Gingerbread Man Banner

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!      

There's only five days left until Christmas and today I have a fun little Gingerbread Man Banner for you to make!!

Supplies Needed:
Chipboard
Cardstock

Patterned Paper
Border Punch
Ink
Jute
Ribbon
Buttons
Embellishments

1.  Cut 3 stars out of Chipboard and Cardstock.  

2. Glue cardstock stars to chipboard bases.
3. Cut stars out of patterned paper and then cut all the points off of the star as shown and distress with ink.
4. Trace the inside of the star onto your choice of corresponding patterned paper.

4.  Cut ¾ inch strips of patterned paper and punch with a border punch and distress with ink.

5.  Attach the border strips and the star points to each of the stars as shown.

6.  Add stitching with an American Crafts Slick Writer.

7. Trace Gingerbread Man onto Craft Cardstock and Ink.

8. Embellish Gingerbread Men with ribbons and buttons.  Glue to stars.
9. Add sentiment:  I used the Jillibean Corrugated Kraft Alphas.
10. Add any embellishments of your choice.
11. String together with Jute and add ribbons and smaller cardboard and cardstock stars.
12. Patterns for the Gingerbread Man and the Stars will be available in the forum.

Enjoy!!!!
Kristii