Letter Banner DIY Tutorial + Cut Files

Letter banners are a creative way to send a bold, yet beautiful message. I use them as festive party decorations and dazzling statement pieces for my home. Although I adore letter banners, the process of making them by hand is tedious. In my original tutorial, I traced letters onto cardstock and individually cut them with an X-acto knife. My hands would beg for mercy *cringe*.

Last year everything changed because I bought my first die-cutting machine! After learning about all the innovative ways I could use this machine, I knew it would help me make banners with ease. 

In today’s DIY tutorial, I will show you how to create a letter banner with cut files from my online shop. Let’s get started!

How To Make A Letter Banner

Supplies

Instructions

Step One: Purchase

Purchase a letter banner cut file from Shop Sharifa Creates. The download includes:

  • PNG images formatted for letter sized paper (8.5” x 11”)
  • PDF Instructions for a Cricut machine
  • Terms of Use

Here are cut files that are currently available for purchase in my online shop:

“Happy Birthday” Letter Banner Cut File – $6.00
“Congratulations” Letter Banner Cut File – $6.00
“Party Time” Letter Banner Cut File – $6.00

Step Two: Upload

Once purchased, a secure link with the cut file will be automatically emailed to you. Download and unzip the file. 

Step Three: Format

Upload the PNG images to your machine’s design application. Resize the image according to the PDF instructions or to your desired measurements. 

Step Four: Create

Cut the banner, thread it, and decorate!

No cutting machine, no worries! Click here to learn how to create a letter banner by hand.


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  4. I love it. Creativity is great in so many ways. When one is able to do a DIY project, they are able create endless opportunities for themselves. It is also a form of therapy. Thank you for sharing. God bless you 🙏🏿🥁

    1. Karen,

      You’re so welcome! And yes, DIY projects open the door for opportunity. ❤
      Thank you for reading and sharing such kind words.

      God bless,
      Sharifa

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