Friends!
What can I say other than I have had a CRAZY past couple of weeks. Like, legitimately Britney Spears circa 2007 cray-cray.
Not only was I on antibiotics sick (it happens like once every two years), but I was also deep into preparing for a huge, annual membership event with a local charitable organization, and then my dad got seriously ill and was hospitalized for a week. I won’t go into details about his medical situation because it’s private to him, but I will say that I was terrified we were going to lose him. Needless to say, I traveled to and from Wisconsin a lot last week to see him, and was physically and emotionally exhausted as a result. But, I’m happy to say that while things still aren’t great with my dad’s medical situation, he’s getting wonderful care and I am grateful for that!
Needless to say, many of my blog projects and plans got pushed to the side, so I’m a little behind on sharing everything I’ve got up my sleeve! However, I did finish this insanely easy and inexpensive DIY Halloween Banner that I made with coasters, paper napkins, and muffin tin liners, of all things! 
Yeah, seriously – I found these coasters, paper napkins and bakers twine in the Target Dollar Spot, and the cute mini baking cups at Dollar Tree. On their own they’re cute, but together, they’re fabulous!
To make my bunting, I gathered these supplies:
- Bakers Twine
- Chalkboard Coasters
- Halloween Paper Napkins
- Halloween Mini Muffin Liners
- Paint Pen or Sharpie
- Large Rhinestones
- Glue
- Sturdy Tape
First, I cut my paper napkins into triangles, leaving the crease at the top in order to run the bakers twine through it. 
Next, I threaded the twine through the napkins, and glued them at the bottom to keep them from flapping open. 
After that, I used packing tape to fasten my coasters to the bakers twine, alternating the coasters and the triangular napkins. I then used a paint pen to write “B-O-O” on the three middle coasters. 
Next, I turned one of the muffin cups inside out and glued it to the inside of another muffin cup. (This way you don’t see the white part when you glue it onto the banner.)
Finally, I glued two sets of the muffin cups to the coasters on each end of the banner, and I added a rhinestone to each for some bling! 
Of course my daughter loved it. She ADORES any holiday, and especially decorating for holidays, so she was really happy to see this go up in the kitchen! 
Because of the materials used, it probably won’t make it past October 31, but at least it only cost about $4 to make! 
Even though life has been difficult recently, decorating for Halloween made me feel like things are sort of normal. I’m a big believer that celebrating the little things in life can make a big difference in your outlook and overall happiness, so making and hanging this simple banner was a dose of good medicine!
-Bre
Target dollar spot is the bomb. Best place ever! And this is super cute, Bre! Love it. Sending prayers that your Dad’s health improves <3
Bre- I’m so sorry to hear about your dad! Praying that he continues to improve. On a lighter note, your banner is adorable! I remember you shared a photo (maybe on Instagram?) of all your supplies! I just love what you did with it…seriously cute!!
So Sorry to hear about your Dad and not nice that you were so sick too – love the banner though and will pin it 🙂
What a cute idea! I just love the dollar section and end up spending WAY too much money there. Sending prayers and well wishes to your dad and strength for the whole family. xoxo, Katie
I can always find something I “need” in those bins at Target 🙂 You made such a great banner using some really creative materials. So sorry to hear about all the trouble you’ve been having. I pray things start to turn around for you. Blogging is no fun when there is so many other things going on. Thanks for taking the time to share your project with us today!
I’m so, so sorry to hear about your Dad. I hope things start to improve for him soon Bre.
LOVE this cute little sign and love even more that it was such a bargain to put together!!!
Super cute, Bre! I love cheap, and I LOVE Target dollar spot! 🙂 So sorry to hear about your dad, sending prayers for him! Also hoping you’re feeling better, too!
Super Cute! Love a great bargain 🙂 Sorry that you have been sick, hope you are feeling better. Sorry to hear about your dad, sending prayers your way to you and your family.
Hi Bre…I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. He is in my prayers, along with you and your family. I know all too well, that range of emotions, from petrified to sadness..and maybe a little anger mixed in. I hope that he is resting comfortably, and that the doctors can get him back to normal soon. I hope you are feeling better too…take care of yourself. Now, as for this banner. First of all, I totally love Target’s Dollar section. I used to walk right past it up until about a year ago, and I discovered a whole new… Read more »
What a cute idea! So creative to use napkins 🙂
Sooo cute!! I especially love the cupcake wrappers 🙂
Love it! I just picked up some of the same things from the $1 bin at Target! Thank you for sharing this on Show Me SAturday!
that totally happened to me too! I hate being sick! I love how you thought to use the coasters in your garland. I’m totally going to steal that idea…;)
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Hope the situation improves soon. I love that you created the banner with dollar spot finds!
Sorry to hear about your dad. Sending well wishes. Love this banner. The napkins are such a creative idea. Thanks for sharing with us at Your Designs This Time.
Emily & Erin