Updated on August 20, 2024
We R Memory Keepers Banner Punch Board. Easily create banners to match any party decor in minutes with the banner punch board. How to use this versatile and simple to use tool.
One of my favorite crafting tools is my banner punch board. I fell in love with this tool a few years ago when I was introduced to it at the Snap Conference. When I returned, I created a series called 12 Months of Banners.
And now, I am happy to say I am on the We R Memory Keepers design team and get to play with lots of We R tools!
Today, I will show you how to use the We R Memory Keepers banner punch board to easily create various banner shapes in just minutes.
How to Use the We R Memory Keepers Banner Punch Board
The banner punch board can create three shapes – pennants, flags, and crests.
Start by trimming your paper to your desired width. For this banner, I cut all my paper 3 inches wide.
Supplies:
- Banner Punch Board
- Patterned Paper, DCWV Celebration Paper Pack
- Clear Cut Hexagon Punch
- Thickers
- Foam Adhesive Dots
- Baker’s Twine
- Paper Trimmer
Flag Banner
To create the flag-shaped banner, open the cutting arm, center your paper on the punch board using the measurement lines as your guide, and then close the cutting arm.
Cut the flag shape in two motions following the cutting arm guide at the top of the board.
Pennant Banner
To create the pennant shape, open the cutting arm and center your paper on the punch board, using the measurement line as your guide. Then, close the cutting arm.
Cut the pennant shape by following the cutting arm guide at the bottom of the board.
Crest Banner
To create the crest shape, open the cutting arm and insert your paper, with the bottom edge lined up with the blue guides and the paper centered using the white vertical measurement lines. Then, close the cutting arm.
Cut the crest shape by following the cutting arm guide at the bottom of the board.
Create a Banner
Repeat this process to create as many banner pieces as you like.
You can use the horizontal blue lines on the punch board to create the correct banner length, or you can use your paper trimmer to trim all the pieces to the same length. I usually use my paper trimmer when I create a banner with different-shaped pieces.
Align the square or angled corners of your banner piece at the top of the punch board, punch the hole for your banner pieces, flip the paper, and repeat on the opposite side.
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How to Assemble A Banner
Decorate and embellish your banner pieces however you like.
I used my Clear Cut hexagon punch and some sparkly gold Thickers to spell the word Happy. I attached them using an adhesive foam dot.
Use baker’s twine or ribbon to string your banner pieces together.
To hide your twine behind the banner, run the twine down towards the back of the banner on the left. Then, come up on the right side.
To allow your ribbon to show on the front of the banner, start by stringing your ribbon up through the left hole and then back down to the right.
Banner Punch Board Tutorial Video Tutorial
Making banners is easy and fun with this punch board. I made this video below to walk you through the steps of creating the banner pieces.
Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c9EqN2lWC44
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