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    Paper Candy Corn Pennants

    Published: Jan 18, 2022 by Heidi Fowler. This post may contain affiliate links 76 Comments

    I'm so happy that it's time to decorate for Halloween!  In my opinion, Halloween decorating is the most fun.

    Check out my tutorial for simple, no-fabric Candy Corn Pennants:

    Candy Corn Pennant Tutorial with Free Pattern from OneCreativeMommy.com {Easy Halloween Decor!} AKA Candy Corn Bunting

    A couple of years ago, I came across this idea for a fabric candy corn bunting at Tatertots and Jello.  Since I already had tons of orange and yellow cardstock, I decided I could make it out of paper instead of fabric.  I love the way it turned out, and it was so easy that anyone can make it.

    Materials:

    • White, yellow, and orange cardstock
    • Ribbon
    • Scissors
    • Glue
    • Thread
    • Free Pattern from OneCreativeMommy.com (link below)

    Click to download file from One Creative Mommy

    I created these two years ago, when I was very new to blogging.  Sorry that I don't have step by step pics.  Here's how to make it:

    1. Each pennant is about 5 ¼" wide.  Decide how many pennants you will need, and print your patterns on white, orange and yellow cardstock.  (You could cut one pattern out and trace it, but printing on cardstock is sooooo much easier!
    2. IMPORTANT!!!  DO NOT CUT YOUR SHAPES OUT ON THE LINES.  Leave extra space around the left, right, and bottom edges.  (Do cut the top of the yellow and orange layers on the line.)  You will trim all three layers at the same time.  For the white shapes, leave an extra strip along the back ¼"-½" wide.  You will never cut off that piece.  You will use it as a base for sewing on the ribbon.
    3. Glue the yellow pieces on top of the white, and then glue the orange pieces on top of the yellow.

    Pennant ready to be trimmed

    1. Use a paper cutter or scissors to trim the long edges just inside the black lines of all three layers at once.
    2. Lay your completed pennants side-by-side (point down)on the floor and pin the ribbon across the extra white space at the top.  It's okay (and probably a good idea) to overlap the orange a little bit.  Leave lots of extra ribbon on the sides for tying to your railing or mantle.
    3. Using a sewing machine (you can hand stitch, but it will be really tough to stitch through the cardstock) stitch across the ribbon to attach it to the pennants.
    4. Tie it up somewhere, and you are done!  Easy peasy.

    Candy Corn Pennant Tutorial with Free Pattern

    (If you want to make this no-sew, you can probably glue the ribbon to the pennants.  I'm just not sure how well the ribbon would stay on from year to year.  My bunting is three years old, and it's holding up great!)

    Candy Corn Bunting

    If you enjoy this idea, please "like," "Pin," or "+1" so that others can join the fun! Thanks!

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    Heidi

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    About Heidi

    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer @ Healthy Kitchen Guide

      September 12, 2012 at 9:43 am

      This is just adorable. It would be a great craft to make with my girls! I will pin it to my Halloween board.

      Reply
    2. Jessi @ Practically Functional

      September 12, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      Aww, how cute! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

      Reply
    3. Kelley

      September 12, 2012 at 8:44 pm

      Super cute Heidi! I love how Halloween-y it is. Haha.. is that even a word? :)

      Reply
    4. Debbie Thompson

      September 13, 2012 at 5:26 am

      I'm with you, I LOVE decorating for Halloween. I already have WAY too many decorations, but I might just have to add one more....love this idea!

      Reply
    5. Robin

      September 13, 2012 at 2:55 pm

      I am obsessed with candy corns, so this will be a fun little project this season! New follower from Seven Alive Link It Up Thursday.

      Reply
    6. Deirdre

      September 13, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      SO cute...my kids could totally help make these! Thanks for making! Saying Hi from Mom on A Time Out Hop...I host Photo Friday Link Party, I'd love to have you link up this or any other original photo from your blog. Happy Hopping!

      Reply
    7. Dottie

      September 13, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      This is absolutely adorable! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Fall link party! Hope to see you there! Have a great week! :)
      http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_09_10_archive.html

      Reply
    8. Ambreen

      September 14, 2012 at 12:16 am

      Wow, that looks so cute! Beautiful work!

      Reply
    9. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

      September 14, 2012 at 9:37 am

      So so so cute! Love how this turned out! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning!

