Last fall we shared our crazy simple DIY fall burlap banner. Let me just say for the record (again!) that I am a big fan of burlap. Like LOVE it. Only not for pillows or chairs or anything I have to touch often. I prefer cozy for that. But I love how burlap looks. Anyway (focus woman!), since it’s obviously not fall in the northern hemisphere anymore I needed a new something to put up on the hutch. Oh burlap….Ta-da!
I love the texture, the pale aqua colour and the super subtle white letters with a wee bit of glitter. Can you see it?
Sweet burlap aqua love!
Here’s what you’d need to make your own:
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about 1/4 to 1/2 metre of burlap
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jute or hemp string in desired length
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Martha Stewart by Plaid Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint in Sea Lavendar
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Martha Stewart by Plaid Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint in Summer Linen
- Martha Stewart Crafts Coarse Glitter in Crystal
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Martha Stewart by Plaid stencil brushes, 1 large & 1 small
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Martha Stewart by Plaid Monogram Serif Alphabet stencil
- napkins or a paper plate
Step 1.
Measure out and cut four pennant pieces. Ours were about 4″ x 8″ rectangles, with triangles cut out of one short side.
Step 2.
Using the zigzag setting on your sewing machine and folding the burlap over the string about a half an inch, sew each pennant to the string, spacing evenly. (Not shown).
Step 3.
Place the banner on some newspaper or something that can get paint on it (because the paint will bleed through the burlap). Pour some Sea Lavendar paint onto napkins or a paper plate. Dab the large stencil brush in the paint and then onto each pennant piece. Repeat for desired coverage. Let dry – or help along with a blow dryer.
Step 4.
Place stencil letter centered on pennant. Using small stencil brush and Summer Linen paint, dab through letter stencil onto burlap.
Step 5.
Immediately, while Summer Linen paint is still wet & stencil is still in place, sprinkle Coarse Glitter over stencil just so the letter gets all glammed up with glitter. Let dry.
Repeat Step 4 & 5 for a total of 2 X’s and 2 O’s.
It’s totally hard to see in pictures, but do you like the subtle hit of aqua? How about the wee bit of glitter?
Now it’s your turn!!!
Only three rules:
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Your project must be created by you in some way. BIG OR SMALL! Have fun!
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Link back to us – BY NAME IN YOUR POST – either by text or button that’s found on our sidebar.
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Please do not submit the same project you’ve submitted before.
PLEASE LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW ABOUT THE PARTY…WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE EVEN MORE PEOPLE SEE YOUR PROJECTS!!!
Linking with: The Shabby Creek Cottage – Transformation Thursday, The 36th Avenue – Show Me Extraordinary 50, House of Hepworth – HOH, Beyond the Picket Fence – Under $100 Link Party,
Wow! This looks amazing
I love that you painted the burlap. It really adds the perfect hint of colour.
Kristin @brilliantlikefireflies recently posted..Spring Hair Bows
The Sea Lavender is a great pale aqua – I’m in love!!!
So pretty! I love Martha Stewart’s craft products! Beautiful color.
Danielle recently posted..Best Friends
Me too! Watch for some Mothers Day crafts on our blog using Martha’s stuff!
Thank you for hosting!! Love that burlap banner!
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Thanks, Catherine!
I absolutely LOVE this pennant banner! I will be pinning it and recreating it very soon. Thanks for sharing!
Melissa @ Loving this {crazy} life! recently posted..IT’S A PIECE O’ CAKE LINKY PARTY #2!
I’d love to see yours when you’re done!
Thanks for hosting! Love the banner…you always have the most amazing and fun ideas! Have a great weekend!
Maggie
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Aw, thank you! You so made me smile!
Hey guys- I don’t know why- but your post/party hasn’t popped up in my browser today. I wonder if it’s a problem with blogger or you site. But wanted you to know!
Thanks for hosting friends!
xo Becca
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Hmm. I posted at a different time than normal. I hope it works itself out! Thanks for letting me know!
As soon as I saw your banner I knew it had to have been crafted using your amazing box of goodies! Love banners! I linked one up, too. Can’t wait to see more projects with all the products from your haul
Claire recently posted..Stencilled & Distressed Sign Tutorial
So fun!!! I couldn’t wait to share!!!
We are of like minds! I have been painting burlap like crazy for the past couple of weeks. I have been using burlap in every project that I am doing. Just last night, as I was working on a burlap banner of my own (remarkably similar to yours!) my youngest daughter asked me, “Mom, do you think you could make a whole house out of burlap?” Given enough burlap and hot glue, I just might! Beautiful blog!
Melissa – that is so funny – a house of burlap!
Fun and looks simple enough–I need to do some fabric projects for an upcoming show–this would be perfect.
Becky recently posted..Sunday Verses
Totally simple!!!
lovelovelove. want. make one for me?
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Trade you for some jewelry!