Hi friends! Since it’s been dipping into the 60’s and even 50’s here in Indiana, I’ve been really getting in the mood for fall. This weekend I made an easy burlap banner and finished decorating my mantel to make the house a little more festive.
Banner Supplies:
- Felt stickers from the $1 section at Target (used 15 stickers from 2 of the packs)
- Leftover burlap from my French Bench Makeover
- Jute cord
- I did not end up using the Mod Podge since the stickers were much stickier than I thought!
First I cut 15 small triangles out of the burlap (3.5″ wide). Then I removed the paper backing and put a sticker in the enter of each.
Lastly I ran the sewing machine directly over the jute cord about a half inch below the top of the triangles. If you don’t have a sewing machine you could use a hot glue gun or Mod Podge.
That’s all it took – super easy, right?
It adds just the right touch to my fall mantel display. (The “wreath” is actually a lightweight centerpiece.)
I also used the same burlap (and some Martha Stewart lace) when I made candle wraps in this post.
Are you in the mood for fall, or are you clinging to summer?
You can also see how I made a no-sew fall runner HERE.
Jen
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Miss Charming says
Cute banner, Jen!
Shanna Gilbert says
Super cute! I’m so impressed you can run a sewing machine! I can’t even thread one!
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bj says
love these…that banner is adorable.
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Jamie Koenig says
Love the banner and the candle. Wish I had a mantle instead i’ll just have to settle with decorating my front door like a crazy person. 😉
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Jeanie @ create&babble says
Your mantle looks so pretty and I love the banner! Maybe next week I’ll let go of summer and start decorating for fall.
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ChiWei says
Cute, and looks so easy! I love the printed burlap too!
Kathe says
Love the banner! Love your whole fall mantel. I need to get mine going soon or it will be time for a winter mantle LOL!
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Cindy {crazylou} says
Super cute banner! It looks easy enough for me to handle, even!! Thanks! (Pinning!)
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Jen says
Thanks, Cindy! It IS super easy! 🙂
Michelle says
Very charming project and your entire mantle display looks great. Pinned and shared! Thanks 🙂
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Sherry says
I love love your banner! So pretty. I love burlap and with the black writing on it, it is perfect! I will definitely be making one for my fall mantel. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lisa says
This does look really pretty! I am wondering, did your burlap come with the print on it, or did you paint/stamp it yourself? I’m not sure that I have seen burlap for sale with a print already on it…
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Jen says
Thanks Lisa! The print was already on the burlap. I bought it from Joann’s and they had a few different choices of printed burlap.
Leena Lanteigne says
Your mantel looks great and I especially love the sweet banner! And it looks fairly quick and easy – perfect! I’m thinking of taking a few little projects on vacation with me and this may be one of them! Thanks for the inspiration and have a great weekend! Hugs, Leena
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Vanessa says
This is so cute! I love how simple the burlap banner is but it makes a huge difference on the mantle. 😀
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Kimberlee says
Very cute! You are so creative! Love the printed burlap banner. Need to try and make one of these.
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Brooke @ DesignedByBH says
Your mantel looks great, but I LOVE the banner! It’s so cute!
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Suzy @ Worthing Court says
I just love this cute banner, Jen! It was one of my fave links on Home{work} Wednesday last week and will be featured on my blog tonight. Thank you for linking up!
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Jen says
Thanks so much Suzy! I just got back from vacation and got your comment! 🙂
Julie says
Hi, I really love this banner you made! It is so pretty and perfect for fall and halloween. I pinned it and saw it on throwback thurs. Julie at julieslifestyle.blogspot.com
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What an adorable banner! I need to make something similar to decorate my booth for a local Christmas market. Thanks for the inspiration and also for giving me the idea to sew on the jute instead of gluing it. Thanks so much for sharing your project with this week’s Throwback Thursday party.
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Kriss MacDonald says
Such lovely Autumnal colours!
Discovered your blog via Throwback Thursday.
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JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says
This is really cute! Sunflowers are my favorite flower, even year round, and not just for fall. visiting thru Throw Back Thursday party
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Renew Your Space says
This is super cute! I need to get out my mom’s old sewing machine & start making some fun things for the mantle 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration ~ Renee
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says
I just love your fall banner. The flowers really add to it.
xoxo
Denyse
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