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17 Ways to Reuse a Burlap Sack
There are so many fun ways to reuse a burlap sack! Try out some of these creative burlap craft ideas. More
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Spotted: Votive Updated with Burlap for Holiday or DIY Wedding Decor
Redo an old votive holder with a little bit of burlap for cute DIY holiday decor or even a DIY wedding decoration! More
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DIY Home: Make a Burlap Silverware Holder
Want to impress your dinner guests with silverware holders? Create your own! The best part of all? There’s no sewing involved! More
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Project Show and Tell: How I Repaired My Broken Mannequin with Paper, Burlap, and Hot Glue
Check out how I repaired my old mannequin to give it a brand new life with just a few simple supplies! More
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5 Resources for Finding Burlap
The trick with burlap is that for some reason it seems hard to find. Conventional fabric stores don’t often stock it, and it’s tricky to navigate online burlap resources. So, how’s a gal supposed to make a burlap fabric box? Fear not! I’ve dug around and found some resources for burlap, so you don’t have to do the legwork. More
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5 Awesome Ways to Repurpose a Burlap Coffee Sack
We’ve talked some about the joys of burlap before. Burlap is made from jute, a very low-impact plant to grow. Not only that, it’s pretty easy to get second hand burlap, if you know where to look. Local coffee shops, especially ones that roast their own beans, tend to be rich with big, empty burlap sacks. If you frequent a local coffee shop, get friendly with the staff and ask nicely – I bet they’ll be happy to give you a burlap sack or two! More
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DIY: Burlap Christmas Ornament
Did you know that Christmas is less than ten weeks away? YES, it’s true. Where did the year go? Right? Well, I thought a great way to start planning for the holiday while cleaning out our craft closets is to upcycle and use up all the leftover crafting supplies. And what is a better way […] More
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DIY: Burlap Fabric Trays
Does your family always ask, “Where are my keys?” Mine does. So I wanted to make a little tray for my husband so that he can use it to throw in his keys, wallet, phone, and his change, as soon as he walks in the door. And since I still have some burlap scrap leftover […] More
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How-to: Burlap Chevron Paintings
This project was a lot of fun to do, and it combines two things that I love: mod design and burlap! More
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10 Burlap Craft Projects
Don’t you just love burlap? It’s eco-friendly, cheap (sometimes even free!), and gives any project a bit of Earthy, shabby chic appeal. There are lots of fun ways that you can incorporate burlap into your crafty endeavors! Here are some tips on finding burlap and a list of burlap craft projects to help kickstart your crafting. More
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How-to: Make a Burlap Sunglasses Case
Instead of buying new, I decided whip up a sunglasses case using supplies that were already in my craft room. Hurrah! This case was a surprise, so those are my giant, white sunglasses in the photos. He wears pretty big glasses, too, so I modeled the size on my huge pair. If you wear less chunky sunglasses, you might want to size this sunglasses case tutorial down a bit to accommodate, so they’ll fit snugly. More
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Fab Fabrics: More Burlap Love
Burlap is not just an eco-friendly fabric option, it’s also inexpensive and sometimes even free! Many coffee shops receive bulk coffee orders in burlap sacks and are happy to give extras away. Here are some tips for sewing with burlap and an added eco-friendly bonus. More
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Fab Fabrics: Burlap
Whether you use a vintage feed bag or find it new by the yard, burlap is an excellent eco-friendly fabric option! Burlap fabric is often made from jute, an exceptional plant. Here’s some information about jute and a few burlap project ideas! More
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The DIY Table: Eco-Friendly Projects for Holiday Linens, Tableware, and Accessories
If you were lucky enough to have guests over for the holidays, now is the perfect time to up your tableware game for NEXT year’s holiday hosting. More
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Make an Easy Drawstring Gift Bag with This Free Pattern
A drawstring bag is a terrific go-to when you’re thinking about sustainable gift packaging. It’s customizable, re-usable, and easy to put to a huge number of alternate uses. More
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20 Frightful and Festive Things to Sew for Halloween
Let the Halloween crafting begin! Whether you’re a newbie or an advanced sewer, sewn Halloween projects are a terrific way to decorate for the holiday. Pillows, stuffies, and buntings are fun and festive, and they’re easy to store between seasons. More
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15 DIY Curtains and Window Coverings for an Eco-Friendly Makeover
There are huge environmental and economic benefits to covering your windows with curtains. You conserve energy when you insulate even energy-efficient windows with another layer or two, and if your windows are older, the energy conservation is even more extreme. With that energy conservation comes concrete savings on your energy bills. It’s a win-win situation! More
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30+ Quilted Table Runner Ideas to Sew
A new table runner is an easy way to transform the look of your table setting. More
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A DIY Bunting For Every Occasion: 30 Projects
No matter the special occasion (or even no occasion at all!), I guarantee that there is a perfect bunting for you to make for that event. More
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50 Eco-Friendly Christmas Crafts
Christmas can be fun and festive without using precious resources or adding to the waste stream. More
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30 Eco-Friendly DIY Thanksgiving Decorations
Thanksgiving tends to get lost in the build-up to Christmas, but even though there’s snow on the ground outside my window right now, I personally still want to pretend like it’s autumn. More
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30 Spring Wreaths to DIY
Keep your front door in tune with the season by DIYing a beautiful, eco-friendly spring wreath! More
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