This is a solid wood piece but you can also use a large frame or just a large piece of unfinished wood from your hardware store. Your first step will be to attach your burlap. I used hot glue to attach mine starting at a corner and then pulling tight all the way around. If you are using unfinished wood or the mat from a frame, just wrap the burlap to the back and hot glue it down.
Next, I used jute twine to cover my rough edges. Just take your hot glue and run a small line down an edge to attach the twine. Once I made it around twice, I tied a small knot at the top corner.
My next step was to stencil my numbers. I measured out where I would be putting my clips and drew a small dot to mark it. I then used my Cricut machine to cut my stencils… You can use premade number stencils too. Using a stenciling brush I lined up each number and used Americana Ebony acrylic paint to stencil my number on. Go up and down with your brush… not side to side.
After letting that dry, I used my drill to attach the clips to the wood. For those of you ladies that don’t have your own drill… It is time to go get one or ask the hubby for one for Christmas! This tool is obviously a must.
My last step was to add some black and whites I had developed of the kiddos. I used Walmart to develop my 5×7’s and they were under $1 a piece. Just clip them to your clips and you are finished. This is an inexpensive and fun way to display pictures, art, notes or really anything. I guess this is also your formal introduction to my three kids…. Thanks so much for coming by!
I love it!! You are super creative. I agree about the drill. It is my new favorite tool. I always love your ideas–keep them coming!
Love it! The burlap, the twine , the cute stencilled numbers and clips and then to top it off your gorgeous kids!
wowsers this is a great DIY whitney! glad i found your blog! come and stop by mine as well. following you now 😀
I thought the cowboy sign was cute, but this is VERY cute! Great re-do!
I really like that idea. It's very rustic yet pretty.
I love it! I just used burlap to make some curtains…boy is it messy to work with! But I do love the look 🙂
oooooh, LUV IT! (said in a sing song voice) 🙂
Now that is cute!!! Sorry we didnt run into one another. Maybe in the spring!
Love the burlap photo art. Another creative project of the Shanty2Chic ladies….you two incredible.
Blessings,
Gail
Cute! I adore burlap. cherry
Ok so this is rremarkable! I think I've fallen in love with all your posted redo's . If you all aren't careful all of bloglandia will have houses decorated just like yours!!! What a compliment to your gals style that would be for sure. Again, thanks for sharing.
Original and beautiful! love love love it :o)
That's so cute! I love the number's that are goin' on everywhere!
Very cool idea! You girls are awesome. Your blog is my fave for inspiration. Thanks!!
Nancy
Love this idea! Your kiddos are adorable!
Aja