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Burlap: What have you done with me lately?

May 27, 2009 By Rhoda 57 Comments

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Burlap

Are you all ready for the burlap party? I’ve got my projects all ready to show and I hope you do too. Burlap, that inexpensive, fun and textured, hip and happening fabric. What have you done with it lately?

Do tell.

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Just for fun, I added in an old pic of the red dining room. I can’t believe how it has changed so drastically in the last year. I just started this creamware collection about a year and 1/2 ago and had quite a bit already in this pic from about a year ago. Now, take a look at the lampshades. That’s the before…before burlap, that is.

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Looking back, the red looks SO heavy to me now. Light and airy, I’m loving the new and classic look. And with the new look, I decided that I needed to cover those shades with burlap and add a monogram last year. Take a look here if you want to see how that happened, along with links to my lampshade covering tutorials. You can do this to any lampshade you own with any fabric. Believe me, I’ve covered a bunch of them.

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I’m totally diggin’ the burlap and monogram on these shades. The black gimp trim just finished them off.

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Burlap just has the neatest texture to it. I’ve got a bundle that I found at a yardsale (actually FREE) a few weeks ago, so I need some more projects to use it for.

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Now, you will all remember the corner cabinet that was found at the antique mall and revamped with paint and burlap. If you click on all those links, you can see where it started, the redo process, and the finished project.

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And burlap was the highlight of this project. I had a brainstorm to cover the back of the cabinet with burlap and add some herb words with simple tracing and paint. With the addition of some black tacks (and the handy-dandy staple gun), this cabinet went from dowdy and country to sassy and chic.

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And now it holds some special dishes in our kitchen.

So, let’s see those burlap projects. I can’t wait to get inspired by what all of you have done too. Here are the party rules: Please link back to THIS post from your burlap party post, so that all your readers can get in on the fun too. Either a link with the button or just a link to this post will be fine. Be sure to add your permalink (the burlap party post url) and NOT just your blog link!

Nester’s having a lamp party on Thursday too, so I’m linking up with her party also.

OK, let’s party!

1. Vintage Swampgirl
2. The Shabby Chic Cottage
3. Debilou
4. randee
5. Linda @Nina’s Nest
6. Katie @ Clean and Classic Interiors
7. Sue@Thistlepatchhill
8. Kennesha @ Me & My House
9. A Beach Cottage ~ The Burlap Queen
10. Jadehollow
11. Vanessa @Vanilla Lavender
12. Rhonda~Scooterblu’s Whimsy
13. Leigh from Tales from Bloggeritaville
14. Barb @ Grits and Glamour
15. Kasey
16. Melissa @ Huckleberry Prairie
17. KarasKottage
18. Amanda-TheEckLife
19. Olive Rue
20. Crystal
21. Sarah@Clover Lane Easy Burlap Window Treatment
22. Joy@joysofhome
23. Blanca
24. Tami ~ Aunt Mimis Creations
25. Chris @ Free Range Furnishings
26. Elise from Nest Sweet Nest
27. Lois
28. Pam @ Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker
29. The Bliss Journey
30. The Cornell Family
31. Lisa S.
32. Chrissie Grace
33. Kitty Scraps
34. Jenelle at This Lady Blogs
35. Terry
36. Roxanne @ Beverly Sandhills
37. DebraK @ Bungalow, monograms
38. The Gaines Gang ( Table runner)
39. Joni-Cote de Texas (burlap pillows)
40. Deb @ Wise Old Owl

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  1. The Bloom Girls says

    May 28, 2009 at 1:08 pm

    Hi Rhoda,
    Your lampshades are absolutely adorable. I have to lampshades in need of a makeover that will be perfect.
    Have a great week!
    Nola @ The Bloom Girls

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  2. Crystal says

    May 28, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Wow, I honestly never thought of burlap the way that you have. The lampshade looks awesome. It was so great to visit you once again, great ideas.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Crystal

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  3. Lisa Shatzer says

    May 28, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    I love the lampshades, they look beautiful. I also love the lighter looking dining room.

