idea!!
I love the notes tucked into the pockets!!!
Fabulous!!
=)
creativejewishmom/sara says
Amazing idea Malia, you’re brilliant! Plus it’s an idea that could really be used for so many different occasions..thanks so very much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, great to “see” you!
Stephanie Lynn says
Hi Malia, This is so adorable! I love the recycled materials – so clever and creative. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party – I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this today – Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you are enjoying your week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Amy says
Home run on this one. Banners are so in right now.. and this is definitely unique. Nice job!
Cheryl says
That is really clever and cute. Found you on Paisley Passions
Kassi says
What a GREAT idea! I love recycling old jeans! Especially the pockets!!!
Carla @ Oh Sew Addicted says
Very cute project! I love it! I hope you have an awesome Thanksgiving!
carla louise
http://www.ohsewaddicted.com
Kristi - Punkin Seed Productions says
Very cute idea!!! Thanks for planting your creative seeds at Plant a Punkin Seed Party!
Hugs,
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
Tanyia says
I am a new follower from FFF :) Happy Friday, would love to have you stop by!
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this is an adorable project!
Dawn says
Oh my goodness! That is adorable!
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Happy Friday!
Casey @ Caseys Good Life says
Hi, I found you through Friday follow and I am your newest follower! I love the banner, so cute! Happy Friday
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Sally says
How Cute!
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Benta says
Thank you for this idea. My 19 year old came home from university this weekend and asked about an advent calendar. Usually she and her sister share one I embroidered when they were little – have one goodie every other day. That wasn’t going to work with one away. I’ve been weaving with denim ripped from old jeans and had kept all the pockets, so we took 24 pockets, and your idea, and they both have an advent calendar this year (cost me twice as much though as I had to fill TWO!!!
Benta
Jenny @ Embellishing Life says
How clever it that?! I’ll be featuring this during the catwalk tonight! Thanks for linking it up!
Holly L says
This is so fabulous…that I am almost speechless. I am also a total sucker for anything denim! LOVE!
Lori S. @ Paisley Passions says
SO, SO, SO darling!!! I am going to feature this project on Thrilling Thursday tomorrow :) Come by and grab an “I Thrilled” button if you want.
priscilla says
NEWEST follower threw a blog hop!
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Great blog!
Katie says
This is such a fantastic idea, the texture of the jean material is perfect for a fall banner.
cindy says
this may be the cutest banner EVER!!!! adorable!
abbi says
Very cute! I love projects that reuse old things!
Robin says
Oh so cute!
Mommy en France says
I came over from SITS (getting caught up on my blog reading, I am waaay behind). I love this idea – it could work for an Advent calendar too if you could save up enough pockets. Or a secret notes pocket to hang in your child’s room. Very inspiring post!
Funky Junk Interiors says
This is such a clever idea! LOVE the way it turned out!
Shared on FJI Facebook for SNS 107 and pinned. :)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150442795256141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater
Donna
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
Absolutely awesome!!! I love it. : )