Here is a zoomed out version. So pretty. So expensive.
I knew I didn't have enough room (because of this) to make a whole garland, so I just made a banner instead. Besides, it's easier to make and doesn't take as long.
I also switched mine up a bit and used some old music I found at Goodwill for .49 cents. I used my Cricut Schoolbook cartridge to cut out the letters in black.
Cut a sheet of music in half (hot dog way) and glue together at the seam.
Use the same Cricut cartridge to cut the scalloped edges. If you don't have a Cricut, use those fancy-schmancy scrapbooking scissors instead! Glue it all together.
Set up your Christmas tree and place the banner on it. (Never leave paper on the Christmas tree with the tree lit unattended, I would hate to have your craft (among other things) go up in flames. Yikes!)
Just wait till you hear what happened when I started hanging the ornaments on the Christmas tree... At least my banner is pretty! I am going to link to these parties this week.
PS: I am linking this to the Christmas Craft Contest at Poppies at Play. If you like my banner, head over there and vote. Thanks!
XO,
Yay for the Cricut! Love this cute decor!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, I like yours better.
ReplyDeleteKathy
Very neat banner. Your tree is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat is ca-ute!
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Love it!!
ReplyDeleteI saw this in the Pottery Barn catalogue, and fell in love with it too! You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it, I did something of a knock off as well. I do not have your nifty machine though, yours looks fantastic. I will be sharing mine tomorrow. Hope you come by and see it.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower, not sure why my picture did not come up though...I tried twice, but it shows I did follow...oh well, I will have to make sure you come up on my roll
ReplyDeleteThat is just darling. I was just looking through PB last night and saw that. So darling.
ReplyDeleteWow, so adorable and elegant! I love your sheet music version, so much prettier than P to the B.
ReplyDeleteNice job! I think I like yours better!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. I love the music. Simply lovely!
ReplyDelete~Heidi
So fun & so cute! I love how it looks on your tree :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! I wonder how it would look in torn muslin with the words to a Christmas carol stamped on in black? Hmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteThis is great and so cute!
ReplyDeleteGasp...awesome idea!! I think I might try this!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolute Perfection!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love it of you linked to our party!!
http://paperissues.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-hook-up.html
Really cute with the sheet music, Courtney!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been brainstorming on how to make this since I saw it at PB way back in November. Alas, I don't have a fancy cutting machine. Yours looks great though!
ReplyDeleteThat looks GREAT! much better than store bought!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to A Round Tuit!
Hope you have a lovely week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://jembellish.blogspot.com/
Adorable! How clever of you.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Much better than original!
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barbara jean
Courtney, I saw this garland in a PB store and fell in love with it...but not the price! Yours looks wonderful and I like it on the old music sheets better than the PB version.
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
Sherry
I love this. Thanks for the great idea. :)
ReplyDeletePerfect! Eat your heart out PB!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it! It looks amazing and soo economical! Thanks for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party. Can't wait to see what you share next week!
ReplyDeleteExcellent knock off !
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful idea! It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow wow and TRIPLE WOW! OK, I am really going to need to get a cricut, I can tell. This is a beautiful craft. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteLove it. I was standing in PB the other day thinking: "I wonder how long before some genius blogger knocks this off". Didn't take long!
ReplyDeleteI saw PB version and I thought of your photo on a blog hop from last week. I'm a follower, will you do the same? Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeletelaura over at http://imnotatrophywife.blogspot.com
LOVE the banner!! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely touch to use music score for your banner.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Wish I had a Cricut:(
ReplyDeleteKrista
I've been looking at that garland too- I like yours better on the sheet music! I think a banner over my mantel would look great...thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love it with the sheet music!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea ... love the sheet music! Missed out on the burlap gardland but you got a great deal! Came by way of Thrifty Thursday ... thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful--love the sheet music background! Come on over and link up to my Very Merry Holiday Home party... http://verymerryvintagestyle.blogspot.com/2010/12/very-merry-holiday-home-new-link-party.html
ReplyDeleteI think I may even like yours better. Well done.
ReplyDeleteHi Courtney! I gave you a blog award! Hope you grab it @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2010/12/31st-and-91st-birthday-and-award.html
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!! I have a cricuit but i would have never thought to do that. Thanks for linking for Craftify It Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! Such inspiration and beautiful holiday decor! Great job here; I’m so glad I stumbled upon your post.
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Cidinha
That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT! Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day! :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be so much easier to use my vintage rubber stamps to do the lettering. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I'm a new follower from Friday Follow blog hop...hope you can check out my blog and will follow back :)
ReplyDelete~Crystal
www.thecraftycrystal.blogspot.com
Great idea! love it a lot. I am your new follower. You can follow me back at http://showmemama.com. Make sure you leave a comment so I know you visited.
ReplyDeleteI love a great Pottery Barn inspired project! You go girl. Always feel like I'm winning or something. :) I just posted my PB inspired advent calendar. Yeah!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Holly
http://hallelujahsbyholly.blogspot.com
Hi Courtney,
ReplyDeleteI found your blog from Fun Follow Friday and follow your blog via GFC and subscribe via email
you made lovely banner, anyway
http://bacaan-ally.blogspot.com
Love it!!! So, what happened?!! Hope whatever it was, it was repairable.
ReplyDeleteMy Show n Tell is a Holiday post. Something my Husband made and I painted; Last Year! Here is the Link for you. Do stop by if you get a chance.
I have been trying to figure out how to make one Thanks so much. I got the one from PB it was too rustic for my pink tree.I will try sheet music.
ReplyDeleteMarie Arden Pink Living
makes you wonder whay an item that costs $ 5 or less is about $65 or more at "that" store huh??!! Great job!!!!
ReplyDeletehi! i'm following from the Fun Follow Friday blog hop! i'd love if you would visit my blog and follow back :)
ReplyDeletebest,
april
www.marineparents.blogspot.com
Ooohhh very pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great banner. I just got a cricut myself and I'm looking for fun projects like this one. Thanks for sharing. I found you through the weekend wrapup at Tatertots and Jello, and I'm visiting from www.lifeisaparty.ca
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I love it Courtney! It looks fantastic! Totally the same affect, but so inexpensive! Sa-weet!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for entering the craft contest!
Andy
What a wonderful, elegant idea! I love using music sheets. I did a monogram with sheet music and it just makes everything better! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHope you can enter my Cutting Edge Stencil giveaway going on now! Have a wonderful night! http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/11/giveaway-with-cutting-edge-stencils.html
GAWD, I have got to get a cricut. That looks awesome. I've been working with sheet music too...isn't it just awesome?!?! :-)
ReplyDeleteOooo, ahh, ahh, ahh--I love it. Thanks for linking up to Beyond the Picket Fence's Under $100 Party.
ReplyDeleteso cute! I promoted it on my Facebook page! see here: www.facebook.com/lifeinstages
ReplyDeleteCourtney - Fantastic job - so pretty! Thanks so much for linking to the party - I greatly appreciate it! I featured these today - stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you have a lovely week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteso pretty! I love it!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Christmas Banner. But, what Cartiridge did you use to do the border . I just got a Expression for my birthday and haven't used it much. My email address is shiverspalmer@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to try this if I knew what cartiridge you used for the scallops. Thanks, Pam
That turned out great, and I really like the way your scalloping is a little more pronounced. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It looks so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and elegant!
ReplyDeleteThat looks just as fabulous as the other. So beautiful. Thanks for linking up to Scrappy Saturdays! Featuring this today.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow! Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know that I featured this today on FTF! Grab a featured button if you would like one and don't already have one! Thanks and Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteTree is tree and holy day is just past for fun
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