Framed Burlap.

Kinsey and I wanted to do a quick craft for fall.  We also knew we wanted to do something with burlap since it is easily accessible, and the possibilities are endless.  Our solution, framed burlap:

Supplies Needed:
Frame (new or old)
Burlap
Permanent Marker
Liquid Chalk

So easy to use, and lasts for a long time.

We started with cutting the burlap down to fit within the frame.  Next, we measured out a weekly calendar, and drew on the burlap with a permanent marker:

We had two complete projects, both a little different, but so simple, and so easy to customize to your own home and decor:

Lighting Repurpose

Lighting in a room is something that can drastically change not only the look of a room, but also the atmosphere.  Thankfully there are a lot of options out there to try.  Sometimes though, lots of options also means the question of, "Where do I start?" comes out.  Another issue is price.  While shopping for a new light I was surprised with how much a shade can cost.  Finally, it occurred to me that I didn't have to love the color, all I needed to worry about was the shape of the shade, and from there I could create!

Lately I have had this love of burlap...bet you couldn't tell that from any of the last posts.  Anyway, I knew I wanted to re-create a desk lamp, and make it look less 'store-bought,' and more unique.  I started off with a white base, and a white lamp shade.

Supplies Needed:
Lamp and Shade to Repurpose
Paint
Burlap
Hot Glue Gun

Final Product: Burlap Lamp with antiqued base.

It was a simple project, that I loved the end result.  It was simple enough to make, and since I wanted it to look layered, I didn't have to worry about being to precise.  Feel inspired...remember sometimes the quickest fix is using what you already have and just making it better. 
Here are some other ideas of burlap re-purposed lamp shades:

Burlap Earring Stand

Got another old frame at a garage sale, and finally decided what to do with it.  We put our heads together and using some of our favorite materials created something that I am pretty proud of.  We chose to make a earring stand that would hang on the wall.

Supplies Needed:
Old Frame
Burlap
Paint
Letter Stencil
Hot Glue

Step 1: Paint the frame your desired color.

Step 2: Use the letter stencil to paint on your desired letter(s) or word(s).

Step 3: Stretch the burlap so it fits into the back of the frame nice and tight.

Step 4: Add any extra decorations to the frame if you desire.

Final Product; Wall art with a purpose.

Check out the close-up photo of the frame in 'The Shop.' We can custom make this for you, or hopefully it inspired you to create something of your own.

Burlap Love

Burlap is a fabric that many would not consider something to include in home and accessory design, but lately burlap has become the 'new' must-have.  There are many different ways this material has been used, and since it is often times cheaper than most other fabrics, it's hard to go wrong with trying new design.

 If you've been to an local coffee shops lately, it is almost guaranteed that you will find a purse made with the burlap coffee bags, priced at around $40-$50.  The great thing about the Internet is you can purchase your own coffee bean bags for as little as $2 at popular websites like eBay and Amazon.com.

Burlap is also a fabric you can purchase at a local fabric or craft store to make things like: chair covers, curtains, pillows, decorative flowers, etc.  To create some of these things all you need is the fabric, and then a patten that you can find free online.

With burlap you really can't go wrong, now it's just time to be creative.