DIY “Happy Halloween” 2D Banner
Hey crafty friends! Today I’m sharing a fun (and just a little spooky) project — a Happy Halloween banner you can make using an SVG from A Krafting Alley! This banner is the perfect touch for your fall or Halloween home décor, and it’s super easy to put together with your electronic cutting machine and some cardstock from CutCardStock.com.
Supplies Used
Electronic cutting machine (Silhouette Cameo 5 with Electrostatic Mat)
Happy Halloween Banner SVG (designed by me!)
Cardstock from CutCardStock.com:
Pop-Tone Black Licorice 65 lb - ghost, haunted house and web pennant
Cougar White 80 lb - ghost and letters
Basis Dark Purple 80 lb - pennant
Pop-Tone Banana Split 100 lb - haunted house
Adhesives: Nuvo Liquid glue, foam tape, and/or foam squares
Black and white twine (from my stash)
Let’s Make the Banner!
Once I had all my cardstock chosen, I started by cutting out each piece of the design using my Silhouette Cameo 5. After all the pieces were cut, I grouped them by section — ghosts, haunted houses, and pennants — so assembling would be easy.
Step 1: Assemble the Haunted Houses
I started with the haunted houses. I added strips of foam tape to the back of the black top layer and then attached it to the yellow bottom layer. This gave the house a little dimension — perfect for that spooky layered look!
Step 2: Assemble the Ghosts
Next, I grabbed the ghost pieces. I used foam squares on the back of the white ghost layer and attached it to the black back layer. The shadow effect gives the ghosts a fun pop!
Step 3: Assemble the Pennants and Letters
Then I moved on to the banner pennants. I added foam tape to the back of the black web pennant layer and adhered it to the purple background piece. Once the pennants were assembled, I glued the Happy Halloween letters on top using liquid glue.
Step 4: String It All Together
To assemble the banner, I used black and white twine.
For the “Happy” banner: I started by threading a ghost, then the letters (spelling HAPPY backward), and finished with another ghost at the end.
For the “Halloween” banner: I did the same — starting with a haunted house, then threading the letters backward, and finishing with another haunted house.
💡 Pro Tip: When threading banners, start from the last letter and spell backward — that way, you can keep your twine attached to the roll and cut it once you’re done. No need to guess how much you’ll need!
Ready to Hang!
And that’s it — a cute yet spooky “Happy Halloween” banner that’s perfect for your home décor, classroom, or Halloween party! I love how the layers of cardstock add dimension and how the ghosts and haunted houses bring it to life.
Thanks for stopping by the blog and crafting along with me! If you make this banner, I’d love to see your version — tag me on social media @akraftingalley so I can check it out.
Happy crafting and have a hauntingly good Halloween! 🎃🖤
— Tiffani
