Hand-painted banners

Designs by Ashley

One-of-a-kind banners for graduations, birthdays & every celebration worth making a big deal about.

DM to order a banner @designs.by.ashley on Instagram

The banners

Painted for real parties

Every one sketched, hand-painted on kraft paper, and made for exactly one person.

Hand-painted graduation banner on kraft paper with pink stripes, cherries, and white bows — Graduation · cherries & bows

Floral graduation banner reading Celebrating Ashley Strate, Class of 2026 — Graduation · vintage floral

Tropical happy birthday banner with seashells, starfish, and a palm tree — Birthday · tropical shells

Striped 15th birthday banner with shells and starfish hung on a wall — Quinceañera vibes · beach stripes

Purple and gold LSU commitment banner surrounded by balloon garland — College commitment · full setup

18th birthday door setup with painted banner, streamers, and gold stars — 18th birthday · door surprise

Black and white congratulations banner with pennant flags and painted bows — Big news · black & white

Yours doesn't exist yet — that's the point.

How it works

Tell me your event

DM me the occasion, date, colors, and any wording or ideas you love.

I sketch & quote

You get a quick sketch and a price based on size and detail. Tweak anything.

Painted by hand

Your one-of-a-kind banner, hand-painted and ready to steal the show.

Start your banner

Ashley hand-painting a banner at the kitchen table — mid-banner, paint everywhere

The artist

Meet Ashley

Hi, I'm Ashley! What started as painting a banner for a friend's birthday turned into my favorite thing to do. Every banner is sketched and painted by hand on kraft paper — no two are ever the same. Tell me about your event and I'll make something worth keeping long after the party.