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Tag Archives: Christmas crafts
No-Sew Faux Grain Sack Ornament
I adore vintage grain sacks. I love the rustic, nubby look, I love the simple bold stripes, and I love that it’s a fabric that goes with just about every type of decor.
The thing is, I don’t always love the price tag. Especially when I want to use it for something seasonal like I did for the project I’m sharing today.
So, what do I always do when I love the look of something but don’t want to pay the price? I make it myself!
I promise, these look even better and more authentic in person. I’m so thrilled with how they turned out!
The branches on our real Christmas tree tend to droop as the season goes on so, after I lost a few breakable ornaments last year, I decided that I needed lighter ones in my collection and these are perfect.
Our big Labrador can wag her tail and knock them off the tree and no harm is done! Haha! Success!
I think I need them all over my tree!
Tutorial
Materials:
- fabric (I used scrap drop cloth fabric but you could also use linen or muslin)
- craft paint
- masking tape
- paint spouncer (affiliate link: Plaid 34106 10-Piece Spouncer Set)
- small (3 or 4-inch) wood embroidery hoop
- ribbon or twine
Instructions:
Wash and dry fabric if it’s new to give it a more nubby and time-worn appearance.
Then, use masking tape to create a stencil for the lines you’ll be painting. If you want three lines, you will need to use four pieces of tape. Two lines will need only three.
Use the paint spouncer to paint the lines of the fabric. Don’t overly saturate the fabric with paint. My paint is heavier in some areas than others. I like a little bit of the fabric peaking through to give it an aged appearance.
You don’t need to wait for the paint to dry before you peel off the tape. Go ahead and take it off after you’re done painting and then wait for the fabric to dry.
When it’s ready, open up your embroidery hoop and position the fabric in between the two hoops.
Once the fabric is positioned between the two hoops, tighten the hoop using the screw at the top and then trim off the excess fabric with good fabric scissors.
The last step is to add a little hanger by using ribbon or twine. I used hemp twine I already had on hand and tied it to the top of the hoop.
I varied the pattern of the stripes in each ornament I made so no two are alike.
I think these are so cute and if you don’t sew they’re the perfect grain sack craft.
Speaking of grain sacks, today’s post is part of a one-day tour I put together with a few of my favorite blog friends who are masters at decorating with grain sacks.
Please pay them a visit to see what magic they have worked with this wonderful vintage fabric. I cannot wait to see what they’re sharing!
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Lilacs and Longhorns — you’re here!
My Soulful Home
On Sutton Place
To see a complete round-up of grain sack projects please visit Yvonne at Stone Gable.
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100 Christmas Projects
The holiday season is now in full swing. Somehow, through all of the hustle and bustle, I manage to do more crafts, projects and baking than any other time of the year. I go in to full nesting mode and get my Martha Stewart on!
In that spirit, I’m taking part in a great blog hop that is perfect for people like me (and, hopefully, you too!). I have teamed up with 25 amazing DIY and craft bloggers who are each sharing 4 of their favorite DIY Christmas projects. That means we’re bringing you 100 Christmas projects!
Here are 4 of mine that I’m sharing. Click on the links to get the full posts and tutorials.
A Family Favorite — Farmer Cookies
Shutter Door & Burlap Advent Calendar
Please go visit the other links to see all of the fabulous Christmas creativity!
Maison de Pax
Cherished Bliss
Five Heart Home
Debbiedoo’s
The Wood Grain Cottage
Design, Dining, and Diapers
Life On Virginia Street
House By Hoff
Everyday Enchanting
Lilacs and Longhorns
On Sutton Place
Migonis Home
Stone Gable
The Turquoise Home
So Much Better With Age
Funky Junk Interiors
Eclectically Vintage
The Lettered Cottage
Garden Therapy
My Soulful Home
The Happy Housie
Top This Top That
Live Laugh Rowe
The Golden Sycamore
Tiny Sidekick
Amazing, right?!
Thank you all for stopping by today.
Wishing you a day of blessings,
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