You love it too, don’t you?
I love these burlap numbered placemats made by Courtney from
All you need is burlap, a sharpie marker, some printed numbers, and an X-acto knife. I just so happened to have all those materials laying around my house from previous projects, so it didn’t cost me a cent!
Step 1: Print out desired numbers in a stencil font (if your ink is low, it’ll look like mine):
Step 2: Cut out the numbers with an X-acto knife. I placed a piece of cardboard behind the paper so I wouldn’t scratch up anything else.. that happens enough around here! 🙂
Step 3: Use a placemat you already have as a guide to cut out pieces of burlap for your new mats. Tip: cut along the threads of the burlap for an even, straight, & less-fraying placemat.
Step 4: Lay the paper stencil on top of the burlap and trace the outline with a Sharpie. Then, remove the stencil and fill in the middle with the marker. {You can also just leave the outlines.. I was tempted, but decided to go with the full-coverage option 😉 }
When you’re finished, it should look like this:
To secure the edges, sew a small line about 1/4″ from the edge with a similar, tan-colored thread. Then, lay them on your table and do your happy dance!
Such a cheap & chic fix for a boring tabletop. I couldn’t help thinking that this would be a genius idea for a big family like the Dugars- each kid would have a number! We have friends with 13 kids, and when they need to make sure everyone’s there, they count off by birth order. Numbered placemats just seem perfect, eh? 🙂
Or, of course.. it could just be the two of you (like us) & you’ll love it just as much!
Did you notice the new button?
I‘ve been out on a DIY Hunt and want to give a shout out to these awesome DIY-ers too! Click the link for more on details on each project and to visit the creative genius behind the photo.
Pretty Project
Burlap Love at The Lettered Cottage
(Click the link to see Layla’s burlap projects. Don’t you just love her style? ::sigh::)
Room to Inspire
Lotsa burlap eye candy at A Beach Cottage
(You’ll have to stay a while and hunt for her beautiful burlap touches,
but I promise you – you’re not going to mind!)
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What a neat project!!! I Love Burlap! Great post
how fun! thanks for sharing my candle! have you seen my burlap table runners? There are pictures (in halloween stuff) but no tutorial, that I got from Joys of Home (I believe). 🙂 Super easy and fun too!
Very nice! Those are great ideas! I would love to see more! Have a wonderful Friday!
I just visited a friend who had monogrammed burlap pillows in her great room. Now I'm definitely a fan of burlap and may have to TRY a few designs! Love it! (and love the "Boo" burlap sign)!
I'm a fan of burlap too. Have you seen my blog recently. 🙂 Those are some great ideas!
These are great, thanks for sharing them. I uncovered a couple large burlap bags while hunting done my dried gourds. Now I have to decide how to use them. Can't wait to see more too.
Burlap just says fall to me. Love the "Boo" pillows.
Very cool! Thank you for sharing!
I love those placemats! Thank you so much for including my coasters, that definitely made me smile 🙂
What great ideas! I love burlap- it's one of the easiest things to work with- easily sewn, glued, frayed, buttoned… Well, you get it… Thanks for the wonderful pictures and ideas!
Very cute projects. I love the lampshade with the M on it and the banners. Great inspiration!
So nice to see some burlap projects that aren't pillows. I never did get the appeal of the scratch pillow. 😉 Love some of the others!
Thanks for scouting out my table runner! I am now inspired by all these other projects 🙂
Roeshel, What a great post! These projects are all so inspiring. I'm headed out to the fabric store now… I might just have to grab a few yards of burlap as well 🙂
Hi Roeshel,
I love that you have all these projects in one place! I just sent you an email with a link to the tutorial I did for making pictures for your wall. Thanks!
Great post girl! Thanks for featuring my placemats! 🙂
Wow. Burlap heaven! I've been thinking that I need something burlap since everyone else seems to be doing it. This is the perfect place to come to get ideas! I am absolutely loving all of the great ideas here. Unbelievable creativity!
pk @ room remix
Thanks for posting all of these! Love burlap! 🙂 I'm hosting a giveaway at my blog of genuine Cross Bottles valued at $175. It ends Monday, so hurry over. I think you'll love them!
Okay, love the burlap, but where is the best place to get it?
Hi 2sisters! I live in a small town with little variety when it comes to craft stores. So, I'm not sure about the best place, but Joann Fabrics has it! That's my plan for the day. 😉
Good luck!
Roeshel
What an INCREDIBLE post. I am too in love with burlap and used it to make living room curtains. I love them. My mind is a whirl (big smile) with all these projects! It is wonderful. I will be back to see lots more delicious ideas!!!
Thanks
Debbie