Put Some Burlap On It :: A DIY Movement
Are you familiar with the Portlandia reference of 'put a bird on it'? Well, that's bascially how I feel about burlap. I'm sure that doesn't come as much of a surprise to y'all.
Scenarios include :: Oh, that's a cool frame... maybe add some burlap and cork board for a jewelry holder. Table runner or hanging garland.... so much better in burlap. How about some burlap lining a basket or, better yet, gift wrap a bottle of wine in burlap. Ran out of napkin holders? Throw some burlap around those pesky napkins.
So naturally when I had this old coffee canister and jar lying around with no home or real purpose in life..... I decided to throw some burlap on 'em and, voila, they have a new life with so much potential ahead!
YOU'LL NEED ::
- Burlap
- Scissors
- Glue (confession :: the picture lies.... I ended up using a hot glue gun)
- Paint + Paint Brush
- Canister + Jar
- Letter Template
DIRECTIONS ::
- Measure and cut the burlap to fit around your canister or jar.
- Cut a template of your choice to paint on the burlap. Outline the template with a permanent marker onto the burlap.
- Paint in the outline on the burlap. Let dry.
- Wrap the burlap around the canister and add hot glue to adhere the burlap together.
- Hold in place with a clip and let dry.
- Enjoy your new burlap enhanced item!
Any other 'put some burlap on it' DIY ideas? Please share below! I have yards of this stuff laying around the apartment and need to use it!
May 30, 2012
Reader Comments (5)
this is freaking awesome. color me inspired. thanks for sharing giiirrrlll! xo
Sew a seam to stop fraying and create a wall hanging using needle and yarn from craft store. Draw what you want on the burlap and then fill in with different colors of yarn. Fun!!
Christin - glad I can inspire with the ease of some burlap and a hot glue gun!
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Amy
Way cool. Crafty knows no bounds:)
I love this DIY; I especially love the text you added. Pretty pretty.