Here's how to make your own set:
Start with a roll of raw canvas (Dick Blick). Measure out five flags (or the number of your choosing) 6 in. by 8 in.
Cut out your pieces.
Unravel a couple strings from three sides of each square to give it a weathered fringe look.
Fold over the top (non-raveled edge) to make a 1 in. channel and sew or glue to secure. I used hot glue.
Paint each flag the color of your choosing on the front and backside.
Select your embellishments to use as masks. I picked up wooden cutouts and metal charms from Michaels.
Decide on the layout.
Spray the flag with a color mist or spray paint. I use a box when spraying my Glimmer Mists to contain the overspray. This is a discarded canning jar box that I line with paper towels. Bonus: you can use the paper towels for your art journal pages!
Blot off excess and remove objects.
I got busy here and stopped taking pictures. :-) Let your creativity take over and use paints, markers, pens, white out, etc. to pretty up your flags and add words. I used a glitter writer and some Glossy Accents to add more detail.
When complete, add a blast of glitter (Glitter Blast) and a coat of protectant.
Punch holes on the bottom of flags. I made three but you can add as few or many as you like. I tried using a cheap hand punch from the dollar store but it wouldn't punch through so I had to use my heavy duty 3-hole punch creating one hole at a time.
Add some pretty ribbons and fibers. I purchased my gorgeous fibers from Knot Original.
String twine through the channel. I used a pencil to open up the channel to allow the twine through. Add a plastic ring to the ends or knot a loop for hanging. Add more fibers to cover the twine.
Hang your prayer flags and send blessings out into the world!
Hugs,
