Western Cowgirl Banner

This banner was lots of fun to make. My client wrote asking if I could come up with a western themed banner for a girl. She liked the others that I had done, but wanted a more girly feel. Well, this banner made its' way to Texas today and she was very happy with it!

Here at Altered to Perfection, every detail counts! I try my best to get the exact look the client has envisioned. Do you need a custom banner? You can contact me here on the blog by leaving a comment or by visiting our facebook page at: Altered to Perfection or our Etsy page: Altered to Perfection.

It's a Circus!

Last year at this time, I had someone call me up to do a banner. I believe she found my name by searching the type of banner she wanted for a baby shower and one I had made popped up.  Well, it's been a year now and her baby boy is turning ONE! She called me again and this time needed some CIRCUS themed items.  I had a lot of fun with this one.  It took me longer than usual to complete them due to working full-time outside the home now, but they are all complete and I can't wait to hear how she likes them.

There were four total - here's a look:

This is a First Year Banner. A photo can be placed in each appropriate box for the first 12 months.

 Just add photos!

Colorful pennant banner/garland. Great to add a pop of color to any event, photo shoot or space!

 Can be made extra-long. 

 "Rag" garland made of strips/scraps of fabric. This one is for a highchair, but would also be great as a photo back drop or mantel/headboard decor.

I pay attention to every detail!

Happy 1st Birthday!!

Minnie Mouse 1st Birthday Banner

 Cricut Cartridge Used: Mickey and Friends and Mickey Font

 Each 6"x6" chipboard square was hand-painted and stamped with acrylic paints.

This was a mini-banner made as a bonus.

Western/Cowboy Themed Baby Shower Banner

 I really enjoyed making this banner.  It was a custom order for a baby shower.  I was told that the expected baby boy's nursery was decorated western themed all the way down to having wagon wheels put on his crib!  What a fun idea!

 I panicked at first because I could not find brown cow print paper anywhere.

The buyer was specific about the brown cow print...  

Then I realized I could just PAINT the pattern. Duh. 

I used twine and barbed wire printed ribbon to add more to the look as well as red bandana scrapbook paper.

I love how it turned out.

I even found this adorable boot and star clip art already installed on my Cricut. Perfect.

I love making banners for all occasions! 

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Altered Water Bottles

Each year, we like to give a little gift to each father that comes to church on Father's Day.  

We do this for the mothers on Mother's Day, as well.

 We bought some inexpensive water bottles in a neutral color.  

Then, using my Cricut and the Alphalicious cartridge, I cut out "You're the Best" and "DAD" from some vinyl adhesive and applied it to the bottles.

We gave one to each father in attendance that morning at church.  

You don't need a lot of money or talent to put a smile on someone's face.  

All it takes is a little thought and creativity!