DIY Circus Banner

1 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Get ready for the greatest show in town with this easy hand painted burlap Circus Banner. Add a splash of color and pairs perfectly with Vintage Circus decor and party supplies. Make several to drape above the party set up or as part of your Circus Birthday Party Backdrop!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Starting with the Large Triangle Pennant Burlap Garland; paint stripes with the Turquoise Acrylic Paint and a foam brush.

DIY Circus Banner step 1
Step
2

Add red stripes. Repeat for each pennant and let dry.

DIY Circus Banner step 2
Step
3

Now for the small garland. Pick out the letters to spell CIRCUS from the Monogram Stencils Set and place the letter on top of the burlap triangle.

DIY Circus Banner step 3
Step
4

Brush on black paint and remove the stencil to reveal the letters.

DIY Circus Banner step 4
Step
5

Hang both garlands up in front of your party table for a layered festive look!

See how we created an entire Vintage Circus Party and get the step-to-step tutorials to make your own Circus Themed Backdrop and Faux Dumbbells.

DIY Circus Banner step 5

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