Here’s a little tutorial for the mini burlap bags I used on my fall door decor this year. You will need burlap and wire. I just bought cheap burlap and florist wire from Hobby Lobby.
I was happy to find small live mums on clearance for $1 each at Lowe’s. Some were worse for wear but quite a few were healthy with new buds. I picked the healthiest of the bunch.
Cut squares from the burlap to size. To figure out the size of squares roughly measure the corner of the burlap to the top of the plant. I cut one square from that and then used that square as a pattern to cut the others.
Fray about three or four rows of strings to give it a little more charm.
Place the pot in the center of the square and start sewing the wire in and out of the burlap around the pot.
I found for my bags the best placement of wire stitches for my project was two on the long sides and one in each corner.
When you get about halfway around you will need to gather the burlap on the wire as you work.
I found it best to finish off the wire on the long side. Thread the wire to the outside of the back.
Insert the pot in the middle, cinch the burlap as tightly as you can without damaging the plant and then twist the wire several times. Fluff the burlap and wire to your garland.
Note: I took my plants out of the pots for the garland. They were easier to work with in the garland. I can also just take those, snip the wire and plant into the ground or a slightly larger pot to not waste the plant or the burlap.
These are also great to used as sit-abouts. I even gave this one as a gift!
This is also a cute way to dress down a candle with a little texture and charm. I tied a fun ribbon around the wire on this one. This project is scalable to any size as well. I could see a few of these scattered down the Thanksgiving table.
I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial. I know – easy peasy! What have you crafted lately?
~Southern Fried Gal
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October 5, 2010
Really cute idea. I love using burlap on projects–cheap, earthy & textural. I just made a tied burlap wreath. It was super easy but super messy! I love how it turned out & it works well with my fall decor & will look great with my Christmas decor as well.
I’m really enjoying your blog. I grew up in Louisiana & now live in the Arizona desert. It’s a very different “Southern”!
October 5, 2010
Very, very cute!!!
Suzanne
October 5, 2010
Too cute!! I love simple projects like this that still make a statement.
October 5, 2010
What a great gift idea! I hope you’ll stop by and share it at the Pretty Packages party!
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2010/10/pretty-packages-party-3.html
smiles!
October 5, 2010
Oh, those bags are so cute! And I have some burlap waiting for a great project, too!
October 6, 2010
I love this! Thanks for sharing the how-to.
October 6, 2010
So cute. I was just thinking about this today. I have some orange burlap I would love to do something with. I am going to go do some pots today:) Thanks for sharing. Debbie
October 6, 2010
this is such a cheap and cheerful way to decorate..i love it. i found you through the pretty packags party—and am going to look around for a bit!
October 6, 2010
Love, love, love what you did, Honey!! It is so perfect for your door. Love your beefy beadboard ceiling on the porch too.
October 7, 2010
Honestly, I’m stopping by Hobby Lobby to pick up more burlap, then stopping by Lowe’s to see if I can find some cheap mums. These are screaming “Happy Fall gifts” for the teachers! I’m so glad you stopped by and shared these at the Pretty Packages Party!
smiles!
October 9, 2010
These are great and so many uses. Saw them at the Pretty Packages party:)
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