DIY Pennant Banner under $10

Creating a DIY pennant banner with your Cricut Joy is not only fun but also allows you to fully customize the design to suit any event or season.

Bianca Dottin shares DIY Pennant Banner tutorial

DIY Pennant Banner Tutorial Using Your Cricut Joy Xtra

You guys know I love an easy and affordable DIY. I’m currently working on an office makeover and I wanted a cute piece for my office. Originally I created this banner as a dorm room DIY idea but it’s so perfect for my office. Creating a personalized pennant banner is a fun and easy DIY project. It’s perfect for any room or occasion!

Whether you’re decorating for a birthday, baby shower, or just adding some flair to your home, this DIY pennant banner tutorial will guide you through the process from start to finish. I used a Cricut Joy Xtra, heat press, glitter iron-on, regular iron-on and a blank pennant banner from Hobby Lobby. you can craft a beautiful, customized piece that’s sure to impress.

Supplies You’ll Need

Cricut Joy Xtra
Cricut Design Space (design linked here)
Heat Press (for applying iron-on vinyl)
Glitter Iron-On Vinyl
Green Iron-On Vinyl
Blank Pennant Banner (from Hobby Lobby or similar craft store)
StandardGrip Mat (for Cricut Joy Xtra)
Weeding Tool (for removing excess vinyl)
Ruler (optional for measuring placement)

Grab your supplies

Step 1: Design your pennant banner

First, you’ll want to create a design for your pennant banner in Cricut Design Space. Here’s a link to the design that I created. If you’re not sure what design you’re wanting to use, you can use a design already on Design Space. Cricut Design Space offers a wide variety of pre-made designs or you can make your own from scratch.

Open Cricut Design Space on your computer or mobile device.
Choose the “Text” tool if you’re adding letters or words. You can select from different fonts and sizes based on your preferences.
Customize your design with fun shapes or patterns (like stars or hearts) to make it unique.
Once you’re satisfied with your design, resize it to fit on the pennant flags (measure the dimensions of the pennants to make sure your design fits nicely).
Select Make It to begin the cutting process.

Step 2: Prepare the Cricut Joy Xtra

Now it’s time to load your glitter iron-on vinyl into the Cricut Joy.

Place your glitter iron-on vinyl shiny side down on the StandardGrip Mat.
Load the mat into the Cricut Joy machine.
Ensure that your Design Space settings are set to cut Iron-On (Shiny Side Down), then press Go.

The Cricut Joy will begin cutting your design. Be sure to monitor the process to ensure everything cuts properly.

Step 3: Weed the vinyl

After the Cricut Joy has finished cutting, it’s time to weed out the excess vinyl.

Carefully remove the cut vinyl from the mat.
Use your weeding tool to remove the excess material from around your design. Be gentle and take your time to ensure that your design remains intact.

Step 4: Set Up the heat press

Next, we’ll apply the glitter iron-on vinyl to the blank pennant banner using the heat press.

Set the heat press to 315°F and preheat for about 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the right temperature.
Once preheated, lay your blank pennant banner on the heat press or a heat-resistant surface.
Place the weeded glitter iron-on vinyl design on the pennant with the shiny side facing up (the plastic layer should be on top).
Position the design where you want it on the pennant. Use a ruler if needed to make sure everything is aligned properly.

Step 5: Apply the heat

Now it’s time to transfer your design to the pennant.

Close the heat press and apply medium pressure for 15-20 seconds.
Carefully remove the pennant banner from the heat press.
Let it cool for a few seconds before peeling off the plastic layer from the iron-on vinyl. If any part of the design is still lifting, place it back under the heat press for a few more seconds.

Step 6: Repeat the process for the glitter vinyl

If your banner has multiple pennants, repeat the steps above for each one. You can mix and match designs or colors for a more dynamic look, or keep it consistent for a cleaner aesthetic.

applying vinyl to banner using cricut heat press

Step 7: Hang and enjoy!

Now that your DIY pennant banner is complete, hang it up in your desired spot. Whether it’s for a party or just to brighten up a room, this personalized piece will add a special touch to any space.