Burlap is still popular in home decor…yay! I saw these adorable customized monogram prints at Pottery Barn Kids, and decided to make my own version. I recycled an old wooden frame and repurposed a burlap bag to create an inexpensive version of a high end product. Here’s how:
Supplies:
- Burlap
- Frame
- Stencil
- Paint
- Tape
- Hot glue gun
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 remaning 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. Have fun crafting and creating!
Beth says
Hi Morena!!
HOLY WOW!!! I got two of your ATCs in the Mark Moreno swap and they are AWESOME! I got “My Mother Dresses Me” and “Selfie” and the latter might be my favorite thing I have ever, ever gotten in the mail.
And now I read your blog and see…is it true? DO YOU ALSO LIVE IN SAN ANTONIO? I LIVE IN SAN ANTONIO!
Okay I’m all right. Breathing. 🙂
Your blog is…well, it’s phenomenal. You are so creative and fun! I would love to get together and have an afternoon of craft with you sometime!!
Morena says
Eeeek! You have absolutely made my day!! I would love to meet up. I received one of your ATCs and I LOVE it!! The hand embroidering is gorgeous and so unexpected on a card. You have to teach me how! E-mail me!