How To Make A Glitter Letter Banner

August 17, 2017
Crafts/DIY/Party/Valentine's Day Decorations

Glitter letter banners are my favorite craft! I can create any message and then display it as a vibrant piece of party or room décor. I even sold them for a couple of months on my online shop. Glitter letter banners are easier to create than some may think. That’s why today’s tutorial is all about how to make one! Keep reading for all of the glittery details.

How To Make A Glitter Letter Banner

Click here to learn how to make a glitter letter banner with a Cricut.

Supplies

  • Glitter paper
  • Alphabet stencil
  • Twine
  • X-acto knife or scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Pencil
glitter banner materials
hole punchers

Instructions

Step One: Choose a message

Choose a message to display with the glitter banner.

Step Two: Trace

Flip the glitter paper over and trace the message onto it with the letters flipped backwards.

glitter banner trace

Step Three: Cut letters

Cut the letters from the paper with the X-acto knife or scissors.

Step Four: Punch holes

Punch two holes at the top of each letter. I used a leather hole punch to get small holes.

glitter letter

Step Five: Cut twine and string

Cut at least 54” of twine and string the letters onto it before hanging your banner!

how to glitter banner
glitter banner diy

What message will your letter banner display? Comment below!

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  5. Sarah

    May 6, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    Hello! Where can I find the single alphabet letter stencils?

    1. Sharifa Creates

      May 7, 2019 at 6:13 pm

      Hey there! You can find them at craft stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby. If not, you can also type the letters in a word document, print them out, and use them as a stencil.

  6. Andrew Biggs

    November 30, 2018 at 4:02 pm

    Loving the glitter letter banner, what a fantastic glitter paper color.

    1. Sharifa Creates

      December 1, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Thank you!

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  8. JD

    August 18, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    Love it, so simple but gorgeous.

    1. Sharifa Creates

      August 19, 2017 at 1:17 am

      Thank you!

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