Antique grain sacks are so popular right now.
I decided to make my own versionusing burlap and paint.
I personalized it to my family.
2 parents+5 kids=No.7
(Name has been covered to protect the innocent)Our last name has Swiss origins,
so the word "family" is spelled the Swiss way.
I used spray adhesive to stick itright on top of the old painting.
How's that for a change of scenery?
It looks much better than it did here.
I LOVE it and it looks 'old'. You so need to do a tutorial on this. I have stamps from scrapbooking, but none that look like that. Awesome idea!!! Looks beautiful on your table.
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ReplyDeleteThat turned out great!
And what a great way to display it!
Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteVery clever...but I would expect nothing less from you, Ms. Joy!
ReplyDeleteThat is GREAT! I looked at that blue paper for about a minute and then I saw your blurb on it.... I thought "I don't get the blue"...blonde?YES!
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Very cool!
ReplyDeleteI will buy your decorating book when it comes out-sign me up! Who comes up with all of these great ideas????
ReplyDeleteLove it, again!
Oooh and we can see what you did with that old painting. Very nice. YOur blog has really got my creative juices flowing. I liked your harp sheet music on the wall. It made me think of doing that with this old phone table I have. Make my own top for it. Thank you for always giving good ideas.
ReplyDeleteWow - it looks totally old and original. I LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteVery, very awesome!! Great use of that painting!!
ReplyDeleteWow Joy that looks fabulous. I wonder how you could make the letters appear aged? Do you think you could take some sand paper to it or would that pull on the burlap fibers??
ReplyDeleteWow.. that looks amazing!
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Roxanne
I'm with Ruby Red Slippers just when WILL that decorating book come out????? I think you would be a best seller!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE what you did with the sign. Also, LOVE that inspirational picture. I have been on the hunt for that type of pillow.
Simply charming! You never cease to amaze me with all your ideas! Thanks for sharing with everyone. :)
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I agree with Sherri - we need a tutorial!
ReplyDeleteCountry Living copied you in the March issue. They papered a wall with pages from an old book. Your sheet music looks WAY better.
tutorial on the way?????
ReplyDeletePlease tell us how you did it , the detail looks too crisp to be a stencil on such rough material.
ReplyDeleteLove it and I want one.
Oh, oh, oh....I want one! That is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLook at you! I love this. Why didn't I ever think of doing this?! Yep, I'll definitely be giving this a shot.
ReplyDeleteLove this idea, Joy! I've been reading your blog for awhile (I'm Lincoln's cousin) and live just a mile or two away from you. My question - where did you get the stencils that you used on the burlap? I LOVE it. I would love to use this as a wedding/birthday/christmas gift for friends and family. Also, I'm always seeing all the treasures you get at the 2nd hand store and am AMAZED. Do you shop at the DI?
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Amanda
wilkinson_fam@yahoo.com
THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletelove it so much!
ReplyDeleteso when I get my new house, I am flying you here to decorate it!
Thanks so much for sharing your blessing of creativity
Wow it looks amazing. Burlap is for sure my new favorite. The font you used is perfect to make it look old!
ReplyDeletePerfect! I have always been able to decorate and put stuff together, but I have never created anything. Thanks for giving me the confidence to think this is possible for me to do as well! I'll let you know if I actually do something, instead of just thinking about it!
ReplyDeleteJoy, that is great! Love the look of it all.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I love it. Another idea I may have to "steal." :)
ReplyDeleteDetails, details!!!
ReplyDeletethat rocks!! i wanna know where the balls came from that are atop the candlesticks??
ReplyDeleteThat's terrific! I have tons of leftover burlap from my wedding (haha don't ask, it was cool!), and now I know what I can do with it! :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love it! so cleaver
ReplyDeletelove these....Barb
ReplyDeleteYou and I are on the same wavelength! I just went and bought some burlap to do this exact same project! Glad to see it can be done!
ReplyDeleteJoy, you need to publish your own book. Would you please do a tutorial? And where did you get the idea. Where did you get your stencil? Pretty please, share.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea! I have been wanting to get my hands on some old feedsacks, but can't find any. But you smart girl, just made your own!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you joined in! :) Jen
ReplyDeleteHi Joy :)
ReplyDeleteI love this A LOT. I want the tutorial too!
Thank you for the really sweet compliment. The kitchen isn't quite finished like the dining room, but I'm working on it ;)
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You should sell these on Etsy...
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else ~ those are great! And you could sell them!
ReplyDeleteThe Texas Woman
That is creative. and beautiful, great work, it looks authentic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea enjoyed your blog~
ReplyDeleteBristol
I found your blog via Rhoda and I LOVE the family name art! Please please please post a tutorial. I'm with Vaughan Family Blog and am dying to know where you found those delicious balls on the candlesticks. Thanks for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful idea. You're so creative!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteBarbara jean