I’ve challenged myself to do 90-95% of my Christmas gift wrapping with kraft paper this year. Soooo, I’ve been busy trying to whip up some ‘homemade’ embellishments. I knew one thing I wanted to try was the burlap bow. Anywho, I did a little research, made a trip to JoAnn Fabrics — and here we are. I’m super excited to share this tutorial with all of you. Overall, this is super easy (maybe a little messy, but that’s burlap for ya. wink).
For your supplies, you’ll need burlap, pinking scissors, glue gun and stapler.
Try to keep the sets of two together… it will help a bit for the next step {smile}.
You’ll want to start with the two 10″ loops. Create an ‘x’ with them as displayed below. Using your handy dandy glue gun to hold them in place. You’ll then want to place the two 9″ loops in the similiar ‘x’ shape on top of the other two. Continue this until all six of the strips/loops have been used.
{Squeal}! It’s looking good. Isn’t this exciting? Well, we’re officially ready to complete your bow. You’ll now take the 4″ strip and loop it into a circle and glue into the center of your bow.
ReMadeSimple Kristina says
So pretty and rustic! Love them and would love to try some 🙂
SassAFrass says
Such a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing. I love the burlap.
SassaFrass
Rusty Hinge says
Love this! I am also linking with Space 46 and I found your blog! This is a great idea and I am going to make these fab burlap bows!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Maria
http://www.rustyhinge.blogspot.com
Kara at Petals to Picots says
I love these bows! I would love for you to share this post at my "Best of 2011" link party, along with any other posts you are most proud of from this year. http://www.petalstopicots.com
~Kara
cathy@my1929charmer says
It never ceases to amaze me what someone can do with burlap. I LOVE IT. the bows are beautiful and the tutorial is great. Thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best and wishing you Happy Holiday's.
Mrs Frizz says
g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. … thank you for sharing.
Christina at I Gotta Create! says
WHOA!!! Those are much easier than I would have imagined! Thanks for the tutorial. These are really fabulous <3 I'm PINNING it!!
Kara at Petals to Picots says
Hi Kelly! Your bows were one of the top voted projects at my "Best of 2011" link party. Make sure to drop by my site tomorrow to see it featured. Congrats!!
Camille says
How CUTE!!!! I love it! Thank you for sharing!
Kelly says
Thanks so much, Camille 🙂 I think they’re kinda cute myself. Have a fabulous week!