The temperatures have started to drop here in Indiana, which is perfect timing for bringing out fall decor and for working on some DIY fall burlap art. I’m also part of a Fall Home Decor Tour all this week, where 19 of us are all sharing autumn inspiration from our homes. (Scroll all the way down for more tour details.)
To make your own fall burlap art you’ll need these supplies (mine are all from Hobby Lobby):
- Large burlap canvas
- Chip letters
- Fall-ish scrapbook paper
- Decorative tacks
- Mod Podge
First, turn the paper and letter over and trace onto the back, then cut it out.
(If my paper wasn’t a similar color to the letters, I would’ve painted the edges of the letters first.)
Next apply a thin layer of Mod Podge over the front of the letter and carefully lay the paper on top, pressing to smooth it out.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 with all of the letters.
Then lay the letters on the canvas, making sure they’re evenly spaced all around. Place 1-2 small inconspicuous marks on either end of each letter to mark its place.
Lift each letter and apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the bottom, then press firmly back into place where you made the marks.
When all the letters have been glued and are dry (5-10 minutes later), add some decorative tacks to the sides of the canvas. They give it a little bit of bling.
And here’s my new, one-of-a-kind, DIY fall art…
I added the new art to our mantel with other seasonal decor. (Update: This stone fireplace has since been painted! See how it turned out here.)
Pumpkins, mercury glass, mostly neutral colors…
The most adorable little foxes I’ve ever seen (salt and pepper shakers from Target)…
And more burlap and nature-inspired decor.
I made this super easy fall banner awhile ago – see the tutorial HERE.
Update: Come see how I decorated the fireplace for fall in our newly built European Country style home!
Next up: Visit my friends who are also sharing their fall decorations!
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says
It all looks great Jen! I love the details of the tacks on the edge of the burlap board. And those little foxes are the cutest! Have a great week!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
Great idea!! I love the simplicity and that amazing scrapbook paper! Beautiful fall mantel! ~Christy
Shanna Gilbert says
You’re mantel looks so pretty Jen! I love the scrapbook paper that you chose and I love those little foxes!
Leslie @ House on the Way says
What a great Fall craft! Your mantel looks lovely…so ready for the season!
Therese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
I’m in love with your Fall mantel Jen! Swooning over that pretty paisley paper on the burlap canvas and those adorable foxes!
Tami @ Curb Alert! says
It all looks great! Really makes me look forward to the season!
Happy Fall Jen!
~Tami
Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says
Love it all, Jen. You never disappoint! The FALL burlap art is perfect! Have a great week!
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
Love it all ! The burlap art….perfect idea!!! As always, fabulous! 🙂
Nancy
Meegan says
Love it, Jen! The scrapbook paper adds just the right “Fall” touch. AND, the tacks!! Perfection!!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful Fall mantel I always leave your blog with my creative juices pumping.
Make it a fabulous day!
Laurie@ Vin'yet Etc. says
Jen, it looks amazing! You’ve inspired and I’ve totally pinned! xo
Lindsay Eidahl says
Looks great!
Jeanette says
Jen, I love you mantel! You made the fall sign look so easy and the tacks finish the look perfectly! ~Jeanette
Wendi @ H2OBungalow says
I’m loving your burlap Fall art! Everything looks beautiful on your mantle together! Hugs – Wendi
Crystal says
Your mantle is beautiful!! I love the scrapbook paper you used on the letters!! Awesome job!!
Lani says
Jen,
Your mantel is so pretty! I love the FALL Burlap art and the bunting is adorable 🙂
Hugs …
Lani
Paula@SweetPea says
Beautiful mantel and I adore your fall sign. The scrapbook paper that you used is so pretty and it coordinates perfectly with your burlap canvas. The decorative tacks on the side add the perfect finishing touch. Love!
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
Such a perfect way to head into fall! I love the burlap and the pattern you chose for the letter ~ a great combination.
Kathy, Petticoat Junktion says
Really Pretty Jen! You are so precise and neat with your decoupage. I’m a mess when I use that stuff. The white pumpkin, silver owl, and banner also caught my eye!
Susan says
Love the fall ideas. It looks like you’ve changed your web page too!!! Looks fantastic!!
JaneEllen says
Your Fall sign is quite inspiring. Knew I didn’t have a burlap canvas but have rectangular frames and one smaller canvas. Looks like your canvas is about 18 x 20? Hubs is looking now for piece of cardboard to put burlap on then I’ll decide what to put on letters we’ll make with cardboard. Will do a smaller burlap canvas with smaller letters we make. Find some good Fall paper in my stash.
Talk about inspiring me, had to go look in sewing room at frames and craft room for canvases. Grabbed some burlap. Love that burlap is so perfect for Fall. Now it’s just getting them both started. I’ll give one to daughter for her home, maybe make another one. This is a great, quick, easy, inexpensive project, my kind. Been kind of lagging getting interested in making Fall decos but your Fall canvas really got my juices cooking. Had to go digging right away to see what I had to work with. We live few miles from Grand Junction so not able to go run to buy things I need, makes me figure out how to work with what I have.
Love the simple and great look to your Fall sign. I can make do with what I have to make at least 2 or 3 of them. The tacks on edges of canvas give it extra personality also. Happy weekend
Dria says
Your mantel looks beautiful, I love that fall burlap sign. I kept seeing those burlap canvases at the craft stores but haven’t gotten one yet. I love how you used yours!
Jen says
Thank you Dria! I have used the burlap canvases a couple times- they’re a little more pricey but not bad if you have a coupon. 🙂
Jen says
Thank you JaneEllen! The canvas is 18×24. I’m so happy to hear that I inspired you, and I hope you enjoy your sign!
Maria Gonzalez says
Such a cute project. I love burlap!