Once the banner is finished to your satisfaction, it’s time to print. You can purchase continuous feed banner paper for software that allows you to select that option while printing. This kind of paper creates a continuous solid banner. However, not all printers can handle a continuous feed, and you’ll need to look at your printer manual to understand your options. Printers that tend to jam might also pose a problem for a long banner.

If that’s the case, other programs can figure out for you how many pages of standard-sized paper you’ll need to print the whole message. The sections will print off one by one, and then you can gently tape or staple them together.

The downside of making your own banner is that the process can use up a lot of ink, especially with a color printer. Keep in mind that, while ink cartridges can get pricey, it’s still less expensive than working with a print shop to create a custom banner.

Also, banners made at home are generally not very weather resistant, so be aware of the weather conditions and how they will affect the banner if the party or event is outside. If you can laminate the banner or the individual pages that make up the banner, then it might be able to stand up to the elements.

Birthday Party Banners
Perhaps the most popular way to use a printable banner is for a birthday party. It proclaims the theme of the party to all the guests and allows you to create custom text that enhances the party experience. Some banner software programs allow you to add graphics and clip art, which can make the birthday banner even more special. Here are a few tips to make a birthday banner that is really memorable:

• Integrate a quote or saying that has special meaning to the guest of honor.
• Use colors that tie into the birthday party décor.
• Consider adding a baby picture to a birthday banner, especially if the guest of honor is an adult.
• Import clip art of a favorite cartoon character for a child’s theme birthday banner.
• Leave white spaces on the birthday banner, and give guests the option of signing their names along with a short note of congratulations. The banner then becomes a keepsake.

Ways to Use a Banner
Don’t limit banners to just birthday parties. You will discover dozens of uses for banners once you start making them yourself. Other party events where you can make your own banner include office parties, baby showers, bridal showers, graduation celebrations, welcome home parties and farewell/good luck parties.

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