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So if you are a faithful reader of Burlap & Denim, you probably already know the following things about me:
I LOVE denim
I LOVE burlap
I LOVE the Beach (and I'm talking about the sandy area next to the ocean people, lakes are fun but do not qualify as having a beach!)
A few years ago I packed them all into one little BIG project. This surf sign:
Doesn't it look great with all of my summer stuff?
(check out my Summer Mantle & Burlap Sofa Makeover)
This was a very simple and easy project and cost around $20. I started with 4 yards of burlap, 2 yards of denim, and 1 yard of white duck. I cut the burlap in half lengthwise to make two pieces of burlap that were each 2 yards long (or 6 feet). Then I cut them down the center so they were only 1/2 as wide making four identical panels. I cut the Read more [...]
I've been kind of obsessed with chalk board signs lately (check out my Pinterest board). While creating a gallery wall in my entry, I decided to add a large chalkboard that I have. I wanted to create a temporary piece of art for the summer in black and white to match the gallery (I posted about the gallery wall HERE). First I gathered the necessary supplies: paper towels, chalk, Q Tips, and Aqua Net (also needed but not pictured: ruler, tape measure, and level). Then I measured the board and created a layout that I liked. About the beachy layout: I love the art (by Katie Daisy) with the quote "I long for Salt Air in my hair", we take a road trip from UT to Laguna Beach every summer, and we love to sit on the sand or surf in the ocean as a family.
I added an orange grid and printed off the template.
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Last weekend was spring break for our kids. We dropped them off at their grandparents home for a few days of fun for them, and relaxation and shopping for my husband and I. It started with some antiquing and then a trip to a beautiful new shopping center in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. City Creek has been under construction for quite some time and I couldn't wait to see it. They had a beautiful new Restoration Hardware store that I couldn't wait to check out. It was amazing, a huge store with several rooms, each presenting a different line of furniture. I had recently received my HUGE catalog and enjoyed looking through it, but the deconstructed furniture line looked even more impressive in person. It is made to look like each piece is in the middle of construction.
Unfortunately the price tags Read more [...]
Recently I ordered a plain burlap bag from one of my sponsors, BurlapFabric.com.
It is a plain bag and sells for less than a buck! It is approximately 12" wide and 20" long.
I wanted to dress it up for Easter, so here is what I did.
First I added a cuff along the top of the bag. This gave it body and a finished look. Start with the bag right side out, sew the fabric on top of the top edge. Then tuck all of the fabric inside the bag. Turn the bag inside out and secure the bottom of the fabric to the bag so it doesn't pop up. Turn the bag right side out and fold down the fabric as far as you like (for me this varied depending on where I was using the bag).
Second I found a graphic I liked, actually I layered and re-sized three different images (Eggs and Chick for Burlap Easter Bag). I printed off Read more [...]
Recently I was asked to make over a cubicle (more on that in a later post). The budget was $50 for the entire makeover so I had to get creative, real creative. I wanted to create one spot for all of the clients photos, mementos, and awards. A way to make them special, highlight them.
Supplies:
1 yard Background fabric (mine is a linen look a like from Hancock Fabrics $9 on sale)
4" Burlap roll available HERE or cut down any burlap or fabric you have (mine was from Home Depot for wrapping trees and is only available in the fall)
Mini Clothes Pins (Hobby Lobby $2 with coupon)
Stain or Paint (I used my sisters wood stain that happened to be the perfect gray/aqua)
Twine
If you are not using this in a cubicle, you could attach it to the wall with silver thumb tacks, one in each corner and a few on Read more [...]
For an upcoming project I needed some cheap (FREE) storage that was cute. I turned to my stash of orange boxes from Costco. Once again my bulk buying has helped organized a space. Check out how I transformed a standard box of oranges into decorative storage (note: I just used the bottom box and recycled the top part with the writing on it).
I went to my trusty chevron pattern. It seemed really organic, maybe because it is often woven in wool, and went well with the natural cardboard box. I printed off a chevron design on to a piece of card stock. Then cut out the black portion with an Xacto knife.
With a pencil and painter tape, I traced the design onto the front of the box. I shifted the stencil down and continued tracing until the entire front of the box had the design on it. It was important Read more [...]
Today I want to share a little fabric tag I made. It is really simple and didn't cost me a dime, all scraps I had on hand.
First cut out a rectangle out of scrap fabric. Mine is a linen look-a-like. Fray the edges on three sides. On the top, sew a contrasting piece of fabric folded over the top edge.
Print off numbers 1-9 HERE. Cut the numbers out with an Xacto knife. With stencil adhesive glue the backs of the numbers and lay them in the center of the tag. Lay the tags on a piece of plastic food wrap in case the paint goes through the fabric. Lightly paint around the edges of the numbers with craft paint. Remove the numbers and allow to dry.
Sew a small piece of twine to the top edge of the tag. Go back and forth a few times to make sure it is secure.
Hang the tag on just about anything! Great Read more [...]
Have you ever had a stroke of genius? Where you know an idea is going to turn out amazing? Well this was one of those times, only it wasn't my idea, it was my brilliant sister's.
Recently an awesome company called BurlapFabric.com contacted me about advertising on my website. I volunteered to make something using their supplies. I looked over their website, selected a few items and promised them I'd come up with something once the supplies arrived.
That huge roll of burlap melted my heart. It is 12 inches wide and 100 yards long! My sister Amy came over and that's when the idea came to her; weave it through my ladder back chairs and make slipcovers. And so it began.
I measured the length I wanted from just below the seat, up and around the top, and back to the start. I measured it to 58" but later trimmed Read more [...]
My 12 year old son Jake loves artsy projects almost as much as I do (and I couldn't be prouder). While I was making my bleached out chevron rug, he wanted to get in on the game. He took an old skateboard of his and made a plan.
He taped off a rough design with blue painters tape (no measuring needed) and laid it on old newspaper.
Grabbed the orange spray paint and sprayed away.
Patiently let it dry thoroughly (this was the tough part).
Pealed off the paint and went back to skateboarding.
Now he has a very cool skateboard that is unlike any other.
Great job Jake!
Linked Up: Thrifty Decor Chick
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A friend of my husbands offered a free plastic car bed on Facebook around Christmas. Justin took him up on the offer and picked it up. Our little guy was so excited to get out of his crib and be in a big boy bed, especially since it was a car (check out his Cowboy Nursery HERE)! For me, it became a challenge. How in the world was I going to make a giant blue plastic car bed look good in Rockie's room. Well, I'm still working on it, I'll let you know when that is all worked out.
To start, I knew I needed some art work. I shopped on line and found little that was right. I love the vintage signs but the ones I'm interested are way too expensive. The small metal reproductions available at Hobby Lobby and such are cute, but too tiny. I decided to make my own.
Supplies:
any heavy fabric
gesso
printed Read more [...]
I know, EVERYONE is pinning snow globes on Pinterest. But these are so cute, I had to make them! My technique is a little different than many of the others you've probably seen, but I love each and every one!
Supplies:
Glass Jars
Fake Snow
Ornaments
Trees
Hot Glue Gun
Patience
Skinny Hands (or tongs)
Let me give a little bloggie advice about the supplies:
1. Glass Jars-I cleaned out my fridge and found a few gems. The upside down short fat one is from Costco's Better than Bullion but a nacho cheese jar would work for that size too. As for the tall jars, Walmart had an amazing deal. 12 jars for $6! And they have a great shape and a green cast all making them prefered to the traditional Kerr or Ball brands. The mid sized Kerr jar pictured was one I had in my cupboard already.
2. Fake Snow-I Read more [...]
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