Hey Guys! So, this has been the week for finishing prolonged projects! It has been too cold and rainy to finish any of my outdoor projects so, I turned to my inside projects. I am happy to say that I FINALLY finished my burlap placemats! Whitney and I started these several months ago but I set them aside to finish some other outdoor projects. These were so easy and super cheap ~ my favorite kind of DIY!
I started with a cut of medium colored burlap from Hobby Lobby for less that $1.50 per yard! I then cut each placemat to a 19″ x 14″ dimension. I chose this deminsion based on a charger we measured it against.
Using a thin line of hot glue, I trimmed the outer perimeter of each placemat with brown 7/8″ grosgrain ribbon.
Next, I used 4 ply jute twine to accent the corners!
I placed a small dab of glue in the center of each corner…
secured the end of the twine…
and began to coil the twine around, hot gluing as I wrapped, to form a small circle.
I am loving numbers right now so I used my Cricut to cut a stencil for each placemat. I dry brushed each number with Burnt Umber using my stencil brush. Just dab up and down.
Using the same technique and paint color, I cut another stencil to add a design under each number.
My finished burlap placemats!
Cost and time were so minimal in this project and I love the texture they add to my dining room! Weather man is calling for more wet and cold days ahead so it looks like I will be stuck inside catching up on some other fogotten projects…. and of course I will share them when they are complete! Happy Sunday!
These are perfect for fall! You always do such a good job with paint and a stencil! Wow.
great idea!
Love the new placemats! I have a blog award waiting for you over on Blue Cricket!
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What an excellent idea..I may have to copy this one! You guys rock! Paula
I absolutely adore these!
I love these! I was just at the fabric store looking at the burlap and wondering what I could do with it.
I've seen so many Cricuts these days. I need to find out about them!
Great idea!
I love this idea! You girls are amazing always coming up with unique fun ideas. Thanks for sharing.
That is really cute…I have quite a bit of burlap left from a curtain project…
hhhmm….thanks for the idea!
These are so cute! Love them.
I just found your blog today & love it! I love that you're sisters doing it together, too, cuz I have a blog with my sisters. I just finished looking at ALL of your posts & have decided that you 2 are crazy creative!!! I am definitely going to be a follower of your blog!
Thanks for checking out my craft desk redo! I appreciate you visit…These placemats are adorable!! What a great idea! Kristen
love this idea – thanks for sharing
I loved this project so much, I went to Hob Lob yesterday and bought the supplies. I hope mine are as cute as yours!
Super, Super, Super cute!!!! The stencils just add that right touch. I need to get myself some stencils. I have a few things around the house that can use a little stencil love :o)
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Another great project! You girls are just full of it — creativity it is!