burlap containers

I haven't had much time for crafting lately but managed to squeak in a few minutes to whip up these containers for our fathers day picnic.

I had saved a few tin cans thinking that someday I would get around to making something with them.  Well, I finally used them.  I had originally intended to make crochet sleeves for them and plant some herbs in them but that didn't happen.  The newsprint was free, the burlap was leftover from the curtains, and the yarn was from the dollar store.  I trimmed the burlap to the correct height and then pulled a few strands out to give it a fringe effect.  I'm quite happy with them but if you try this on your own pay attention to the news.  I accidentally used an advertisement for a divorce lawyer, not what I had in mind for fathers day picnic arrangements.  I don't think my husband even noticed, thankfully.

burlap projects - part I

Happy Saturday! We are patiently awaiting the arrival of our little one that is due any day now.  Soon, hopefully, I'll be busy learning how to be a good mommy, changing diapers and most importantly holding and loving our new baby.  With that I felt I should share with you one of the projects I recently completed.

Now that our living room is nearing completion it's time for some window treatments.  I whipped up these burlap curtains using a $10.00 roll of burlap from the hardware store.  They needed a good wash and air out but the smell has gone away now.  I still want to do some valances for the windows and for the office nook but I'll get there.

These were super simple to make, just panels with a rod pocket.  I didn't even bother with a hem because I wanted a worn look.  Of course I used crochet flowers to tie them in the center because I have sort of an addiction to crochet flowers.  I'll eventually have them in some form in every room.  The flowers are actually pinned to the curtain in the center with a loop of yarn wrapped around the flower and the curtain.

I have some other burlap projects in mind since I only used a portion of the roll but I'll get to them later, I hope.