      Reply
    10. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

      September 15, 2012 at 5:46 pm

      Not only is candy corn one of my favorite candies to eat, it is just about the cutest Halloween decoration! Love this! Life to the full, Melissa

      Reply
    11. Sarah @ Becoming Martha

      September 16, 2012 at 10:13 am

      So cute! I love these... May just have to make some for Halloween!

      Thanks for joining us at the Keep Calm & Link Up party this week - hope to see you again next week!

      Reply
    12. Bobi Jensen

      September 17, 2012 at 11:47 am

      That is so cute!

      I'm hosting my first linky party - would love for you to join in:

      http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com/2012/09/weekend-warmth.html

      Thanks,
      Bobi

      Reply
    13. Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch

      September 18, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      This is such an adorable idea. Gonna have to do it for my own house. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you link up again this week. The party will be live tomorrow night. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

      And don't forget to "like" my Facebook page if you haven't already. http://www.facebook.com/TheMandatoryMooch

      Thanks, Nichi

      Reply
    14. Erin

      September 18, 2012 at 4:10 pm

      I saw a something similar, but it was wooden. I was thinking of making my own version from paper, and now I don't have to figure out how to do it. Thanks for the great step by step instructions!

      Reply
    15. Kristen

      September 18, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      Cute, cute, cute!!! I'm thinking I need to make one of these! :)

      Reply
    16. Katie

      September 18, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you for sharing your project on A Crafty Soiree! I'm excited to come by and let you know I've featured yours in the newest one. It will be up this Thursday at midnight EST. Please come by and check it out when you get a chance.

      Reply
    17. Kelley

      September 18, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      Thank you so much for linking up to Financial Friday! Im sharing this on a fall decor roundup post tomorrow!

      Reply
    18. Trish - Mom On Timeout

      September 19, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      So fun! Pinning this one! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

      Reply
    19. Rose :: Fine Craft Guild

      September 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm

      Super duper cute. Do come link it up with our party at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/ We'd love to see it there!

      Reply
    20. Christy

      September 19, 2012 at 8:18 pm

      How cute! I love seeing decor on stairs. Thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday. I hope we see you again next week.

      Reply
    21. Jan

      September 19, 2012 at 9:01 pm

      Love this!!

      Jan @Door251

      Reply
    22. Britni

      September 19, 2012 at 11:42 pm

      LOVE THIS! Too cute!

      Reply
    23. Marcie

      September 20, 2012 at 11:40 am

      Love this Heidi! So CUTE! Thanks so much for sharing at "I Gotta Try That"
      Marcie

      Reply
    24. Carrie

      September 20, 2012 at 1:26 pm

      So cute!! I will have to try that one. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

      Reply
    25. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home

      September 20, 2012 at 5:09 pm

      Hey girl! Just wanted you to know that we are featuring you tonight at Keep Calm & Link Up! Stop by sometime this weekend to link up again and grab a featured button!

      http://www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com/2012/09/20/keep-calm-link-up-7/

      Reply
    26. partycraftsecrets

      September 21, 2012 at 12:07 am

      Love it - perfect decoration for a halloween party- I'm a garland-bunting lover and this is perfect! Come visit us sometime - we're celebrating classy craft like yours everyday! Linda. x

      Reply
    27. andrea cammarata

      September 21, 2012 at 4:32 am

      FABULOUS DIY!!!! thanks so much for sharing at JJ!!!! hugs...

      Reply
    28. Susie @Bowdabra

      September 21, 2012 at 10:19 am

      Guess what, Heidi?

      Congrats! Your post is being featured in our Feature Friday top crafty bloggers post today!! We appreciate you sharing your projects with us! Here is your feature: http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/09/21/feature-friday-bowdabra-top-crafty-showcase-picks-15/

      We will give you a Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest shout out today! Have a great weekend and we can't wait to see what you share with us in the new Saturday Showcase!

      Susie @Bowdabra

      Reply
    29. Vanessa @ See Vanessa Craft

      September 21, 2012 at 2:01 pm

      Super cute! I'd love for you to link up your project to Do Something Crafty Friday: http://seevanessacraft.com/2012/09/do-something-crafty-58/

      Reply
    30. Anna @Bean Bug Crafts

      September 21, 2012 at 11:51 pm

      Very Cute! Nothing says "Fall" more than Candy Corn!!! Found your post from the "Do Something Crafty" linky party. Thanks for sharing!!

      Anna @ Bean Bug Crafts

      Reply
    31. Christina at I Gotta Create!

