Easy DIY Decoration for a Warm School Welcome:
The start of a new academic year is an exciting time for students, teachers, and staff. What better way to welcome everyone than with a vibrant and creative decoration that sets the tone for a fun and engaging school year? If you’re looking for a unique and eye-catching way to welcome your students, a double-sided welcome banner is a great option. This simple yet creative project is easy to make and adds a personal touch to your school corridor or hallway. In this blog post, I’ll show you how I made my two-sided handmade banner, along with some inspiring ideas for your back-to-school decorations!
What You’ll Need:
Before diving into the crafting process, gather the following materials to create your very own double-sided welcome banner:
- Large pieces of cardboard or fabric for the base
- Colorful paints, markers, or colored paper for decoration
- Cardboard or felt to make characters and accessories
- Wool for hair or other fun textures
- Scissors, glue, and tape
- Printable or hand-written phrases for the banner
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Double-Sided Welcome Banner
Design fun handmade characters:
To give your banner a personalized touch, you can make fun characters. For the girl characters, I created handmade cardboard figures with wool hair to add texture and charm to the banner, and for the boys, I used colored paper for the hair. These characters are whimsical and serve as playful elements that kids will love.
These images highlight some of the handmade cardboard characters with wool hair that I added to the banner. These characters bring the design to life, making it more engaging for young students.
Incorporate school accessories:
Don’t forget to add school-themed accessories to the banner! I added objects like pencils, books, erasers, scissors, and school bags to complement the characters. These elements enhance the banner’s theme and make it feel more vibrant.
You can make these accessories using cardboard or colored paper and then attach them to the banner with glue. Ensure they’re securely fastened so they don’t fall off once the banner is hung.
Here, you can see school accessory crafts like a pencil, book, eraser, scissors, and school bag that complement the characters and make the overall design feel complete.
Add Your Creative Phrase:
The phrase, “Welcome back! School has started. Time for work. Time for fun. Smile brightly; on your way, school has begun. Let’s Learn and Play.” is placed centrally on the banner and adds a cheerful vibe. This encourages students to approach the year with enthusiasm, knowing that there’s always room for both learning and fun.
The words are written in a playful font with bright colors and a fun design that catches the eye. You can use a printer, stencils, or freehand it, depending on your artistic skills.
Hang Your Banner:
Once your banner is complete, it’s time to hang it up! For maximum impact, I hung my double-sided welcome banner in the school corridor, where students can see both sides as they walk by. The bright colors and bold messages are sure to catch their attention and get them excited for the new school year.
You can use strings or hooks to secure the banner. If you’re using fabric, consider sewing loops at the top to easily hang it with a rod or rope.
Double-Sided Corridor Welcome Banner Back Side
In this image, you can see the finished double-sided welcome banner hanging in the school corridor. It’s the perfect way to greet students and teachers at the start of a new year.
Final Thoughts:
A double-sided welcome banner is a wonderful, creative way to start the school year. It sets a festive tone, provides an engaging visual for students, and allows you to incorporate fun messages and school-related accessories. Whether you’re crafting it solo or with a team, this project is sure to bring smiles to everyone’s face. Hang it proudly in your classroom or school corridor and watch as it brightens the start of the school year for both students and teachers!
I hope this post inspires you to create your double-sided welcome banner. Remember, the possibilities are endless, and it’s all about infusing your unique personality and creativity into the design. Have fun, and welcome back to school!
