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We have a big selection of what  we call HAPPY BANNERS ™ You can choose your color scheme and we will send precut pieces plus embellishments for a 6 panel Banner. Here are some examples for you: The BEST part is, they are only 6.99 per set! Click here to order

Mardi Gras time is here! A group of us are celebrating this week and I wanted to create a festive hostess gift. What you need for your own creation: Vintage book paper Shabby Roses Ribbon Just Leaves Splash Inks Muse Big Easy Mardi Gras Stamp Metallic Rub On Imagine Neon Stamp Pad Aqua Flo Water Brush Adhesive     Since Mardi Gras derives from the word confess, I thought this was a great use for these pages I had from an obsolete law book. Tear or cut out a page. Fold in half the long way. Create a point at the bottom by folding in. Cut away the triangle it made. There is a piece of your bunting. Grab your cream Shabby Roses and mix 2 separate shades of purple with your Splash Inks and using your Water Brush, watercolor the roses. Each Shabby Rose looks unique. Do you notice the 2 separate shades? Using the green Metallic Rub On; rub it on the Mardi Gras "The Big Easy" word stamp. Stamp it onto th...

What is Christmas without banners!    This festive banner is ready to hang in the entry, over a mantel or use for a holiday party!!!     All images are from the Christmas collage collection at Altered Pages!   Look for Banner Kits at Altered Pages!                  

Hi everyone!  Happy Friday.  It's Robin today and I have a fun and colorful party banner to share with you today.  We've seen a beautiful banner from Lyneen for Cinco de Mayo.  The one I'm sharing with you today is for that or any other occasion you choose to celebrate. My project begins with a sheet of lovely Ramitos paper by Sabor , cut down to 12" x 6 3/4".  This paper is a wonderful heavy weight and makes a great base for my banner.  A second sheet of Ramitos was used to cut out the letters in "FIESTA" using a 30 year-old-set of stencils.  Stencils are great tools to have in your crafting toolbox because they are good forever.  Altered Pages has a nice selection to choose from if you're looking for some.  I moved the letters around until I found the right balance of colors for each one.     Once the letters were cut out, I traced around the outer edges of each one with a berry colored permanent m...

Have you been lurking at AlteredPages.com lately... there are a few new things just in I would like to share with you!!!   Altered Pages has all of these Authentique 6x6 Pads HERE ! 6x6 pads are perfect for cards and collage work!!!   Hat Pins!     Mardi Gras charms   BEEN HERE FOR A short WHILE  Perfect for Valentines!   Chalk Paints Canvas Flag Banner Glitz Black & White Paper Pack     Glitz Black & White Giant Rhinestones!     Metal Arrows!     Get your FREE rubber stamp Bring on the bright cheerful colors of Mardi Gras , each order placed at Altered Pages will receive a FREE MARDI GRAS Rubber Stamp.    (valid through February 1, 2016 , with postal orders minimum $10.00 order)