Thursday, April 26, 2012

Burlap Crafts


the craft group comes together every other week

last week, one of the ladies came across an ad for burlap's

I never heard of that word, in case you haven't too, they are coffee bags

in preparation for next week's craft group, I picked them up yesterday

and I invite you to have a look at these pretties ...






I love their rough look, natural colors and nice prints






they do remind me of the Dutch post bags, but the burlap's are much more open-woven

the question is

what to make with them ?

I actually hope you will come up with some great ideas ...






outdoor cushion covers I heard someone say

bunting for a Summer garden party I thought

but I am sure you have other beautiful and inventive ideas

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in the mean time they make a perfect subject for my pictures

the camera and I, we love these bags

they are the perfect subject for one of my favorites : contrasts of rough and delicate items, tulips in this case






perfect, right ?!

but I am absolutely serious about the request for craft ideas

if you like the bags, and leave a great idea in a comment to this post between today and the end of April

I might send you a bag

how is that ?




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30 comments:

  1. gracieApril 26, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    They could be great table runners.....hand stitched together to form a pleasing design.

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:10 PM

      great idea Gracie, and I think the would look great too when cut in strips and then weaved... thank you!

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  2. Ana BC (Lanas Hilos)April 26, 2012 at 1:40 AM

    I had no idea the coffee bags were called like that! One learns new things every day.
    I found a post in a blog that have some pictures of projects with the burlaps. This is the link: http://eljardindelossuenos.blogspot.com/2012/04/con-tela-de-saco.html (It is is Spanish, but it doesn´t say much. The pictures speak for themselves).
    There is a fashion designer in my country that makes clothes with the coffee bags, but to be quite frank, it does not look too good, because the fabric is stiff.
    Can´t wait to see what you guys make with them.
    Happy crafting!
    Ana BC

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:12 PM

      thank you Ana for the link; great ideas and the combination of burlap and crochet doilies in one of those pictures is beautiful!
      xx

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  3. Ana BCApril 26, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    me again...
    check this small gift bag:
    http://www.lasmanualidades.com/2010/09/03/como-hacer-bolsitas-rusticas-y-romanticas

    or this book bags:
    http://manualidades.facilisimo.com/foros/mas-manualidades/pandilla-basurita-decoracion-economica-reciclados-recuperados-restaurados-etc_384117_2210.html

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  4. JenApril 26, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    I found some pretty amazing things on pinterest when I did a search... Here's over 50(!!) ideas: http://savedbylovecreations.com/2012/03/50-burlap-decor-projects.html

    and here's my fave: http://pinterest.com/pin/190840102929339287/

    Can't wait to see what you make! :)

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:08 PM

      both links are great Jen, thank you so much for sharing!
      xx

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  5. homemade@myplaceApril 26, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    I was thinking about a patchwork blanket or a patchwork curtain...!!!
    xxx Alessandra

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:09 PM

      patchwork sounds great too, would you think machine or hand stitching?

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    2. homemade@myplaceApril 27, 2012 at 4:16 AM

      I'm not good with the sewing machine, but I think it's the good option in this case (you know, big projects!)!
      Another idea : a patchwork rug? a rustic tablecloth?
      xxx Alessandra

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  6. UnknownApril 26, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I think it would be great to turn one of these into a decorative pillow!! burlap is so nice, I just got some from the fabric store today that I'm going to silkscreen with a picture of a cruiser bike and turn into a pillow :)
    happy crafting
    hugs

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:13 PM

      Hi Tereza, painting them is indeed a great idea too... I am thinking neon colors might be fashionable and splashy! thank you for sharing
      xx

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  7. PierelantijntjesApril 26, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Wat zijn ze leuk Maaike.
    Je kan er misschien ook van die stoere deurstop zakken van maken.
    Ben benieuwd wat je ermee gaat doen.
    fijne dag, groetjes Ester

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      Ha Ester, deurstop, ook een goed idee, dichtknopen met een ruig koord... Dankjewel!
      xx

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  8. wannesrapsApril 26, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    stoffen mandjes!!! buitenkant deze zakken en binnenkant stevige stof!
    Dat prikbord idee van little red home vind ik ook een fantastisch idee.
    Veel plezier emee!!
    Maren

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      Mandjes zijn zeker een goed idee, met een stofje aan de binnenkant en dan de rand binnenste buiten omslaan... Dankjewel!
      xx

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  9. letrecivetteApril 26, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    A decorative pillow will be great for me!
    Have a nice day!
    Monica

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  10. Maria DuarteApril 26, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Quando vi, lembrei-me logo de umas almofadas, fazendo um patchwork era possivel ficar engraçado num tapete...

