Do you need a quick, easy, and affordable home decor item? Well then we have the perfect little craft for you! We are all about burlap and monograms, the perfect combination, and these Burlap Covered Letters would be a fabulous accent in your home!
Today we are going to show you how to create these adorable…
Burlap Covered Letters
Supplies for Burlap Covered Letter…
Craft Acrylic Paint {I used Folk Art paint in Linen }
Dark Colored Marker or Pencil
Scissors
Spray Adhesive {I used Elmer’s Spray Adhesive}
First, gather all your supplies. Next, place your paper mache’ letter on the burlap and trace around the letter with the pen or pencil…
Cut out the burlap letter {HINT:Cut to the inside of your tracing line to prevent the ink from showing!}. Paint the wooden base and paper mache’ letter on all sides with the linen colored paint and allow to dry.
Spray the paper mache’ letter with spray adhesive and apply the burlap cut out letter…
Next, apply a light coat of the linen colored paint all over the burlap . You will need to push the sponge brush down into the texture of the burlap. We allowed the paint to dry and then touched up a few areas that we missed!
Of course, the burlap letter looks fabulous without the paint as well. Depending on where you will use the finished letter will determine if you might like to skip the painting step! The final step is to simply glue the burlap letter to the wooden base using your hot glue gun…
That’s it! This is such a simple and quite inexpensive project that packs a punch! You can use these so many places to add texture and personalization. This one was used in a kitchen bookcase, we also have an easy tutorial for those DIY vintage crates !
There is just something about the combination of burlap and letters that makes a home feel cozy and welcoming!
We hope that you have enjoyed our tutorial on creating a Burlap Covered Letter…
Be sure and check out our other Burlap Projects, like these…
Beautiful DIY Fabric and Felt Fall Wreath
Gorgeous No Sew Burlap Christmas Tree Skirt
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Trish Flake
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Nicole says
Love it! I am a sucker for anything Burlap. 🙂 I always try to keep some around, so I may have to give this a shot! Thanks!
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~ Liz ~ says
I liked seeing how you chose to do it. I think it would be fun to have a variety of different letter effects going in one room too. Thanks for the idea of the paint on top. I wouldn’t have thought of that. It turned out really well. Typography always adds to the look of a space in a positive way, as far as I’m concerned anyway. Thanks for the how-to. I hope you’ll stop over and visit me at Quirky Vistas!
Liz
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
Hopped over from Coastal Charm…I love this project! So graphic! Thanks for the tutorial!
Cari and Cortnee @ Two Sasters says
Super cute!!!!
Good Life Blog says
Yes! This looks so good!
Lindsay says
I love this! You always have the cleanest looking projects!
Natasha SerenityYou says
love this, you did a great job!
would love it if you could share them on my link party – http://serenityyou.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/serenity-saturday-48.html
Natasha xx
Jennifer Dawn says
Love this! The whole room is beautiful, too.
I would love for you to link this up to my new weekly link party tomorrow. Just stop by http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com
kaitlyn says
I love this!!! Can’t wait to find me some burlap and make me one 🙂
Kimberly @ A Night Owl says
this is lovely Bonnie! great idea!
xo,
Kimberly
SweetPepperRose says
Yet another terrific burlap project I love!
JoAnn
Tonia L says
I love burlap! Your letter turned out sooo cute!
Sarah says
I love this tutorial. It so pretty and simple. Visiting from http://www.sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com
Cameron Stimson says
What a great tutorial! I love burlap, and this is an understated way to bring it into a room! Thanks!
Cameron {The Stimson Chronicles}
Baked In The South says
Love this! Thanks for sharing! We would love to have you link up to our party!
http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/made-it-by-monday-link-party.html
Geri Johnson says
Hi! Love the burlap on the letter & that you put the plaque on the bottom as a stand! I also love the green wall color – do you know what it’s called? I’m checking you out from the “Thursdays is your day” at 52 Mantels. If you get a chance check out my Sunflower Wreath @ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3903374216259&set=a.3871155090801.2150445.1036342162&type=1&theater
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
I love the texture the burlap gives the letter. Looks great.
Emily @ Piece of Reece says
Very cute!!
Little Vintage Cottage says
I love it! I have some letters that I wanted to do something with and couldn’t decide until I saw this! Thanks for the inspiration!
Tania
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
It looks fantastic – and it is the perfect letter for me! Love it!
Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says
I love your burlap letter! I’m looking around my room to see where I could put one. I noticed your high chair on the left. I have one just like it that I keep here for the youngest grandchild.
Hani@Craftionary says
I love your bookcase and the burlap letter looks perfect in there. 🙂
Thanks for linking up at Friday Fun Party and have a nice weekend!
Maria says
This is lovely! I love burlap, and love using it on different projects. This is beautiful!
freckled laundry says
Hi Bonnie! I just realized that I forgot to tell you I featured this on {air your laundry} friday! Thanks for sharing! xo Jami
Laura from Top This Top That says
I just love the letter!! going to do this.have a great day.
Johnnie says
This looks great! I love that you put it on a stand, and burlap is always a hit with me. Thanks for sharing. xoxo
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
Burlap and mod podge? Sign me up! ; ) Pinning!
Krista @ the happy housie says
Really cute- I love the subtle texture the burlap adds!
Sarah says
Love this simple monogram, burlap is my fabric to craft with.
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
So so creative!!! Gotta make this burlap monogrammed letter for my newly painted hutch! Thanks so much!
Crystal says
Love the burlap letter!! So easy and super cute! Thanks 🙂
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
Love this project! Thanks for the inspiration!
Selene Galindo says
I love this idea!! My daughter has a letter that could use an easy update like this! Thanks for the inspiration!
NancyNurse says
Perfect for the letters I bought for my daughters wedding! I am doing MR & MRS in the burlap for their sweetheart table. Thanks for posting this project.