{Banners and Buntings} Inspiration

Are you a fan of banners and buntings?

You probably know what a banner is, but do you know what a bunting is?

Technically, it's a "loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc."

{Mantle vignette} for Spring

I am one who likes to change things up...

so when I began decorating for Easter, I decided to move my big clock

and put this lovely picture of a shepherd and a lamb in its place.

The Stockings are hung...{Burlap velvet stockings}

The stockings are finally hung,

and the Christmas mantle is done!

5 {Christmas Mantle} DIY projects

My work was cut out for me when I decided to change 
my Christmas color scheme this year! 
The front door and porch were the first to be done. 

{Fall Wreath} Porch Decor

 My Fall porch is done!

The wreaths are hung with burlap ribbon...

 The mums have found their spot...

and I am in love with the blue moon pumpkins!

Personalized Drink Bucket {Wedding Gift}

 Let's just say....wrapping presents is NOT my gift! 

I can make a bow, but wrapping presents is just not something

 I've ever spent a lot of time on.

I do appreciate pretty packages!

So, I'm always looking for simple ways to make presents look cute!!

Burlap {M} on Sheet Music

 My daughter's room has been {begging} for something above her bed! 

 She isn't particular about decorating, so usually if I like it, she likes it.  

We tossed around the idea of a wreath made of paper flowers,

 or sheet music butterflies, etc. etc. etc.

Then, maybe a moss covered letter M, which made me think of these burlap letters I'd seen on.....Pinterest!
Yes, that is how my brain works...crazy, I know!!

You can find the tutorial here.  Materials you need are:

Cardboard letter ( I got mine at JoAnn's).  

Glue (I used some craft glue)

Burlap

Gesso

Paint

Sponge roller & brush

Satin ribbon

tacks (bronze paint)

 

Trace the letter onto the burlap with a sharpie and cut out inside the line.

Glue the burlap onto the letter and let it dry completely.

Mix a small amount of gesso and the paint color of your choice until desired color is achieved.

Roll the paint onto the burlap and on all sides of the letter.  Let dry.

I then came back and sponged on some darker paint along the edges to give it an antiqued look.

Add ribbon onto the back of the letter and tie in a bow. 

 I went through some old sheet music, then mixed them until I liked the arrangement.  I painted some plain tacks I had with Bronze paint and used those to tack each sheet to the wall.

 Then hung the {M} in just the right place!

 She loves the way it looks and it really is a focal point when you walk into her room.  The tulip stained glass windows fit pretty closely over the square built-in windows.  

Our first house (that we brought her home to) had similar tulip stained glass in the living room, so when I found these, 

I was excited the size was just right.  

Daughter {M} is 15 and an accomplished pianist and cellist, 

so music is a big part of her life!

Link Parties:
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Romance on a Dime
Adventures of a DIY Mom
CreativeMeMonday @ The Southern Institute
Home Stories A2Z
Coastal Charm
Savvy Southern Style
Between Naps on the Porch
Uncommon Designs
I Heart Pears
Cherished Handmade Treasures 

{Scripture Pillow} Printing on Burlap

Printing straight from your printer onto burlap????....when I first saw this idea on Pinterest at Domestically Speaking, I thought...no way will that work on my finicky inkjet printer.

Well,... do I have a project for you!  Even my wacky printer did the job for me!  What I love about Pinterest is that it so inspires me to create!

While my daughter was gone for the weekend at a Church retreat, I thought I'd surprise her with a long pillow for her windowseat or her bed.  She has some favorite Bible verses that she had been posting on Facebook before the weekend...so I made word documents using different fonts for each of the 3 verses I was going to use.  (Dafont.com is a great resource for free font downloads)

All you need is a roll of Freezer Paper, burlap (I purchased mine at WalMart), iron, and scissors.  And your trusty printer, or course.

Cut your burlap and freezer paper close to the size of a standard 8 1/2" X 11" copy paper.

Lay the burlap on the shiny side of the freezer paper.  Iron the burlap only, then flip over and iron until fully adhered.  (The shiny side has a little wax coating)

Now that the burlap is adhered to the freezer paper, cut it to exact copy paper size.
Place it in your printer so that when it feeds, the printer will copy directly onto the burlap.

 Waaalaaa....it worked!  I laid them out so that they could dry completely.  You could spray them with a matte sealer, for extra protection. (I opted not to)  My printer is inkjet and it had no problems feeding or printing...exciting!!  Peel off the freezer paper, and you're good to go!

I had made my daughter's bedding a few years back, so I had leftover fabric.  I decided to go the easy route, and sew the burlap directly onto the fabric leaving a 5/8" border.  Then I fringed the edges.  I added some trim, a coordinating fabric on the back, and ruffle on the ends.

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