I had seen some simple table top trees made from printed burlap and wanted to try making them. I found the printed burlap at JoAnn’s Fabrics. After making the trees I decided to make some stockings to hang on my entryway hat rack. I am pleased with how they all turned out.
I bought enough of the burlap to make some throw pillows, but they probably won’t get made until after the holidays.
Another project that I had seen in a shop a while back is prim candy canes. I found plastic candy canes at Hobby Lobby.
I tore strips of homespun to wrap around the candy canes.
After wrapping the candy canes, I dipped my fingers in liquid fabric softener and smoothed the fabric down. Then I sprinkled them with cinnamon and laid them on paper towels to dry.
All dry and ready to hang on the tree.
Here is a candy cane hanging on our tree.
I still have a few more things I need to set out, but I am about ready to call it done.
Tomorrow is our city’s annual Christmas Parade. My BF and I go out early and set up chairs to save our spot, then our kids and grandkids join us for the parade. We have a great time watching the kids enjoy all the sights and sounds.
I hope you all are having a blessed holiday season and taking the time to enjoy family and friends.
Sue
8 comments:
Hi Sue, I so love the printed burlap. I saw it somewhere on another site. We don't have a JoAnn's in our town but there is one in a neighboring town and I was just there on Saturday and didn't even think to check it out. Going to put it on my list tonight. Love how the trees and stockings turned out. And I love your candy canes also. Have fun at the parade. Ours is on Sunday afternoon. Have a great week
Angela
I keep seeing that wonderful burlap on a variety of blogs. Great creative projects!
Hi Sue, I love your candy canes? did you get to take your trip? I have been thinking about you.
Your creations are wonderful Sue! Have a good time at the parade. :)
Prim blessings from Jessica
Love how prim the candy canes look and I love working with burlap also - your trees are great!
Best wishes
Christine
Wonderful Christmas creations, burlap trees and stockings are sweet. Primitive life is simple, less is better than too much. Hugs
Connie
Goodness, I haven't had a chance to get out and shop for the past couple of months. I had no idea that Joann's carried the printed burlap. Your trees and stockings are so adorable Sue, love them! The candy canes are cute too! I started some last year but never got around to finishing them.
I hope you had a great time at the parade. Ours is this weekend. The kids always have such a good time, as do the adults.
Sue...I think the trees are so fun and so are your primmed candy canes...Have a Blessed Christmas my friend. Hugs, Kristy
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