Thanksgiving Banner DIY (Easy and Fast)

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Thanksgiving project:  This lovely Gather Thanksgiving banner DIY is perfect for adding beauty to any Thanksgiving and fall décor.  With it’s simple, but elegant design it is the perfect accompaniment to your festivities. 

Are you looking to add a touch of charm and whimsy to your home décor? Look no further! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to create an adorable ‘Gather’ banner using your Cricut machine. Not only is this project fun and easy to make, but we’re also providing a free SVG file for you to download and use. Get ready to elevate your space with this cute and stylish DIY project!

Learn how to create a DIY Thanksgiving banner with FleeceFun's free template and tutorial

As the season of gathering and gratitude approaches, what better way to add a touch of warmth to your home than with a charming DIY ‘gather’ banner created with your trusty Cricut machine? Embracing the trend of personalized home décor, this project is not only delightful but also a fun way to unleash your creativity. So, dust off your Cricut and let’s get crafty in preparing for this Thanksgiving with a beautiful handmade banner that will surely impress your guests!

Quick Tip

Cut out extra feathers to spread around your Thanksgiving table for an easy table decoration.

This Thanksgiving Banner DIY comes with a free SVG file so you can easily cut it out from a Cricut or Silhouette.  Simply fill out the form at the end of the tutorial and I will send it right to your inbox!  In the tutorial paper is used, but this would also work with felt and Heat transfer vinyl.  Play around with the materials and make it your own!

YOU WILL NEED:

Please note that the paper you print the printable on will affect the color nicer paper ( i.e. more expensive paper) tends to yield better results.

  • Feathers
  • Box
  • Letters for “Gather”
  • 8 ½ x 11 Card Stock Paper:
    • Kraft Brown – 9 sheets
    • Dark Brown – 2 sheets
    • Orange – 2 sheets
    • Yellow – 2 sheets
    • Red – 2 sheets
    • Green – 2 sheets
    • Black – 1 sheet
  • Twine
  • Tools
  • Hot Glue Gun and Glue
  • Hole Punch
  • Cricut or Silhouette
  • Get the free SVG files here.

How to make a Thanksgiving Banner:

Step 1 – Cut Out the Banner Elements

Download the cut files and cut out the following:

Step 1 - Cut out the Thanksgiving banner elements using FleeceFun's free template and tutorial

3 Sheets of Kraft Brown with 2 Boxes Cut from Each

FleeceFun step 1: Cutting out the elements for the Thanksgiving banner

Letters on Black

Learn to cut out the banner elements in step 1 of FleeceFun's Thanksgiving banner tutorial

6 Sheets of Kraft Brown Feathers

2 Sheets Each of the Other Colors of Feathers

Step 2 – Prep the Banner Elements for the DIY

Step 2 - Prep the Thanksgiving banner elements for crafting with FleeceFun's free template

Punch 2 holes in the sides of the boxes, one on each side, just below the top edge.

FleeceFun step 2: Preparing the elements for the Thanksgiving banner craft

Like this.

Follow step 2 of FleeceFun's tutorial to prep the banner elements

Punch one hole in the “top” of each feather. These do not have to be exact, as a matter of fact, if they are not perfect, the banner will look more organic and fun.

Step 3 – Add the Letters to Your Thanksgiving Banner

Step 3 - Add the letters to your Thanksgiving banner with FleeceFun's free template and tutorial

Hot glue the letters to the boxes, but do not mash them down hard. One of the more charming things about this banner, in my opinion, is that the lettering is not flush to the box, it’s raised a little and has a 3D effect. So just barely press the letters down on the boxes.

Step 4 – String the Thanksgiving Banner Together

Step 4 - String the Thanksgiving banner together using FleeceFun's free template and tutorial

Layout your banner on the table and set up how many feathers you want between each box.

FleeceFun step 4: Stringing the Thanksgiving banner elements together

Make a loop at the end of your twine, so it’s easier to thread and hang.

Thanksgiving project:  This lovely Gather Thanksgiving banner DIY is perfect for adding beauty to any Thanksgiving and fall decor.  With it's simple, but elegant design it is the perfect accompaniment to your festivities.

Start threading on the feathers and letters in order on the twine.

Start threading on the feathers and letters in order on the twine.

Add each letter of the banner in order.

Thanksgiving project:  This lovely Gather Thanksgiving banner DIY is perfect for adding beauty to any Thanksgiving and fall decor.  With it's simple, but elegant design it is the perfect accompaniment to your festivities.

Trim the twine to the length you want your banner to be.

Hang your Thanksgiving banner DIY and enjoy!

Thanksgiving project:  This lovely Gather Thanksgiving banner DIY is perfect for adding beauty to any Thanksgiving and fall decor.  With it's simple, but elegant design it is the perfect accompaniment to your festivities.

Download the Free SVG Files Below (Fill Out the Form)

You can get a free copy of Adobe reader here. By downloading you are agreeing to pattern terms of use. Fill out the form to have the zip file sent to your inbox – the file will include the SVG files.

a banner with turkey feathers saying "gather" perfect for thanksgiving celebrations made with free SVG Files and step by step tutorial from fleece fun, with the text "CLICK TO GO TO DOWNLOAD" displayed at the bottom.

The beauty of creating your own DIY home décor with a Cricut machine is the endless possibilities for personalization. With just a few materials and some creativity, you can transform your living space into a warm and welcoming haven for the Thanksgiving season. So gather your supplies, fire up your Cricut machine, and let your imagination run wild as you craft a cute ‘gather’ banner that will add a special touch to your holiday celebrations. Happy crafting!

More Thanksgiving tutorials:

Get more Thanksgiving DIY decoration ideas here!

Thanksgiving project:  This lovely Gather Thanksgiving banner DIY is perfect for adding beauty to any Thanksgiving and fall decor.  With it's simple, but elegant design it is the perfect accompaniment to your festivities.

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