Christmas Craft: Rustic Wood Slice Banner
![Wood Slice Joy Banner Trend in Holiday Decorating](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Christmas-joy-banner-beauty.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433187288205.jpeg)
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Materials Needed:
5 wood slices, 2"- 3" in diameter
drill
1/8" drill bit
computer
printer
transfer paper
pen or pencil
fine-tip permanent markers
twine
scissors
Drill Holes in Wood Slices
With a drill equipped with a 1/8” drill bit, drill a hole at the top, center of each wood slice.
![Drill Hole in Wood Slices Drilling Holes](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Christmas-joy-banner-beauty-step1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1433187288713.jpeg)
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Transfer Text and Images to Wood Slices
Print text and images from a computer sized to fit wood slices. Cut out each letter and image with scissors. Cut a piece of transfer paper to size as well. Note: One piece of transfer paper can be used for all wood slices. Place transfer paper directly on wood slice and top with printed letter or image (Images 1 and 2). Trace with a dull pencil or closed pen/pen cap. Repeat with other wood slices.
![Print text and images from a computer sized to fit wood slices. Cut out each letter and images with scissors. Cut a piece of transfer paper to size as well. One piece of transfer paper can be used for all wood slices.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Christmas-joy-banner-beauty-step2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1433187289225.jpeg)
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![Print text and images from a computer sized to fit wood slices. Cut out each letter and image with scissors. Cut a piece of transfer paper to size as well. Once piece of transfer paper can be used for wood slices. Place transfer paper directly on wood slice and top with printed letter or image. Trace with a dull pencil or closed pen/pen cap. Repeat with other wood slices.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Christmas-joy-banner-beauty-step2b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1433187289931.jpeg)
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Color and Tie on Twine
Using fine-tipped permanent markers, color in traced lines (Image 1). Tie each wood slice onto a piece of twine approximately 2-3” in length. Then, tie each wood slice onto a piece of twine 3-4’ in length to make a banner (Image 2). Tip: These can be used as ornaments and gift tags as well.
![Using a fine-tipped permanent marker, color in the traced lines. Tie each wood slice on a piece of twine approximately 2-3" in length. Then, tie each wood slice onto a piece of twine 3-4" in length to make a banner. Tip: These can be used as ornaments and gift tags as well!](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Christmas-joy-banner-beauty-step3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1433187290606.jpeg)
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![Wood slices are definitely a trend in decorating. This version of a wood slice banner adds color with permanent markers and is easy for anyone to make with the assistance of transfer paper.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/6/1/0/original_Marian-Parsons-Christmas-joy-banner-beauty-tight.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1433187291711.jpeg)
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