      September 22, 2012 at 7:08 pm

      Simple and wonderful!
      Thanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina

      Reply
    32. Angie

      September 22, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      These are super cute! I've started my first ever linky party and would love it if you would share :)
      http://happytreelife.com/2012/09/21/spooky-tree-life-halloween-extravaganza-linky-party/

      Reply
    33. Christine

      September 23, 2012 at 4:19 pm

      LOVE Candy Corn.... LOVE your bunting!

      Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

      Reply
    34. Kathy Moody

      September 23, 2012 at 9:26 pm

      Hi! I'm just stopping by to let you know that I featured your awesome candy corn bunting at Best of Show! Thank you so much for sharing. I appreciate it so much. :)

      Reply
    35. Kathie

      September 24, 2012 at 10:52 am

      LOVE your candy corn banner! Super cute & honestly, I love anything to do with candy corn! Thanks for sharing your talent with us at Gettin' Krafty last week! Can't wait to see what you've got this week!

      Reply
    36. Ewa

      September 24, 2012 at 2:27 pm

      so cute!!

      Reply
    37. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

      September 25, 2012 at 5:41 am

      Such a cute bunting! I should make this for the front of my fireplace :) Just wanted to thank you for linking up last week and let you know the party is live now! I can't wait to see what you share this week at All my Bloggy Friends!

      Reply
    38. Debi @ Adorned From Above

      September 26, 2012 at 8:39 am

      Hi Heidi,
      This is the cutest bunting. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at
      http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/how-to-make-natural-tinted-lip-balm-and.html
      from Wednesday until Sunday.
      Hope to see you there.
      Debi Bolocofsky
      Adorned From Above
      http://www.adornedfromabove.com

      Reply
    39. Aimee - It's Overflowing

      September 27, 2012 at 9:46 am

      This is FABULOUS! Featuring you tomorrow! XO, Aimee

      Reply
    40. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

      September 28, 2012 at 12:46 pm

      This is adorable too! Love the candy corn colors!

      Reply
    41. kara

      October 07, 2012 at 10:46 pm

      Love it! Featuring you tomorrow!

      Reply
    42. Rachel Willis

      October 10, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Candy Corn is so fun. Love the bunting!

      Reply
    43. Michele

      October 11, 2012 at 6:46 pm

      Sweet and simple. Luv it! Linky follower now:) Follow me to at http://www.sewsweetvintage.com and share a face book like to my box. I posted lacey ghost pumpkin to this party!

      Reply
    44. Condo Blues

      October 16, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      I love this idea. Candy corn crafts make me happy.

      Reply
    45. Candie

      October 23, 2012 at 9:26 am

      Love this bunting! You should enter your photos for this project into Craftbaby's Halloween Decor Challenge! :)
      http://www.craftbaby.com/contests/32/halloween-decor

      Reply
    46. Angie

      October 31, 2012 at 7:36 pm

      Happy Halloween! Just wanted to let you know that I featured your pennants on my blog tonight! Thanks for sharing :)

      http://happytreelife.com/2012/10/31/happy-halloween/

      Reply
    47. Lauren @ Mom Home Guide

      October 17, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      Love it -- candy corn is my favorite Halloween treat. It's fantastic that you posted a pattern, too! Thanks again. BTW, I am visiting from The Pin Junkie Blogiversary -- Mom Home Guide is a co-host this week!

      Reply
    48. Bonnie @ the pin junkie

      October 24, 2013 at 8:41 am

      This is a great Halloween project! Thanks for sharing it at The Pin Junkie Link Party. This project was featured in a HUGE Halloween roundup. Hope you can stop by to grab a button and let everyone know that you were featured on The Pin Junkie. http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/10/halloween-roundup-31-halloween-projects.html

      Reply
      • [email protected]

        October 24, 2013 at 8:57 am

        Thanks so much, Bonnie! I just stopped by and pinned the post. Great roundup!

        Reply
    49. Jess

      September 08, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Oh goodness...I love how cute and easy this is!

      Thanks for joining the Link Up this week! Don't forget to enter to win a $25 Starbucks giftcard! :)

      Reply
    50. Marilyn

      September 08, 2014 at 9:39 am

      This is so cute and would be great to make for a classroom!

      Reply
    51. Sydney @ Tastefully Frugal

      September 08, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      Love this! I have been looking for some easy Halloween decor and I am definitely going to be making this!

      Reply
    52. Monique

      September 09, 2014 at 1:11 pm

      What a great way to decorate for the fall. Thanks for linking up at the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party.

      Reply

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