    Um Beijo
    Maria

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  11. B.April 26, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Hallo Maaike,

    Wat leuk dat jullie met jute aan de slag gaan. Dat is namelijk wat burlap betekent, gewoon het Engelse woord ervoor.
    Zelf heb ik al verschillende dingen ermee gemaakt, oa een pinboard en een lampenkap met een kanten randje. Erg leuk geworden.
    Mijn favoriet en erg gemakkleijk, de postzak, aan een houten kledinghanger, die ik er een keer mee gemaakt heb, naar een voorbeeld van Conny (Conny'scottage.blogspot.com). Bedoelt om er de dagelijks binnenkomende post in te stoppen. Hij staat helaas niet meer op haar site, maar ik kan je een plaatje mailen.

    In ieder geval veel plezier volgende week,
    Groetjes, Barbara

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:16 PM

      dankjewel Barbara, jute inderdaad en ik heb zojuist ontdekt dat de zoekterm jute op Pinterest een veel grotere diversiteit aan ideeen oplevert dan burlap. De postzak heb ik ontvangen in de mail, dankjewel daarvoor! Erg leuk idee en ik zie daar zomaar ook een stoere wasknijperzak ontstaan...
      xx

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  12. Tracey FisherApril 26, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    My mom and I used to collect burlap. We made huge big bows for wreaths at the holidays. Nice and simple. They look great made into pillows and now I will have to look up the other suggestions above. Lots of fun!

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    1. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:17 PM

      fun indeed isn't it?! Wreaths are nice too, quick volume and great impression. Thank you for sharing!

      xx

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  13. GillApril 26, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    Is this the same as hessian??
    Our local supermarket sells tote bags made from what appears to be old coffee sacks!

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  14. Mike and KateApril 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Oh the possibilities...

    http://savedbylovecreations.com/2012/03/50-burlap-decor-projects.html

    Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  15. MaaikeApril 26, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    een ruig prikbord is inderdaad erg mooi, vooral in zo'n kitsch krullerige lijst met hoogglans verf... dankjewel!

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  16. Janina - Elke dag zaterdagApril 26, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Wat een prachtige jute! Heerlijk om zo te hebben en te gaan bedenken wat je ermee gaat doen. Mijn plan zou zijn om een stukje uit het jute te knippen, bijv. 10 x 10 cm, met een stukje of stuk print erop. Hierbij borduur je dan iets moois en passends, bijvoorbeeld een of meerdere bloemen, takjes, insecten. In ieder geval iets natuurlijks in mooie natuurlijke kleuren. Rafel de randen van het linnen een beetje uit en bevestig het stukje met een mooie knoop in een verdiept fotolijstje met passe partout, zoals deze: http://www.ikea.com/nl/nl/catalog/products/00078032/. Prachtig toch?! Ben benieuwd wat je van dit idee vindt ;)

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  17. ana {bluebirdkisses}April 26, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    i LOVE the bags! burlap and muslin bags are my favorite. Maybe you can try screen printing on muslin??

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  18. MadeliefApril 26, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Hoi Maaike,

    Ik denk dat je er prachtige tassen van kunt maken! Je schoenen zijn trouwens ook erg leuk :-)

    Fijne dag!

    Madelief x

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  19. Heather WoolloveApril 27, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Did you see the burlap tote that I blogged about earlier this week?
    http://woollove-functional-fiberart.blogspot.com/2012/04/burlap-bag-totes-part-2-of-2.html
    XXO-

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  20. MartinaApril 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    I saw in our city a sitting poef and it looked great!!
    Hugs,
    Martina♥

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~ sweet thank you for your lovely words ~

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