Make a Vintage-Inspired Pennant Banner Valance

Create Design and Cut Felt

Position felt adhesive-backed letters in desired pattern on pennant (Image 1). Use felt in contrasting colors to embellish pennant, using pennant as a template and tracing with a permanent marker (Image 2). Using vintage pennant banners for inspiration, cut out stripes, rainbows and triangles to create an interesting design (Image 3). Tip: Plates, cups, bowls and lids make nice stencils for circles and curves (Image 4).

Create Layered Letters

Remove adhesive backing on letters and numbers and stick onto selected felt quarter (Image 1). Use sharp scissors to cut out letters, allowing contrasting felt backing to show, creating a layered look (Image 2).

Make Pennant Ties

Use sharp scissors to cut out four felt ties for each pennant. Ties should measure approximately 3/4" x 8", so they are long enough to tie around curtain rod.

Glue Pennant Together

Apply felt glue to back of embellishments and press into pennant banner. Insert ties between two layers of felt and affix with more felt glue. Apply letters and numbers in same fashion until banner is complete. Allow glue to dry completely before hanging. Tip: Glue may show through felt while wet, but will not be visible once dry.

Make and Hang Stick Curtain Rod

Locate a straight stick a few inches wider than window casing and two Y-shaped sticks. Cut Y's to approximately 8 inches long, but adjust sizing to fit scale of the window (Image 1). Drill through Y-shaped sticks into wood window frame with self-boring wood screws (Image 2). Repeat with other Y-shaped stick, making sure stick looks level to the eye. Tie pennants onto stick to create valance (Image 3).