Once I made my newest valentine sign last week, I realized that my valentine garland was no longer the look that I wanted to go with this year. Seeing all of the burlap decorations out on blogs, Pinterest and the internet. I figured that I would make a burlap bunting that would be just the look that I wanted. The rough look of burlap with a splash of color is everywhere. A designer that I work for, Brenda of Picture Perfect, told me that the burlap/linen look with a splash of color was everywhere at the Atlanta market that she went to two weeks ago. I have been watching that look for a while now and even made some things last fall with burlap. Burlap is a great way to give your home an updated look with very little money. I purchased a yard of burlap for $3.99.
I cut the flap shapes out of the burlap and then doubled them up and stitching them together using red thread not only for a contrast but to add a boarder as well. Doubling up the burlap helps give the flags a bit more somethin', somethin', and burlap tends to be loosely woven and a bit see through so this helps with that.
Using my handy Cricut machine I cut a heart and used it as a stencil. Then stenciled a heart on each flag. I used a light pink, bright pink, red and white color paints to do this. Here is a free hint, make sure you put plastic or scrap paper under your flags as you stencil them. They will soak through to the back. I just know these kinds of things, no need to ask me how.
Using hot glue, I folded the flags over some red and white bakers twine and secured the end over the back.
The burlap bunting addes to my valentine look for next to nothing in cost.
I am participating in the following link ups: Between Naps on the Porch, The DIY Showoff,Boogiboard Cottage, Its So Very Cheri, Sew Chatty, Dittle Dattle, Sew Can Do, Keeping It Simple, Skip to My Lou, Coastal Charm, Ladybug Blessings, Today's Creative Blog,Sugar and Dots, My Girlish Whims, The Thrifty Home, Blue Cricket Design, Sew Woodsy, The Tablescaper, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Making the World Cuter,Itsy Bitsy Paper, So Much Ado, One Tough Mother, Sweet Peas and Bumblebees, Handy Man, Crafting Woman, Women Who Do It All, Seven Thrity-three, Someday Crafts, Tea Rose Home. Lil' Luna, Momma Hen Scoop, Sugar and Dots, {Primp}, Sommewhat Simple, Fireflies and Jellybeans, Tales From Bloggeritaville, Gluesticks, Momnivore's Dilemma, Beyond the Picket Fence, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Simply Sweet Home,Truly Lovely, Finding Fabulous, The Shabby Nest, Someday Crafts, Passionately Artistic, Goodbye city, Hello suburbs, Handy Man, Crafty Woman, Make it Great Monday,Vintage Gwen, Sew Country Chick, 5 Minutes Just for Me, Sew Country Chick
What a sweet banner! So perfect for Valentine's Day! Coming over from Between Naps on the Porch. =)
Jeanine
Posted by: Jeanine Okio B Designs | January 23, 2012 at 08:13 AM
I absolutely LOVE this idea! Great job!
Posted by: Katie | January 23, 2012 at 08:24 AM
Visiting from BNOP. Love it! I hope to head over to the fabric store today for some burlap to make some valentine decorations - a first for me. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Joselyn @The DIY Spot | January 23, 2012 at 08:49 AM
Very clever! You photos made it look easy, fun and festive. Brings a little color and the burlap is such a nice back drop.
Posted by: Maggie | January 23, 2012 at 09:07 AM
Very cute way to create a bunting! Like that you used bakers twine to hang them, too. :-) This idea is so versatile - you could create any holiday or special occasion garland. Visiting from Susan's party.
Posted by: Sue | January 23, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Cute project! Your bunting and mantel look great! I haven't started on Valentine's decorations yet. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: laxsupermom | January 23, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Super cute! Thanks so much for linking up at Etcetorize~
Posted by: Tamara @ Etcetorize | January 23, 2012 at 01:54 PM
Wow~so pretty! I adore banners. ADORE!
www.minnesotajunker.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jane | January 23, 2012 at 10:00 PM
That turned out so great! I love the STRAIGHT sewing - I cut out some burlap hearts but I'm just not up for sewing around all those curves. Thanks for the tutorial - I'll be making this for sure - I pinned it so I can come back for tips!
Posted by: Cameron Meerdink | January 23, 2012 at 10:57 PM
So cute, I love it! I would love for you to link up at my Valentines Party @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!
Posted by: Kate | January 24, 2012 at 07:15 AM
Cute Bunting!
saw you on Made by you Monday
Posted by: Jennifer S | January 24, 2012 at 09:05 AM
I like your valentine bunting, it looks so easy maybe I could make it! :)
Thanks, Dorothy
Posted by: Dorothy Crutchfield | January 24, 2012 at 09:21 AM