Burlap is still hot in home decor, and it’s such a versatile medium to craft with! I saw these adorable customized monogram prints at Pottery Barn Kids, and decided to make my own version. I recycled an old art frame and repurposed a burlap bag to create an inexpensive version of a high end product. Here’s how:
Project estimate:
Burlap, $1
Frame, on hand
Stencil, on hand
Paint, on hand
Tape, on hand
Hot glue gun, on hand
Total: $1 and up
Step one: Place the frame on the burlap and trace the inside of the frame with white chalk. This will help you keep your project centered.
Step two: Use the stencils and paint to add the monogram and phrase to the burlap. To avoid paint “bleeding” under the stencil, use a foam roller or pouncer to blot paint onto the surface. Do several light applications until the color is the way you want it.
Step three: once the paint has dried, add the burlap the the frame. I used a hot glue gun to adhere two sides, then I folded the corners like a present before gluing the remaining sides down.
Step four: I added the white border last because I wanted to make sure it was centered. I used washi tape to mark where the line was to go, then painted the burlap with the white paint.
This custom wall art would look great with a photo wall collage. It would also make a great anniversary gift, or even a cute customized gift for a new baby. Since you’re making it yourself, you can put any name, phrase or color you want on it, and make it for a fraction of the name brand’s price!
Morena Hockley is the crafty mind behind the tutorials at Morena’s Corner. She loves to share ideas for projects that are frugal and fabulous: easy on the wallet, but still great to look at! Morena is a stay at home mom to four young children, and crafting is what helps her maintain her sanity. It’s a wonderful outlet and it’s how she gets her “me” time. In a past life, Morena was an elementary school teacher and an assistant principal. She misses teaching, so her blog is in a sense a virtual classroom.
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Erica { EricaDHouse.com }
I could also see this being used as super cute wedding decor!