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  4. Linda/"Mom" says

    May 28, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    * You’ve come a long way, Baby!!!”~~~~ and yessireebob, “YOU’RE the MARY!”~~~

    Just wonnnnnderful, girlfriend!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  5. KMfamily ;-) says

    May 28, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I have seen your wonderful lamps in your dinning room before & I adore them!!!
    They are just tooo perfect for that room!
    when i think of project to do around the house I normaly don tthink of burlap but you might be sparking my gears up with some ideas..
    great post Rhoda!!!!

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  6. Chrissie Grace says

    May 28, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    I did a lampshade too!
    I did two others as well, a brooch and a matte for a frame.
    Your party inspired me.
    I love the lighter walls too.
    Have a great evening!:)
    Chrissie Grace

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  7. Blue Castle says

    May 28, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Beautiful! I just love the look and texture of burlap. A couple of years back, I made burlap cafe curtains for my living room and dining room, unfortunately, I didn’t take pictures (this was pre-blog 🙂 ) so I can’t join your party today, but I love what you did with your burlap!

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  8. Room Service ~ Decorating 101 says

    May 28, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    You are good…so clever! I love the new look…red dining rooms were all the rage a few years ago, but I am loving the fresh neutrals so much better. I guess, I just like the change. It was pretty both ways.

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  9. Jenelle at This Lady Blogs says

    May 28, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    Nester suggested I participate in your party… I’m so glad I happened to use burlap for my lamp! I actually just walked by it at Hobby Lobby and fell for the color (and the price, ha).

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  10. Brandi says

    May 28, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    You are so creative. I love the monogram on the shades!

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  11. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    May 29, 2009 at 6:05 am

    Hi Rhoda! I was by here for a look, yesterday. I love how you did the back of the corner cabinet. I’m considering this for the little green cabinet at the lake. I think my white dishes would look great against the burlap.

    As for Mikasa verses Pfaltzgraf in durability. When I worked at Famous in china, crystal, silver department, I learned the differences, in the two, as in chips and scratching. When J and I were engaged, my friends, I worked with, suggested I register. I looked at the Pfaltzgraf, which was sold in the housewares department and liked it and was about to register for it,when the bridal registrar suggested the Mikasa. I am so glad she did. I registered for the French Countryside. This was in 1983 and we were given several place settings, as wedding gifts, that I’ve added to over the years.

    J’s company gave us 8 place settings of Pfaltzgraf Yorktown. It was a lovely pattern and fit into our little country farmhouse, beautifully. I found though, it chipped easily and had a few other wearability problems. You might try a baking soda paste to remove the dark spots. I still have the Yorktown, but it’s packed away. Tried to sell it at a very reasonable price at the garage sale, but no takers. I think it was the pattern. The Mikasa’s durablility is wonderful, just as the girls in the china department told me.

    When I started the French Countryside, 26 years ago, you could get place settings for 9.99 on sale! Plus, I had a 20% employee discount. Times change!LOL

    Have a great weekend! Today is book fair day, by Friends of the Library. Will be heading out the door soon, for an early start!

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  12. Dawn says

    May 29, 2009 at 6:33 am

    Love, love, LOVE that cabinet!!! What a great idea!

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  13. Deb says

    May 30, 2009 at 12:04 am

    I love the look of burlap…just not the dust it creates..ha! ha! Love the look of it in your cabinet…and the lampshades. I’m thinking I’m gonna be using this more and more!!!

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  14. KK says

    May 30, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    I love burlap but have no idea how to use it. I bought a yard & I'm anxious to try it. Any suggestions for care? Can it be washed or ironed? Thank you!

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  15. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    May 31, 2009 at 6:25 am

    KK, I sure wouldn’t wash burlap, I think it would fall apart, but you can iron it.

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  16. Kat says

    June 4, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    Hi Rhoda

    Gosh, I can't believe how many of your posts I've missed lately. Things are settling down a bit so I've had fun tonight catching up with you from the top of your blog all the way down to this post.

    Reply
  17. Someday Crafts says

    October 22, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    I featured this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

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