Does anyone else have a love/hate relationship with burlap, or is it just me?
I love burlap, really I do. I love how it looks, and it's super durable.
But I also I hate burlap because I hate cutting it. And it's super messy because it sheds EVERYWHERE!!!
But I also I hate burlap because I hate cutting it. And it's super messy because it sheds EVERYWHERE!!!
Anyway, I made yet another wreath using burlap...
October's UCreate project was to make a burlap wreath using this tutorial from Linda at Craftaholics Anonymous. Linda's wreath was really simple, and I loved the flowers that she made from different colors of burlap.
But I like to do things a little differently, because that's just how I roll.
I'd been wanting to make another rag wreath after making my patriotic rag wreaths in June, and I thought it would be fun to make one with burlap. I didn't quite realize how messy this wreath was going to be to make, because the burlap shed EVERYWHERE while I was tying it together. But I love how it turned out, although I'm still debating making a ribbon hanger with some pretty autumn ribbon that I have
As sad as I'm going to be to take down my Halloween spider wreath after Halloween is over, at least I have this wreath to hang on the door.
I'm sharing this project at the following link parties:
I have the same issue with that darn burlap...I also have a mischivious pup who runs off with all the strings and I find them in the couch, the bed, the kitchen...EVERYWHERE! UGH!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I do love your other wreaths this one might just by my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I LOVE this one! It is so full & perfect! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove the wreath! Lovely as always.
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you about the shredding. I made one rosette and gave the rest to my hubby to use as a table runner in his garage.
I can relate to the love-hate relationship. Such rich texture, but also such wirey little hairs --sheds worse than a dog in summer! Thanks for sharing so we can admire without the mess. :)
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean, burlap is definately messy. I just made a wreath similiar to yours =)
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Just posted my first burlap wreath. A tip for cutting (saw the woman at JoAnns do it)...cut a couple inches up, then pull one of the burlap fibers straight down and it should pull out easily leaving a visible cutting path. My fiber broke a few times when pulling, but still made it easier. Having said that, you did A LOT more cutting than I did.
This turned out absolutely beautiful! I love the volume!
ReplyDeleteburlap is a pain but so awesome when its done...i love this:)
ReplyDeleteTotally have a love hate relationship with the stuff but I would suffer through if anything turned out as incredible as this! Just stunning!!!
ReplyDeletewow. love this
ReplyDeleteWould Love it if you could share this on my linky party - Serenity Saturday -
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Natasha xx
Oooooo! I just LOVE how your wreath turned out! Thanks for linking up to the very first Head to Head Showdown @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com!!! ~Jen
ReplyDeleteI love your take on burlap, the wreath is so full and those flowers make it pop!
ReplyDeleteRag-a-licious! I haven't tried any burlap projects but thanks for the warning ;-)
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I wanted to drop by to let you know that I featured you this week on my show and share post. Come check it out and grab a feature button. Thank you so much for linking it up. http://tyandwhitneyulrich.blogspot.com/2011/11/show-and-share-13-and-features.html
ReplyDeleteStunning, featuring on Thursday at Bacon Time.
ReplyDeleteI have the same relationship with burlap! This is featured at Grits and Giggles. Come grab a featured button: http://gritsandgiggles.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-i-love-wednesday_09.html
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this wreath! And, I totally get what you're saying about the big mess! With the last couple of wreaths I made I put a vinyl table cloth underneath it so when I was done I could go outside and shake it off.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is beautiful! Love the burlap flowers, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The whole this is beautiful, but you did an especially great job on the flowers!
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