I'm sorta in love with burlap right now. I search the blog world for fun and exciting things to do with it. I made this cute Halloween Banner by cutting triangles of burlap and tracing letters onto it. I used a black marker and then filled it in with paint. I sewed the pieces onto the jute and then added the ribbon in between to add some flavor. The ribbon on top of each triangle is fused on as well as the ric rac on the sides.
Printing on Burlap
I was curious about printing on burlap but worried about it fraying and getting stuck in the printer so I came up with a great idea (well at least I think it is). I had some clear contact paper that I stuck to the burlap. I cut it to the desired size and fed it through the printer successfully. The adhesive on the contact paper kept the fabric from fraying.
I left the contact paper on when cutting and applying to ribbon.
I've been WAITING to find AN EASY tutorial for printing on burlap!! Thank you!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I can finally do mine! (:
Found you @ a Bowl Full of Lemons
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Chrissy @ formamas.blogspot.com
Cute idea you are so creative!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Stopping in from the Organize and Decorate everything linky party.
ReplyDeleteActually it might have been from a bowl full of lemons! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove this project. Thanks for sharing. Dropping by from The Graphics Fairy.
ReplyDeleteI am making one of these asasp. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteOk, I'm SO using this! We have a BYOP (Bring Your Own Pumpkin) party every Halloween for the neighborhood kids, so this is on my to-do list before the party. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love burlap, too, so thanks for printing idea, oh the fun things I can do with that.
ReplyDeleteKimberly @The brown eyes have it
Love your banner and showing how to print on burlap...great project..I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the fabulous comments, I love reading them!
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't realize you could print to fabric like that. FANTASTIC!!!
ReplyDeleteFound you on Hoos Got Talent!
http://www.releasemecreations.com
What a great project! I can't wait to try this. Visiting from A Bowl Full of Lemons. Following too!
ReplyDeleteSooo cute!!! I love it! Would love for you to come share this at Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeleteHi :)
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower..... I was thinking of doing the burlap flags outside and wondering do you think they would hold up?
I want to make "Welcome" across the shed/garage.
Thanks :)
Linda
Feel free to stop by my blog....I am new to this!
Absolutely adorable....love banners and yours is tops!
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pamspaintparlor.typepad.com
This is so cool, I can't wait to try it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy
coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com
Brilliant! I love it! And so much easier thann stenciling.
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Jenny
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com
Hi there, just found your post through Stephanie Lynn. I love how this came out!! Also nice to see another fellow blogger who works full-time as I do. Ok going to take a peek around your blog. : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea-I would never think of using contact paper and burlap to print on-I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteGreat project!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! I usually spray adhesive my fabric to a sheet of cardstock paper but I LOVE your solution and I'm sure especially with the burlap it's much better. Thanks for sharing and writing such a clear, concise, well illustrated tutorial.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Great tutorial! I have been avoiding with burlap (Because I don't like the smell) but I just may have to try this. Thank you! Pinning it!
ReplyDeleteLove the garland...might "steal" your idea! Stop by to enter my General Mills giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Halloween without being so crazy...
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...I never would have thought of that. So clever! I can't wait to try this out.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it! I'm going to feature this on Just Drink a Coke. today! It's just perfect. Burlap is the new black, right?... lol. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteMiranda
www.justdrinkacoke.com
Those are awesome! Great tip on the printing too! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! Thanks for the great tip for printing on it. These banners are so adorable! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBrillant - I love the idea of printing on burlap - seriously genius idea
ReplyDeletei love this and who'da thunk all you needed was contact paper to make burlap look so great. TFS -
ReplyDeletehere via girl creative...if you have a chance stop by and see my Halloween signs...
tina
mommy scraps alot
p.s. I just became your newest follower can't wait to see what you have to share next.
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Love this! Thanks for the fun idea! Can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! Thanks for sharing how to get the burlap to go into the printer!! Contact paper...who knew!!?!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
Colleen {HappyLittleArt}
I've been looking everywhere for easy DIY Halloween/Fall crafts. Thanks for sharing this, i'm your newest follower :)
ReplyDeleteMorgan
http://functionallydysfunctional5.blogspot.com/
I just love this banner and printing tutorial! So much that I featured it on this week's Terrific Under Ten!
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