While rumaging in the cupboard that has vases and candles in it and I found a few baby food jars that I have been hoarding since I had little C (I've had several ideas that I wanted to try with them, but my concepts and execution never quite met...). Then the "A-HA!" moment hit. I whipped out the little piece of pale hessian (burlap for my US friends) and took a quick trip to Bunnings for some Jute twine.
I just cut a strip the width that I wanted (plus a wee bit extra) and frayed the edge out slightly. I wrapped it around the jar, added a dab of lampshade glue, and tied a piece of jute around it and knotted it. I did try a bow, but I wanted to go for a more nautical/country feel.
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I'll be back later this week with some more party bits and pieces.
S xxx
These are too cute. Thinking of you and hoping the next few weeks go really well.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful - perfect for a summer's evening in the garden. Good luck with the baby. I'll be checking in (am now following your blog!). We're seriously on the fence about baby #3 so I'll be looking to you for the real story, because with a 6yr old and a 3yr old the infant stage is starting to fade in to a distant memory. Perhaps that's why I'm considering another one!
ReplyDeleteCuuute! Nothing a little burlap and jute can't fix! I did something similiar a few weeks ago with spray paint and lace. I used a wire hanger to make super easy handle. Check it out!
ReplyDeleteThese are cute - I also did something similar with dyed beans and ribbon. I thought I was going to use them on the tables at my daughters baby shower - but there wasn't room. So, I'll use them on the patio this summer. Would love for you to check it out! BTW - congratulations on the new baby - this one is my daughter's first (so, I'm going to be a new Nana! YaHoo!)
ReplyDeleteHugs -
Carol
They're lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love rustic styled stuff, these are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! And they look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAnd the fabric I used for my lap quilt was Dream On by Urban Chiks for Moda. It is from the beginning of last year (or even earlier) but I have been able to find some on Etsy and little bits of yardage here and there. It is gorgeous and is probably one of my favourite lines.