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Do you need a quick, easy, and affordable little home decor item? Well then we have the perfect little craft for you!
Today we are going to show you how to create these adorable…
Burlap Covered Letters
Supplies for Burlap Covered Letter…
Paper Mache’ Letter {this one is from Joann Fabric}
Burlap Fabric {enough to cover letter}
Wooden Rectangular Base {this one is from Joann Fabric}
Craft Acrylic Paint {I used Folk Art paint in Linen } and Sponge Brush
Dark Colored Marker or Pencil
Hot Glue Gun and Glue sticks
Spray Adhesive {I used Elmer’s Spray Adhesive}
First, gather all your supplies. Next, place your paper mache’ letter on the burlap and trace around the letter with the pen or pencil…
Cut out the burlap letter {HINT:Cut to the inside of your tracing line to prevent the ink from showing!}. Paint the wooden base and paper mache’ letter on all sides with the linen colored paint and allow to dry.
Spray the paper mache’ letter with spray adhesive and apply the burlap cut out letter…
Next, apply a light coat of the linen colored paint all over the burlap . You will need to push the sponge brush down into the texture of the burlap. We allowed the paint to dry and then touched up a few areas that we missed!
Of course, the burlap letter looks fabulous without the paint as well. Depending on where you will use the finished letter will determine if you might like to skip the painting step! The final step is to simply glue the burlap letter to the wooden base using your hot glue gun…
That’s it! This is such a simple and quite inexpensive project that packs a punch! You can use these so many places to add texture and personalization. This one was used in a kitchen bookcase, we also have an easy tutorial for those DIY vintage crates !
There is just something about the combination of burlap and letters that makes a home feel cozy and welcoming!
We hope that you have enjoyed our tutorial on creating a Burlap Covered Letter…
Bonnie
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Love it! I am a sucker for anything Burlap.
I always try to keep some around, so I may have to give this a shot! Thanks!
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I liked seeing how you chose to do it. I think it would be fun to have a variety of different letter effects going in one room too. Thanks for the idea of the paint on top. I wouldn’t have thought of that. It turned out really well. Typography always adds to the look of a space in a positive way, as far as I’m concerned anyway. Thanks for the how-to. I hope you’ll stop over and visit me at Quirky Vistas!
Liz
Hopped over from Coastal Charm…I love this project! So graphic! Thanks for the tutorial!
Super cute!!!!
Yes! This looks so good!
I love this! You always have the cleanest looking projects!
love this, you did a great job!
would love it if you could share them on my link party – http://serenityyou.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/serenity-saturday-48.html
Natasha xx
Love this! The whole room is beautiful, too.
I would love for you to link this up to my new weekly link party tomorrow. Just stop by http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com
I love this!!! Can’t wait to find me some burlap and make me one
this is lovely Bonnie! great idea!
xo,
Kimberly
Yet another terrific burlap project I love!
JoAnn
I love burlap! Your letter turned out sooo cute!
I love this tutorial. It so pretty and simple. Visiting from http://www.sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com
What a great tutorial! I love burlap, and this is an understated way to bring it into a room! Thanks!
Cameron {The Stimson Chronicles}
Love this! Thanks for sharing! We would love to have you link up to our party!
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Hi! Love the burlap on the letter & that you put the plaque on the bottom as a stand! I also love the green wall color – do you know what it’s called? I’m checking you out from the “Thursdays is your day” at 52 Mantels. If you get a chance check out my Sunflower Wreath @ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3903374216259&set=a.3871155090801.2150445.1036342162&type=1&theater
I love the texture the burlap gives the letter. Looks great.
Very cute!!
I love it! I have some letters that I wanted to do something with and couldn’t decide until I saw this! Thanks for the inspiration!
Tania
It looks fantastic – and it is the perfect letter for me! Love it!
I love your burlap letter! I’m looking around my room to see where I could put one. I noticed your high chair on the left. I have one just like it that I keep here for the youngest grandchild.
I love your bookcase and the burlap letter looks perfect in there.
Thanks for linking up at Friday Fun Party and have a nice weekend!
This is lovely! I love burlap, and love using it on different projects. This is beautiful!
Hi Bonnie! I just realized that I forgot to tell you I featured this on {air your laundry} friday! Thanks for sharing! xo Jami
I just love the letter!! going to do this.have a great day.
This looks great! I love that you put it on a stand, and burlap is always a hit with me. Thanks for sharing. xoxo
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Burlap and mod podge? Sign me up! ; ) Pinning!
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