We finished up Noah's First Communion banner this weekend, and then we were able to turn it in!
With Noah being our oldest, we haven't had to make a First Communion banner before, so we did have to look around online for the general concept, but then went with our own design.
First...I just have to say -- oh man! I *love* the self-adhesive felt that I picked up. The felt for the chalice had a sticky back, and not only was it easier to put on the burlap we were given for our banner, but it also made it easier to cut. I also bought self-adhesive 2" black letters as well. They were more than I wanted to spend, but they were SO worth it!
Noah was very impressed with the glitter felt that I picked up, so we decided to try to brainstorm for an idea of how to use our favorite one that I picked up -- the one we ended up using for a sky.
I will admit -- Eric and I did all of the cutting, and then we helped with the layout, but Noah helped as well. All three of us did some of the puffy paints -- Eric doing the the actual artsy version of the puffy paint, me doing the top of the chalice to make sure it looked like a chalice (and the cross, again, to make sure it came out clearly), and then Noah did the wobbly outline of the chalice. I found myself stressing some about that not being perfect, and then I thought, "Darn it -- it's his banner, it's okay if it actually looks like he helped."
Really -- I suspect that when I look back at it in years to come, that wobbly gold glitter puffy paint will be my favorite part.
You can check out other links to see other examples of First Communion Banners or even How to Make a First Communion Banner.
9 comments:
That's a very nice banner. I really like the Holy Spirit at the top, and how everything is large enough to be seen from a distance. My oldest made his First Communion last year and I was a little surprised to see banners that clearly had no involvement of the child at all. Really elaborate productions that made me want to tell the child, "Wow, your mom did a great job with your banner." I didn't, of course, but I should probably do penance just for thinking of it. ;)
Thanks for the compliment, Lorri! :)
Eric was a little nervous just making the Holy Spirit right onto the felt, but we had extra. If it would have been me, it would have looked horrible. LOL
Actually, after we put it all together, I laughed and said, "Hey look -- it's a dove right above Noah's name -- like Noah's Ark." Of course, that wasn't our intention (we were going for the Holy Spirit), but I thought it was funny when I thought of it later.
Very nice!
That is a beautiful banner and you are right - the imperfect parts that Noah did will be your favorites later.
Terrific job.
HI Angie - that is really beautiful! A treasure for your son to keep, too!
What a wonderful banner! I'm sure that will be a treasure for many years to come.
Oh, I love it and you will cherish it for years to come. Love the glitter felt too. He will be proud when he sees it in Church on his First Communion Day.
The banner is so great. Simple yet meaningful. Not only will he be so proud of his banner, but it will be a reminder of such a meaningful day. We hang the banners in their rooms as a constant reminder of their very new relationship with Jesus!
I never heard of a first communion banner, so thanks for sharing Noah's. Very nice!
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