The fireplace mantel is usually the heart of fall decorations. This guide walks you through the steps of creating a delightful DIY fall mantel banner that’s adorned with cheery sunflowers and other harvest embellishments.
1. Gather your materials
- Banner flags
- Twine
- A stencil of your choice
- Craft paint
- Hot glue
- A fine paintbrush or sponge brush
- Fall embellishments such as faux sunflowers or sunflower garland, faux foliage, a small ‘Family’ sign, an owl figurine, glittery pumpkins, and urns
2. Assemble the banner flags
Begin by arranging the banner flags along the twine. After settling on a balanced appearance, secure each flag onto the twine, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
3. Personalize the banner flags with stencils
Next, use your chosen stencil to add a personalized touch to each banner flag. With a fine paintbrush or sponge brush, gently fill in your stencil design. Let each flag dry completely before proceeding to the next step.
4. Adorn the banner with sunflower embellishments
Layer your faux sunflowers or garland along the banner. Then turn to your hot glue gun to fasten their position. Remember to handle the hot glue with care to avoid burns.
5. Apply final touches
Examine your banner carefully. All elements should be secure, and the arrangement should look harmonious. If you’re satisfied, it’s time to proceed to the last step.
6. Showcase your sunflower fall banner
Choose the perfect spot above your fireplace to display your sunflower fall banner. Hang it safely, ensuring it doesn’t obstruct the fireplace. Then strategically place your owl figurine, glittery pumpkins, ‘Family’ sign, and urns filled with faux foliage to create an overall balanced piece of decor.
Check out an alternative way to create a fireplace fall banner without sunflowers.
Hi Debbie Dear! This is so pretty and yes, I do love the sunflowers. Love everything you’ve poked onto your mantel and especially love the way that pretty wreath looks on your screen! I may have to copy that when I get my furniture. We’ve been sleeping on an air mattress for almost a month and it sprung a leak! So hopefully Tuesday we’ll get our furniture. This move was a big’un! 🙂
Stay sweet a pretty,
Shelia 😉
Oh know, sprung a leak! That certainly could not have been too comfortable Sheila:(
Debbie,
Love love your fall mantel. It looks so pretty. I love sunflowers too. Yours put in your mantel fall decor look awesome. Have a great Sunday.
Kris
It looks beautiful Debbie and I think it’s good to reuse things from the previous season, it makes less clutter in the storage space.
Your mantel looks great. The sunflowers are perfect for Autumn. I invite you to see my sunflowers from Provence at my blog: simplysantabarbara.blogspot.com
Thanks!
I love all of it! Sunflowers are so bright and happy looking. Fall is my favorite season and I just love all the decor!
xo
Pat
Thanks Pat, mine too as you have come to know all these years!
It all looks so pretty Debbie! I love all of the bright sunflowers! Your house is beautiful!
Your mantle looks great, Debbie! The sunflowers look wonderful against the black of your mantle. I was just at a sunflower field last week taking pictures of my granddaughter, as well as the daughter and son-in-law in a few shots. They are like daisies to me ~ such a happy flower. I haven’t done any Fall decorating yet. I had thought maybe today, since it has been cool, but I got to visit with my granddaughter so the trip to the attic has been pushed off yet again. : )
I still have shells on the mantel, but I will pin this idea for when I am ready to give up summer.
So pretty!
I don’t blame you, hold out as long as you can. I have no restraint lol!
I love sunflowers! Your fall mantel is full of cheer!
Thanks Amy!
Very pretty ideas for Fall! I can’t wait until the first cold front arrives!
My favorite time of year. I just wish we could skip winter.
Super cute Deb! I know, sometimes it hard to decide? Make something new, use an old fav? We need more thtn one fireplace. lol!!
Debbie, your fall mantel is wonderful! I love the sunflower garland. It really pops against the dark color of your mantel.
Such a stunning mantel for Fall Debbie…I am such a fan of sunflowers and you have dressed your mantel with them with such perfection…and I love the banner…such a great print!!…Happy Fall!!!
Thanks Shirley. Sunflowers are just simply happy!
You have the most beautiful fireplace! I love the Fall colors in your home and I sure need to make a banner SOON! It’s on my wish list! Enjoy your week my friend! Sweet hugs, Diane