I haven't really bought into the burlap craze that everyone else seems to love. I know, I am different. I am really not a fan of burlap because I think it's kinda hillbilly & cheap-o looking.
However, the texture of burlap for the fall season is great. {and PEER PRESSURE! made me want to give it a try!} . . . so I walked my Cheap Hillbilly A** up to the cutting counter at Joanns's and had some cut.
Here is what I came up with . . . a burlap "thanks" banner for my office I cut out burlap triangles and cloth triangles, sewed the two together, so the burlap wouldn't fray and then I stenciled on the letters using my Cricut to cut stencils. Hot glued on some fringy-yarn for hanging and BAM! I was done in less than an hour.
This turned out great. I am convinced that burlap and I do not get along. I have a bunch of it,but every time I try to do something with it, I don't love it and it gets put away. Love the combo here with the fibers!
ReplyDeleteWow, so cool! I've never tried burlap for anything.
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Miss hillbilly I think I love it!!! I don't have anything burlap either. I bought some just haven't did anything with it.
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ReplyDeleteI like this post great work indeed well don keep posting.
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I am diggin the burlap. Never would have thought it could be so cute.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha! You are cracking me up with your cheap hillbilly self! :) I tend to agree with you on the burlap, though because I think you have to be very selective in how you use burlap. In this case, it looks really nice. I might even be inspired to do this for my own Thanksgiving mantle.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to back your burlap with fabric! The banner is perfect for thanksgiving & I love the shelf(?) you strung it up on in your office!
ReplyDeleteI remember our convo about the burlap craze... but I'm diggin' the banner. You should totally link it up to Fave Things Friday this week. Link will be up late Thurs. night.
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Another source for burlap is your local farm and ranch store. I picked up a giant feed sack for $.99 and used it for my fall wreath. I still have tons leftover!
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You did a great job for a cheap hillbilly! Too funny! I like the font you chose. Good idea to add the extra fabric to reinforce the burlap.
ReplyDeleteSusanne.
Love the fringe holding it together.
ReplyDeleteI haven't clambered onto that bandwagon either, but your banner looks pretty spiffy, I admit.
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny... love the burlap banner... great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this banner:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
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It is pretty...I love the rugged yet sophisticated and that fuzzy yarn/ribbon is just the right touch.
ReplyDeletei love it! i use burlap for everything! stop by my blog sometime :) acozycupoftea.blogspot.com
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