Showing posts with label burlap. Show all posts
Showing posts with label burlap. Show all posts

Thursday, 13 December 2012

diy: burlap bunting


These two are the absolute sweetest!  I had the most wonderful week in Edmonton, and Clara and Caleb were the most incredible hosts!  As glad as I am to be at home with my family, I already miss Edmonton, the dear friends that live there, and the snow!

Now, this d.i.y. was Clara's idea, as she wanted something sweet for her and Caleb's Christmas card for this year.  This burlap bunting was such an easy craft, and seriously can be adapted for any occasion!


Supplies:
-burlap                          -cardstock
-acrylic paint                 -scissors
-modpodge                   -paint
-jute/string                  - hot glue gun


Instructions:
1)  First, you'll want to cut out a triangular template from the cardstock.
2)  Then, use your template to trace triangles onto the burlap with a sharpie and cut them out.
3)  Next, we painted a bit of modpodge along the edges of each triangle in order to keep it from fraying too much!  This step isn't totally necessary, but is definitely helpful if your burlap frays easily and/or you plan on keeping your bunting for a while.
4)  Once the modpodge is all dry, start painting your letters onto each triangle.  We found that a small, fairly stiff brush worked best for this, and two coats really helped the letters pop.
5)  Let the paint dry, and then measure out enough jute for your words.
6)  Using a hot glue gun, place a line of glue on the back side of each triangle along the top edge.  Press the jute into the glue, and hold until it has set.  Continue for each triangle.  *Double check that your letters are in the correct order, and that you're not gluing them on backwards!


It was so so fun to be able to craft with Clara!  And I'm already eagerly awaiting the next time we will be together!



p.s. ♥ kelsey & clara

Friday, 7 December 2012

diy : burlap & stencil art


Today's diy comes to you in the form of burlap! I absolutely adore the look of burlap and am so excited to share this beautiful, yet simple piece of art. I was inspired by this piece of art, but was at a loss since I'm no woodworker! Thankfully, I got hit with some inspiration when a friend offered me some huge burlap coffee bags to craft with & this is what I came up with =]

what you need : a large canvas, lots and LOTS of burlap, white paint, paint brushes, stencils, masking tape, glue gun & glue sticks

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1. Glue gun your burlap onto your canvas! 
2. Pick a Bible verse/quote/lyrics that you want stenciled on & measure it out... make sure the whole thing fits on your canvas before you start doing anything else! 
3. Take a ruler, make sure your measurements are accurate and start lining your stencils up in order & tape them down with some masking tape.
4. Paint away! Take your time & make sure you allow time for the paint to dry before taking the stencils off and re-using them again. Also, grab a small paintbrush to do touch-ups if need be. 


And voila! You've got yourself a new piece of art to hang =]  Simple & beautiful, this burlap & stencil art looks amazing and will add so much personal detail to any space!

& amen to that! Excited for this to serve as a reminder to me every day of who is Lord. 
Happy crafting, friends =] 

p.s. ♥ clara
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