If you have been visiting here for even a little while you know I like to use things in ways other than intended.  

Burlap has not escaped this treatment, nor has scrub pads, heating ducts, pant legs & more.

Today I gathered up three of my favorite burlap projects to share.

Since the blog redesign, there are lots of new faces around here!  

Welcome, welcome welcome!!  

To those who have been with me awhile, feel the love ~ I am virtually hugging you!

Maybe you'll want to PIN these projects if you haven't tried them already.

Ok, let's get to the...

Burlap Projects

Since I get asked about my burlap covered chandelier canopy by almost everyone who comes into my house, let's kick off with it. 

Burlap Chandelier Canopy

Here is the tutorial.

Covering the wooden circle with the burlap & tapping in the nails is easy.  My own project had a few more steps as the chandy I used was vintage & didn't come with a metal cover for the wires to thread thru.  Go see what I used!

While there, you will find my step by step burlap chandelier canopy tutorial.

I want to make an even bigger one for a crystal chandelier - burlap & bling.  Very farmhouse glam!

Ok, got that covered. How about this...

Burlap Covered Shelf

Here is the tutorial.

This project is even easier than the canopy.  Basically just wrapping a plank of wood with burlap…here is the step by step tutorial for making a burlap covered shelf.

This project takes the 'open shelving' debate to whole new level….burning issue of our time!

Painted Burlap

In keeping with one of my mottos, "If it stands still long enough paint it". I share...painted burlap!  Very texture-y. 

How to Paint burlap tutorial here.

Again, super easy.  Just be careful not to get "blotchy".  I tell you how to avoid that, along with the rest of the simple steps to a painted burlap transformation.

Three easy projects that really make an impact using inexpensive materials & a little out of the box or shall I say, beyond the bolt thinking.

While we are talking about thinking...

Quick, think of something you are grateful for - that made you happy right?

** Kelly **