Stenciling on burlap….
I don’t know about you, but for a while, I was so over burlap. It seemed like it was everywhere, but lately it’s been catching my interest again. Here was my original stamping on burlap post.
I pulled out some letter and number stencils I had (from Micheal’s), some black acrylic paint and my stencil brush and played a little bit. The burlap isn’t going to be washed, so plain paint is fine instead of fabric paint.
I laid out my burlap where I could stretch it out.
And then laid out my message to figure out spacing. I decided on “stay a while” to make into a pillow.
I only have one “A”, so I’ll just move it when I’m done.
I stenciled each letter and then over-lapped them slightly to line them up. I eye-balled it, but you could put down a strip of blue painter’s tape to make sure they line up properly.
It was super easy and fun, so after the first one, I kept going.
I thought this would be cute for newlyweds. You can see how I used the fabric to make a really cute tray.
And then I did a few numbers just for the heck of it.
I think this would be cute on canvas too, heavier fabric or even a lamp shade!
I decided to cut the numbers up and make these really cute,little buckets for herbs.
Tomorrow is our favorite flea market find linky party. Even though I didn’t get to do much shopping, I can’t wait to show you the little treasure I picked up.
Jen
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Looks great Jennifer! (As usual)
By the way…love the new images at the top of your blog!
Excellent, looks great and cute idea(s)!
I have these stencils and burlap. This looks so cool, I will give it a try. Thanks for inspiring!
so simple, so effective! i use that most basic of stencils (i call them grocery store stencils) in a lot of my work.
michele
Great idea, Jen! I’ve done stencils on Osnaberg fabric and it comes out great on it. Also on something that won’t be washed ~ I did mine on a footstool. I just got two new French design stencils that I’m dying to try out on fabric. There may just be pillows in the making for those!
Jen,
I think I am always behind the times LOL.I still love burlap.And I love this idea with your stencils.Can’t wait to see your newest treasure.I need to get out shopping.
Anne
as hard as I try to ween myself from using burlap, I just can’t do it!! have a great day!
laura
Thanks for showing us this project. I’ve never tried stenciling on fabric and I don’t know why. Thanks for showing me how easy it is.
Gretchen
Nice stenciling, Jennifer. I had the same burlap burnout till I found a pile in the back of the garage while spring cleaning. Now, I’m using them in projects again.
I LOVE this! I definitely want to try it. The possibilities for personalized pillows, etc. are endless! Thanks, Jennifer, for the great inspiration!
Jen,
I love the number idea. I was kind of over burlap, too. But it keeps calling my name 🙂
blessings,
karianne
This is lovely– i also did stenciling super similar to this a few weeks ago! Check it out! Hereiwritethesethoughts.blogspot.com
_j
Thanks so much!